WINNIPEG, MB. – The Viterra Regional Qualifiers, hosted by CurlManitoba and played at several clubs throughout the province, have come to an end. The winners of these regional qualifiers have earned a berth to the Viterra Championship, which is January 30 to February 4th at the Winkler Centennial Arena. The following teams earned their berth…
$20 Million From Province to Improve Internet in Northern Communities
WINNIPEG, MB. – Stronger and more reliable internet service is coming to Northern Manitoba communities and First Nations. Premier Pallister announced this week that the Government of Manitoba is making a contribution of up to $20 million aimed to increase broadband connections. This is Manitoba’s contribution to a $63-million project to bring high-speed Internet to…
Body Found in Home, 19-Year-Old Charged with Arson
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP have charged Earl Moar, 19-years-old in connection to an arson in Crane River. On January 7 at 12:47 am, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP responded to an assault and a fire occurring at the same residence in O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation (Crane River). When police arrived the house was fully engulfed…
Fatal Fire in Badger Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP are investigating a fatal fire in the community of Badger. On Saturday, January 6, around 6:05 am, the Sprague RCMP responded to a house fire at a home on Pine Avenue, where unidentified human remains were found. When police arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames, and the fire…
Winnipeg’s McLean Qualifies for 2018 Olympics
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg’s Heather McLean has officially qualified for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games. It will be the first trip to the Games for Canada’s best female long track sprint speedskater. After placing second in the women’s 500-metre Long Track Olympic trials event this weekend in Calgary, McLean won the women’s 1000-metre event on…
Recall – Sweet Chipotle Prepared Mustard
WINNIPEG, MB. – Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling one specific lot code of PC brand Sweet Chipotle Prepared Mustard 180 ml from the marketplace due to the possible presence of glass. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out…
Manitoba Moose Lose to Grand Rapids in OT
WINNIPEG, MB. – In front of 3,045 fans at the BellMTS Centre, The Manitoba Moose fall to Grand Rapids in over-time. You can watch all the game highlights on our homepage sports player. The Grand Rapids Griffins opened the scoring just two minutes into the first period on a goal from Matthew Ford. Grand Rapids…
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Sparks Conversations
WINNIPEG, MB. – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the Alzheimer Society wants to clear up the stigma and negative attitudes surrounding it. Today, more than 22,500 Manitobans have dementia and The Alzheimer Society is a leading Canadian funder of dementia research. To date, they have invested over $50 million in bio-medical and quality-of-life research…
Manitoba Soap Box: Reader’s Comments on Political Issues
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba Post is proud to be 100% independent, locally owned and operated. Our mission is to be your choice for the news that you can trust, that provides honest and accurate information and information that starts conversations. We want to engage Manitobans, entice you to become involved or to speak your mind.…
Province and SAFE Work Manitoba Partner on New Safety Program
WINNIPEG, MB. – The province and SAFE Work Manitoba are joining forces to develop an industry-based safety program (IBSP). The safety program will be for self-insured employers and will facilitate collaboration between a number of Manitoba’s largest employers – including municipal, provincial and Crown corporations. The province hopes to identify gaps and support long-term approaches…