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Manitoba RCMP are reminding everyone to be aware of burning restrictions in many municipalities throughout the province and that officers will arrest and charge individuals who choose to ignore these fire bans. Two arson arrests have already been made to date.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce has announced it’s support for Executive Director Tessa Masi accepting a role on the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce 2025/26 Board of Directors.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding a death in custody following the arrest of a male in Brandon.

Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from the area, 50-year-old Patrick Simmons.

Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures are asking all Manitobans to take action to prevent fires in response to a high to extreme fire danger in southern and central Manitoba, and a moderate fire danger in the rest of the province.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision involving a stolen truck and a police vehicle in Winnipeg.

The City of Steinbach has announced that it’s fire danger index is currently at level 2, and is in effect immediately for the entire city until further notice.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that Level 1 fire and travel restrictions will increase to a complete ban of all motorized backcountry travel at 8am on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Manitoba Agriculture reports that limited rainfall and warmer soil temperatures have allowed for rapid advancement in spring seeding over the past week in the province.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites. Public health is also advising that some of the recent measles cases did not have any known contact to a case.