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Prescribed fires are planned for today in Riding Mountain National Park if weather conditions allow for them. Parks Canada says the goal of prescribed fires is to help reduce the threat of wildfires and improve the area’s ecological health and this fire aims to restore oak woodlands and help maintain habitat for species at risk such as the Golden-Winged Warbler.
Some smoke may be visible and Parks Canada staff will monitor wind conditions to try and ensure smoke won't affect publicly used areas whenever possible. Specific areas may be closed for short periods of time for visitor and staff safety
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A prescribed fire is planned for today (May 25th) in the Eastern boundary of Riding Mountain National Park in the Wilson Creek Prescribed Fire unit.
If conditions remain favourable, another prescribed fire will take place tomorrow in the greater Wilson Creek area.
The plan is to create a fire guard in the Mount Agissiz area. The prescribed fire also aims to restore oak woodlands and help maintain habitat for species at risk like the Golden-Winged Warbler.
You may see some smoke in the area as a results of the fires. Parks Canada staff will try to ensure that smoke doesn't affect publicly used areas when possible.
There may also be closures for short periods of time.
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Seeding delays are cause for concern across the province, as poor weather conditions continue to affect producers' schedules. Courtney Boyachek is an Agronomy Specialist for the Canola Council of Canada and she says while late seeding will likely have a negative effect, there are some positives this year.
Typically we do see lower yields when we are seeding a little bit later, however, we are seeding into really good moisture right now of course, and really anything can happen in a season.
Boyachek said typically canola seeding should be done in early to mid-May, depending on where producers are in the province.
Seeding at that time allows for the crop to utilize early-season moisture effectively, as well as avoid the summer heat during the early stages of flowering.
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Roads around the parkland have been opening slowly since there were widespread closures caused by storms. However, there are still a number of closures as of this morning's update.
- PR 489 from PTH 20 to PR 271 is closed due to flooding.
- PR 366 has water on the road and is washed out on sections, from 18 km North of Grandview to PR 367.
- PR 367 is closed from PTH 10 to PR 366 due to water on the road.
PR 366 from the junction of PR 367 (Blue Lakes) North to junction of PR 485 is open, however, it is down to one lane of traffic with reduced speeds. Before hitting the road check out the Speedy Glass Road Conditions tab for the most up-to-date road closures.
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On Saturday, May 21st at approximately 2:45 am, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a report of a house fire on Spruce Bluff Road, in Camperville.
Upon arrival the home was fully engulfed with flames and the Fire Department was on scene extinguishing the fire. There was no one inside the residence at the time and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
At approximately 3:50 am, the investigation led officers to check a residence on Gospel Bay, in Camperville. When officers arrived they found the front porch on fire. The officers woke up the occupants of the home and assisted with extinguishing the fire. No one was injured.
Officers identified a suspect in the second fire, and a 37-year-old male was arrested, a short distance from the scene.
Matthew Flamand of Camperville has been charged with one count of Arson- Disregard for Human Life. He was remanded into custody.
Winnipegosis RCMP along with the Office of the Fire Commissioner, continue to investigate.
Below is a picture of the front porch on Gospel Bay which had been set on fire (photo was provided to us by the RCMP in the press release).
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A 75-year-old man from Snow Lake who was reported missing last week has been found, deceased. Below is a press release from the RCMP:
On May 19, 2022, at approximately 7:15 pm, Snow Lake RCMP received a report of a missing 75-year-old male from Snow Lake.
The male left Snow Lake in his vehicle on May 18 and made his way to his cabin. At the cabin he used an all terrain vehicle to travel along a trail where he worked. His all terrain vehicle was located abandoned near a culvert on May 19.
Immediately RCMP began a search of the area with the assistance of Conservation officers, Snow Lake Fire Department, local guides and community members.
On May 20, at approximately 10:00 pm, the 75-year-old male was located deceased in the water.
Workplace Safety and Health have been notified.
Snow Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
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Provincial Road 307, which connects Seven Sisters Falls through the Whiteshell Provincial Park, is the "winner" of CAA Manitoba's Worst Roads for 2022 contest.
The annual contest highlights the top ten worst roads in the province as voted by Manitobans.
Most of the roads listed are in Winnipeg and there were none from the Parkland. Brandon's 18th street is featured at the number five spot.
CAA Manitoba notes that this is the first time a rural road has taken the number one spot. They also say that more rural roads are making the list as the contest continues each year.
This year’s Top 10 list for Manitoba:
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1. Provincial Road 307 |
6. Provincial Trunk Hwy 44, Lockport to Whiteshell |
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2. Saskatchewan Avenue, Winnipeg |
7. Leila Avenue, Winnipeg |
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3. Waller Avenue, Winnipeg |
8. Kenaston Boulevard, Winnipeg |
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4. Provincial Trunk Hwy 34, Pilot Mound/Crystal City |
9. Dawson Road North, Winnipeg |
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5. 18th Street, Brandon |
10. Goulet Street, Winnipeg |
In 2015, Highway 274 near Gilbert Plains made the list at the ninth spot.
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Dauphin lake has been steadily rising this spring, but according to the province's most recent forecasting, appears to be at its peak. The lake is sitting a full foot above its flood stage according to the province's most recent measurements, which were taken yesterday.
At 858.99 feet, it is also more than four feet above its upper operating range of 854.8, when some low-lying areas begin to see flooding. According to the province's forecast, the lake should be at its peak and slowly begin to come down, although more precipitation in the forecast could change that.
Other lakes in the area are in a different situation, however, as Lake Manitoba is sitting within its operating range and more than three feet below its flood stage. Lake Winnipegosis has fluctuated quite a bit this spring but hit its peak so far this year on May 20th, and is over a foot below where it was that day.
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Today is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, and Peer Connections Manitoba Community Peer Support Worker for Dauphin and outlying regions Eleanor Snitka says it's important to address some of the misconceptions around schizophrenia.
"What people need to know is that people with schizophrenia can recover, and they can recover to live very functional lives," Said Eleanor, "They can find a purpose in life, they can hold jobs and become volunteers. Recover means finding our potential and leading a full life."
Find out more about schizophrenia awareness day on Peer Connections Manitoba's Facebook page here.
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If you've recently purchased any Jif peanut butter products you might want to check the code on the back.
Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is recalling a number of its products due to possible salmonella contamination.
Jars with lot codes 1274425 through 2140425 should be disposed of immediately.
You can find a full list of the recalled products on the Government of Canada's website here.
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The Manitoba Métis Federation election has come to an end, with every spot up for grabs claimed by acclamation according to Chief Electoral Officer David Gray. According to Gray, this was the first time an entire election cycle had been decided by acclamation.
David Chartrand was re-elected to his role as President and will serve his third straight term in the role. Chartrand has led the organization since 1997.
Francis Chartrand of Dauphin has been re-elected to her role as vice president for the Northwest Region. Richard Genaille, of Duck Bay, and Peter Fleming, of Minitonas, are the regional executive officers for the northwest region.
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