What happens when the road out is blocked by a wall of flames? Lac du Bonnet resident Gay Kirby recounts a harrowing escape from a fast-moving wildfire — how her home was miraculously spared, and how a last-minute helicopter rescue saved her, her husband and their neighbours.

Also in this episode: Host Marcy Markusa speaks with fire Chief Greg Zimmerman. He shares what it's like battling wildfires on the front lines in Manitoba — working in extreme heat and adapting tactics — and why he keeps going after 47 years on the job.

Postal workers across Canada are bracing for a potential strike as union negotiations hit a standstill. In this episode, CBC’s Chloe Friesen hits the streets to hear what a postal strike could mean for Manitobans.

We also hear from two Canada Post letter carriers with different takes on the looming job action. Mike Branconnier, with nearly two decades on the job, shares why he's disheartened by the strike notice and feels workers weren’t properly consulted. Meanwhile, Matthew Aitken supports the union's move, calling for fair wages and stronger labour rights despite the challenges a strike brings.

Glennda Gould talks about leaving her Lac du Bonnet home due to wildfires, and why she believes the province needs improved alerting systems, including clearer and more accessible government notifications. Also, host Marcy Markusa talks with RM of Lac du Bonnet Reeve Loren Schinkel, who said he was meeting with provincial officials Thursday night to do "an honest evaluation" of how the municipality is managing the evacuation orders with the province.