Dougald Lamont, Manitoba Liberal Leader is calling for Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires to be fired. The liberals say that Minister Squires withheld information from the public in three different reports. The three different reports include: A study into lead contamination in the soil in St. Boniface that contradicted an earlier study. It was received…
Two Workers Freed From Train After Being Trapped for Hours
THOMPSON, Man. — Fire officials say two workers were extricated from a train that derailed south of Thompson, Man., on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Selby Brown says the workers were trapped in the train for hours as first responders tried to free them. He says one of the people sustained serious injuries in the incident,…
RCMP Call in OPP to Probe Alleged Assaults Linked to Hydro Projects
WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP have called in outside investigators to probe historical alleged assaults linked to hydro projects in the province’s north, but First Nations leaders say the government should still commit to an inquiry. A report released last month by the province’s Clean Environment Commission — an arm’s−length review agency — outlined discrimination and…
Crews Working Daily to Fix Rail Line to Churchill
CHURCHILL – The partnership taking over a railway that runs to Churchill in northern Manitoba says work is underway to repair tracks that have been washed out for more than a year. Murad Al−Katib of Arctic Gateway Group says repairs began last week on the line between Gillam and Churchill. He says crews are working…
Missing 25-Year-Old Saskatchewan Man
WINNIPEG – RCMP in Yorkton are asking for help locating a missing 25-year-old man. Colin Robert Focht of Yorkton, Saskatchewan was last seen wearing a white sweater and blue jeans near the 100 block of Bradbrooke Drive in Yorkton. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Focht, please call 306-786-2400. PHOTO TWITTER @rcmpmb
Schools Around the Province Get Overhaul
Schools around the province are getting an overhaul as seven major capital projects get underway. Construction is underway on the following projects: A two-classroom addition (2,120 square feet) to replace portable classrooms at Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School in the River East Transcona School Division. Construction will cost $1,745,000 and work is expected to be completed…
First Nation Families Struggle for Equal Health Care
WINNIPEG — First Nation families say they are struggling to get wheelchairs, beds and other health−care services for their children. Several parents shared their stories at a Winnipeg summit on Jordan’s Principle. The principle, adopted by the federal government, requires kids get access to services without delays caused by jurisdictional issues. It’s named after Jordan…
Pre-Set Fines for Cannabis-Related Offences
Pre-Set Fines ranging from $113 – $2542 are now in place for cannabis-related provincial offences in order to make Manitobans aware of the laws and their consequences. The pre-set fines include offences related to: supplying cannabis to a young person under age 19; growing recreational cannabis in a residence in Manitoba; smoking and vaping cannabis…
Bloodvein First Nation Wins at Clean-Up
Bloodvein First Nation is the winner of the 2018 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up. The program was created to help raise awareness and control litter and is in its eighth year. It is put on by Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and its Recycle Everywhere…
Escape Clause, Gourneau, Badrie, Whitehall Big Winners at the Downs
Let it be recorded that on Sunday afternoon, the final race of the 2018 live thoroughbred meet was won by Ebadan, a horse owned by the successful Assiniboia Racing Club (with 54 share-owning members). Let it also be remembered that the final stakes races of the meet were won by Escape Clause (the Manitoba Matron…