Westman

Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity may be cooling off in the summer but remains broadly positive, a new poll from Abacus Data suggests.

The Carney-led Liberal government's approval rating dipped to 50 per cent in the firm's latest polling, down two percentage points compared to mid-July and the lowest level since March.

With 48 per cent viewing Carney favourably and 19 per cent disapproving, the prime minister maintains a positive net approval. That figure is a couple percentage points lower than in Abacus's previous poll.

It's been approximately 45 years since the members of the Crossborders Community Project near the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border and the community of Kola, MB have been raising funds for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.   

Hundreds of thousands of bushels have been harvested through the Crossborders Grow Projects over the decades, dating back to the early 1980's when the Foodgrains Bank officially began, thanks to Don Neufeld, and his father, Art, and the call on their lives to support the Foodgrains in the Kola area. 

Rainfall amounts over 5.90 mm

25.4 mm = 1 inch

Argue 6.5 

Bede 27.1 

Boissevain 10.2 

Brandon 11.2 

Dand 6.2 

Deloraine 13.6 

Holland 10.0 

Miniota 5.4 

Minnedosa 6.2 

Mountainside 15.8 

Pierson 11.3 

Shilo 8.2 

Who had the most rain yesterday?  Lake Francis at 65.7 mm.  Lake Francis is 71 km northwest of Winnipeg on Highway #6.

Canada's National Arabian Championships are taking place at the Keystone Centre from now until August 16th.  This is a return for these equestrian trainers, riders and their families to travel to the City of Brandon for this prestigious show!

The Directors' Message:  

Brandon, Manitoba ... Who says you can't go home again?  

The Killarney Turtle Mountain Arts Council is at it again - bringing top talent to Killarney through music and the Arts!

All are welcome to the Killarney Lakeside Festival, August 22-24.

Art Administrator, Giselle Beaupre, says the festival weekend kicks of Friday evening at 5 pm.

Nearly three weeks ago, a carefree summer day at Delta Beach quickly turned into a life-or-death situation, but thanks to fast-acting bystanders who knew Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a young boy's life was saved. For long-time emergency responder and CPR instructor Dennis Morgan, the incident is a textbook example of why life-saving skills should be taught to everyone.

“Knowing CPR can make the difference between life and death,” says Morgan, a certified Heart & Stroke instructor with more than 20 years of teaching experience.

The union representing front-line RCMP members wants the force to ease requirements for foreign applicants to help attract experienced police officers from agencies like the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and counterparts in the United Kingdom and Australia.

The RCMP currently requires that applicants be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status in Canada. Applicants with permanent resident status must have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for three of the last five years.

Farm groups are asking for federal action on regulation and trade amid mounting financial pressures and tariff fears

Keystone Agricultural Producers and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture want governments to consider agriculture more often when setting priorities.

They are ramping up pressure on governments to prioritize agriculture in trade, regulation and disaster response as farmers face worsening drought and mounting financial strain.

Saturday, August 9th at 8:02pm - Environment Canada has ended the Special Weather Statements that had previously been in effect.

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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for much of western Manitoba, including the Brandon, Souris, Melita, Boissevain, Killarney, Pilot Mound, Manitou and Carman areas because conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today.

Funeral For:  Herman Friesen 
Funeral Date: August 12, 2025 
Herman Friesen, 91, of Winnipeg passed away Thursday, July 31st at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by 1 daughter, 1 son, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth, and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Herman Friesen will be held Tuesday, August 12th at 11am at Braeside Evangelical Mennonite Church, 1011 Munroe Avenue, with burial at Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to MCC.