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A state of local emergency is being extended in Manitoba's southeast due to extensive flooding and "potentially hazardous conditions."

The Manitoba government says in a release that Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks has declared a continuation of the state of local emergency in Whiteshell Provincial Park.

"Despite improving conditions on the Winnipeg River and many lakes and streams, unusually high water levels continue to cause potentially hazardous conditions in some areas of the park, posing a significant risk to public safety," the release says.

A 23-year-old man is in police custody and facing several charges following a string of break and enters at golf courses in western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan last week.

The wet weather is making for some changes with this year's Summer Sizzler kickoff. Events previously planned for Water Ridge Park will now be held indoors at Jubilee Hall.

The barbecue is still a go at the Uniplex just outside, but patrons can enjoy their burgers with the entertainment indoors. The water lantern lighting ceremony will be held indoors at the Aquatic Centre. 

The Special Olympics barbecue scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled, and will instead be an SPCA barbeque at the same time, and place. 

(Concert photos courtesy of Raymond Whitton)

Humboldt and area Pride Network kicked off Pride week yesterday by hosting a concert at St. Andrews Anglican Church, the original plan was to be in Civic Park, but due to the weather, it was moved indoors. 

There were around 22 people in attendance to take in the music and spoken word.

This year's 50-50 For A Cause wrapped up with $26,860 being raised.

$13,430 of that goes to the winner, with the other half going to Envision Counselling and Support Centre.

Here's the draw for the big winner.

A vibrant parade provided a jolt in Estevan Thursday afternoon as the revamped Energy City Ex kicked off.

The four-day event includes the KCRA rodeo for the first time in over 20 years.

There are two days of rodeo - with action happening Saturday evening at the Exhibition Grounds, and Sunday afternoon. 

There's a kids' rodeo Friday night.

The trend of decreasing lab test-positivity rates for COVID-19 in Saskatchewan continued in Thursday's update from the province. And the number of people in hospital with the disease dropped.

The update stated that the test-positivity rate fell from 5.3 per cent last week to 4.6 per cent. Three months ago it was above 13 per cent.

Police are releasing details following the homicide of a newborn infant in May.

The Winnipeg Police Service says they were alerted on May 3, 2022, to the report of a newborn infant placed in a garbage bin in the 400 block of Boyd Avenue.

A new construction zone is popping up on the South Perimeter Highway on Wednesday and will cause delays until mid-July.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure reports construction activities begin today on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 100 at Provincial Road (PR) 330.

Work on PTH 100 will require lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Lane width will be limited to 3.7 metres today and tomorrow. Speeds will be reduced to 60 kilometres an hour in the work zone.

Everyone is feeling the pain at the pumps as gas prices continue to climb throughout Manitoba.

While there isn't much we can do about gas prices there are several ways that we can save fuel (and money). Natural Resources Canada offers their top five tips as well as 11 other tips for saving fuel below.