Provincial News

Officers with the Dauphin RCMP seized a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine and weapons, following two traffic stops over this past weekend.

The Canadian Pork Council is applauding the Federal Government’s stepped up efforts to keep African Swine Fever out of Canada.

The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure reports the updated flood forecast suggests a Red River flood of a magnitude higher than 2009 with normal or average weather conditions.

Steinbach MLA and Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is introducing proposed changes to The Private Vocational Institutions Act that would increase protection for students.

A 26-year-old Sandy Bay First Nation man has been arrested and faces drug trafficking charges after recently being arrested by Island Lake RCMP.

The Office of the Fire Commissioner will soon be offering a program called ‘The Working Mind First Responders’ in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs, to help members of the Manitoba Fire Service cope with the realities of work-related stress.

On March 15, 2019, at 8:55am, RCMP Central Traffic Services responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of the Perimeter Highway and Waverley Street.

Manitoba Infrastructure advises the climate zones for road restrictions will be updated in the Swan River area to maximize benefits to local industry. Effective immediately, zone one will be broken into two sub-zones (1A and 1B) while zones two and three remain the same.

Reservations for Manitoba campgrounds are set to open next week with opening days for reservations staggered in three stages to make it easier for people to book at their favourite campground.

The 15th annual Discover Agriculture in the City happens this Saturday, March 16, at The Forks Market from 10am until 4pm – an event that opens up the world of agriculture to consumers with informative displays, hands-on fun, trivia contests, giveaways and recipes – and it’s all free.