Betty Sawatzky

The discussion continues between council members of the RM of Prairie Lakes and members of the Friends of Pelican Lake as they refine the AIS Mitigation Model to help stop an infestation of Aquatic Invasive Species, specifically zebra mussels, in Pelican Lake.

Last Sunday close to 200 people crowded the Ninette Community Hall to hear the proposed plan and to ask questions.

It was standing room only at Sunday’s Open House at the Ninette Community Hall to share and ask questions of the proposed AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Mitigation Model Info forum.   The model aligns with the one lake-one boat initiative.

For those who support the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Manitoba, they will know the passion Gordon Janzen has for this organization that is devoted to end world hunger.

Janzen is the CFB's Regional Rep for Manitoba and Kenora and has launched a new initiative to raise more funds for the Foodgrains Bank, and the plan is as sweet as honey. 

It's been over four decades since Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope launched cancer research to unprecedented levels around the world.

Money raised each year for the Terry Fox Foundation supports world-class cancer research at the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) and in labs, clinics, centres and hospitals around the country, including right here in Manitoba.

Treasure hunters are sure to head on down to Boissevain this weekend for the annual Dunrea Flea Market where over a hundred vendors will be sharing their wares to well over a thousand people in search of their own personal keepsakes.

Three teams of cyclists are sharing the miles, in making their way across Canada to raise money and awareness of Parkinson's Disease through the Spinning Wheels Relay to end Parkinson's initiative. 

The relay team heading east passed through Brandon on Sunday, and Portage on Monday, to arrive in Winnipeg Monday evening on their way to Ontario. They’ve reached about halfway to their destination, Ottawa. 

A group of concerned citizens in Ninette and surrounding Pelican Lake properties held a public open house a week ago to discuss strategies for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species into the lake, specifically zebra mussels.  

Community meetings are essential for sharing concerns, gathering community input and providing information on what could potentially be a lake-changing disaster should zebra mussels be introduced into Pelican Lake.

Three new exhibitions have been featured this summer at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Auston (MAM), each sharing a unique perspective on agriculture and how they fit into our historical landscape.

Museum curator, Tricia Dyck, says she was honored to incorporate these diverse perspectives on agriculture into their regular programming and on-site displays.

Manitoba's Annual Sheep Show and Sale is taking place this weekend in Minnedosa. This year's show will feature eight different pure-bred breeds and 107 entries for rams and ewes in different classes from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

This event is for producers to show the quality stock they raise, followed by a junior show where the kids show their Showmanship. 

There are currently 71 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 233 wildfires to date. Lightning and human caused fires continue to persist with hot and dry conditions although there could be some scattered and isolated showers across Manitoba over the next few days.