Provincial News

The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to respond to 51 active wildfires across the province. While the total of 155 fires to date this year remains below the average of 264 for this date, fire activity is picking up.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that hot and humid conditions are forecasted to continue for most parts of Manitoba. Everyone is at risk for the effects of heat. People who work or exercise in heat are at greater risk.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing male youth from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, 13-year-old Jacoby Francois.

Manitoba Agriculture reports warmer weather conditions across the province over the past week advanced crop growth while isolated heavy rains occurred in several regions.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that recent thunderstorms have resulted in numerous natural-start wildfires in the northern and western regions in Manitoba. While the number of fires remains well below the average for this date, there are several fires of concern.

Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) has announced a transformative three-year funding partnership with Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), amounting to $105,000.

Headingley RCMP are currently investigating a recent assault incident that resulted in the death of an inmate at Stony Mountain Institution.

Gimli RCMP are reporting that a 33-year-old male pilot suffered only minor injuries after the plane he was flying went down in a treed area, south of the intersection of Highway 68 and Road 233, near Arborg, Manitoba.

The Manitoba government is taking action to remove and prevent barriers as part of its review of the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation.

The coordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba reports research over the past two years suggests the wild pig situation in western Canada is potentially much more controllable than other regions.