Betty Sawatzky

On Wednesday, November 1st, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) launched their 36th Annual Red Ribbon Campaign, this to raise awareness of the dangers of driving impaired during the upcoming holiday season, when there are more festivities taking place, and more folks on the road. 

The Red Ribbon Campaign runs from November 1st to the first Monday after New Year's, where red ribbons and decals are displayed as a symbol of that wearer's pledge to never drive under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The campaign is also to honour the victims and survivors of impaired drivers.

In 2019 the Manitoba government proclaimed October 1st as Conservation Officer Day, in appreciation for the hard work and vital role these officers play in the protection of wildlife and fisheries resources and the safety of citizens across the province.  

Since that announcement, there have been significant changes to Manitoba's Conservation Officers abilities, tools of law enforcement and abilities.

Many Manitobans have embraced the new e-licensing way of purchasing hunting and fishing licenses as it can be done entirely online.  For those who prefer a face-to-face way of buying their licenses, there are still those who do sell them over the counter.

Program and Event Coordinator for the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, Chris Benson, says e-licensing is a great step forward for those of us who want to get a license quickly.

Whitetail deer hunting season in Manitoba began October 23rd for muzzleloader in most areas and the general rifle season for whitetails begins on November 13th, and there are a few things our hunters need to remember when it comes to CWD and mandatory tissue testing.

In mid-June of this year former Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced a new 24-7 centralized dispatch service for Manitoba Conservation Officers to enhance officer safety in the field and strengthen environmental enforcement across the province.

At that time the provincial government had signed a $1.2-million contract with the Brandon Public-Safety Communication Centre, operated by the City of Brandon, to provide 24-7 dispatch for the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service.

As we start to see winter’s blustery arrival, Manitobans should take the time now to prepare their vehicles and themselves.

“People often wait until the first snowfall before getting their vehicle ready to drive in winter conditions,” says Elisha Dacey, communications manager for CAA Manitoba. “Preparing now means your vehicle will be as safe as it can be when the cold weather comes,” says Dacey.

As we anticipate winter’s blustery arrival, Manitobans should take the time now to prepare their vehicles and themselves.

“People often wait until the first snowfall before getting their vehicle ready to drive in winter conditions,” says Elisha Dacey, communications manager for CAA Manitoba. “Preparing now means your vehicle will be as safe as it can be when the cold weather comes,” says Dacey.

If you love everything there is to love about beef, you'll want to take in the Manitoba AG EX this week at the Keystone Centre.

The annual event is hosted by the Provincial Exhibition and this year AG EX is celebrating 50 years of showcasing the best of the best beef cattle from across the country.

The Manitoba AG EX is the largest all breeds, cattle show, and this year they are hosting the Nationals. 

If you love everything there is to love about beef, you'll want to take in the Manitoba AG EX this week at the Keystone Centre.

The annual event is hosted by the Provincial Exhibition and this year AG EX is celebrating 50 years of showcasing the best of the best beef cattle from across the country.

The Manitoba AG EX is the largest all breeds, cattle show, and this year they are hosting the Nationals. 

Over the past 110 years Manitoba 4H has expanded to include almost every interest for their youth programming ... from agriculture to home economics, from photography to art.

Each year the Manitoba 4H awards multiple scholarships to their graduating 4H members, or alumni, who are enrolling in post-secondary education.

"At 4H we offer several different scholarship opportunities but Manitoba 4H Endowment Foundation funds ten $1000 scholarships in our province every year," shares Manitoba 4H Executive Director, Shannon Carvey.