Cory Knutt

A paleontologist based at the University of Manitoba (U of M) has confirmed a significant fossil discovery that reshapes how scientists understand early fish evolution.

Melina Jobbins, a postdoctoral fellow with the university, says the Interlake discovery traces back to the 1990s, when researchers from the U of M and Manitoba Museum uncovered fragments of a mysterious fish near Lundar.

A paleontologist based at the University of Manitoba (U of M) has confirmed a significant fossil discovery that reshapes how scientists understand early fish evolution.

Melina Jobbins, a postdoctoral fellow with the university, says the Interlake discovery traces back to the 1990s, when researchers from the U of M and Manitoba Museum uncovered fragments of a mysterious fish near Lundar.

As more people stop by to relax by the water, a local wildlife expert is reminding visitors to admire ducks without feeding them.

Amy Wilkie, education program manager at Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre, says that feeding ducks and geese, especially with bread, is harmful to the birds, even when intentions are good.

“Bread pretty much has no nutritional value for wildlife at all,” Wilkie says. “It’s basically as if they’re eating like junk food all day long.”

Residents across Manitoba are noticing more wasps and nests as summer progresses.

Dr. John Gavloski, an extension entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, explains why wasp activity increases late in the season and shares advice on safe ways to handle them.

Residents across Manitoba are noticing more wasps and nests as summer progresses.

Dr. John Gavloski, an extension entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, explains why wasp activity increases late in the season and shares advice on safe ways to handle them.

The Manitoba government is investing more than $2 million to improve Spruce Woods Provincial Park in the Westman region.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes makes the announcement at the park and says the investment reflects the province’s commitment to better outdoor spaces for families.

The controversy over plans to redesign the dangerous Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 5 intersection near Carberry shows no signs of easing.

Ray Muirhead, mayor of Carberry, stands firmly against the province’s preferred Reduced Conflict U-Turn (RCUT) design, echoing growing public frustration with the proposal following a public meeting held June 25.

The province has earmarked $12 million for improvements following a tragic 2023 crash that claimed 17 lives, but Muirhead and many residents remain unconvinced the RCUT is the right solution.

Several Government of Canada payments are scheduled to roll out over the coming weeks, with eligible Canadians seeing multiple deposits land in their bank accounts throughout July. 

Key benefit dates to watch

The first federal payment of the month is the GST/HST credit, which is set to arrive on Friday, July 4. This quarterly credit helps offset the cost of the goods and services tax for lower- and modest-income individuals and families. 

Midland MLA Lauren Stone is renewing her push for the Manitoba government to address what she says are worsening conditions at Elm Creek School’s gymnasium.

Stone says the situation has not improved since she first raised the issue in the Legislature at the beginning of June, and she’s frustrated by the lack of response.

Still no answer from province

Despite petitions and public concern, Stone says the provincial government has yet to respond to requests for help.

The Town of Carberry is in the running to win a new set of bleachers and they’re counting on public support to help get them across the finish line.

Carberry is a finalist in the Ugliest Bleachers Contest, hosted by Sports Systems. The winning community will receive a full set of brand-new bleachers, with second and third place earning credits toward future purchases.

Callie Sudak, manager of joint services for Carberry, says the current bleachers are in bad shape.