In the rural community of Eriksdale, Manitoba, a couple has transformed a vacant space into a thriving music and art hub. Derrick McCandless and Dawn Mills have created the Eriksdale Music & Custom Frame Shop, a multi-faceted space that hosts open mic nights, summer concerts, and offers instrument repair and sales, pottery, and framing services. Their efforts have revitalized the community, bringing people together and showcasing local talent.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stopped to help a woman change her tire on a dirt road Saturday, and a photo of his effort is garnering significant attention online. The image, taken by Tasha Spillett, shows Kinew wearing a suit and tie as he helps the woman. The Facebook post has over 700,000 views, and the Reddit post has over 1,000 upvotes.
The Manitoba government has announced funding for three counselors to provide mental health support to first responders, including law enforcement officers, paramedics, and firefighters. This initiative comes in the wake of the recent death of a Winnipeg firefighter who died by suicide. The government aims to reduce the stigma associated with post-traumatic stress and make it easier for first responders to seek help.
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Manitoba is urging residents to be cautious after several community members experienced seizures and required medical attention following drug use. The specific drug or substance causing these reactions is still unknown, but the First Nation warns that it could be contaminated with potentially lethal substances like fentanyl. Police are investigating the matter.
An area of low pressure moving through Manitoba could bring showers or thunderstorms to southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. Northern Manitoba, however, is expected to experience sunshine and gusty winds. The weather is expected to improve in time for the Winnipeg Whiteout street party on Tuesday.
