WINNIPEG, MB. – Nearly $484,000 is being invested to complete the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institutes (PAMI) grain innovation facility near Portage La Prairie. The funding will go towards basic infrastructure needs, as well as specialized equipment such as hopper bins, a grain weighing wagon, lighting, conveyors, ventilation fans and related research instruments. PAMI is a…
Strange But True Say Brandon Police
BRANDON, MB. – Brandon Police reported this strange incident which happened over the weekend. A police vehicle was stopped on the side of the road next to the TransCanada highway with a flat tire. Another police vehicle pulled up behind them to assist with the repair. While they were parked, a vehicle travelling on the…
New Appointments to Manitoba Hydro Board
WINNIPEG, MB. – Five new directors have been appointed to the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board. They are Marina James (chair), Michael Moore (vice-chair), Lisa Meeches, Melanie McKague and Wade Linden. “The five new appointees to the board come from diverse sectors and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the work of the corporation,” said…
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Has Global Interest
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has seen an increasing number of visitors come from across Canada and around the world in the last year. In 2016-17 over 60% came from outside of Winnipeg, the Museum announced at its Annual Public Meeting held in Vancouver. Growing recognition of the CMHR as…
Manitoba Advocates for Open Markets
WINNIPEG, MB. – Premier Brian Pallister has reaffirmed Manitoba’s continued support for free trade and open markets, which follows the recent conclusion of the seventh round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations in Mexico and the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in Chile. “Manitoba has always been a…
Spring Flood Outlook
WINNIPEG, MB. – The flood outlook for Manitoba continues to remain low to moderate along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers and are forecasted to remain below flood prediction levels. Highlights of the outlook include: the risk of major flooding continues to be low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle and Pembina Rivers and their tributaries and within…
New Roundabout Planned for Oak Bluff
WINNIPEG, MB. – The intersection of PTH 2 and PTH 3 is set to undergo the construction of a roundabout this year. This should help manage the traffic of approximately 10,000 vehicles daily and eliminate the unsafe merging and crossings that are occurring due to long lines. Research shows roundabouts reduce fatal collisions by nearly…
Queen’s Council Designation Returns to Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB.- Manitoba lawyers who demonstrate exceptional merit will once again be recognized, as the government introduces new legislation that will reinstate the Queen’s Council designation. (Q.C.) “Our province benefits from the expertise, integrity and dedication of the many excellent lawyers practising in Manitoba,” said Minister Heather Stefanson. “I am pleased to introduce legislation that…
Parental Leave Extended
WINNIPEG, MB.- Manitobans will soon have extended parental leave as well as leave for individuals to care for a critically ill family member. The announcement was made by Minister Blaine Pederson. The minister noted the proposed legislation would make several changes to the Employment Standards Code, including: extending parental leave from 37 weeks to 63…
New Changes to Indigenous Child Care Plans
WINNIPEG, MB. – New amendments have been introduced to the Child and Family Services Act that would allow Indigenous communities to include their own customs in their child care plans. “Supporting customary care is a key aspect of Manitoba’s overall plan to transform child welfare,” said Minister Scott Fielding. “These ground-breaking amendments are a first…