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People in Manitoba's Interlake and parts of Central Plains and the Parkland are being warned to keep an eye on the sky Saturday afternoon.

Environment Canada has issued tornado watches for regions north of Winnipeg, including Arborg, Hecla, Fisher River, Gypsumville, and Ashern. Areas on the west side of Lake Manitoba have also been placed under a tornado watch, including Ste. Rose, McCreary, Alonsa, and Gladstone.

The Winnipeg Police Service says it's been made aware of a second gunshot victim at the Red River Ex on Monday evening.

The WPS says in a release that an 11-year-old boy who was unknown to the parties involved in the shooting was with his mother and in close proximity when the shooting occurred. They say that a bullet struck the victim in his lower body.

Police describe the scene as "chaos" and the boy's mother "got him to safety and immediately transported him to hospital."

The boy was treated for a gunshot wound and they police were notified on June 21.

Enviornent Canada has issued tornado watches for a large portion of western Manitoba Sunday afternoon.

From Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorms are forecast to form in an unstable airmass centred over the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border this afternoon, some of which have the potential to produce tornadoes. Strong gusty winds, heavy rain, and large hail will also accompany any severe thunderstorms that form.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

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A new home is being built in Portage la Prairie, but this one will be different from the others.

Hopes Journey Home, a local non-profit organization, is building a residence specifically for women in a crisis pregnancy situation.

Several different crisis centres serve the Central Plains Region, and each reports that many women who reach out for help also need a place to stay. This is why a group of people has come together to help provide just that, by building Hopes Journey Home.

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.