BLOODVEIN – RCMP have charged a 16 year-old male in the double homicide of a 22 and 32 year-old man in Bloodvein on January 30. He has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and will appear in youth court on February 4.
New Court for People With FASD Could Be Game-Changer
WINNIPEG — Lawyers and judges say a new court set to open in Manitoba specifically for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder could be a game changer. “If you have somebody who can’t read, can’t write, physically cannot connect cause and effect, there has to be a way to address a sentence that they will…
Manitoba Merv Says Early End to Winter
WINNIPEG – Saturday, Manitoba Merv did not see his shadow at Oak Hammock Marsh in the morning, meaning an early spring is on its way. However, there’s conflicting predictions from two of Canada’s other famous forecasting groundhogs. Wiarton Willie is on the same page as Merv, heralding an early spring while Shubenacadie Sam claims there…
Free Park Entry for Month of February
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT – The Manitoba government will once again offer free park entry for the entire month of February so Manitobans and visitors can take advantage of the many winter activities available in provincial parks at no cost, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “Winter is an excellent time to enjoy the beauty of…
Small Business Optimism Declines in January
CFIB – Today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Manitoba’s small business owners declined in January to an index of 56.3, down from 59.4 in December. It is now almost on par with the national average index of 56.1. “Manitoba’s small business confidence lost…
What are Your Rights When Dealing with Creditors
When it comes to repaying money that you owe, the Consumer Protection Office wants to remind you of your rights when it come to collection agents. In Manitoba, a collection agent must be licensed by the CPO and there are rules that they must abide by: Under the rules set out in The Consumer Protection…
RCMP Investigating Double Homicide
BLOODVEIN – RCMP are investigating a double homicide that occurred on January 30. At about 4:00am RCMP located two deceased men at a home in Bloodvein. The 22 year-old and 32 year-old were both from Bloodvein and their deaths are being investigated as homicides. The Bloodvein RCMP continue to investigate with assistance from the RCMP…
Rivers to Host 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The Rivers Curling Club will be hosting the 2020 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts January 28 to February 2, 2020. “The community of Riverdale is excited to be chosen to host this high-class event,” said Les Wedderburn, Host Committee Chair of the Rivers Curling Club. “The committee and volunteers are already starting the buzz and…
Extreme Weather “Sparks” Vehicle Fires
WINNIPEG – The extreme weather has resulted in heavy use of block heaters and extension cords over the last few weeks. A number of recent vehicle fires have Manitoba Public Insurance encouraging vehicle owners to inspect their block heaters and extension cords to reduce the risk of an electrical fire. A cracked extension cord, or…
Alarming Number of Sexual Assault Cases at Power Station
WINNIPEG — The grand chief who represents First Nations in northern Manitoba says it’s alarming that RCMP have investigated nine sexual assault allegations at one power station construction site. Garrison Settee expects the number could be higher, but says many Indigenous people do no report to police because other alleged assaults linked to Manitoba Hydro…