Provincial News Archives

Steinbach MLA and Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has updated requirements for the recruitment of international long-haul truck drivers to ensure the safety of Manitobans and the integrity of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

Teen drivers’ behaviours are at the forefront of two initiatives aimed at reducing collisions – Manitoba Public Insurance’s new Driver Z program and National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26).

Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female teen, 17-year-old Adrianna Prince.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into an incident that ended with a male suspect sustaining a broken arm. No charges will be laid against the two arresting officers.

Manitoba Public Insurance reported net income of $164.2 million for the first six months of its 2019/20 fiscal year – an increase of $91.4 million over the same time period last year.

Steinbach MLA and Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that students and staff in Winkler are now benefiting from a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school as part of the province’s commitment to build 20 new schools over the next decade.

A 73-year-old man from the RM of Cypress-Langford has died after getting caught in some farming equipment at a location near Brookdale, Manitoba.

Red River Co-op has announced that they will be opening a food store and pharmacy in the St. Norbert neighbourhood. This addition will bring Red River Co-op’s food store count to eight; and the fourth serving the City of Winnipeg.

As a major multi-agency effort continues to restore power and clear debris in many areas of Manitoba, temperatures are co-operating to allow a slow melt of remaining snow.

Manitoba RCMP are searching for two adults and two youth hunters that are reported to be in the Mosquito Lake area.