School division offering support to those who witnessed serious collision
The Hanover School Division (HSD) says it is helping those who witnessed the serious collision in Steinbach Monday morning.
At approximately 8:30 am, an HSD school bus was involved in a serious collision involving a pedestrian. The incident took place near the bus loop at Steinbach Regional Secondary School. According to HSD, the scene was quickly managed by RCMP and paramedics.
Child airlifted to hospital after morning collision near a Steinbach school
A child was airlifted to hospital following a collision in Steinbach, Man., on Monday morning.
At approximately 8:45 a.m., Steinbach RCMP responded to a collision involving a school bus and a pedestrian near the Steinbach Regional Secondary School bus loop.
STARS air ambulance was dispatched to the scene. A STARS spokesperson says a young girl was transported to the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg in critical condition. Police say the victim is six years old and lives in the area of the collision.
We are in store for an old-fashioned winter this year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac
The Managing Editor for The Old Farmer's Almanac says we can expect "an old-fashioned winter" this year.
The 232nd edition of the Almanac has just been released, and Jack Burnett says they are calling for a winter whiteout for nearly all of Canada.
"I've done this for many, many years and I've seen many, many of our forecasts and I've never seen so much white on a map of Canada in my entire life," admits Burnett.
RCMP provide update on Labour Day crash near Richer
RCMP have provided more details on Monday's crash near Richer.
Steinbach RCMP responded to the two-vehicle collision along the Trans Canada Highway at approximately 12:30 p.m.
According to police, a truck pulling a trailer collided with an SUV pulling a camper trailer.
Police believe the truck pulling the trailer side-swiped the SUV.
RCMP say all occupants in the SUV were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
Warmer-than-normal fall is in store for us, according to Environment Canada
The Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada says they are calling for a fall in southern Manitoba that is warmer than normal.
September 1st is the start of meteorological fall. David Phillips says there is a very good chance that September will produce a hotter day than what was felt on any day in either July or August.
Environment Canada is currently calling for Saturday to reach 34 degrees in Southern Manitoba.
Warmer-than-normal fall is in store for us, according to Environment Canada
The Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada says they are calling for a fall in southern Manitoba that is warmer than normal.
September 1st is the start of meteorological fall. David Phillips says there is a very good chance that September will produce a hotter day than what was felt on any day in either July or August.
Environment Canada is currently calling for Saturday to reach 34 to 36 degrees in Southern Manitoba. If those highs are reached, it would be a record setting day in some locations.
Labour Day weekend could bring the hottest day of the year
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.
Free provincial park entry for Labour Day weekend
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.
Free provincial park entry for Labour Day weekend
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.
First confirmed human case of West Nile Virus this year reported
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.