WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP says a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck towing a boat in the RM of St. Clements has claimed the life of a 64-year-old from the municipality. The collision happened 10 minutes northeast of Selkirk just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. The intersection was closed for more than three hours…
More COVID In Schools
WINNIPEG – There’s been another case of COVID-19 in a Manitoba school. This time, it’s a Brandon school, Ecole New Era. Provincial health officials say an asymptomatic person with coronavirus was at the school between 8:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday. An investigation has determined the person didn’t contract the virus at the school.…
First Nations COVID
WINNIPEG – The first COVID-19 cases on First Nations have been reported. Fisher River Cree and Peguis First Nations both now have residents who have tested positive for coronavirus. The three cases have been sent to the provincial lab for confirmation.
Province Announces Disaster Aid
WINNIPEG – The province is providing disaster financial assistance for three high water events caused by weather earlier this year in Manitoba. “High water issues started in the spring and the response focused on the Red River Valley,” said infrastructure minister Ron Schuler. “Excessive rain events hit two areas of the province in early June…
COVID Emergency Extended
WINNIPEG – As we hit the six month mark for the COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba, the province has extended the state of emergency for another 30 days. The state of emergency was originally declared on March 20th. The Pallister government says this allows quick action to support Manitobans when they need it most.
STARS Absorbs Lifeflight
WINNIPEG – Lifeflight air ambulance is being absorbed by STARS. The province says the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service will take over adult air ambulance services as soon as December. The Manitoba Nurses’ Union and Doctors Manitoba say the move worries them. They’re concerned for people in rural and northern parts of the province.
MPI Fraud Triples
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance says 33 people have been charged with auto insurance fraud so far this year. They’re accused of 88 offences. That compares to 10 people and 30 charges to the end of July last year. MPI says it’s been working harder at reviewing suspicious cases and it’s also more likely to…
3 Dead After Train/Van Crash
WINNIPEG – Three people are dead after a van and train collided yesterday near Strathclair, Manitoba. RCMP say it happened about a kilometre east of the community on Road 126 West. The 27 year old driver of the van from Dauphin was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The three passengers in the van, a…
Restaurant Exposures?
WINNIPEG – There may have been COVID-19 exposures at two restaurants near Riding Mountain National Park. Provincial health officials say one was at the Canoe Taphouse in Wasagaming on August 21st, 22nd and 23rd, The other was at the Buffalo Bar & Ten in Onanole on August 21st and 22nd. If you were there on…
Mandatory Masks Wanted
WINNIPEG – Most Manitobans support mandatory face masks. A new online poll says 61 percent would agree with a provincial order requiring masks be worn in all indoor public places. Probe Research says only nine percent strongly oppose the idea. Probe talked to 1,049 adults between August 19th and 29th.