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Your Neepawa mosquitoes are getting fogged for the first time since 2022.

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Your mosquitos are getting fogged for the first time since 2022

Morning from the Beautiful Plains — here's what's blooming in Neepawa.

Okay, so I know we're Neepawa, and Brandon is a whole Yellowhead Highway trip away, but did you hear they're fogging for mosquitoes over there? For the first time since 2022! My first thought was, "Wow, it must be bad," and my second was, "Are we next?" We all know how those little bloodsuckers can turn a nice evening stroll near the Margaret Laurence House into a full-on sprint. It really makes you think about our own summer plans, especially with the Lily Festival coming up. Nobody wants to be swatting bugs instead of enjoying the beautiful blooms.

### Why This Matters for Neepawa

It sounds like a small thing, but for anyone who lives here, you know how much a bad mosquito season can affect everything.

* **Outdoor Activities:** Whether it's a Titans game down at the Yellowhead Centre or just relaxing in your backyard after a long shift at HyLife, mosquitoes can ruin it.

* **Community Events:** Our summer festivals, the gatherings at Riverbend Park, even just walking the kids to school — a heavy mosquito presence impacts everything we love about summer in Neepawa.

* **The "So What?" for Us:** If Brandon's council voted unanimously to start fogging, it means their situation reached a critical point. It’s a good reminder for us to stay vigilant. We might not be at that level yet, but it's something to keep an eye on, especially with all the new families moving in and wanting to enjoy our beautiful town. We need to make sure our green spaces remain welcoming.

It's all about quality of life, isn't it? We work hard here, we build our community, and we deserve to enjoy our summers without being eaten alive. Let's hope our bug situation stays manageable so we can keep enjoying those long, warm evenings.

Morning from the Beautiful Plains — here's what's blooming in Neepawa.

The folks on "The Beautiful Plains Today" always have the scoop on stuff like this — tune in at mornings.live.

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