News - Public Safety

Manitobans gearing up to climbing onto their off-road vehicle (ORV) over the next several months are encouraged to have their fun while keeping safety top of mind.

The Manitoba government is investing $1.1 million to strengthen community safety in Steinbach and several other municipalities across Manitoba as part of its Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy.

The Manitoba government is investing in co-ordinated safety upgrades at hospitals across the province, including the expansion of the SAFE app, one of the largest investments in institutional safety officers (ISOs) in Manitoba’s health system.

The Manitoba government has received updated school safety plans from every division in the province which will allow for a co-ordinated, systemwide approach that enhances security practices, and supports frontline educators and students.

Steinbach RCMP would like to advise the public about proper procedures regarding approaching crosswalks and pedestrian corridors including at or near schools.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising the public of potentially hazardous ice conditions on rivers, lakes and drainage ditches provincewide as seasonal freeze-up begins.

All the little ghosts, goblins and superheroes will be out trick-or-treating and full of excitement on October 31. While their focus is on the candy, Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) focus is on keeping them safe while they have fun.

When the stop sign swings out and the lights start flashing on the school bus, that should be an immediate signal to drivers to stop as children will be getting on or off the bus. Unfortunately, many drivers do not change their driving behaviours around school buses.

October marks Pedestrian Safety Month, and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) wants all road users to recognize the vulnerability of pedestrians when travelling on roadways in our province.

As thousands of Manitoba children head back to class this week, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is reminding everyone to keep their focus on the road.