Carman man facing five first degree murder charges following Sunday's deaths

29-year-old Ryan Howard Manoakeesick of Carman has been charged with five counts of First-Degree Murder following Sunday's tragic deaths in and around Carman and the R.M. of Cartier. 

Manitoba RCMP confirmed today that the five deaths are in fact homicides, and all members of a single family. 

Manitoba RCMP to provide update on Carman area tragedy at 2 p.m.

Manitoba RCMP will be providing an update on the investigation into the five suspicious deaths that happened yesterday in and around the Carman area and the R.M. of Cartier.

A news conference is scheduled at D Division headquarters in Winnipeg at 2 p.m. this afternoon where Inspector Tim Arseneault, Operations Officer for RCMP Major Crime Services will offer up additional details into the tragedy. 
 
In announcing the series of events that unfolded yesterday, resulting in the deaths of three children and two women, RCMP confirmed a 29-year-old man was in custody. 

"It's a tragic day," RCMP confirm 1 in custody following 5 suspicious deaths in and around Carman and RM of Cartier

Warning: some details may be troubling to some.

One person is in custody following the discovery of five suspicious deaths in and around the Carman area, as well as the R.M. of Cartier, early Sunday morning.

In a late Sunday afternoon news conference, Manitoba RCMP detailed their preliminary investigation into three separate incidents they say are linked.

"It's a tragic day." RCMP confirm 1 in custody following 5 suspicious deaths in and around Carman and RM of Cartier

Warning: some details may be troubling to some.

One person is in custody following the discovery of five suspicious deaths in and around the Carman area early Sunday morning.

In a late afternoon news conference, Manitoba RCMP detailed their preliminary investigation into three separate incidents they say are linked.

"It's a tragic day," RCMP confirm 1 in custody following 5 suspicious deaths in and around Carman and RM of Cartier

Warning: some details may be troubling to some.

One person is in custody following the discovery of five suspicious deaths in and around the Carman area, as well as the R.M. of Cartier, early Sunday morning.

In a late Sunday afternoon news conference, Manitoba RCMP detailed their preliminary investigation into three separate incidents they say are linked.

Province boosts public education funding by 3.4% for 24/25

The Manitoba government is increasing operating funding for public schools by 3.4 per cent for the 24/25 year. This, noted Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare, is and amount higher than the provincial inflation rate.
    
“After years of feeling the pinch, schools and kids deserve a government that’s ready to fund them at the level they deserve,” said Altomare. 

Authorities confirm largest CBSA narcotics seizure ever on Canadian Prairies at Boissevain Port of Entry

It's being billed as the largest Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seizure of illegal narcotics to ever occur in the Canadian Prairies, and it happened right here in Southern Manitoba. 

At a news conference in Winnipeg on Wednesday morning, authorities announced officers at the Boissevain Port of Entry discovered and seized 406 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine following a search of a commercial truck on January 14th. According to SFC Ken MacGregor, that's about 4 million illicit doses with a street value of over $50 million. 

Authorities confirm largest CBSA narcotics seizure ever on Canadian Prairies at Boissevain Port of Entry

It's being billed as the largest Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seizure of illegal narcotics to ever occur in the Canadian Prairies, and it happened right here in Southern Manitoba. 

At a news conference in Winnipeg on Wednesday morning, authorities announced officers at the Boissevain Port of Entry discovered and seized 406 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine following a search of a commercial truck on January 14th. According to SFC Ken MacGregor, that's about 4 million illicit doses with a street value of over $50 million. 

SEED registers continued growth in Altona and Rhineland for 2023

The economic development officer for the Town of Altona and Municipality of Rhineland, Stephanie Harris, says it was great to see the growth that unfolded in the region last year.
    
In 2023, Harris met with over 80 new and existing entrepreneurs, resulting in 65 connections made and 36 new opportunities created. New opportunities include new business start-up, business expansions, business grant funding and hiring employees through the RNIP program.

Rhineland Reeve pleased to hear province is re-evaluating low level crossing policy

Officials with the Municipality of Rhineland are reflecting on a recent meeting with the Province's water, engineering and operations department. 

The session allowed local officials to outline their ongoing concerns regarding the maintenance and reconstruction of provincial drains. 

"The two we focused on, to make the point was, of course, the South Buffalo and the Aux Marais," explained Reeve Don Wiebe.