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Manitoba Agriculture reports that last week’s rain has replenished soil moisture reserves but slowed spring seeding. Sonia Wilson, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says despite the rain, planting remains ahead of normal.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites. Public health is also advising that some of the recent measles cases did not have any known contact to a case.

While the wildfires in Nopiming and Whiteshell provincial parks remain out of control, Manitoba Parks advises more progress has been made, allowing for an additional area in the northern Whiteshell to reopen.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) advises that fire danger continues to be moderate in most of the province, with the far northwest and eastern areas having a high fire danger.

Falcon Lake RCMP, with assistance of the Office of the Fire Commissioner, are currently investigating a recent cottage fire that occurred at a location in Block 11 in Falcon Lake, Manitoba.

Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating the theft of an ATV that was stolen from a farm located in the Rural Municipality of Hanover. The theft occurred on May 1, 2025 at approximately 1:30am.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that a complete fire ban for the entire burn permit area went into effect Thursday, May 22 at 8am. These restrictions are in place due to wildfire danger levels and ongoing human caused wildfires across the province.

Steinbach RCMP are asking the publics for any assistance that may help identify suspects who recently stole a dirt bike from the Willow Crescent area in Steinbach.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing man from the community, 24-year-old Troy Gilbert Saultier.

While the wildfire along the Ontario border and inside Whiteshell Provincial Park remains out of control, Manitoba Parks is advising progress has been made, permitting the reopening of select areas in the park that are a safe distance away from the wildfire.