Shannon Dueck

If the forecast holds true, this Saturday could be the hottest day of the year in the region. Environment Canada is calling for a high of 34 to 36 degrees on Saturday. If the upper end of that range is reached, it could be a record setting September 2nd across the area. According to Environment Canada records, most communities in the Pembina Valley would need to reach at least 34 degrees to set a new daytime record for that day.

There will be free entry into provincial parks this Labour Day long weekend.
    
That means vehicle permits are not required to visit a provincial park from Friday to Monday. Overnight camping fees still apply. Entrance fees to national parks also still apply. 

Individuals who wish to camp can make a reservation through the Parks Reservation Service at www.manitobaparks.com or by calling toll free at 1-888-482-2267. Several provincial park campsites, cabins and yurts remain open through the fall, allowing campers to stay as late as Thanksgiving weekend in October.

There will be free entry into provincial parks this Labour Day long weekend.
    
That means vehicle permits are not required to visit a provincial park from Friday to Monday. Overnight camping fees still apply. Entrance fees to national parks also still apply. 

Individuals who wish to camp can make a reservation through the Parks Reservation Service at www.manitobaparks.com or by calling toll free at 1-888-482-2267. Several provincial park campsites, cabins and yurts remain open through the fall, allowing campers to stay as late as Thanksgiving weekend in October.

Manitoba Health is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. In addition, there are three probable WNV cases currently under investigation.

The confirmed case is an individual between the ages of 40 and 49, who lives in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. The individual experienced neurological symptoms and was hospitalized. The individual was most likely exposed to WNV sometime in late June to early July. A public health investigation has been completed. 

Manitoba Health is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. In addition, there are three probable WNV cases currently under investigation.

The confirmed case is an individual between the ages of 40 and 49, who lives in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. The individual experienced neurological symptoms and was hospitalized. The individual was most likely exposed to WNV sometime in late June to early July. A public health investigation has been completed. 

Council for the Rural Municipality of Ritchot has said 'no' to Nelson River Construction.

Nelson River Construction is undertaking the task of rebuilding Highway 75 south of Ste. Agathe. As part of this project, President Gord Lee told Ritchot Council last week that it will need to extract 80,000 cubic metres of clay material in order to reconstruct the shoulder embankments between Ste. Agathe and Provincial Road 205. 

Mennonite Central Committee has announced that it will soon be closing the Mennonitische Post bookstore in downtown Winkler and Steinbach.

Laura Kalmar is the Director of Marketing and Communications at MCC Canada. She says the move is effective March 31, 2024.

A meteorologist with Weatherlogics says what is happening across the Prairies this week, even in parts of Manitoba, is extremely rare. Scott Kehler is referring to the fact that the remnants of Hurricane Hilary are being felt in our province.

A meteorologist with Weatherlogics says what is happening across the Prairies this week, even in parts of Manitoba, is extremely rare. Scott Kehler is referring to the fact that the remnants of Hurricane Hilary are being felt in our province.

A meteorologist with Weatherlogics says what is happening across the Prairies this week, even in parts of Manitoba, is extremely rare. Scott Kehler is referring to the fact that the remnants of Hurricane Hilary are being felt in our province.