ST. LAURENT, MB – Premier Pallister announced a $540-million project during a community meeting today in St. Laurent. “Today, I am announcing our government is committed to getting shovels in the ground this year, beginning with construction of an access road leading to the construction site,” said Pallister. “For 60 years, inaction by government has…
City Welcomes 16 New Firefighters
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg welcomed 16 new firefighters last week from Recruit Class #1801. Mayor Brian Bowman was at the graduation and said: “We are very grateful for the commitment each of you have made toward helping your fellow citizens. It takes a special kind of person to dedicate themselves to a…
Teenagers Keep Brandon Police Busy This Weekend
BRANDON, MB – A 15 year old boy was arrested for robbery and 17 year old girl for assault over the weekend. Police got a call from a resident on McTavish Ave who saw a man entering a vehicle nearby and was able to give a description. Officers quickly located a male youth on 34th…
Manitoban’s Killed in Collisions Up 80% Over 5 Year Average
WINNIPEG, MB – Almost 40% of drivers and passengers killed this year on Manitoba roads were not wearing a seatbelt, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). February 2018 was the second worst February in Manitoba for road deaths in two decades with nine deaths and a further five deaths as a result of crashes on…
$50,000 in Funding for Steinbach Headway Program
STEINBACH, MB. – Headway, a program for at-risk youths and their families has received $50,000 from the province. “Our government recognizes the positive effects that Headway and other similar programs are having on youth and families across the province,” said Stefanson. “These programs focus on developing plans to help individuals with their unique challenges and…
Two Private Jets Crash Collide at Winnipeg Airport
WINNIPEG, MB – An investigation is underway after two planes crashed at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport yesterday (April 15). The Transportation Safety Board, said in a release, the crash happened on the ground between two private jets, and a team of two investigators is en route to Winnipeg to gather information and assess what happened.…
CMU Opens $1.7 Million Centre
WINNIPEG, MB. – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has unveiled the completion of a $1.7-million Centre for Environmental and Economic Resilience. The Centre will provide incubator facilities to support the university’s research committed to moving towards a green economy. Both the provincial and federal governments have invested in the project. “This investment at Canadian Mennonite University…
Province Request Proposals For its Sector Council Program
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to strengthen its Sector Council Program to meet industry needs, Minister Ian Wishart announced this week. “Sector councils play an important role in our economy and we want to ensure they have access to the best resources and expertise to help create…
An Unsolved Manitoba Crime – Do You Know These Men?
STEINBACH, MB – The RCMP would like to learn the identities of these four men in an Unsolved Manitoba Crime. The crime, a break and enter, happened on March 31, 2017 at Manitoba Hydro (1 Loewen Blvd) in Steinbach. Three vehicles were broken into, and three fleet/ fuel cards were stolen. The fleet cards were…
Sawed-Off 12 Gauge Shotgun Found in Home on Alfred Ave
WINNIPEG, MB – A Sawed-Off shotgun and bullets were discovered Saturday while police were executing a search warrant on Alfred Avenue with help from the Tactical Team and K-9 Unit. Police said in a news release, as a result of the warrant the following items were seized: A loaded sawed-off 12 gauge Winchester shotgun Additional…