News - Manitoba

A recently conducted poll by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) shows Manitobans think investing in municipal infrastructure over and above existing levels should be a top priority for the provincial government over the next four years.

Last year the RCMP took down 53 marijuana grow operations of all sizes, seizing enough marijuana plants to just about cover a football field.

Manitoba communities affected by the unprecedented flood of 2011 will receive much-needed financial support totalling nearly $2.5 million.

Justice Minister Andrew Swan announced he will push the federal government at the upcoming meeting of federal, provincial and territorial justice ministers to adopt new and more serious charges for those who commit knife crimes, home invasions and carjackings.

Manitoba students in grades 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to create their own anti-tobacco videos as part of Create and Rate, an anti-tobacco video challenge.

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises it is temporarily closing all moose hunting in strategic areas north of Pine Falls and south of Bissett.

The “D” Division Financial Integrity Section continues to receive complaints regarding Ponzi schemes operating in and around Manitoba and would like to remind potential investors to be vigilant.

Manitoba’s vibrant arts and cultural scene will continue to thrive, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.

RCMP Investigators are currently investigating a number of break-ins to rural mailboxes in the province.

A framed ensign was presented to Attorney General and Justice Minister Andrew Swan by Assistant Commissioner Bill Robinson, commanding officer of RCMP “D” Division.