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Air Canada says it expects to be operating close to its full network schedule by Friday. 

The airline says it is continuing to ramp up its operations in a press release Thursday. 

This comes after the airline reached a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants on Tuesday to end a strike that began on Saturday. 

The strike disrupted the airline's operations, resulting in the cancellation of flights. 

Mark Nasr, Air Canada's chief operations officer, said in the release that the airline is restoring operations ahead of its plan. 

As the wildfires raged all around Flin Flon at the end of May, evacuees left their homes and belongings behind as they headed to central and southern Manitoba for safety.   Among those evacuees were former Killarney pastor and his wife, Darryl and Cindy Hartwig.  The Hartwigs are members of the Adult and Teen Challenge team at Denare Beach, located just 20 km southwest of Flin Flon where Darryl is campus manager.  The Teen Challenge students and the staff were directed to Steinbach in early June where their students could continue their program in Steinbach.

Manitoba potato growers have officially started harvesting this year’s crop, with early reports indicating healthy yields across the province.

Susan Ainsworth, general manager of the Keystone Potato Producers Association, says conditions have been favourable for farmers.

“It’s been a really good season. We had good temperatures and moisture to get the crop off to a good start,” Ainsworth notes. “The quicker we can get that crop established, the better the yields, and that’s why the crop looks really good.”

The beloved Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival is back for its 11th season this weekend, promising an unforgettable blend of different genres of music, arts, and community at Cottonwood Acres just outside of Portage la Prairie.

This year's festival is headlined by none other than Canadian folk legend Valdy, a two-time Juno Award winner best known for his 1972 hit Rock and Roll Song. Valdy will perform three times over the weekend, including two mainstage sets and a special Saturday evening workshop alongside Winnipeg's Tracy K and Jamie Steinhoff Blues Duo and Kelly Bado.

Livestock Water Supply intake supports livestock producers in accessing new or expanding existing water supplies during prolonged periods of dry conditions.

Manitoba Agriculture is now accepting applications under the Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) BMP 4700: 2025 Special Intake – Livestock Water Supply.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until available funding is allocated.
Program guidelines are new for this intake. Please review carefully to ensure eligibility before applying.

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August 20th Report:  

 Arrest Warrant 

Crop Residue Burning Restrictions – August 1 to November 15, 2025

From Friday, August 1 to Saturday, November 15, 2025, crop residue burning is not authorized except by permit in the following municipalities:

A severe overnight storm has left Portage Golf Club dealing with significant flooding, forcing staff to scramble to restore the greens and fairways.

Superintendent Farrol Asham says the storm caused widespread disruption across the grounds.

“We have about 30 bunkers on the golf course that are washed out. We have nine of our fairways that are underwater. We will be spending all day today and tomorrow removing the water, rebuilding some bunkers. I have a great staff here and we'll get it open. Hopefully we can get it open for walking tomorrow (Friday),” he notes.

The following is the RCMP report to August 18, 2025. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 47 traffic violations

- 21 provincial statute (Mental Health Act, Fire Prevention Act, Coroner's Act, 911 Act)

- 19 common police activities (alarms, suspicious persons/vehicles, assistance to general public)

- 11 crimes against property

- 3 other criminal code

- 3 crimes against person

- 6 traffic accidents

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is meeting in Saskatoon today with Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Cody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, along with representatives from the canola sector. The focus: responding to China’s steep tariffs on Canadian canola products.

Last week, China announced a 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola seed, adding to the 100% tariffs placed in March on canola meal and oil.