Betty Sawatzky

The Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and the Manitoba Fire Service are currently responding to a significant number of active fires in the area around Flin Flon and The Pas. There is extreme fire behaviour in the area caused by drought conditions and high winds.

The Mother's Day brunch is the springboard for tourism season at the International Peace Garden - and that's taking place today!

This year it will also mark the official opening of the newly expanded Conservatory where thousands of cacti and succulents will be on display in their 'new digs'.

CEO Tim Chapman says they're horticultural team is very close to completing the massive task of transplanting the plants in their new home.

With a milder winter and now a beautiful spring, what will summer look like?  Hot and dry like last year or cooler with more precipitation?

Applied Research Specialist with MB Agriculture, Scott Chalmers, says when it comes to climate pattern the word is that El Nino is weakening, and La Nina is strengthening. 

So, what does that mean for our 2024 growing season? 

Focus on Prevention and Early Treatment During Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Media Release - May 8, 2024

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is reminding Manitobans to be vigilant as overall conditions remain extremely dry and communities across the province have experienced several human-caused wildfires this season.

Fire departments throughout Manitoba are seeing a notable increase of human-caused wildfires this season, requiring significant resources to protect homes and communities. Wildfires can spread quickly in open areas, often due to windy conditions, as matted grass and dry, dead vegetation can easily ignite.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program, which supports the adoption of proactive on-farm measures to deter predator attacks, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

- Media Release -

Dear Hunters!

The 2024 Manitoba Resident Elk Landowner Draw and Manitoba Resident Big Game Draw opens May 1 and closes May 31!

To fulfill a commitment made to hunters in 2022, the Wildlife Branch has separated the elk and moose hunting licence draws for 2024! The new draw system will enhance opportunities for hunters while ensuring the province can better manage both species.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba Pork’s Squeal on Pigs campaign as part of Manitoba’s commitment under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

- Media Release April 23, 2024

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba (ASM) has documented some 19,600 Manitobans with some form of dementia, and that number is on the rise.  They expect the number of Manitobans diagnosed to be close to double, approximately 39,000 by the year 2050.  

As the large population of Baby Boomers are in or are nearing their senior years this will affect the need for more supports.   Baby Boomers are defined as those born between 1946 and 1964.  Now in 2024, this demographic of the population includes everyone over the age of 60. By 2050 that number will have increased substantially.

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is encouraging those who have a passion for those struggling with dementia care and brain health to join their Board of Directors.

Twelve members make up the ASM Board, and each year there are 1-3 members who have reached their term.  There will be one position coming open at the end of May.

CEO, Erin Crawford, says they are accepting applications from Manitobans with diverse backgrounds and experience.