Provincial News Archives

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure reminds motorists to slow down, remain patient and exercise caution around maintenance crews working on Manitoba’s highways this spring to minimize risks to these essential workers.

The Manitoba government is investing $3 million in two housing programs that will allow more Manitoba seniors to safely age in their homes and communities as long as they choose.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is monitoring a forecasted weather system that could bring significant snowfall to most central and western Manitoba basins.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is introducing regulatory changes to require vendors who sell bear repellent to obtain photo identification and validate customer information before sales can be completed.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from the area, 27-year-old Ranston (Randy) Dick.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing an overland flood watch for eastern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and areas east of Provincial Trunk Highway 75. The watch is currently in effect until 12pm on April 15.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are reporting that two suspects were recently arrested and charged after police seized a quantity of drugs and cash as the result of a traffic stop in the community.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into a death in police presence in the Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes on July 22, 2022.

The Manitoba government is investing $5-million to add 70 new operating room assistants to support surgical care teams and increase overall capacity across the province. The initiative is a part of the Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force’s continued efforts to reduce waitlists for diagnostic and surgical procedures in Manitoba.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising the public that recent warm temperatures have initiated spring thaw and surface run-off has began in most southern and central Manitoba basins.