WINNIPEG, MB – A 61 year old man was found dead by RCMP Saturday morning at a home in the Garden Hill First Nation. RCMP said, Rene Harper, a 41-year-old male from the Garden Hill First Nation, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with Manslaughter. Island Lake RCMP along with the Major…
Two Men Seriously Injured in Snowmobile Collision
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Norway House responded to snowmobile collision where two men sustained serious injuries and had to be flown to Winnipeg. RCMP said the collision happened yesterday morning on the ice near Harts Drive in the community of Norway House. Police believe that a snowmobile with two occupants, a 24-year-old man and…
Manitoba Invests in Renewable Technology
WINNIPEG, MB. – EcoPoxy, a local epoxy and resin company will receive more than $167,000 in new equipment which will create new jobs, improve efficiencies and increase the renewable content of it’s products. The investment was announced by federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAuley and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler as they confirmed that the funds…
Trumps Suggests The Death Penalty For Dealers
WORLD NEWS – The White House says new plans to fight America’s opioid crisis will seek the death penalty for some drug dealers and push the Justice Department to aggressively go after criminally negligent doctors. Click play for more details in this Reuters News video report.
New President and CEO of MASC
WINNIPEG, MB. – Jared Munro has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Munro, building on his years of experience in the agricultural sector and with MASC,” said Minister Ralph Eichler. “MASC is an essential partner…
$71,000 in fines for Health and Safety Violations
WINNIPEG, MB. – Three employers and a property owner were prosecuted for Workplace safety and Health violations totalling $71,000. Employers are reminded to ensure that workplaces are safe and that their workers are adequately supervised. WHS may conduct an investigation after a workplace incident occurs and can forward a copy of their findings to Manitoba…
Province Aims to Cut Red Tape
WINNIPEG, MB. – A new act is being introduced by the province that would reduce red tape as well as streamlining government services. This proposed legislation would eliminate 399 existing regulatory requirements and 475 pending regulatory requirements that would affect local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, Crown corporations, provincial public servants, citizens and businesses. Major changes…
Missing Pennsylvania Teen Found in Mexico With Man
WORLD NEWS – Authorities say a missing Pennsylvania teenager and a 45-year-old man who signed her out of school have been located in Mexico. The man has been arrested. Linda So has more in this Reuters News video report.
FBI Rush to Explosion in Texas Capital
WORLD NEWS – An explosion in Austin on Sunday wounded two men, thought to be in their 20s, authorities said, as FBI agents rushed to the scene in the Texas capital, where earlier this month three parcel bombs killed two people. Ryan Brooks has more in this Reuters News video report.
A 42-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed on Hwy 52
STEINBACH, MB – A 42-year-old man died early this morning after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 52. Steinbach RCMP said the accident happened around 2:20 am on Highway 52, approximately eight kilometres west of La Broquerie. The pedestrian was a 42-year-old man from La Broquerie. He was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP…