Provincial News

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man following an officer-involved shooting in the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Manitoba RCMP are reporting that two Winnipeg men have recently been arrested and charged after they were found to be in possession of an illegal firearm and unstamped tobacco.

Manitoba Agriculture expects the majority of crops to be in the ground across the province by the end of this week.

The Manitoba government has provided patients with more than 72,300 additional diagnostic and surgical procedures, ensuring more Manitobans are getting care faster with increased capacity in a stronger, more resilient public health system.

As part of the Manitoba government’s vision for the Perimeter Highway as a fully-access controlled freeway, project planning has now started for a new interchange at the intersection of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 100 and St. Anne’s Road to improve traffic operations and safety.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing up to $65 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support the development of agricultural knowledge and skills and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.

To strengthen public education and ensure equitable funding for schools, the Manitoba government is continuing consultations with education partners on developing a new kindergarten to Grade 12 education funding model.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced the appointment of Roxanne Gagné to the role of civilian director of the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) effective July 1, 2023.

Chemawawin RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabours of a missing male youth from the community, 17-year-old Frank Oteskan.

Manitoba Health is encouraging Manitobans to take steps to help protect against tick bites and Lyme disease. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Lyme disease is becoming more common in southern Manitoba.