Enjoy a with a wagon ride (East Huntly Wagon Rides) with family or friends at Turtle Crossing Campground this summer. Each ride is approximately an hour long, starting at Turtle Crossing traveling along the Assiniboine River to the site of the old ferry crossing at Queen Elizabeth Park. This is the second year the rides have been offered. A new feature/option they are exploring adding this summer includes a catered meal (inside of a screened-in tent) along the river. Pricing and details tbd. Wednesday & Thursday: the wagon leaves the parking lot at 5 & 7 PM Friday-Sunday: the rides start at 1,3,5 and 7 PM Groups can request alternate times. Cost: Adult $10.00, Child $5:00 - Family rate of $25.00. Group bookings please contact 204-523-6656. Social Distancing practices followed.

Winnipeger's will soon be able to watch a movie from the safety of their vehicle while maintaining social distance practices. Information was shared earlier today that the CAA Summer Drive-In Series will begin showing movies this Thursday on a screen at the airport's economy parking lot. Movies will be shown on a 30 x 16 foot HD LED screen and car passes will be $30 each, plus processing fees. Concessions can be purchased online and will be delivered to customer's vehicles. "All money earned will be donated to three organizations who are helping battle COVID-19: the Health Science's Centre Foundation COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund, Winnipeg Harvest and United Way Winnipeg." AVentPro is partnering with CAA Manitoba and the Winnipeg Airport Authority to put on the Summer Drive-In Series.

This summer, Morden’s Colert Beach will be home to Manitoba’s second Splish Splash Water Park, a floating water park on Lake Minnewasta where kids and adults can play for hours. “We’re excited to add another floating water park here in Morden,” said Gerry Champagne, owner of Splish Splash Water Park. “Our parks have lots of great activities for the whole family; for the more adventurous, we even have a bouncy pillow that launches you several feet in the air – it’s very entertaining!” Last year, Splish Splash opened its first water park in Minnedosa, MB and quickly became a popular destination for visitors from across the prairies. Morden will be home to the second water park this summer, opening the weekend of June 26 or sooner, weather permitting the park will open daily from noon to 8:30pm. Splish Splash Water Park has something for all ages. New to Splish Splash this year are nightly Wipeout Races, where individuals and groups race around the track to compete for prizes, and Friday and Saturday evenings at 6pm will begin The Launcher, a chance to be super launched off the bouncy pillow by a professional launcher! Given the uncertain circumstances this spring, Splish Splash is awaiting details from the province regarding physical distancing and group size requirements for outdoor facilities. Given the recent loosening of requirements as Manitoba enters phase two, Gerry is confident both parks will open, with some adaptations including possible reduced capacity on the 80 person water park. “Our parks are a great way to spend the day at the lake,” said Champagne. “We can’t wait to have you come and cool off this summer at Splish Splash Water Park!” Find more information on our website splishsplashwaterpark.com and follow us on Facebook @splishsplashmorden for promotions and giveaways. (submitted)

The fly-over is part of a morale-boosting, cross-country mission to lift people’s spirits during the COVID-19 health crisis.” The mission has being dubbed Operation Inspiration and conducted its first flyover on Canada’s east coast before heading west. As usual thanks to Liam Pattison for the amazing photos.

Studio Tales – Stompin’ the Covid An art tale “in the making” on Ridding the Virus On Friday, May 1st the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (AGSM) is launching its first Stay-at-Home Creative Art Competition for all ages. Anyone can contribute and be eligible to win! Details Works must portray the coronavirus in some shape or form. Participants are urged to use their imagination and creativity to make COVID-19 end its demise. All mediums and formats are welcome; this includes 2D and 3D works. Anyone is eligible to participate and may submit one entry within three categories: Children up to 12 years, Teens 13 – 17 years, and Adults 18 years and up. The jurying process will take place June 1 – 5th and selected works will be posted for a like/dislike voting process via our Facebook page. Top picks will be displayed on the AGSM website. Winners of each category will received a FREE Studio Class or Workshop of their choice once the AGSM opens their doors again! Prizes can also be transferable as a gift to a friend or family member. Please send a digital photo of your submission (3D entries can send up to 3 photographs) with the following details to: info@agsm.ca • Name of artist • Age • Title of work • Medium All works entered may be used in future “Studio Tales” activities with creator recognition. © Image by Curt Shoultz (submitted)