WINNIPEG – Construction at the Keeyask Generating Station will resume. An agreement has been reached between Manitoba Hydro and the First Nations it’s partnered with on the northern project. Blockades were set up to keep new workers out. The chiefs said they were worried about the spread of CoVid-19.
TOO MANY TRAFFIC FATALITIES
WINNIPEG – More than two dozen people have died on Manitoba highways and roads this year. 28 to be exact, so far in 2020. RCMP say that number is too high. The average is about 18. The Mounties say that most of the deadly crashes involve high speeds and impaired and distracted driving.
CANNABIS MARKET GROWS
WINNIPEG – Manitoba is expanding the retail cannabis market. Starting June 1st, retailers will be able to apply to sell marijuana. Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton believes this move will create jobs and give the economy a boost as it recovers from CoVid-19. Up until now, a couple dozen stores have been selling nothing but…
STILL BLOCKING HYDRO
WINNIPEG – Northern First nations continue to block their partner Manitoba Hydro. New workers are needed at the Keeyask Generating Station but they’re not being allowed in. The chiefs say because some of the workers are from other provinces, they’re worried about the spread of CoVid-19 and they want a meeting with Hydro CEO Jay…
PROPOSED PHASE 2 OF RE-OPENING
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister has unveiled a preliminary draft of what phase two of re-opening Manitoba might look like. “Today we are sharing a draft plan that will help inform and guide us in the second phase of safely restoring our services,” said Pallister. “We thank Manitobans for their diligence in respecting physical distancing…
GYMS RE-OPENING SOON
WINNIPEG – Gym owners and lovers in Manitoba can’t wait to re-open. And that should happen soon. Gyms are back in business in other places, even BC where CoVid-19 infection rates are much higher than here. This province says larger gatherings will be allowed as of Friday. Other restrictions are expected to be lifted in…
DEVASTATING FIRE IN ERIKSDALE
WINNIPEG – When a small community loses a business, it can be devastating. An early morning fire has destroyed the lumber yard in Eriksdale. Firefighters from several communities fought the flames. No one was hurt but the McMunn & Yates was a total loss. No word on cause yet. Photo: Facebook
$10 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development as part of restarting the provincial economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are committed to supporting projects that will help build thriving, sustainable communities and a better future for Manitobans,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “These grants will…
PROVINCE PITCHES UNPAID DAYS
WINNIPEG – The province has put a plan on the table to help it chop almost $10 million during the very costly CoVid-19 pandemic. Government workers have received a memo proposing that more than 6,200 of them take five unpaid days off this year. Union officials say that the idea will be discussed with members.…
RCMP CHARGE NORTHERN TRAVELERS
WINNIPEG – RCMP have charged and fined eight people for non-essential travel in Northern Manitoba on the long weekend. The seven Winnipeggers and one individual from Dauphin have each been fined $486. All of them say they were visiting family and friends in the Thompson area. Because of CoVid-19, no travel is allowed into the…