Leons Headlines July 14: Orange Heat Warning Ends, normal temps return to southern MB Tuesday, as cloud & a chance of showers moves in for the rest of the week.
-Brandon’s Assiniboine River appears to have crested early Monday morning, though officials warn significant rainfall could still change the flood forecast.
-Extreme heat caused several MB highways to buckle, damaging vehicles & prompting officials to urge drivers to use caution & check their vehicles before travelling.
-Sunday’s extreme heat shattered July 12 temperature records in seven MB communities, including Carberry, McCreary & Shoal Lake.
-Former MB MP & Dauphin Mayor Inky Mark has been charged with multiple firearms offences after RCMP say they seized 439 firearms, an antique cannon & more than $300K in cash from his Dauphin-area home.
-The Manitoba Agriculture Museum is bringing a midway back to the Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede in Austin (July 24–26) through a new partnership with Select Shows.
-Saskatchewan RCMP respond to 177 calls during Craven Country Thunder Music Festival.
-McCain Free Fry Day runs Thursday, July 16, with drive‑thru locations operating in Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Carman, Glenboro and Carberry.
-Tim Horton’s Camp Day is tomorrow across Canada, with proceeds from hot or cold beverages sending kids to camp. Locations in Westman include Brandon, Dauphin, Neepawa, Virden and Moosomin.
-World Cup Semi today-France vs Spain, England vs Argentina tomorrow. Winners of each game will play in Sunday’s final.
Assiniboine River Crests as predicted. The Assiniboine River crest arrived right on schedule in Brandon, just as officials predicted. Now it’s a waiting game as water levels slowly decline — and everyone is hoping the rain stays away. But it will be another day to add to the Brandon history calendar of high water events, and will bring more lessons learned.
400+ guns and $300K. Wowza. Former Dauphin mayor and MP Inky Mark has been charged with multiple firearms offences following an RCMP investigation. Police say hundreds of firearms, an antique cannon and cash were seized from his home, although it’s important to note none of the charges have been proven in court. Regardless, that’s a boatload of cash and I’m trying to thing if I have 400 of ANYTHING!!!! WOW. 400 is alot!
Random Collections of WILD STUFF: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/gabrielsanchez/the-most-insane-collections-of-random-stuff-in-the
Bison vs. Man at Yellowstone. A Yellowstone visitor learned the hard way why you never approach a bison, one of North America’s most powerful animals. With bison also found near Minnedosa, it’s a reminder to give wildlife plenty of space.
Canadians Returning to the US. More Canadians are heading back to the United States, with cross-border travel numbers increasing again in June. It’s a sign that travel patterns are continuing to rebound. Although not all Canadians are eager to return just yet.
Is he crazy or is he drumming up some publictiy for a project. Actor James Franco’s recent TikTok videos have sparked plenty of discussion and questions online. Fans are wondering if it’s a genuine personal shift, an artistic project, or simply something very unusual.
Random Internet Love on an Airplane. Everyone is always online, so those random posts sent to random strangers online can be read by the right people! A simple moment between strangers on an airplane turned into a feel-good story online. It’s a reminder that small acts of kindness can still make a big impact.
