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The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would lower the age a child is required to attend school and remove barriers to students enrolling in schools in the area where they live.

Parts of the Pembina Valley have been receiving a relatively unexpected shot of snow Thursday. The initial forecast for the day had been for a few flurries, but Environment Canada updated what was to be expected around 9 a.m., indicating several centimeters of flaky white stuff could fall.

Manitoba RCMP has confirmed an investigation is underway, and continues, after receiving a report February 20th of a hazing incident that happened the month before in January. The incident was reported to have occurred in Winnipeg.

In an update provided to PembinaValleyOnline, RCMP indicated the incident involved a hockey team. Because the investigation is ongoing, authorities say no further information will be provided at this time.

Prairie Spirit School Division provided the following statement to PembinaValleyOnline regarding the investigation.

Whether we like it or not, this weekend our clocks will spring forward, shifting from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM Sunday morning. Kudos to those of you who will be celebrating that spring forward in real time, but the rest of us will be mourning a lost hour of sleep.  

Here are some suggestions on what you can do to prepare in advance and deal with the dreaded loss of an hour of sleep, without losing your mind in the process. 

Updated Wednesday, March 6th 7:15 p.m. - A Snowfall Warning has ended for much of Southern Manitoba including the Red River Valley and Southeastern corner of the province.

"Communities including Pilot Mound, Manitou, Morden, Carman, Winkler, Altona, Emerson and Morris can expect a few more centimeters Wednesday night before the flurries taper off some time this evening," stated CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "I would suggest another 5cms max for those areas, on top of the 5 to 10cms we've already received."

After the Pembina and Red River Valleys missed the worst of Sunday's significant winter storm, the areas are looking likely to see some accumulating snowfall on Wednesday as a low-pressure system tracking through the Dakotas brings flurries to the region.

For the latest Road Report and Cancellation information, click here.

Manitoba RCMP are confirming a person was found deceased in Emerson over the weekend. 

Several people reported to PembinaValleyOnline there was an RCMP presence in the community. Authorities have released no other details, including the reason for the police presence. 

RCMP confirmed there is no risk to public safety, adding the law enforcement agency will be in a position to provide more information on Monday. 

In a breathtaking showcase of talent and resolve, four local athletes, proudly representing Rise Combat Sport, Winkler, and Manitoba, recently showcased their skills on the grand stage of Canada's largest Jiu-Jitsu tournament, leaving an enduring impact on the international scene. The electrifying ambiance of the ADCC Open in Toronto set the stage for our adept local Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.

An icy, slippery and blustery Friday is in store as the impacts of the Colorado low which arrived yesterday continue to linger across Southern Manitoba. Northwesterly wind gusts up to 60 km/h are expected throughout today, alongside light snow, meaning blowing snow and reduced visibility will be a factor.

As of Friday morning, on your Sun Valley Tire Road Report, highways throughout the Pembina and Red River Valleys are partly ice or ice covered, with blowing and drifting snow.

Rain, snow and windy conditions are all in the forecast today as the impacts from a Colorado low moving through the province are felt. Environment Canada has continued the Special Weather Statement for all of Southern Manitoba.