🌧️ Flood Warning Issued for Western Manitoba
The province issued a flood warning after 60–150 mm of rain fell Monday night, with more expected. Water levels at the Minnedosa Dam could rise one to three feet, and residents are urged to monitor conditions.
🚧 Flood‑Response Equipment Staged in Brandon
Crews have staged equipment near Grand Valley Road and 18th Street North as more water moves in from the northwest. This is a precautionary measure as conditions continue to evolve.
🌊 Storm Drains Overwhelmed in Brandon
Heavy rain Monday night overwhelmed storm drains in parts of Brandon, causing localized flooding. City crews continue monitoring conditions; updates are available on the city’s website.
🌪️ Rossburn Couple Survives Confirmed Tornado
A Rossburn couple says they’re lucky to be alive after a tornado tore part of their brick home apart Sunday evening. Environment Canada has confirmed the tornado and is investigating its official rating.
⚡ Storm‑Related Outages Across Southern Manitoba
Storm‑related outages left about 14,200 customers without power, with many still out this morning. Residents were reminded to stay 10 metres away from fallen power lines and call emergency services.
🛣️ Highway 16 Reopens After Flooding
Highway 16 between Gladstone and Neepawa was closed early Tuesday due to water over the roadway but has since reopened.
❄️ Rare June Snowstorm Hits U.S. Rockies
A late‑June snowstorm brought winter storm warnings to parts of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, with temperatures 15–20 degrees below normal and more than a foot of snow possible in mountain areas.
🔥 Lynn Lake Wildfire Held Back — Still Growing
Fire crews have held the wildfire back from Lynn Lake, but the blaze has grown to 70 square kilometres and remains about four kilometres from a key power line. More crews are arriving as evacuations continue for Marcel Colomb First Nation.
🔥 NWT Wildfire Forces Fort Simpson Evacuation
A wildfire in the Northwest Territories has grown beyond 100 square kilometres, creeping close to homes in Fort Simpson. The community of 1,300 was ordered to evacuate to Yellowknife on Sunday.
🎉 Canada Day at Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre
Canada Day celebrations kick off July 1 with live music, cultural performances, food trucks, vendors, family activities, and fireworks at 11 p.m. The market opens at 10 a.m.
🚨 Highway Fatalities Rising in Manitoba
A 17‑year‑old Dufresne teen died in a rollover near Lorette over the weekend. RCMP say speed and alcohol are factors. As of June 3, Manitoba has reported 27 highway fatalities, up from 24 at this time last year.
🇻🇪 Rescuers Race After Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes
Rescuers in Venezuela continue searching collapsed buildings five days after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people and left thousands missing. Serious concerns remain about the government’s ability to manage the relief effort.
🚲 Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit‑and‑Run
Brandon police are seeking information after a hit‑and‑run on Stickney Avenue left a 25‑year‑old cyclist hospitalized. Witnesses say a black SUV struck the rider and fled. Anyone with information should contact BPS or Crime Stoppers.
🇨🇦 CUSMA Milestone Falls on Canada Day
Canada Day aligns with a key CUSMA date as the U.S. formally notifies Canada and Mexico of its intentions for the trade deal. Even if Washington misses the renewal deadline, CUSMA remains in place with rolling annual reviews for up to a decade.
☀️ Heat Dome Threatens World Cup Knockout Games
A dangerous heat dome could push “feels‑like” temperatures to 44°C across the central and eastern U.S. Host cities like Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City are bracing for extreme heat. Canada faces Morocco Saturday in Houston.
🌾 Southwest Manitoba Farmers in Holding Pattern
Delayed seeding has led to uneven canola emergence and slow cereal growth, raising yield concerns. High input costs continue to pressure producers, and with crop insurance deadlines today, many await guidance on late‑seeded acres. Forage quality remains mixed.
🏛️ Wally Daudrich Quits Manitoba PC Party
Former PC leadership candidate Wally Daudrich has quit the party, saying “traditional conservatives” have been abandoned. He was barred from seeking the Turtle Mountain nomination after alleged rule violations. Daudrich finished a close second to Obby Khan in last year’s leadership race.
