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It was an absolutely spectacular Monday in much of Southern Manitoba, but even though it was a sunny, breezy and hot day it appears it wasn't quite record setting. According to data from Environment Canada, in order for new records to be set across the Pembina Valley, daytime highs had to push above at least 33 degrees, and even thought it was warm, it wasn't that hot.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting the presence of AI in three non-commercial poultry flocks in Saskatchewan last week, in the RM of Indian Head, the RM of Colonsay, and the RM of Lipton.

To date, one case has been found in a commercial poultry operation in Manitoba in the RM of Wallace.

Previous occurrences have been found in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Most poultry and egg production operations already have biosecurity measures in place, but producers who maintain small flocks, should look at enhancing their on-farm biosecurity measures.

"We're here to celebrate together, to come together, to connect (and) to build relationships." That from Jaime Friesen-Pankratz in her opening remarks to the crowd that gathered at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre in Altona on Saturday morning for a Pow Wow demonstration. 

Hosted by the Steps Toward Reconciliation group, the event saw performances by the Jo Creek Drummers and Dancers from the Roseau River First Nation and included explanations and teachings about the various dances and dress. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today, following months of the U.S. president targeting Canada with tariffs and taunts.

Carney and Trump will meet at the White House and the prime minister has said he expects "difficult, but constructive" conversations.

Carney has said the meeting will mark the beginning of a larger economic and security agreement between Canada and the United States.

"An answer to prayer"  

Arbhakka's Karl and Tracey Bueckert prayed for another child after their son Myles was born, and ten years later, Elliott was born in 2019.   

Tracey called him "an answer to prayer.” 

What would you do if you picked up a call and heard the voice of a loved one in distress? With the emotions that crop up immediately, would it occur to you that it could be a scam? 

This is what Leann Friesen of Miami recently faced in a situation that seems straight out of a science fiction tale. 

It started with a call from an unknown number, but then there was chilling familiarity. 

The Western School Division (WSD) has a big change on the horizon. 

Darcy Wolfe, chairperson of the WSD board, says that a new superintendent has been chosen after consulting with community stakeholders, including staff members and parents.  

The role will go to Stephen Jaddock, who will take up its reins on August 1st, 2025.  

Two drivers are facing fines and vehicle seizures after being caught racing on Highway 14 late Thursday night. 

Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on April 18, Winkler police officers travelling eastbound on Highway 14 observed two vehicles stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, both vehicles accelerated rapidly, appearing to race each other. 

Newly elected Conservatives and returning MPs are set to meet in Ottawa this morning as the party charts its path forward after last week's election loss to the Liberals.

Leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost his bid to continue representing the riding of Carleton after 20 years as the area's MP, will not be in the House of Commons when it opens later this month.

In a video posted on social media Monday afternoon, Poilievre says he has a lot to be thankful for after the election, including an expanded coalition of Conservative voters.

Manitoba's new Opposition leader apologized Monday for election campaign advertisements the Progressive Conservative party ran in the last election that promoted their decision to not search a landfill for the remains of two murder victims.

Obby Khan used his first legislature speech since winning the Tory leadership on April 26 to say sorry to the victims' families and to promise a new tone from his party.