Provincial News Archives

Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of changes to flood-related closures and advisories at some provincial parks. Flood conditions continue to pose a significant risk to public safety and all visitors are reminded to check and carefully monitor conditions prior to heading to provincial parks.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding serious injuries being sustained by a male following an attempted traffic stop by a Winkler Police Service officer.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missin female youth from the community, 15-year-old Carrigan Weenusk.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba released a Virtual Care Action Plan, which outlines how Manitoba will use the $7 million federal investment through the Canada-Manitoba Virtual Care Agreement to develop and improve virtual health-care initiatives for Manitobans.

Gimli RCMP are reporting that a 53-year-old Winnipeg woman had died as the result of a recent skydiving accident that occurred at the Industrial Park in Gimli, Manitoba.

Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks in conjunction with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure are advising of changes to the North Whiteshell Provincial Park closure. As of June 10, Provincial Road (PR) 307 reopened to local traffic only.

Manitobans are encouraged to venture outside this weekend to enjoy free provincial park access and free family fishing. Visitors are still reminded to carefully check conditions and monitor closures before heading out.

Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of changes to flood-related closures and advisories at some provincial parks. Rapidly evolving conditions continue to pose a significant risk to public safety and all visitors are reminded to check and carefully monitor conditions prior to heading to provincial parks.

Selkirk RCMP are reporting that a prisoner at the local detachment had recently smuggled two balloons of drugs into the detachment cell block. The balloons contained more than 40 grams of methamphetamine.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests building and maintaining relationships with farmers in other countries is one of the most important responsibilities of Canadian agricultural representatives.