News Archives

The Manitoba government is creating a new $12.6-million grant program that will assist eligible older Manitobans experiencing hearing loss to cover the expense of testing, fitting and purchasing new hearing aids.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is introducing regulatory changes to the Licensing and Appeals Regulation that will allow the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) to restructure its licence fee model for charitable raffles.

It’s a triumphant return to the classroom for Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) this March, as 6,997 Manitoba students will participate in Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba’s (AITC-M) flagship program.

Manitoba Health advises the six-digit family registration number used on health cards will be changing to include one letter and five numbers going forward.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports low to moderate risk of flooding in most Manitoba basins in its February spring flood outlook. Spring flood risk is largely dependent on weather conditions from now until the spring melt.

The Manitoba government is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 Teachers’ Idea Fund intake. The projects aim to focus on mental health and well-being of students and educators, while encouraging innovative ideas in the Classroom.

Steinbach RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a stolen boat with trailer. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between September 24, 2022 and February 24, 2023.

Steinbach RCMP are asking the public for any information that may help identify a male and female suspect who were seen stealing groceries from Sobeys, located on Highway 12 North in Steinbach.

Virden RCMP are currently searching for 32-year-old Seril Mazawasicuna who is wanted by police in connection to an assault incident on Sioux Valley Dakota First Nation.

The Manitoba government has released the final report of the Poverty and Education Task Force which highlights successful initiatives that are already in place, while acknowledging barriers and challenges faced by students who live in poverty.