WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Metis Federation and the province have agreed to a two−week “reset” in the hope of avoiding a court date over planned hydro projects. Federation president David Chartrand and Crown Services Minister Cliff Cullen had a private meeting Friday to discuss a deal between the Metis and Manitoba Hydro. “I don’t think…
Wanted by Manitoba RCMP on Multiple Warrants
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Wasagaming is asking for the public’s help locating Owen Matthew Brazeau. Brazeau is from the Keeseekoowenin First Nation, and is wanted on multiple Manitoba wide warrants for Assault, Theft, and Impaired Driving. Police believe Brazeau may still be in the community. If you have any information on his whereabouts please…
The Future of French Language Education Forum
WINNIPEG, MB – Your opportunity to provide feedback, thoughts, or concerns is The Future of French Language Education in Manitoba forum to be help later in April. Minister Ian Wishart invited teachers, parents, students and community members to participate in the forum to help guide the future of French language education “This forum is a…
RCMP Investigate a Fire at Church in Shamattawa
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Shamattawa responded to fire in the community Wednesday morning. Police said the fire was at the Anglican Church in the community. When officers arrived thye found the building engulfed in flames. There were no injuries were reported and the fire is not believed to be suspicious at this time, however…
Glenlawn Grad Signs in WNBA
WINNIPEG – Former Glenlawn Lions star, Emily Potter, has signed a professional basketball free-agent contract with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. Potter is the first Manitoban to sign a WNBA contract. She will be one of about 20 players in Utah’s training camp next week. According to the Storm: “Potter was a defensive stopper while playing…
Should Government Legislate Balanced Budgets for Crown Corporations and Agencies?
WINNIPEG, MB – “Departmental spending accounts for just 22 per cent of the overall government budget,” declared Finance Minister Cameron Friesen in a speech to the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce the day after the budget was announced March 12. The other 78 per cent? That is spent by Crown corporations and agencies. These Crown operations…
Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Minor
STONEWALL, MB – RCMP in Stonewall have charged an 80-year-old man for Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault on a minor. Police arrested and charged Henry “Kelly” Isbister, 80-years-old. The incidents, related to these charges, were reported Friday, April 13. Isbister exposed himself to a male minor on a couple of occasions and also touched the…
Industry Leaders Say Prime Minister & Premiers Meeting Didn’t Help
WINNIPEG, MB – The Government of Canada announced yesterday it will assert federal jurisdiction through pending legislation and begin discussions with Kinder Morgan on the financial framework for a potential taxpayer-funded investment in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project to mitigate the risk created by the BC Government’s continued opposition to the project. “This is a…
Province Hands Out Emergency Preparedness Awards
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Province has handed awards for the best emergency preparedness to a number of Manitoba communities. The rural municipalities of Cartier and Hanover, the Municipality of Louise, and the Southern Emergency Response Committee consisting of the RM of Stanley and the cities of Morden and Winkler were all announced as winners by…
Province Helps RRC Purchase Stevenson Aviation Campus
WINNIPEG, MB – The Province is helping Red River College by supporting the College’s acquisition of its successful Stevenson Aviation Campus, Minister Ian Wishart announced. In a news release Wishart said, “Our government recognizes the leadership shown by Red River College in the purchase of their campus property, where they provide essential training for Manitobans…