Chris Sumner

"I think for myself, and I think indeed the whole community of Carman and the surrounding towns, we're quite shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths that occurred on Sunday."

That from Reverend Harold Kenyon with the Carman United Church which on Monday opened its doors to whomever needed its support in the aftermath of five people from the community dying under circumstances that remain under investigation by Manitoba RCMP.

Several ministerial members in Carman met Monday to discuss how the church community in town can respond to the situation.

In light of the five suspicious deaths, and the investigation Manitoba RCMP have initiated, words of support, comfort and condolences have been pouring in from across the province and beyond for the community of Carman.

Carman Mayor Brent Owen said in a phone conversation with Golden West following the late Sunday afternoon RCMP news conference he was saddened to hear of the tragic loss, noting the community lost five of its citizens today.  "It's just horrific," he said. 

Manitoba RCMP are set to announce details of a preliminary investigation regarding five suspicious deaths is Southern Manitoba, during a news conference this afternoon at 4 p.m.

According to the media advisory sent out by Manitoba RCMP earlier today, officers are on scene at three different locations across Southern Manitoba - Highway 3 between Carman & Winkler, Highway 248 (north of PTH 424) near St. Eustache and a residence in Carman.

One suspect in custody.

Special Olympics Manitoba’s Snowshoe team was in Winnipeg this past weekend for a training camp ahead of the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games February 27th through March 1st in Calgary.

It will truly be a family affair February 1 - 3 at Buhler Hall in Gretna when the Penner Theatre Troupe presents the story, The 39 Steps by Alfred Hitchcock.

Brothers Scott, Ken, and Bruce Penner, along with sister Jan Funk, will be playing every single character in the production.

The Scotties Tournament of Hearts host committee literally put the "art" into the competition, which just wrapped up on Sunday at the Access Event Centre in Morden, Man.

Chair Ernie Epp noted their theme "The Heart of Curling", was an intentional nod to Morden's passionate arts community.

Natural gas rates in Manitoba are going down effective February 1st after a decision by the Public Utilities Board on Thursday.

The application from Centra Gas was approved to decrease the gas commodity rate from 10.2 cents per cubic metre to about 8.5 cents. The Board also approved a decrease to the Commodity Cost Balancing Deferral rate rider.

According to the Board, the changes are expected to save the typical residential customer about $38 per year, or about 5.7 per cent.

Manitoba Ag Days has wrapped up at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, and a local singer-songwriter is honoured to have his new song included in a recap video of the event.

It’s called Farmer Town, written and performed by Matt Zimmerman who calls Kleefeld home.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was in Brandon Tuesday afternoon, attending his first Ag Days as leader of the province. He was part of a funding announcement for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, and afterward spoke with reporters about a variety of issues.

The Federal Government's Carbon Tax was quick to come up, and Kinew stressed the N.D.P is doing all it can, provincially, to alleviate the burden.

Several semi-drivers with ties to our region alerted us to a fiery scene Friday afternoon on the Trans Canada highway near Carberry.

Manitoba RCMP has confirmed it responded to a semi on fire, around 2 p.m., on Highway 1, just east of Carberry.

The driver was going west on the Trans Canada when he saw flames. He stopped the truck, and got out safely with two other passengers.

The semi and nine vehicles on the trailer were all completely destroyed.

No other details are available at this time.