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Welcome to another Made in Manitoba, as we look ahead to Easter next weekend, with Palm Sunday this weekend marking the start of Holy Week. And with the season in mind, we're going back in time to feature the Altona Bergthaler Quartet. The group, through various members, had a decades long recording and performing career singing the Good News and sharing the Word of God.

As spring arrives, the Manitoba government reminds all Manitobans provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually.

Permits can be acquired at Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures district offices. Provincial burn permits issued under the Wildfires Act may be cancelled or restricted at short notice if fire danger conditions require. The province will not issue burning permits for areas where municipalities have already implemented burning restrictions.

Southern Manitoba is getting a spring preview this weekend, with sunshine and mild temperatures expected through Saturday — but rain, wind and even a touch of snow could return by Sunday night. 

Stephen Berg, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says the warm-up is thanks to a front that moved in from the west. 

Manitoba Government Introduces Universal Early Reading Screening Tools to Ensure No Student is Left Behind

Media Release - April 11, 2025

The Manitoba government is increasing supports to ensure the province’s youngest learners have the necessary skills and confidence they need to read, by introducing universal early reading screening tools that will help identify students who may be at risk of future reading difficulties, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today.

Update - Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate numerous rural property theft complaints

On April 10, 2025, following further investigation by the Manitoba RCMP’s Portage la Prairie General Investigative Section, and in collaboration with officers from Manitoba First Nations Police Service, a search warrant was granted at a residence in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.

Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Honours Outstanding Manitoba Educators with Excellence Awards

Media Release - April 11, 2025

Nine outstanding educators have received Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards in recognition of their exceptional contribution and commitment to educational excellence, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today.

Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges by Brandon Police

On April 10th at 12:20PM a traffic stop was conducted in the 1800 block of Queens Avenue with a vehicle which had previously fled from Police approximately one week prior. Upon the 46-year-old male operator of the vehicle stepping out of the vehicle, a large icepick was observed lying beside the driver’s seat. He was arrested for possession of a weapon.

Arrest Warrants

On April 10th at 2:00AM a pedestrian check in the 1400 block of Victoria Avenue revealed an endorsed Warrant of Arrest (Failure to Attend Court, Failure to Comply Probation). The 32-year-old female was released via Appearance Notice with a court date of May 12th, 2025.

Blue Hills RCMP investigate fatal collision

On April 10, 2025, at approximately 5:15 am, Blue Hills RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Railway Avenue in the town of Glenboro.

When officers arrived on scene they discovered a vehicle with one occupant, had impacted into a tree.

The driver, a 28-year-old male from Cypress River, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased on scene by Emergency Medical Services.

It's setting up to be a very spring and summer season in Killarney and Recreation Director Mandy Alexander couldn't be more excited about all that is being offered, including the very popular sport of soccer.

Alexander says there's already a buzz in the air as they get closer to getting onto the pitch. "We have the highest number we've ever had," she says proudly. "We're in the range of 140 or so kids registered this year."