Lightning strike at Ebb and Flow First Nation sends 13 to hospital
More than a dozen people were sent to hospital Friday evening after a bolt of lightning struck at a powwow
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Figures show hail damage claims down for Manitoba farmers so far this year
The Canadian Crop Hail Association says more than 10,000 damage claims have been received by its member companies so far
Continue readingHot hot heat: Sunscreen, hats and plenty of water will be needed this weekend
Usually we try to write a clever opening for news stories, but there’s nothing else to say except: It’s hot
Continue readingSummer heat just right for Manitoba crops, says farm reporter
It’s the first day of August, and for many Manitoba farmers, that means the beginning of harvest.Farm reporter Harry Siemens
Continue readingIn Pictures: Storms to the east, Mammatus clouds to the west
Manitobans enjoying a beautiful evening outside Wednesday got some spectacular views to go with it.Over at IG Field, those there
Continue readingMike’s Monday Outlook: Warming up quickly
After some thunderstorm activity on Sunday afternoon, things have cooled off temporarily. Don’t worry though, it’ll warm up quickly all
Continue readingMike’s Monday Outlook: Hot week with little humidity
It’s the summer weather people love to brag about here and rightly so — hot weather with low humidity. I
Continue readingTornado, water spouts spotted in Manitoba Thursday
A tornado, water spouts and funnel clouds were spotted around parts of southern Manitoba on Thursday.A short-lived tornado touched down
Continue readingWaterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
Environment and Climate Change Canada has confirmed video of a waterspout tornado on Lake of the Woods Wednesday.Just after 8
Continue readingTwo people dead after Manitoba rocked by heat wave
A provincial official in Manitoba says two people died over the weekend from causes related to a heat wave in
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