The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that cottagers and those affected by the wildfires on the Manitoba/Ontario border are invited to a meeting with Manitoba and Ontario officials today at 2pm in the Whiteshell Community Hall in Falcon Lake.
The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that cool conditions assisted crews in making good progress on these wildfires.
The province’s recreational fishing season opens today in southern Manitoba and May 21 in other areas of the province to reflect later spawning.
The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that cool conditions have helped crews make good progress on wildfires in the eastern region.
The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that although very little precipitation was received in eastern Manitoba, the wet, cool conditions are helping fires crews make good progress on wildfires near Beresford Lake and Caddy Lake.
Today marks the 146th anniversary of the passing of the Manitoba Act by Parliament, making Manitoba the fifth province to join Confederation.
The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that while weather conditions have improved, there was little rain in the eastern region over the last 24 hours. South winds are expected to continue to affect fire suppression efforts.
Manitoba Growth, Enterprise and Trade advises that, according to Statistics Canada, the province had the second-lowest unemployment rate in the country in April.
The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises continued windy and dry weather conditions with low humidity levels are driving wildfires in the province.
Manitoba Agriculture reports spring planting has moved from about 10 percent compete to about 48 percent complete over the past week.
