Provincial News

Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) recently welcomed critical multi-year funding from another commodity partner, as Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF) have pledged $75,000 over three years to support AITC-M and its mission of agriculture education.

Morden RCMP are reporting that a 3-year-old boy was recently rescued after going missing from family and friends at a location in the Rural Municipality of Stanley.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are reporting that an 18-year-old female suspect from the community was recently arrested and charged following a foot pursuit that involved numerous officers.

The Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers to familiarize themselves with USDA’s newly updated African Swine Fever Response plan.

Manitoba Agriculture reports, despite highly variable crop yields this year, crop quality has been good. Anne Kirk, a provincial cereal crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says rain did slow things up.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that it is further expanding its contingency plans during the ongoing labour interruption by enhancing the services available to Manitobans over the next week.

Manitoba voters can still vote in advance until Saturday, September 30. After four days of advance voting, approximately 107,149 Manitobans have cast their ballots in the 2023 provincial general election.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing female youth from the community, 14-year-old Vera Lynn Flett.

Selkirk and the Red River North RCMP are reporting that two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection to a number of property crimes that occurred in the Lockport, St. Andrews and West St. Paul areas.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female youth from the community, 13-year-old Tyeanna Daniels.