Higher Levels Possible On Manitoba Lakes
A forecast for high winds early this morning has prompted the
province to warn about the possibility of big waves and higher
levels on Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.
province to warn about the possibility of big waves and higher
levels on Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.
The winds are forecast to range up to 50 km/h,
continuing until tomorrow.
That could mean a temporary increase of lake levels by as much as
1.5 metres.
Wind and snow warnings have also been issued across southern
Saskatchewan.
Protesters Want Change To CFS Extended Care Policy
A small group of protesters took to the steps of the Manitoba
legislature, demanding change to Child and Family Services' extended
care policy.
legislature, demanding change to Child and Family Services' extended
care policy.
Right now the extended care CFS offers only lasts until the age
of 21, but the small group of demonstrators called for that to be
bumped up to the age of 25.
Family Services Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross came out from her
office to speak to the protesters and told them the matter is under
review.
She says a decision will be made after a meeting with all of the
government's stakeholders.
Farm Women's Conference Wraps Up
About 120 women from across Manitoba came together in Winkler
this week to discuss soils, work, life and success.
The 29th annual Manitoba Farm Women's Conference wrapped up with
guest speakers such as Manitoba Agriculture land management
specialist Marla Riekman and Economic Development Winnipeg CEO
Marina James.
But the conference also offered some fun breaks, with interactive
presentations by professional trainer and coach Carol Ann Fried and
a photo opportunity with Olympian Jill Officer.
This year's theme celebrated the International Year of the Soils,
with some speakers talking about environment and soil health.
At a joint news conference afterwards, Obama called Canada an
``extraordinarily helpful'' partner in the fight against climate
change.
The two also discussed the Syrian refugee crisis, trade, the
economy and Islamic extremism.
Trudeau insisted Canada will remain a strong member of the
campaign fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, but he
will stick by his plan to pull Canadian fighter jets out of the
bombing runs and contribute in a different way.
this week to discuss soils, work, life and success.
The 29th annual Manitoba Farm Women's Conference wrapped up with
guest speakers such as Manitoba Agriculture land management
specialist Marla Riekman and Economic Development Winnipeg CEO
Marina James.
But the conference also offered some fun breaks, with interactive
presentations by professional trainer and coach Carol Ann Fried and
a photo opportunity with Olympian Jill Officer.
This year's theme celebrated the International Year of the Soils,
with some speakers talking about environment and soil health.
First Formal Meeting Between Trudeau And Obama
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Barack Obama held
their first formal meeting today on the sidelines of the APEC Summit
in the Philippines.
their first formal meeting today on the sidelines of the APEC Summit
in the Philippines.
At a joint news conference afterwards, Obama called Canada an
``extraordinarily helpful'' partner in the fight against climate
change.
The two also discussed the Syrian refugee crisis, trade, the
economy and Islamic extremism.
Trudeau insisted Canada will remain a strong member of the
campaign fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, but he
will stick by his plan to pull Canadian fighter jets out of the
bombing runs and contribute in a different way.
