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Government business has been put on indefinite pause in the House of Commons and the Conservatives say it will stay that way until the Liberals hand over documents related to misspent government dollars.

Last week, Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that the government "clearly did not fully comply" with an order from the House to provide documents related to a now-defunct foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of federal dollars for green technology projects.

A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted.

Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.

He was granted parole in 1983 and filed last year for a ministerial review of his conviction.

His lawyers argued a confession Woodhouse supposedly made was in fluent English, although he primarily spoke Saulteaux.

RCMP Arrest Warrant Results in New Charges

On, Tuesday, October 2nd Brandon Police did a walkthrough of an establishment in the 100 block of 5th Street. While speaking with a patron, the patron provided a false identity. Investigation revealed the legal name of the 49-year-old male and proved him to be wanted on two warrants outside of Brandon Police Service.

Virden played the Northern Manitoba Blizzard twice this past weekend and will host the Niverville Nighthawks and Selkirk Steelers this weekend. Head coach Tyson Ramsey will join Clayton Dreger on the Oil Capitals Report which airs Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. on CJRB Radio 1220.

Funeral For:  Peter H. Klassen 
Funeral Date: October 6, 2024 
Peter H. Klassen, 80, of the Rosenfeld area formerly of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by 5 daughters, 7 sons, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Aganetha, 1 son in infancy, 2 sons-in-law, 1 grandson and 3 great-grandchildren. 
The funeral service for Peter H. Klassen will be held Sunday, October 6th at 2pm at Reinland Mennonite Church, Altona with burial at Schoenthal Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Brenda Lee Mankey 
Funeral Date: October 8, 2024 
Brenda Lee Mankey, 50, of Winnipeg formerly of Steinbach, passed away Monday, September 23rd at her residence. She is survived by her partner David Boyachek, 2 daughters, her mother, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her father. 
A celebration of life for Brenda Lee Mankey will be held Tuesday, October 8th at 11am at Crossview Church, Steinbach. 
Donations may be made to Adult and Teen Challenge – Steinbach Ministry. 

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead in fulfilling promises to improve health care and balance the budget.

One of the things Kinew says he has learned since the Oct. 3 vote last year is that changes can't be made quickly.

The province has seen hundreds of new health-care workers hired as part of Kinew's election promise to "fix" health care. But more workers, equipment and space are needed.

The Southwest Cougars scored five second period goals and won their home opener 7-3 over the Yellowhead Chiefs Wednesday night in Souris. Slater Anderson, Jaxsten Hansen-Young, Lynden Gould, Spencer Cullen, Taylor Lockhart, Bryan Laing and Kole Beard did the goal scoring for the Cougars. Southwest netminder Micky Gross made 25 saves. 

In mid-September the Manitoba Arts Network (MAN) announced a major step towards revitalizing rural and northern arts communities with an exclusive tour by the iconic Canadian band, the Northern Pikes.

Northern Pikes drummer, Don Schmid, says the band started in Saskatoon, SK back in 1984 and had a great time touring across the country, performing in many towns and cities over multiple decades. 

While the forest can be a fun place to explore and enjoy recreational activities, it’s also full of wildlife.  

Bob Austman with the RM of Piney says whether you are taking a hike, going birdwatching, or just enjoying the forest, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings.