Your forecast
Increasing cloudiness, with a few showers beginning this morning and risk of thunderstorms this afternoon. Widespread smoke this morning and early this afternoon. Wind from the southwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 23 C. Humidex 28. UV index 3 or moderate.
What’s happening today
Local group Meaningful Connections for the Autistic and Neurodivergent Community is holding a Mix and Mingle tonight at 7 p.m. at Devil May Care Brewing Company, 155-A Fort St. If you’re a member of the autistic or neurodivergent community and are looking to meet new people, this event is for you. This 18+ event is free, but those interested are asked to RSVP at the event page on Facebook or by emailing meaningfulconnectionswpg@gmail.com.
Today’s must-read
A remote northern First Nation is calling on the province to order Manitoba Hydro to raise water levels in the area, after a “lifeline” ferry was grounded for the season.
York Factory First Nation Chief Darryl Wastesicoot said residents are essentially stuck because Split Lake’s level dropped too low for the provincially run ferry to operate.
“We do want an all-weather road. That’s the long-term goal here, but short-term is to get some help to get our supplies in so we can continue our projects and people’s (grocery) shopping,” he told the Free Press. “They’re holding back a lot of water, probably for the winter.” Chris Kitching has the story.
First Nation Chief Darryl Wastesicoot said York Factory’s council is scheduled to meet with provincial officials Tuesday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press files)
On the bright side
Between his family and his four businesses, Devin Penner has a full schedule, but he still makes time to volunteer. “I’m a sucker for it,” he says.
Whether it’s hosting fundraisers, organizing strength competitions or playing bass in the worship band at church, Penner likes to lend a hand. It’s how he was raised. Aaron Epp has more here.
Devin Penner (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
On this date
On Aug. 11, 1923: The Manitoba Free Press reported in Berlin, a strike at the state printing works that began when the ministry of labour awarded a wage of 6,500,000 paper marks weekly to workmen, who demanded to be paid 20 gold marks, had ended; the strike movement in other German sectors, such as shipyards and chemical plants, remained strong. Britain’s lengthy reply to notes from France and Belgium remained sercret, but was thought to concern inter-allied indebtedness, particularly as regarded Britain’s responsibilities toward the United States. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
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