Candace Derksen

Indications are for potential near-normal to below-normal spring runoff across Manitoba basins next year.

However, the extent of spring runoff is largely dependent on precipitation throughout the winter and spring and snowmelt conditions. The 2025 spring flood outlook will be released in the later weeks of February and March.

Indications are for potential near-normal to below-normal spring runoff across Manitoba basins next year.

However, the extent of spring runoff is largely dependent on precipitation throughout the winter and spring and snowmelt conditions. The 2025 spring flood outlook will be released in the later weeks of February and March.

Premier Wab Kinew says expanding the province's Electronic Monitoring Program into rural Manitoba is just another aspect of his government's comprehensive approach to public safety. 
    
Initially launched in August in Winnipeg, the program has been extended to some rural communities, including
Steinbach and Sprague.

He explained, the decision was based, in part, by what the National Police Federation relayed to his government while collaboratively working the Province's bail reform plan. 

The cities of Morden and Winkler and the R.M. of Stanley are joining forces to explore a temporary solution to Morden's wastewater processing capacity shortage. 
    
The three municipalities have come together as a region to launch a feasibility study examining the possibility of Morden hooking into Winkler's expanded wastewater treatment facility to process its surplus effluent once it comes online, likely in 2026.

"That happens during winter storage where we max out in our capacity," said Morden Mayor Nancy Penner. 

Two people were taken to hospital following a head-on collision north of Carman Wednesday morning.

The incident took place on Highway 13 at around 11:45 a.m. and forced the closure of a section of the highway for a period of time.

According to a Carman-Dufferin Fire Department social media post, a southbound SUV crossed over the yellow line of the highway and collided with a northbound pick-up truck. The department noted, strong winds created poor visibility in blowing snow at the time.

'What's the downside of strengthening the Border?'

That's the question Premier Wab Kinew posed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc during an emergency meeting First Ministers meeting this week to discuss the potential impacts of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat of steep new tariffs.

Trump has committed to imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods brought into the United States unless both countries enhance border security in an effort to curb the flow of drugs and illegal migrants into the U.S.

'What's the downside of strengthening the Border?'

That's the question Premier Wab Kinew posed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc during an emergency meeting First Ministers meeting this week to discuss the potential impacts of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat of steep new tariffs. Trump has committed to imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods brought into the United States unless both countries enhance border security in an effort to curb the flow of drugs and illegal migrants into the U.S.

Manitoba Hydro says some of its customers will start to receive automated calls or texts about billing.

Advisory Amidst Canada Post Labour Disruption

The Crown Corporation issued the advisory amidst the ongoing Canada Post labour disruption, explaining it will delay the mailing of paper bills and provide opportunities for scammers to mislead customers.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government's new public safety strategy is about crime prevention, holding people accountable, and ensuring police have the necessary resources.

Earlier this month, the Manitoba government unveiled the new Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy, which Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says will create a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions

Included is a two per cent increase in funding for municipal law enforcement, providing stable and consistent funding for more boots on the ground.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government's new public safety strategy is about crime prevention, holding people accountable, and ensuring police have the necessary resources.

Earlier this month, the Manitoba government unveiled the new Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy, which Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says will create a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions

Included is a two per cent increase in funding for municipal law enforcement, providing stable and consistent funding for more boots on the ground.