There is an election later this year and, inevitably, a number of current members of Parliament will not return, most involuntarily and some through choice. Regardless how the separation occurs, there is a serious transition from public to private life facing each of those who will not return, but especially the one-term members who cannot…
Record Number of International Students in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – More than 18,000 students from 100 different countries are enrolled on schools and post-secondary institutions across the province. This number is up by 17% from last year. The province says that International students contribute more than $400 million to Manitoba’s gross domestic product and support over 4,250 jobs throughout the province. As well,…
Red River at High Risk to Flood
Manitoba has released its flood risk forecasting for the spring and the news is not good. Red River Valley is at a high risk to flood with both the Red River Floodway and thePortage Diversion expected to be pressed into service. March is still a crucial month in terms of snowmelt and conditions so information…
20 Year-Old Easterville Man Arrested for Murder
EASTERVILLE- RCMP have arrested a 20 year-old Easterville man in connection with the death of a 26 year-old man. RCMP were called to a home in Easterville on February 23 and found a 26 year-old man who had died as a result of a stabbing. An hour later they arrested 20 year-old Mason Scott of…
Violent Brandon Man on Meth Shuts Down Highway 6
GRAND RAPIDS – Semi truck drivers travelling on highway 6 used their vehicles to block the highway as they waited for RCMP to arrive and deal with a violent and erratic man threatening to shoot people in the middle of the highway. The incident began on February 23 at about 9:00 am. when the Brandon…
RCMP Looking for Man Wanted for First Degree Murder
NELSON HOUSE – RCMP have made several arrests regarding the homicide of an 18 year-old Nelson House man who died on February 20. Police have charged 27 year-old Patrick Linklater, 23 year-old Gerald Lee Spence, and 31 year-old Russel Sinclair with First Degree Murder. RCMP are still looking for 27 year-old Waylon Alfred McKay, who…
Premier Calls for Grand Bargain to Repair Economic Union
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister is seeking the support of fellow premiers for a proposal to address sustainable and predictable federal support for health care and the reduction of interprovincial trade barriers. “Our commitment to a national vision has eroded over the past few decades. We have taken some small positive steps but we need…
Manitoba Liberal Caucus Says $1 Billion in Unused Funding
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Liberal Leader, Dougald Lamont is claiming that the Pallister government has left over $1 billion in Federal funding unused. The money was made available under Phase two of the Investing in Canada Plan and has been available for nearly a year. “This money could be used to invest in major projects in…
Dash to The Border Costs Illinois Man Dearly
EMERSON – An Illinois man, trying to make a mad dash to the border before it closed, managed to rack up almost $1,500 in speeding and careless driving tickets. RCMP clocked the 28 year-old man driving 153 kmh in poor driving conditions on highway 75, after concerned drivers called 911 regarding an erratic driver. He…
Farming Accident Claims Life of 63 Year-Old Man
VIRDEN – A 63 year-old man from Prairie View has died as a result of a farming accident that occurred on February 25. The man was operating a tractor and grain auger when parts of his clothing became caught in the machinery. He suffered serious injuries and was pronounce deceased at the scene. Virden RCMP…