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.

Manitoba expands measles vaccine eligibility for infants

Submitted by cory.knutt on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:41

Manitoba health officials are expanding eligibility for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as case numbers continue to climb across the province. Infants as young as six months old who live in higher-risk regions are now able to receive the vaccine earlier than usual.

The change applies to infants from six months to under 12 months of age residing in the Southern Health–Santé Sud (SH-SS) and Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA) regions.

Funk takes in rookie camp from a new angle

While over 100 young athletes were testing their skills against each other, a young Portager was taking in the camp from an unexpected role.

Koy Funk, a nominee for the MJHL's Rookie of the Year Award this season, was the on-ice official for all of the games on the Friday evening of the camp. Funk adds that being there with many guys he knows was quite the experience.

Strong winds expected to impact Lake Manitoba shores, including Delta Beach

Submitted by cory.knutt on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:01

The Manitoba government has issued a high wind effect warning for areas along Lake Manitoba, including Delta Beach, with strong north winds and wave action forecasted to cause dangerous conditions and rising water levels.

The warning is part of a broader weather system bringing heavy precipitation and high winds across much of the province.

South basin and shorelines under wind threat

Wind gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour are expected to begin Thursday afternoon and last through Friday evening.

Air quality worsens around Portage as wildfire smoke spreads

Submitted by cory.knutt on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 11:33

Smoke from wildfires is once again blanketing parts of Manitoba, causing very poor air quality and reducing visibility.

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for several regions, including Winnipeg, the Red River Valley, parts of the Interlake, the Whiteshell, and eastern Manitoba.

The smoky conditions are expected to persist through Thursday, with some improvement likely in the Winnipeg area by Friday as winds shift north.

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