Fire destroys Neepawa business
At 9:05 PM on June 29, 2009, Neepawa RCMP were advised of a building on fire on 1st Avenue in Neepawa.
Speed limit increase effective July 1
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation is reminding motorists of a speed limit increase on two sections of the Trans-Canada Highway that takes effect July 1, 2009.
MLA offers support for Hanover road requests
Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, has written Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux asking him to make a priority the requests from the RM of Hanover on road repair in the Municipality.
Alcohol believed to be a factor in motor vehicle rollover
On June 30, 2009 around 12:30 AM Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle rollover on Rd 33 west.
Positive signs reported on the multilateral free trade front
Canada’s international trade minister reports signs that World Trade Organization negotiations aimed at securing a new multilateral free trade agreement may be ready to get back on track.
Camping encouraged but caution advised with fires
The provinces forest-fire fleet consisting of seven water bombers is being upgraded with advanced avionics through a $1.4-million investment to improve firefighting capabilities and pilot safety, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced.
16-year-old girl suffers head injury
On June 28, 2009 around 5:30 AM Portage la Prairie RCMP received a complaint of an injured youth on the 100 block of 5th St. NE.
Updated flood report for southern Manitoba
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises that rain over the weekend ranged from 75 to 110 millimetres (2.9 to 4.3 inches) in most areas from the Red River east to the Ontario boundary.
Drunk woman assaults officer
The driver of a car that was checked by RCMP officers in Dauphin on Saturday morning will be facing a charges of assaulting a peace officer and impaired driving.
Missing person located
On June 29, 2009 around 2:30 AM Portage la Prairie RCMP received a complaint of a missing person in the St. Ambroise, MB area.
