Saskatchewan farmers are making good progress with their seeding operations.
Saskatchewan's Weekly Crop Report shows 49 per cent of the provincial crop has been seeded, that's up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent.
Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says pulse crops continue to lead in seeding progress with 78 per cent of field peas seeded, 71 per cent of lentils and 65 per cent of chickpeas now in.
Long weekend forecast: rain, wind and a chance of snow
Portage la Prairie residents should brace for a soggy and blustery May long weekend as Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts significant rainfall, gusty winds, and even the chance of snow.
Stephen Berg, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says anywhere between 30 to 60 millimetres of rain could fall by the end of Friday.
Wet and smoky Thursday
Conditions begin to deteriorate Thursday with rain, a risk of thunderstorms, and widespread smoke.
Fire ban forces camping changes for Portage residents
Portage la Prairie campers planning trips to eastern Manitoba parks will need to adjust their long weekend plans as extreme fire conditions prompt widespread closures. The province declared a state of local emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park on Thursday, with all visitors ordered to leave by 1 p.m. that day.
The shutdown affects full-time residents, cottagers and commercial operators across eight provincial parks. Similar closures remain in Nopiming, Pinawa Dam and five other protected areas where dry conditions have created dangerous fire risks.
Keep your farm safe from fires as temperatures rise this spring
Dealing with a fire on your farm can be both dangerous and devastating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of fires.
Improper use of burn barrels can easily start fires. People often contribute to the risk of fire by not using proper screens on burn barrels or clearing the grass around the barrel itself.
Police recover two bodies from Lac du Bonnet wildfire
Police have recovered the bodies of two adults, believed to have died as the result of wildfires in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet.
On Wednesday at approximately 9:15 am, Lac du Bonnet RCMP recovered two bodies, believed to be an adult male and adult female, just off Wendigo Road. It is believed that both adults succumbed to injuries sustained in the wildfire.
RCMP were made aware on Tuesday that these individuals were trapped in the fire. However, due to extreme conditions, emergency personnel were not able to reach their location until Wednesday.
Manitoba declares state of emergency in provincial park due to fires
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a state of emergency Thursday to aid the evacuation of a provincial park due to wildfires, one day after the bodies of two people were found in the ashes.
Kinew did not provide details about the man and woman who died in the fire in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, a popular lakefront cottage area northeast of Winnipeg.
But he said the deaths mean officials are taking the danger seriously and want additional powers to enforce evacuation orders.
New IT Operations program spotlighted at RRC Polytech info night
Red River College Polytech’s Portage Campus is hosting an Info Night on Thursday, May 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This free event provides a great opportunity for the community to explore the campus, discover career-building programs, and learn about available opportunities.
Visitors will have the chance to attend back-to-back information sessions highlighting three in-demand programs: Introduction to Food Manufacturing, Health Care Aide, and the newly launched IT Operations.
Portage la Prairie gears up for Bike Week
Portage la Prairie is set to celebrate Bike Week from May 24 to 30 with a full week of activities aimed at encouraging community members of all ages to get active and explore the city on two wheels.
"This is something we do every year, and we're always excited to add new events and expand the fun," said Mitch Tilk, Program Coordinator for the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC). "There's really something for everyone."
Ralph O'Brien
Ralph O'Brien of Holland, MB formerly of Sidney, MB, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Holland at the age of 86 years.
Second body recovered after Lake Manitoba boating accident
A boating incident on Lake Manitoba has now claimed two lives, after RCMP confirmed the recovery of a second body along the shoreline near Sandy Bay First Nation.
Yesterday, around 3:45 p.m., Amaranth RCMP responded to assist the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS), Sandy Bay Detachment, after the body of a 41-year-old man was located. He had been missing since May 8.