MORDEN, MB. – Police are continuing to investigate an accident that occurred on April 12 at the intersection of North Railway Street and 9th Street near midnight. Police arrived on scene and located a heavily damaged vehicle with the driver still inside. Morden Fire and Rescue along with Paramedics attended to assist with the driver.…
$540 Million to Build an Outlet on Lake Manitoba
ST. LAURENT, MB – Premier Pallister announced a $540-million project during a community meeting today in St. Laurent. “Today, I am announcing our government is committed to getting shovels in the ground this year, beginning with construction of an access road leading to the construction site,” said Pallister. “For 60 years, inaction by government has…
City Welcomes 16 New Firefighters
WINNIPEG, MB – The City of Winnipeg welcomed 16 new firefighters last week from Recruit Class #1801. Mayor Brian Bowman was at the graduation and said: “We are very grateful for the commitment each of you have made toward helping your fellow citizens. It takes a special kind of person to dedicate themselves to a…
Manitoban’s Killed in Collisions Up 80% Over 5 Year Average
WINNIPEG, MB – Almost 40% of drivers and passengers killed this year on Manitoba roads were not wearing a seatbelt, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). February 2018 was the second worst February in Manitoba for road deaths in two decades with nine deaths and a further five deaths as a result of crashes on…
$50,000 in Funding for Steinbach Headway Program
STEINBACH, MB. – Headway, a program for at-risk youths and their families has received $50,000 from the province. “Our government recognizes the positive effects that Headway and other similar programs are having on youth and families across the province,” said Stefanson. “These programs focus on developing plans to help individuals with their unique challenges and…
Two Private Jets Crash Collide at Winnipeg Airport
WINNIPEG, MB – An investigation is underway after two planes crashed at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport yesterday (April 15). The Transportation Safety Board, said in a release, the crash happened on the ground between two private jets, and a team of two investigators is en route to Winnipeg to gather information and assess what happened.…
CMU Opens $1.7 Million Centre
WINNIPEG, MB. – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has unveiled the completion of a $1.7-million Centre for Environmental and Economic Resilience. The Centre will provide incubator facilities to support the university’s research committed to moving towards a green economy. Both the provincial and federal governments have invested in the project. “This investment at Canadian Mennonite University…
Province Request Proposals For its Sector Council Program
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba government is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to strengthen its Sector Council Program to meet industry needs, Minister Ian Wishart announced this week. “Sector councils play an important role in our economy and we want to ensure they have access to the best resources and expertise to help create…
The Dauphin Countryfest Line-Up
WINNIPEG, MB – The 29th annual Dauphin’s Countryfest takes place June 28-July 1, 2018. Canada’s longest running country music festival has been attracting the biggest names in country music since 1990. This year will be no different with a number of county music’s best performing. Countryfest promoter Rob Waloschuk said he is pleased with this…
Fernando – “Trudeau Sold Carbon Tax on a Lie”
WINNIPEG, MB – Today Spencer shares his opinion about how Justin Trudeau sold the carbon tax to Canadians. “Justin Trudeau sold the carbon tax on a lie, and now the consequences of that lie are being felt by all Canadians through higher taxes, billions in investment fleeing the country, rising anger and division between provinces,…