WINNIPEG – A 42-year-old woman died as a result of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle collision Thursday morning. Ashern RCMP said the accident happened around 2:30AM on Highway 6 at Auction Mart Road, located just south of the community of Ashern. Police said that an SUV with two occupants, a 42-year-old woman, who was driving,…
More Than $8.6 Million in New Support Available For Students
WINNIPEG – The provincial government has dedicated more than $8.6 million in new support for students and is streamlining the application process for Manitoba Student Aid and Manitoba Bursary to help more low-income and Indigenous students access funding. “We’re introducing a simplified user-friendly service model that is more predictable so students can save and budget…
Drug Bust at Poplar River Airport
WINNIPEG – RCMP had a suspicion that a woman was bringing drugs to the community and they were right. Police arrested and charged Kayla Berens, 29-years-old at the airport in Poplar River. Thursday April 26 Mounties went to the Poplar River Airport to meet a flight coming in from Winnipeg. Officers had been investigating drugs…
Manitoba Woman Makes Emotional Plea to Jane Philpott
GATINEAU, Que. — An Indigenous woman who led a lengthy march in northern Manitoba to draw awareness to the scourge of crystal meth in her community tearfully confronted Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott Wednesday, asking for help. “It’s destroying lives and it’s killing our people,” said Maureen Wood. During a question and answer period following…
RCMP Seize Starving Horse, Owners Charged
WINNIPEG – RCMP are now providing information about a horse spotted in a field on highway 256 South that was clearly in distress. During the evening of April 6th Melita RCMP were responding to a call when they passed the horse in the field. The responding officer took one look at the horse and knew…
Mother of Accused in “Disbelief” After 3 Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver
NELSON HOUSE — The mother of a man charged with impaired driving after three boys were killed in a northern Manitoba community says her heart and soul are broken. “(I am) still in disbelief,” Valdine Linklater said Tuesday. Todd Norman Linklater, 27, is facing numerous charges, including impaired driving causing death and failing to remain…
Province Funding 60 New Paramedics
BRANDON – The Provincial Government announced the funding for 60 new, full-time paramedic positions at various locations around Manitoba. “The investment in 60 new full-time paramedic positions will ensure highly skilled professionals are available for emergency dispatch and response at all times of the day, any day of the week, reducing the reliance on on-call…
Wheat City Golf Course Opens
BRANDON – As of today the Wheat City Golf Course, 3500 McDonald Avenue, in Brandon opens for another season offering a full 18-holes for play. Golfers are encouraged to take advantage of the course’s special May pricing offer of 18 holes for only $25, and new within 2018’s rate list is a 20% discount on…
Community Development Programs to Receive $20 Milllion Dollars
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Provincial government is investing more than $20 million dollars in community development programs. The government is now accepting applications for the following programs: Community Places Program, Hometown Manitoba, Neighbours Alive! and Partner 4 Growth. The application deadline is May 28th and if you would like more information, or want to submit…
Driver Who Struck and Killed Three Children, Charged with Impaired
UPDATE @ 11:10AM APRIL 30TH, 2018 WINNIPEG – The Manitoba RCMP has laid multiple charges against Todd Norman Linklater, 27-years-old, in relation to the collision that killed three children Saturday April 28 near the community of Nelson House. Police said the charges include: · Impaired Operation Causing Death x 3 · Impaired Operation Over 80…