If you love the outdoors and you'd love to learn more, then you might want to sign up at the next 'Becoming an Outdoors Woman' weekend retreat that takes place each year at the end of May.

Eight camps which have traditionally received Provincial funding have been denied that funding this year.

The camps are Winkler Bible Camp, Camp Koinonia, Camp Assiniboia, Camp Massad, Camp Arnes, St. Malo Catholic Camp and Camp Cedarwood. Each received no funding with a letter that stated their application was not approved - with no explanation.

The news came as quite a shock to camp directors when they received notification this crucial funding had been denied.

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

As of this afternoon, fire WE010 near Flin Flon has been updated to approximately 37,000 hectares in size and continues to impact the cottage subdivisions of Sourdough Bay, Whitefish Lake, Twin Lakes, Schist Lake North and Cranberry Portage.

Eight camps which have traditionally received Provincial funding have been denied that funding this year.

The camps are Winkler Bible Camp, Camp Koinonia, Camp Assiniboia, Camp Massad, Camp Arnes, St. Malo Catholic Camp and Camp Cedarwood. Each received no funding with a letter that stated their application was not approved - with no explanation.

The news came as quite a shock to camp directors when they received notification this crucial funding had been denied.

Temporary Watercraft Management Measures for Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park

From: Parks Canada

News release

Measures will be in place during the 2024 season until zebra mussel testing and potential remediation is complete  

Media ReleaseMay 9, 2024 - Wasagaming, Manitoba -Parks Canada

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.