A much needed upgrade to health facilities across the province was announced with an investment of approximately $9.7 million spread across 13 new projects. Several of the projects include work to improve fire safety and sprinkler systems in personal care homes and health-care facilities, as well as upgrades to emergency medical service (ambulance) facilities. The…
Child and Family Services Numbers on the Decline
For the First time in 15 Years the number of children in the care of Manitoba Child and Family Services has decreased. Numbers from March 31, 2018, show 10,328 children in care, a reduction of 386 or 3.6 per cent from the March 31, 2017, count. In addition, 448 children were reported in non-paid care…
UPDATE – Missing Hunters Located Deceased
UPDATE – As previously reported on Manitoba Post, two missing hunters have been located, deceased, in a remote location in Lake Winnipeg south of Grand Rapids. Because of the remote area, it took some time to get to the hunters and confirm their identities. The men were found together and the deaths do not appear…
Southeast Manitoba Welcomes Wireless Coverage
High-speed wireless LTE coverage is finally making its way to southeast Manitoba. The provincial government announced that Bell MTS will build three new LTE-advanced cellular sites in the communities of Woodbridge, Zhoda, and Stuartburn, giving them wireless service for the first time. “Better, faster service not only helps protect Manitobans in times of emergency but…
A 27-Yer-Old From Mitchell Facing Weapons & Drug Trafficking Charges
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police arrested a 27-year-old man who is facing multiple weapons and drug trafficking charges. Police said on September 21st around 10:45 AM they stopped a grey 2000 Subaru Legacy traveling at a high rate of speed, northbound on Highway 52. The driver of the vehicle was in possession of 61 grams of…
Death of 53-Year-Old Man Considered a Homicide
WINNIPEG – RCMP are investigating a homicide that took place in the early morning hours of September 16th. Police said a 53-year-old man was located by community members lying on the road in Berens River, Manitoba. The victim appeared to have been assaulted and was taken to the local nursing station with life-threatening injuries. The…
RCMP Searching for Two Missing Winnipeg Hunters
WINNIPEG – RCMP in Grand Rapids are searching for missing hunters. Police said Monday morning at 12:40 AM they began searching for two overdue hunters in the Grand Rapids area. The two were part of a larger hunting party, but went out together on ATVs on September 23rd at 3:30 PM. The group had been…
Marty Gold Asks: Why Would Participatory Democracy Irk Brian Bowman?
A faux media controversy this weekend about which residents signed the nomination papers of challenger Jenny Motkaluk gave Mayor Brian Bowman a chance to show his contempt for a basic democratic principle – voters helping people get their name on the ballot so the public can hear issues debated, instead of watching incumbents win by…
OPINION: Manitoba Advocate’s Statement of Concern is an Indictment of Pallister’s Failure to Act on Children’s Mental Health & Addictions
Submitted by the Manitoba Liberal Party and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Manitoba Post The Manitoba Advocate’s statement of concern is an indictment of the Pallister government’s failure to act on the mental health of children in Manitoba. It is worth emphasizing some of the most serious charges made : Six months…
Feds Give $154 Million to Manitoba Metis Federation
WINNIPEG — The federal government says it will provide more than $154 million to the Manitoba Metis Federation as the group works towards self−government. The government said in a statement on Saturday that the federation will use some of the money to improve the social and economic well−being of the Manitoba Metis community. But it…