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Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating the recent theft of a utility trailer that had been stolen from outside a building unit located on Tower Avenue in Steinbach.

Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating the recent theft of a Suzuki dirt bike which was stolen from a residence located in Richer, Manitoba.

By choosing to become fully immunized, 17 Manitobans have protected themselves against COVID-19 and also won cash and scholarship prizes totaling $950,000 in the second round of the Vax to Win lottery. To be eligible for the second draw, individuals had to receive their second dose of vaccine on or before Sept. 6.

Manitoba is now allowing the COVID-19 vaccine to be given at the same time as other vaccines. Previously, individuals had to wait 14 or 28 days in between doses of different vaccines, depending on which was received first. This change is consistent with updated guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization on Sept. 28.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 3.7 per cent provincially and 1.5 per cent in Winnipeg. As of 9:30am on October 4, 2021, 324 new cases of the virus have been identified since Friday: 121 cases on Saturday, Oct. 2; 120 cases on Sunday, Oct. 3; and 83 cases today.

Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development advises that conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources, including compliance checks for fisheries, addressing illegal hunting and additional officers are now in the field.

Manitoba Infrastructure reports traffic will be delayed along various sections of PTH 100 (the South Perimeter Highway) with the start of a construction project on Monday, Oct. 4 and continuing until approximately Oct. 21, 2021.

Shamattawa RCMP have made four arrests in connection to a recent investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs withinin Kisematawa First Nation.

The focus of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign is ensuring everyone learn the distinct sounds smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 3 to 9.

The Manitoba government is looking for input from campers and provincial park users on ways to improve the process and experience for people using the Parks Reservation Service to make campground reservations.