WINNIPEG, MB – July 14, 1932, 85 years ago, 50,000 (some say as many as 75,000) people travelled over gravel roads in Model T Fords, by horse and buggy and on foot to take part in the opening of the International Peace Garden. Considering that the population of North Dakota at the time was only…
The Legislative Chamber Gets A ‘Lift’
WINNIPEG, MB – After a summer of construction and extensive consultation with an accessibility advisory committee, the historic Manitoba legislative building’s chamber opened in October of 2017 with a greatly increased level of accessibility. The way it was designed prior to this renovation did not allow access to the chamber by anyone with mobility issues.…
43-Year-Old Dies in Snowmobile Collision
WINNIPEG, MB – A 43-year-old man died today in a snowmobile accident, the seventh fatality since January 20th of this year. Swan River RCMP said the accident occurred around March 17 around 2:25 am approximately 6 kilometres southeast of Swan River. A 43-year-old man, from Swan River, was travelling with a small group when it…
Province Issues Request for Proposal for Air Services
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is looking at new ways to provide safe and reliable privately operated air services as part of its ongoing commitment to finding value for money through alternative service delivery mechanisms. The Air Service Branch provides air ambulance, wildfire suppression and general transportation which also includes flights required by Manitoba…
Horse Racing Takes New Approach
WINNIPEG, MB. – With nearly 500 full-time positions and nearly $28 million per year spent on horse racing in the province, the Manitoba government has decided that it’s time for an external review of the horse-racing industry with the goal of identifying new opportunities to establish a more financially sustainable approach. In addition to the…
100th Anniversary Of The End Of A World War Is No Time For Games
WINNIPEG, MB – The NHL and CFL should not play any games this Remembrance Day. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 is Remembrance Day and will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Canada, with a population then of eight million suffered 66,000 deaths and 173,000 wounded. On Nov. 11, 1918 at…
Three March Maidens
WINNIPEG, MB – In the world of Ancient Rome, March 15 was known as “The Ides of March”. It was a day to settle your debts, although after Julius Caesar was warned to “Beware the Ides” it took on a different meaning for people. That day has always had a great deal of meaning for…
Six Snowmobile Deaths in Manitoba Since January 20th
WINNIPEG, MB – Since January 20th of this year six people have lost their lives due to snowmobile accident across the province. This has prompted the Manitoba RCMP to issue reminders of snowmobile safety. With winter coming to an end very soon, many snowmobilers will head out over the next few weekends for that last…
20-Year-Old Dies in Collision With Cement Truck in Steinbach
WINNIPEG, MB – A 20-year-old man died in a collision today with a cement truck. The two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 52 and Industrial Road in the City of Steinbach happened today, March 16, around 12:20 pm. Police say that an eastbound vehicle, being driven by a 46-year-old man from Kleefeld with his…
RCMP Officers Being Investigated After Man Suffers Broken Rib
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP officers in Thompson are being investigated for an incident that resulted in a man sustaining a broken rib, the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) announced today in a press release. RCMP officers responded to a call to remove an intoxicated man from a home. The man resisted attempts to be handcuffed and…