Shannon Dueck

Canada

Reporter at SteinbachOnline.com

Reporter at CKMW (Winkler, MB)

Reporter at CILT (Steinbach, MB)

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Police recover two bodies from Lac du Bonnet wildfire

1 day ago | pembinavalleyonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Police have recovered the bodies of two adults, believed to have died as the result of wildfires in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. On Wednesday at approximately 9:15 am, Lac du Bonnet RCMP recovered two bodies, believed to be an adult male and adult female, just off Wendigo Road. It is believed that both adults succumbed to injuries sustained in the wildfire. RCMP were made aware on Tuesday that these individuals were trapped in the fire.
Whiteshell Provincial Park closure announced for Thursday

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Our province has announced the closure of Whiteshell Provincial Park. The move will happen Thursday due to extreme fire conditions in eastern Manitoba and out of an abundance of caution to help ensure the safety of Manitoba. It says all access to Whiteshell Provincial Park will be restricted beginning at 9 am.
Police recover two bodies from Lac du Bonnet wildfire

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Police have recovered the bodies of two adults, believed to have died as the result of wildfires in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. On Wednesday at approximately 9:15 am, Lac du Bonnet RCMP recovered two bodies, believed to be an adult male and adult female, just off Wendigo Road. It is believed that both adults succumbed to injuries sustained in the wildfire. RCMP were made aware on Tuesday that these individuals were trapped in the fire.
Manitoba broadens measles vaccine eligibility

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Manitoba is broadening eligibility for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. This comes as the result of the number of measles cases continuing to rise in our province. Vaccine eligibility now includes infants from six months to under 12 months of age, living in Southern Health-Sante Sud and the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Rain needed to ease fire threat in southeast

1 day ago | discoverwestman.com | Shannon Dueck

A spokesperson for Manitoba Wildfire Service says we need a good soaking rain to change the current situation in our province. Kristin Hayward is Assistant Deputy Minister, responsible for the Wildfire Service. She says the weather this week has created very challenging conditions. "We have hot, hot weather right now," says Hayward.
Fire destroys home near Grunthal

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

A home near Grunthal was torched by flames on Tuesday. Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe says his crews were called out at 5:20 pm to a structure fire 1.5 miles southeast of Grunthal. He notes firefighters arrived to find flames coming through the roof. "The structure was fully involved," he says. According to Wiebe, the homeowner was able to safely vacate the home, along with a dog. He notes there were no injuries. "Quite a stubborn fire though," says Wiebe.
Zhoda man faces impaired driving charges after weekend rollover

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

A man from Zhoda has been arrested for impaired driving following a crash over the weekend that resulted in one person being flown to hospital. On Saturday, shortly after midnight, Emerson RCMP responded to a side-by-side rollover in the Rural Municipality of Stuartburn. Officers responded immediately along with Emergency Medical Services and the local fire department. Police say the passenger of the side-by-side, a 19-year-old male from the RM of St. Andrews was ejected.
Rain needed to ease fire threat in southeast

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

A spokesperson for Manitoba Wildfire Service says we need a good soaking rain to change the current situation in our province. Kristin Hayward is Assistant Deputy Minister, responsible for the Wildfire Service. She says the weather this week has created very challenging conditions. "We have hot, hot weather right now," says Hayward.
Province orders more evacuations in the Whiteshell

2 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Our province has issued a mandatory evacuation order for several areas in South and North Whiteshell.
Nopiming Provincial Park evacuated, others on standby

2 days ago | chvnradio.com | Shannon Dueck

More cottagers in the Whiteshell have been told to be ready for an evacuation order, as the result of an active wildfire burning near Ingolf, Ontario. According to our province, an evacuation preparedness advisory has been issued for cottagers on the north side of West Hawk Lake, as well as Caddy Lake, Florence Lake, and Nora Lake. Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to be ready for an evacuation, should conditions get worse.