Mosquito Fogging in Manitoba
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were detected, now Mosquito fogging has been ordered in south-central Manitoba, but not in the city of Brandon yet.The Brandon Sun says they’re fogging in Winnipeg, Altona, and 3-other municipalities. The City of Brandon has not fogged for mosquitoes so far, this year. The city’s 5- mosquito traps contained an average of 338 trapped insects last Saturday and 135 last Sunday. Fogging in Brandon is only carried out if a daily trap count average exceeds 1,000 mosquitoes.
Zebra Mussels Containment Curtain Completed
Parks Canada has completed the installation of THAT containment curtain that will hopefully prevent the spread of zebra mussels from Boat Cove to other parts of Clear Lake at Riding Mountain National Park. The Brandon Sun reports that anyone found violating this closure order could be charged under the National Parks Act and face a fine of up to $25,000.
3rd Teenager Terrorism Arrest- Vienna-Taylor Swift Concerts
A 3rd teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on those now-cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. Austrian officials said an 18-year-old was taken into custody last night evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspects. The suspects -ages 19 and 17 had bomb-making materials at one of their homes.
Kamala vs Trump Debate on TV Sept. 10, 2024
It’s a political bout that just might be a ratings winner for ABC TV. U-S Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump; are set to debate on TV Sept. 10; the event will mark the 1st campaign debate since President Biden exited the Democratic ticket
What’s Happening in Westman this Weekend
Here at Home: What’s going on in Westman this weekend? Banana Days in Melita takes place over the weekend with a golf tournament, beer gardens, and so much more; then Saturday the 28th annual Sandy Lake Western Days with all kinds of delicious Ukrainian food and dancing too. Check out The Clear Lake comedy night at Danceland Saturday, the show starts at 8.
