WINNIPEG, MB – A 61 year old man was found dead by RCMP Saturday morning at a home in the Garden Hill First Nation. RCMP said, Rene Harper, a 41-year-old male from the Garden Hill First Nation, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with Manslaughter. Island Lake RCMP along with the Major…
Two Men Seriously Injured in Snowmobile Collision
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP in Norway House responded to snowmobile collision where two men sustained serious injuries and had to be flown to Winnipeg. RCMP said the collision happened yesterday morning on the ice near Harts Drive in the community of Norway House. Police believe that a snowmobile with two occupants, a 24-year-old man and…
Manitoba Invests in Renewable Technology
WINNIPEG, MB. – EcoPoxy, a local epoxy and resin company will receive more than $167,000 in new equipment which will create new jobs, improve efficiencies and increase the renewable content of it’s products. The investment was announced by federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAuley and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler as they confirmed that the funds…
New President and CEO of MASC
WINNIPEG, MB. – Jared Munro has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Munro, building on his years of experience in the agricultural sector and with MASC,” said Minister Ralph Eichler. “MASC is an essential partner…
$71,000 in fines for Health and Safety Violations
WINNIPEG, MB. – Three employers and a property owner were prosecuted for Workplace safety and Health violations totalling $71,000. Employers are reminded to ensure that workplaces are safe and that their workers are adequately supervised. WHS may conduct an investigation after a workplace incident occurs and can forward a copy of their findings to Manitoba…
Province Aims to Cut Red Tape
WINNIPEG, MB. – A new act is being introduced by the province that would reduce red tape as well as streamlining government services. This proposed legislation would eliminate 399 existing regulatory requirements and 475 pending regulatory requirements that would affect local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, Crown corporations, provincial public servants, citizens and businesses. Major changes…
A 42-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed on Hwy 52
STEINBACH, MB – A 42-year-old man died early this morning after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 52. Steinbach RCMP said the accident happened around 2:20 am on Highway 52, approximately eight kilometres west of La Broquerie. The pedestrian was a 42-year-old man from La Broquerie. He was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP…
Did You Know These Famous People Hail From Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – When people talk about Winnipeg we always seem to hear the same things, “Coldest City in North America”, “Pot Hole Capital of Canada”, home of the Winnipeg Jets – again. We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the city. We want to change that with a weekly feature…
New WAG Program Supports Individuals Affected By Dementia
WINNIPEG, MB – People with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers are invited to participate in Art to Inspire, a new program designed to creatively engage through visual art those living with dementia. Organized by the Winnipeg Art Gallery, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba and University of Manitoba’s College of Rehabilitation Sciences. Art…
Fix Your Sinus Problems Naturally
WINNIPEG, MB – A client visited me a few months ago complaining of persistent sinus problems. With headaches and a constantly stuffy nose, his issues were not only keeping him up at night, but his disrupted breathing and snoring was making it difficult for his wife to sleep as well. The technical name for this…