Provincial News Archives

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has introduced proposed legislation to amend the Beneficiary Designation Act (Retirement, Saving and Other Plans) to allow authorized substitute decision-makers to maintain the original beneficiary designation when the plan is changed, converted or moved to a new financial institution.

Virden RCMP are reporting that a 23-year-old Winnipeg man has recently died as the result of a two-semi truck with trailer collision that occurred on Highway 1 near Virden, Manitoba.

Swan River RCMP are currenting investigating an attempted murder that occurred on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. As a result, police are looking for information to locate the suspect involved.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 12.7 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on March 10, 2022, 200 new cases of the virus have been identified. It is estimated that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant and lack of PCR testing done by the province.

The impact of COVID-19 and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea on Manitoba’s pork sector has prompted the creation of a working to group to look for possible solutions.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is introducing new legislation that would make Manitoba’s family law system place a greater focus on the best interests of children and better align with federal legislation.

RCMP are reporting that two Ebb and Flow First Nation women have been arrested and face multiple drug related charges resulting from a recent traffic stop in the Rural Municipality of Alonsa, Manitoba.

A recent snowmobile collision in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie resulted in a 36-year-old man from the community being sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Swine Health Information Center suggests increased PRRS and PED activity during February reflects the need to focus on biosecurity. The Swine Health Information Center’s monthly domestic swine disease surveillance report showed increased Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome activity in February and more Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that Manitoba is introducing amendments to the Elections Act that would make the voting process easier and more efficient while preserving and ensuring ballot secrecy and election integrity.