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Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days.

More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that there would be challenging days ahead due to a lack of rain in the forecast.

Additional Winkler Road closures announced as Main Street work continues 

A section of Main Street in Winkler was temporarily closed through the end of May as the city undertook curb and swale upgrades ahead of a provincial overlay project scheduled for later this summer. 

In a stunning and heartwarming display of teamwork, determination, and community spirit, the Border Valley/Blumenfeld Falcons boys basketball team have captured the Tier 2 Zone 4 championship banner — proving that size doesn’t matter when heart leads the way.

A team from two tiny schools

The Falcons represent a unique partnership between Border Valley and Blumenfeld schools. On their own, neither school has the numbers to field a full basketball team, but together they form a squad of just 160 students — total.

Farmers are winding down their seeding operations in Manitoba

Cereal Specialist Anne Kirk put together this week's crop report and says provincially 95 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

In the aftermath of one of Manitoba’s most destructive wildfire seasons in recent memory, communities across the north are facing devastation—none more so than the people connected to the Teen Challenge locations in Denare Beach and Flin Flon. Al Legore, Regional Director for both sites, is among those now displaced and waiting in uncertainty as flames continue to ravage the region. 

Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

If you've ever dreamed of locking your family or coworkers in a room for an hour of high-stakes, puzzle-solving fun—Elevaro Escape Rooms in Winkler might be the perfect adventure. And starting Wednesday, June 4th, you’ll have the chance to bid on a full Elevaro experience as part of the See More Canada Auction, featuring amazing items and experiences from across the country.

The Winkler Senior Centre held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week, with members and volunteers gathering to reflect on the past year and discuss the road ahead.