Candace Derksen

Canada's public alerting system, Alert Ready, will be tested today.
    
At 1:55 p.m., an emergency alert test message will be sent out on multiple communication channels, including CFAM 950, Country 88.9 and The Eagle 93-5, as well tv and compatible wireless devices. Not all Manitobans will receive the test alert on their mobile devices, however, due to various reasons including device compatibility, connection to an LTE network, cell tower coverage and device software and settings.
    

Canada's public alerting system, Alert Ready, will be tested today.
    
At 1:55 p.m., an emergency alert test message will be sent out on multiple communication channels, including MIX 96.5, Country 93.1 and CFRY 290 AM, as well tv and compatible wireless devices. Not all Manitobans will receive the test alert on their mobile devices, however, due to various reasons including device compatibility, connection to an LTE network, cell tower coverage and device software and settings.
    

The volunteers with Carman Wellness Connections will be able to continue the non-profit's mission of providing mental health resources, and generating connections and opportunities that contribute to the creation of a community where everyone can flourish, thanks to a $300,000 investment from the Government of Manitoba.

Premier Wab Kinew made the multi-year announcement in Carman Wednesday afternoon. The grassroots group has been singled out for its volunteers helped the community heal after a local mom, her three kids and niece were murdered in February.

Manitoba's Premier joined his colleagues from across Canada in writing a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this month.

What they tried to point out, explained Wab Kinew, was that various infrastructure programs that power our economy, are items the provinces and feds need to work together on.

Manitoba's Premier joined his colleagues from across Canada in writing a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this month.
    
What they tried to point out, explained Wab Kinew, was that various infrastructure programs that power our economy, are items the provinces and feds need to work together on.

Premier Wab Kinew and his delegation have wrapped up a 3-day trade mission to Washington, DC. 

The delegation included minister Lisa Naylor, former ambassador Gary Doer and members of the Premier's Business and Jobs Council, who represent a wide range of sectors in the province. Jamie Moses, Minister of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources was also on the trip. 

A 24-year-old man remains in a Winnipeg hospital with non-life threatening but serious injuries, following a two-vehicle crash south of Carman Thursday afternoon. 
    
According to Manitoba RCMP's initial investigation, a semitruck and a pickup truck were travelling south on Highway 3 when a second semi, heading west on Highway 23 crossed the intersection. This caused the drivers of the first semi and the pickup to slam on the brakes, however police say the pickup truck, which was towing a flat deck trailer, was unable to stop before hitting the semi in front of it. 

A pair of hazing incidents, involving a high school hockey team this past winter, will result in criminal charges, according to Manitoba RCMP.

First reported to authorities on February 20, RCMP say two incidents took place, one in November and the second in January, at a Winnipeg hotel while the team was in the city to play in tournaments. They involved five male victims, aged 15 and 16, who were rookies on the team.  

It won't cost you any more to visit Manitoba provincial parks this summer. 
    
The Manitoba government is freezing provincial park fees for the 2024 camping season. 
    

A Corporal with the RCMP'S Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit hopes parents will help combat the crime. 
    
Gord Olson says the arrest of four men in a southern Manitoba child pornography case emphasizes the need for parents to monitor who their kids are communicating with online.