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Manitoba Public Insurance is reminding drivers across the province that peeling licence plates are more than just an eyesore—they’re a growing safety concern.

Tara Seel, media and public relations lead for MPI, says deteriorating plates make it harder for both technology and law enforcement to monitor unsafe driving.

The Killarney Garden Club invited the public to tour about a dozen yards today, to share in the beauty of local flora and fauna.  Temperatures were perfect for a morning walk through the breathtaking gardens scattered throughout Killarney.

The variety of flowers, and their colors, is truly inspiring, as well as the different ways to display individual plants as well as complimentary combinations.

Funeral For:  Sharlyne Walske
Funeral Date: July 17, 2025 
Sharlyne Walske, 77, of Morden formerly of the 1-6 District, passed away Thursday, July 10th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Michael, 1 daughter, 1 son, and their families.  
A memorial service for Sharlyne Walske will be held Thursday, July 17th at 11am at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with ash interment at Hillside Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden.    

Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff and the country's top public servant will be responsible for maintaining an ethics screen preventing him from making decisions that benefit his former employer, says a disclosure issued by the office of the ethics commissioner on Friday.

A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada.

The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average.

New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while Manitoba and Prince Edward Island finished at the bottom of the list. 

Mississauga, Ont. had the highest happiness rating of the 10 largest cities, while Toronto was lowest. 

Montreal finished second in the category.

The setting at the Killarney Ag Grounds last Saturday night couldn't have been more perfect for the 4th Annual Kick-Off to Summer Celebration outdoor concert.

The gates opened at 4 pm where over 2500 people flooded the grounds to watch top performers in action.

Before heading out to your favorite summer event, concert or recreational activity, it's always smart to think ahead and be prepared before you leave home.

Recruitment & Communications Specialist with Brandon Police Service, Janet Reichert, encourages folks to complete a mental checklist of things to do before heading out to a festival, rodeo or concert, a place where there are large crowds... or to those places more remote where you're apt to be by yourself. 

We're having a party this weekend on Made in Manitoba, with yet another debut. This time around its the six piece Winnipeg based country music group The Sean Taylor Band. Featuring Greg Dunstan on bass, James Klassen on keys, Sean Taylor Johnston on acoustic guitar and vocals, Juno award winner Jeff Kula on drums, Sean Borton on guitar, and Blaine Badiuk on fiddle and mandolin.

Manitoba Wildfire Service is advising the province continues at a high and very high fire danger and is cancelling all burn permits for the Burning Permit Area, with no new burn permits issued until the wildfire situation improves.

Manitoba is under a provincial state of emergency, under the Emergency Measures Act due to a wildfire season that is now the worst on record in the last 30 years, with more than one million hectares (ha) of area burned in the province. The state of emergency is in effect until August 9 and if necessary, may be extended.

Due to the wildfire season, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care encourages Manitobans to regularly check local weather and air-quality conditions and learn more about protecting themselves if wildfire smoke results in worsened air quality.

Exposure to smoke can cause sore eyes, tears, coughs and a runny nose. It can also worsen heart and lung conditions such as asthma. Heavier smoke or long-term exposure can cause longer-lasting or more serious health concerns.

Manitobans can take steps to protect themselves from poor air quality: