WINNIPEG – RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 66-year-old man from the RM of St. Clement. Police said Vernon Karl Otto was last seen on May 29th at 1:00 pm working in his field near Stead, Manitoba. Vernon is describe as caucasian, 6’2″, 200/lbs, blue eyes, and gray balding hair. He…
Feds Give $50 Million for Asylum Seeker Costs, Manitoba Gets $3 Million
OTTAWA — The federal government will provide $50 million to Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba to help pay for some of the costs they have borne as a result of the influx of asylum seekers illegally crossing the Canada−U.S. border. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says this is not a final payment to these provinces for border…
Accused Jewel Thief to be Extradited on Terrorism Charges
EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has granted an extradition order for a man facing terrorism charges in the United States after he allegedly helped pay for his relatives to travel to Syria. Abdullahi Ahmed Abdullahi, 33, is accused of being part of a January 2014 jewelry store robbery in Edmonton to fund the Syrian trips.…
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Small Business Optimism Drops in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Manitoba’s small business owners dipped again in May to an index of 59.3, down from 59.9 in April, and is also now below the national average index of 62.5. “Manitoba’s small business optimism was nearly unchanged…
Red Tape Reduction Recommendations to be Implemented
WINNIPEG – The provincial government said it is implementing the recommendations received by the Manitoba Red Tape Reduction Task Force report. “Reducing red tape is about improving access to government services, ensuring effective public policy, rebuilding the provincial economy and getting better results,” said Minister Friesen said in a news release. “Thanks to the dedicated…
Thieves Make Off With a Dump Truck & Backhoe
DAUPHIN – Mounties are asking for help locating a stolen dump truck and backhoe Tuesday a tandem axel gravel truck and a tilt deck trailer was stolen from a business in Dauphin. Loaded on the trailer was a compact excavator. Police believe the theft happened during the evening of May 26th. The truck is a…
New Deal to Restore Rail Service to Churchill
WINNIPEG — An agreement in principle has been reached to restore the only land link, along with hope for a solid economic future, to the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba. The federal government and a consortium of northern communities said Wednesday night they had reached a deal to transfer ownership of the area’s rail…
Former Civil Servants Invited to Provide Input in Harassment Policy
WINNIPEG — Former civil servants are being asked to share their experiences for a review of government harassment policies after female staff came forward with allegations that a former NDP cabinet minister tickled and groped them. In February, Progressive Conservative Premier Brian Pallister announced a “no wrong door” policy, which he says will give employees…
Train Derailment Near Rosser
WINNIPEG – Just before 6:00 PM approximately 13 train cars left the tracks Tuesday night near Rosser. The derailment occurred between Highway 221 and Highway 334. There are no reports of any concerns for public safety due to cargo and no injuries have been reported. The clean-up process has begun and Highway 221 from Road…