This week in good news (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) Written by CHVN Saturday, Feb 06 2021, 12:47 PM 2019 Provincial champions Tracy Fleury, Selena Njegovan, Liz Fyfe, and Kristin MacCuish have a Wild Card berth at the 2021 Scotties.
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A deep-freeze couldn t stop Manitobans from getting outside to spread joy (especially with the hope of an early spring), plus new faith-based entertainment is coming to screens and stereos near you and the province will be well-represented at the 2021 Scotties.
Get ready to spend a day this summer celebrating the grandparents in your life.
An international day of celebration for grandparents and the elderly has now been instituted by the Pope, Vatican News reports.
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Very cold temperatures are just around the corner for southern Manitoba, but if you happen to believe the forecast of Manitoba s most famous puppet, the cold weather won t last much longer.
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre brought out Manitoba Merv early this morning, and the furry puppet reportedly did not see its shadow. According to tradition, when a groundhog does not see its shadow after leaving its den on February 2, it means early spring-like weather.
While Manitoba Merv is just a puppet his prediction this year may not be far off. Zoe Nakata, the Executive Director of Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Ile des Chenes, Man., says they ve noticed signs in their animals that an early spring may be on the way.
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Manitoba’s fearless furry forecaster is calling for an early end to winter.
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Manitoba Merv made his call from his home at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg. On Twitter, Oak Hammock Marsh announced Tuesday morning that Merv did not see his shadow which means an early spring is on its way.
“Manitoba Merv didn’t see his shadow this morning,” the tweet read. “An early spring is in the way for Manitoba! Happy World Wetlands Day!” @weathernetwork
WINNIPEG Manitobans hoping for a break from winter may be in luck – the province s famous little groundhog is predicting an early spring. On Tuesday morning at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Manitoba Merv – decked out in a facemask – made his annual winter prediction. He s looking for a shadow – there are no shadows to be seen today, so guess what – we will have an early spring in Manitoba this year, said Jacques Bourgeois who joined Manitoba Merv. Bourgeois said – based on Merv s expert prediction – the province could be looking at an early spring by mid-March this year. So far, Merv s predictions line up with Canada s other groundhogs. Nova Scotia s Shubenacadie Sam and Ontario s Wiarton Willie both failed to see their shadows this morning.
Author of the article: Glen Dawkins
Publishing date: Feb 01, 2021 • February 1, 2021 • 2 minute read • The province s furry forecaster, Manitoba Merv will make his appearance as usual for Groundhog Day on Tuesday at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg, albeit wearing a face mask and following every provincial health regulations in place. Photo by Handout /Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
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Manitoba Merv is masked up and ready for his big day.
The province’s peerless puppet prognosticator will make his appearance as he has for the last 27 years for Groundhog Day on Tuesday at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg, albeit wearing a face mask and following every provincial health regulations in place. Oak Hammock Marsh even sent out a picture of Merv modelling his facial protection.