Teen arrested at St. Malo Provincial Park after assaulting patrol officers

A Winnipeg teen faces numerous charges following a string of events at St. Malo Provincial Park.

On Friday at 11 pm, St. Pierre RCMP attended the park after receiving a request for assistance from the patrol officers. Police were told that a male had been seen driving around the park dangerously while intoxicated.

Officers attended immediately and the driver was already detained by the patrol officers. The driver, a 17-year-old male from Winnipeg, failed the approved screening device and was served with an immediate roadside suspension. He was released on scene.

Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say

The group that represents physicians across Manitoba is stepping up its campaign to restrict the use of sick notes.

Doctors Manitoba says physicians field requests for more than 600,000 sick notes every year from employees who take time off work, and that takes time away from treating patients.

The group is asking the Manitoba government to follow most other provinces and set limits on how employers can demand sick notes.

ADOPT funding announced

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.

Canada pledges $4.3B in support for Ukraine as Carney, Zelenskyy meet at G7

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.

Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure.

Win your way into a night of wonder with Chris Funk

 

Get ready to experience the magic! Chris Funk, The Wonderist, is bringing his mind-blowing show ‘Redefining Wonder’ to the Southeast Event Centre on June 27, and we want to send you and a friend! 

Chris has amazed audiences around the world and appeared on America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Masters of Illusion. His high-energy performance is perfect for the whole family. 

Revamp coming for Canada’s national pig code

Canada’s Code of Practice for Care and Handling of Pigs is up for review, a process expected to be compete by 2028

Canada’s national pig code is getting an update.

‘We’ve launched the code of practice with the National Farm Animal Care Council,” said Stephen Heckbert, executive director of the Canadian Pork Council.

The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs will be guided by the development process set out by the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), the spearheading body for Canada’s various livestock codes.

Pet of the Day: because every good boy (and girl) deserves a job title

At Country 107, we believe pets aren’t just pets — they’re coworkers, best friends, snack inspectors, and emotional support specialists (with zero boundaries). And in the latest round of Pet of the Day on the Country 107 Morning Show, we learned what kind of jobs they would have if they worked!

Listeners have been sharing their pets’ “job descriptions,” and let’s just say — HR would be very confused but very entertained.

Lorine Hiebert

Funeral For:  Lorine Hiebert 
Funeral Date: June 18, 2025 
Lorine Hiebert, 92, of Rosenort passed away Friday, June 13th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 3 sons, 1 sister, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, 1 brother, 1 brother-in-law, and 4 great-grandchildren. 
The funeral service for Lorine Hiebert will be held Wednesday, June 18th at 10:30am at Rosenort Church of God in Christ Mennonite with burial at the church cemetery.