Highway 75 should fully reopen before winter, according to Province
The Province of Manitoba has provided an update regarding the Highway 75 construction project.
Back in May, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure or, MTI, began a major concrete reconstruction project on a 24.5-kilometre stretch of southbound Highway 75 between Ste. Agathe and Morris. This was a project that was first announced late last year.
Highway 75 should fully reopen before winter, according to Province
The Province of Manitoba has provided an update regarding the Highway 75 construction project.
Back in May, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure or, MTI, began a major concrete reconstruction project on a 24.5-kilometre stretch of southbound Highway 75 between Ste. Agathe and Morris. This was a project that was first announced late last year.
“This is not a decision that's made politically", Province reviewing report on Sio Silica plan
The province is currently reviewing the Clean Environment Commission's report on the proposed Sio Silica sand extraction operation.
Providence partners with Canadian North Airlines to train Inuit pilots
Providence University College is partnering with Canadian North Airlines to create a unique Inuit pilot training program.
As a 100 percent Inuit-owned airline, Canadian North is committed to supporting Inuit and Indigenous economic self-reliance by providing career opportunities within the aviation industry.
On Thursday, Canadian North and Providence University College announced a partnership that will help fulfill this goal by training Inuit students to become pilots.
Varying snow cover making temperature difficult to forecast
With snow disappearing quickly, a meteorologist from Environment Canada says temperatures can vary greatly from one community to the next.
Natalie Hasell says snow cover is a big factor when it comes to forecasting air temperature and varying amounts are making it difficult to get an accurate forecast.
Public Health Doctor says surge in respiratory illness seems to have peaked
We've seen a resurgence of respiratory viruses this winter, but the worst of the season should now be behind us.
Dr. Peter Benoit is a public health doctor who is currently providing coverage for Southern Health. He says a number of illnesses are currently circulating southern Manitoba.
Local filmmaker and politicians blown away by Niverville film studio announcement
A local filmmaker says the announcement that a state-of-the-art film studio to be built in Niverville is very encouraging for the arts community.
Paul Plett says he never would have imagined that this could happen in our area.
Public Health Doctor says surge in respiratory illness seems to have peaked
We've seen a resurgence of respiratory viruses this winter, but the worst of the season should now be behind us.
Dr. Peter Benoit is a public health doctor who is currently providing coverage for Southern Health. He says a number of illnesses are currently circulating southern Manitoba.
Unger says Oscar win for Women Talking gives local authors hope
Local author Andrew Unger says Sunday’s Oscar win for Women Talking gives local writers hope and confidence.
Women Talking received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Miriam Toews, a celebrated author and native of Steinbach. The screenplay was written by Canadian Director Sarah Polley.
Andrew Unger says he was overjoyed by the win.
Late Penner Foods owner to be memorialized with honourary "Jim Penner Way" in Steinbach
The City of Steinbach has provided some clarification on an earlier motion to honour the late Jim Penner by naming a street after him.
Steinbach M.L.A. Kelvin Goertzen recently reached out to Council and suggested that Steinbach's Honourary Street Naming Policy be used for the first time to remember the late Jim Penner.