Colleen Houde

On August 17, 2025, at 9:38 pm, Oakbank RCMP received a report of a serious collision on Provincial Road 207, near Highway 1, at Deacon’s corner in the Rural Municipality of Springfield.

Officers attended immediately and observed a 4-door sedan on the southbound shoulder, facing south, with extensive front-end damage. A semi truck, with no trailer attached, was parked ahead and had a warped frame.

A warm and humid air mass will move through the province today, brewing up all the ingredients needed to create severe thunderstorms. 

In fact, Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of the region including:

Mun. of Lorne incl. Notre Dame and Swan Lake

Mun. of Louise incl. Pilot Mound and Crystal City

R.M. of Thompson incl. Miami Rosebank and Deerwood

Mun. of Pembina incl. Manitou La Rivière and Snowflake

However, something called "capping" is making it hard for meteorologists to predict exactly what will happen.

A warm and humid air mass will move through the province today, brewing up all the ingredients needed to create severe thunderstorms. 

In fact, Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Watch for a large part of the Pembina Valley including:

Mun. of Lorne incl. Notre Dame and Swan Lake

Mun. of Louise incl. Pilot Mound and Crystal City

Mun. of Pembina incl. Manitou La Rivière and Snowflake

Mun. of Rhineland incl. Altona Plum Coulee and Gretna

R.M. of Dufferin incl. Carman Roseisle and Homewood

A warm and humid air mass will move through the province today, brewing up all the ingredients needed to create severe thunderstorms. 

However, something called capping is making it hard for meteorologists to predict exactly what will happen.

Manitoba's Filipino community organizations received a big boost in funding from the province.

Labour and Immigration Minister, Malaya Marcelino, announced that the Manitoba government is investing $900,000 in three organizations across the province.

The province is introducing new early reading screening tools to ensure no student is left behind. 

The Manitoba government announced last week that the new tools will allow teachers to identify students at risk of future reading difficulties.

A local bear rescue will be featured on a new documentary series set to premiere this weekend. 

Cub Camp gives viewers a behind the scenes look at Black Bear Rescue Manitoba, one of North America's most successful black bear rehabilitation programs. 

"It follows the story of our bears over the course of a year and, if you still haven’t had enough Winston, you’ll get your fill as he, along with his 5 sisters, is the star of the show," said Judy.

A young man at the centre of a desperate search has been located deceased according to RCMP.

Kristopher Sandy, 19, was last seen Feb. 20 around 10 p.m. leaving his home to go for a drive in the R.M. of St. Clements.

Sandy's vehicle was found upside down in a ditch off Highway 12 just before 7 a.m. on Friday.  However,  when emergency crews arrived on the scene, no one was in the vehicle. 

The Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is experiencing delays following a plane crash in Toronto. 

The Winnipeg Airport made a post on X late Sunday afternoon encouraging people to check on their flights.

"The airport is experiencing schedule disruptions due to an incident at Toronto Pearson," said YWG airport in the post. "Please double-check the status of your flight, stay home if your flight is cancelled, and contact your airline for status of a delayed or cancelled flight."

Manitoba Doctors have launched a new initiative to get Manitobans moving throughout the winter months. 

The challenge encourages Manitobans to share ways in which they are going to improve their health, whether that be by exercising more, eating better, reducing stress or sleeping more.