Islendingadagurinn is a tradition almost as old as Manitoba itself, and this year includes a visit from Iceland's prime minister and the country's men's paralympic soccer team.

Soccer fans crowded into a Gimli bar Friday as Iceland faced Nigeria in round one of World Cup soccer.

What started as a winter pop up restaurant on the ice in 2012 with chefs from Winnipeg has grown to include chefs from Europe.

Manitoba strongman Rob Kmet is trying to get into the Guinness World Records book this weekend for the farthest distance pushing a car in 24 hours.

A number of watches and warning have been issued as different areas of Manitoba are expected to be hit with thunderstorms, extreme heat and heavy rainfall.

A Prairie thunderstorm rolled across southern Manitoba Thursday night, bringing heavy rain and wild light shows to many communities.

A fog advisory was issued for southeastern Manitoba at about 5:45 a.m. as the region was blanketed in heavy fog, creating near-zero visibility.

Four beaches and marinas in Manitoba and Ontario have been added to a growing list of Canadian locales with Blue Flag status.

High winds caused extensive damage across the city including knocking over signs, garbage bins and spreading grass fires with gusts of up to 87 kilometres per hour.

Temperatures in communities scattered across southern Manitoba reached record highs on the weekend.