'Equilibre Oblique' unveiled as latest addition to Gallery in the Park's sculpture garden

The sculpture garden at Altona's Gallery in the Park has grown by one piece due to the generosity of Friesens. The business's sponsorship led to the unveiling of Equilibre Oblique by Quebec artist Philippe Pallafray during Thursday evening's second season Friends of the Gallery opening gala.

This is the first sculpture to be added to the grounds since Elena Bulatova's Cubic-Rubik in June 2022.

Three weak tornadoes confirmed in southern Manitoba earlier this week

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed three weak tornadoes touched down in southern Manitoba during severe storms on Aug. 5 and 6.

"All three tornadoes were weak by EF-scale standards, but still capable of causing minor damage," NTP noted in its event summaries.

The first occurred the evening of Aug. 5 near Grande-Clairière, southwest of Melita. NTP assigned it a "default" EF0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita scale, as no damage was reported. A witness captured video of the twister, and satellite imagery analysis is still pending, according to NTP.

‘It’s curiosity and it’s conversation’: Local watcher talks art of monitoring rainfall

In the Pembina Valley, keeping track of rain totals is a group effort. Every time the clouds gather, a dedicated group of PembinaValleyOnline rainwatchers take to their gauges to submit their numbers. 

It’s a practice that shows an enthusiasm for weather and helps gather data for gardeners, farmers, and outdoorspeople. 

It’s also a way to build community surrounding a topic that often sits at the centre of daily life and daily conversations.  

Smoky skies shatter July records across the Prairies

The smell of campfire in the air might seem familiar by now, but this summer’s haze isn't just a nuisance: it’s historic.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, July 2025 was the smokiest July on record for many Prairie cities, and we’re now on track for the smokiest year.

“Regina, Winnipeg, Thompson, Kenora, they all recorded their smokiest month on record for July,” explains Environment Canada meteorologist Crawford Luke. “As far as the year so far, these places are on pace to have their worst year ever for the number of smoke hours observed.”

'Not meant to be': Manitoba Museum reflects as Bay charter heads elsewhere

The Manitoba Museum might have one of the largest collections of Hudson’s Bay artifacts, but its CEO isn't bitter the defunct retailer's crown jewel isn’t destined for her institution.

There will soon be a new home for the 355-year-old royal charter that birthed the Bay, giving it extraordinary control over a vast swath of unceded lands — and enormous influence over settlers' early relations with Indigenous Peoples.

Parking ticket scam going around Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg is reminding residents of a text message scam currently happening.

The City said that someone is sending text messages impersonating the Winnipeg Parking Authority. 

While Winnipeg Parking Authority does not send out text messages, the collections agency, CBV Collection Services Ltd., sends text message reminders to those with outstanding fines. Text messages may include links for payment but will always direct the recipient to “call Wpg311 to validate.”

If you receive a text that you are unsure about, contact 311.

Section of Provencher Bridge closed on Sunday

A section of the Provencher Bridge will be closed on Sunday.

All eastbound lanes of Provencher Bridge between Israel Asper Way to Tache Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on August 10. 

The closure is to accommodate electrical work.

All eastbound lanes will be open for morning and afternoon rush hours but motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Environment Canada reports very large hail expected in the southeast

Original alert from SaskAlert below.

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm.

At 4:55 PM CST Doppler RADAR indicated that this severe thunderstorm was located about 10 km east of Tribune and was moving toward the northeast at 30 km/h.

The main threats from this severe thunderstorm will be:
- hail to the size of baseballs
- wind gusts to 110 km/h

At 4:39 PM CST spotters reported tennis ball sized hail with this thunderstorm.

This is a dangerous thunderstorm with very large hail!