AMM provides information for election candidates in upcoming municipal election

The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) has provided an information page for candidates running in municipal elections this year. It's prepared to help would-be community official candidates better understand the process when they run for these positions.

President Kam Blight says AMM has decided to ensure that those wishing to run, have all the information they need to work through the system, and the new municipal elections resource was the result. 

First-ever indigenous science conference suggests melding with Western science

The 2022 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference will be the first of its kind.

Speaking on the Manitobaville podcast on Podcactville.ca, Dr. Teresa De Kievit, Associate Dean of Special Initiatives at the UofM, says Western science and Indigenous science can work together.

Safe Roads campaign kicked off as motorists take advantage of first post-pandemic summer

The safe roads campaign wrapped up on Monday to start off the warm weather season when people will be taking to the roadways more than ever, especially after the pandemic.

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association president and chair of the Safe Roads Committee Chris Lorenc outlines the importance of honing in on our road skills. 

New fire chief fulfils career-long goal

The Portage la Prairie Fire Department officially has a new chief now. Brad Bailey has been with the department for 23 years and talks about how this was always his endgame.

"Through my career, I set this as a goal," says Bailey. "It's something we work for and work toward throughout our careers, and eventually we get to this spot."

Bailey describes the process for selecting a chief.