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Motorists of all kinds are being urged to stay cautious following a spike in collisions this week. This includes staying on the lookout for motorcyclists.

Tara Seel, media and public relations lead with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), says warmer weather brings more two-wheeled drivers out on the roads.

"(They) are the most vulnerable road users in our province. We want all motorcycle drivers as well as motor vehicle drivers to be aware of how quickly things can turn really tragic," she says.

It was a rare opportunity, meeting Premier Wab Kinew, and Aqeelah Daibu was determined to make the most of it. 

The grade 11 student at Morden Collegiate Institute was one of three rural youth council members invited to the Manitoba Legislature to meet the Premier and get a better understanding of government and ask questions. She says it was an honour to get the invite for the visit, which included a tour of the Legislature and the chance to sit in the Premier's chair!

Emergency rooms (ERs) in Steinbach and Ste. Anne are expected to continue with their regular hours of operation this summer. That is according to Dr. Timothy Gosselin, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Southern Health-Sante Sud. 

The ER at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. In Ste. Anne, their ER is open daily from 8 am to 4 pm. 

Before the rides and grandstand events of the Portage Ex officially get underway, local 4-H clubs, including those from Portage la Prairie and Oakville, launched the festivities with livestock competitions on Thursday, July 3.

In the heart of the Portage la Prairie Water Treatment Plant, a complex network of pipes, clarifiers, filters, and chemical systems work together to convert highly turbid water from the Assiniboine River into award-winning drinking water.

Jared Smith, Water Treatment Plant Manager for the City of Portage la Prairie, guides visitors through the facility, beginning in the quieter upper hallway, located near staff offices. Here, a detailed flow diagram outlines the plant’s multi-building system.

A man has been charged with mischief following a property damage incident on June 17th, after attempting to confront an online seller whose product allegedly stopped working.

According to Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt, the homeowner, who was not at the residence at the time, observed the male suspect through his security system and believed the individual was trying to break into his home. He reported the incident to police and began following the suspect after the man left the property.

The Eastman Women’s Rugby Team is seeing rapid growth and unexpected enthusiasm as they prepare for their first competitive season next year. 

Coach Isi Masi says the team started with just five women earlier this year, but that number has quickly grown to 20 — most of whom are new to the sport.

Steinbach City Council has given final approval to a $6.5 million upgrade to Lift Station 1, a key part of the city’s wastewater infrastructure. The decision came Tuesday evening during the July 2 council meeting, where councillors passed third reading of Bylaw 2255, enabling the project to move forward. 

The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) are searching for a teenage suspect after a man was assaulted with a machete on Thursday. 

On July 3, the WPS responded to a call in the 1700 block of Portage Avenue. A man had been attacked by a teen carrying a machete, according to the victim. 

The suspect ran away before the West District Police arrived on the scene.

On Sunday July 6, at 12:23 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a report of a helicopter crash near a private landing strip in the area of Range Road 40 in Lacombe County.

Upon arrival, emergency responders attempted to assist a female passenger however she was declared deceased. The female has been identified as 54-year-old Benalto Alta. resident.

The pilot, a 63-year-old Lacombe County resident, was taken by STARS to hospital in life-threatening condition.