WINNIPEG – RCMP are investigating a fatal snowmobile accident on Garden Hill First Nation. It happened along the shore of Bella Lake yesterday morning. Its believed the sled hit a big snowbank and struck a tree, throwing the 31 year old driver from the machine. He was pronounced dead at the scene and was not…
SURGERIES RESUMING
WINNIPEG – Because our number of CoVid-19 cases in the province is staying low, health officials plan to do more surgeries. They were scaled back when the virus became an issue here. Starting next week, more surgeries will be done in Winnipeg, Brandon and smaller centres too.
PALLISTER PLAN FOR STUDENTS
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister has announced a strategy to help students and employers stimulate Manitoba`s economy. His Summer Student Recovery Plan is a new wage subsidy to support high school and post-secondary students. Up to $120 million is available for employers to access $7 an hour to a maximum of $5,000 per student. Up…
PORK PROBLEMS
WINNIPEG – CoVid-19 is killing Manitoba hog producers. Processing plants are closing because workers are contracting the virus and that`s causing severe price cuts. The Canadian Pork Council, led by a Manitoban, is calling for government help. But what`s really needed as soon as possible is for restaurants to re-open. We may know more about…
OUR NEW NORMAL
WINNIPEG – We know a bit more about what our new normal might look like in this province. Saskatchewan has released a five phase plan to loosen restrictions and re-open the economy slowly and it’s similar to what’s being looked at here. That from Manitoba’s Chief Medical Officer Brent Roussin. The doctor says if cases…
MPI REBATES COMING
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance is returning up to $110 million to policyholders as they deal with CoVid-19. Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton says rebate checks will be sent out when the money is needed instead of offering future reduced premiums. The rebates will be based on what you paid for vehicle insurance last year.…
RE-OPENING PLAN COMING NEXT WEEK
WINNIPEG – The number of new CoVid-19 cases in Manitoba remains low. And so now provincial officials are talking about loosening restrictions a bit soon. We’re not sure yet what our new normal might look like but we should know more next week. Premier Brian Pallister says a re-opening plan is being worked on and…
RCMP COVID-19 COMPLAINTS
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP have been fairly busy dealing with CoVid-19 calls. Between April 14th and 20th, the Mounties received 101 complaints relating to coronavirus violations. Most were for gatherings of 10 or more people. Six verbal warnings were issued, along with three tickets. The $486 tickets were handed out in The Pas when officers…
MORE HELP FOR BUSINESS
WINNIPEG – The province has announced $120 million in help for small and medium businesses hurt by CoVid-19. The Manitoba Gap Protection Program is available to any business that’s fallen between the cracks and doesn’t qualify for various federal programs and subsidies. A qualifying business will get an interest-free forgivable loan of up to $6,000.…
HIGHWAY 75 STAYS OPEN
WINNIPEG – Good news on the flood front. The Red River has crested in the lower range predicted by the province. And thanks to an earthen ramp at the north end of Morris, Highway 75 is expected to stay open. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says the substantial runoff in the Red basin will remain at…