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Coming off a strong year, Virden curling sensation Jace Freeman has a new team, but the same competitive fire as the group prepares for their first event.

For Sunday July 27th as of 11:30 pm, locations over 10.0 mm of rain.

25 mm = 1 inch

Elm Creek sees 48.6 mm on Sunday

Alexander 11.5 mm

Argue 19.3 mm

Boissevain 15.1 mm

Dand 13.8 mm

Deloraine 44.7 mm

Glenboro 10.3 mm

Killarney 13.7 mm

Kola 40.7 mm

Minto 15.4 mm

Mountainside 14.1 mm

Ninette 11.5 mm

Waskada 17.8 mm

Wawanesa 25.0 mm

For those who remember the 'Fill my Cup' women's retreat at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp 2 years ago at you'll remember a wonderful weekend being in the same room with women of all ages, singing together, learning together, laughing together and sharing stories around the table at every meal.  Our cups were certainly filled in so many ways!

In mid-June the Brandon Clinic unveiled their two newly designed Smilezone spaces in the main floor Pediatric Station. And now one month later, Smilezone advocate Rhonda Pardy is very pleased with how the community has taken to the new decor, all in the effort to help children and their families visiting the clinic find it not so intimidating or downright frightening.

A paleontologist based at the University of Manitoba has confirmed a significant fossil discovery in the Interlake region that reshapes how scientists understand early fish evolution.

Melina Jobbins, a postdoctoral fellow with the university, says the discovery traces back to the 1990s, when researchers from the University of Manitoba and Manitoba Museum uncovered fragments of a mysterious fish near Lundar.

Manitoba Government Investing $115 Million to Improve Provincial Trunk Highway 2

This will be an 'Investment will Boost Local Safety, Drive Economic Growth', says Premier.

The Manitoba government is investing $115 million to repair and replace structures on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 2, bringing safety and economic benefits to local communities, Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced here today.

As of 1:00 pm, these are today's rainfall amounts over 10.0 mm.

25 mm = 1 inch of rain

Argue:  12.8 mm

Boissevain: 11.2 mm

Dand: 11.4 mm

Deloraine:  44.7 mm

Minto:  10.3 mm

Mountainside: 11.4 mm

Waskada:  17.6 mm

Deloraine's rainfall since July 20th sits close to 71 mm - the rain has tapered off.

The World Junior Hockey Championships are set to take place in Minnesota this coming December, and as they approach, some special events are being planned, as well as opportunities for fans to already invest in their home country team in person.

Minnesota prepares to welcome fans and future stars for 50th anniversary of World Juniors

With the Rotary Duck Pond now complete in Island Park, it’s quickly becoming one of Portage la Prairie’s most popular summer destinations. But as more people stop by to relax at the edge of the water, a local wildlife expert is reminding visitors to admire the ducks, without feeding them.

Amy Wilkie, education program manager at Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre, says that feeding ducks and geese, especially with bread, is harmful to the birds, even when intentions are good.

Manitoba Hydro is trimming more trees, clearing more brush and taking more steps to manage vegetation around power lines to enhance the safety and reliability of Manitoba’s electrical system.

While the utility has always worked to keep trees and brush away from its infrastructure, the company is taking more action along its power lines and equipment.

Manitoba Hydro crews or contractors will enter property to trim or remove trees that are too close to power lines.