Government failed to follow procurement, security rules with ArriveCan contractor
Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to the company behind the controversial ArriveCan app, the auditor general said Tuesday.
The report on GCStrategies — one of several audits tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday — says the company was awarded 106 contracts by 31 federal organizations between 2015 and 2024.
The maximum value of those contracts was more than $90 million but only $65 million was paid out.
Teen linked to Long Plain incidents arrested after gunfire in Berens River
One of two teenagers arrested over the weekend in Berens River is also facing a long list of charges for violent incidents earlier this year in Long Plain First Nation.
On the evening of June 7th, RCMP responded to a report of gunshots at a home in Berens River. Police say two young males showed up at a residence and one of them fired a gun at someone inside, but missed. The pair then drove off in a pickup truck.
Final full day to bid in the SeeMORE Canada Online Auction
It's the final full day to bid in the SeeMORE Canada Online Auction, brought to you by Travel Manitoba!
With over 2,000 items up for grabs from across the country, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're into recreation, camping, concerts, dining, or tours.
St. Laurent firefighters roll out custom-built wildfire truck
The St. Laurent Fire Department is proudly unveiling a major addition to its emergency response fleet, a custom-built Wildland Type 5 Firefighting Apparatus, designed specifically to meet the growing need for wildland fire protection in the area.
This new vehicle represents more than just a tool in the department’s arsenal, it’s a homegrown success story.
Know the rules: E-bike safety in Portage
As warmer weather arrives, more residents in Portage la Prairie are taking to the streets on e-bikes and e-scooters.
Caitlyn Saindon, Community Safety Office Manager, breaks down the key safety rules and current regulations for these popular electric vehicles.
Regulations for e-bikes versus e-scooters
Saindon notes that e-scooters remain unregulated in Manitoba, but e-bikes are governed by the Highway Traffic Act.
'Full swing': baseball diamond revitalization underway in Austin
Work to improve the conditions at the Austin baseball diamonds has put a pause on the community's annual softball tournament. However, with work continuing, the hope is they will be back and in better shape than ever for next year.
Brad Giesbrecht, the Vice President of the Austin Community Centre board, notes why the decision was made.
After 33 years, nursery school director passes the torch
Lori Carpenter is retiring after 1,155 children under her care and 33 years as director of Portage Ukrainian Nursery School, a role she describes as nothing short of "joyful." What began as a summer relief position at Portage Daycare in 1979 evolved into a lifelong passion for early childhood education.
"I went to university for commerce, it did not work out. I was not fitted for that," Carpenter recalls. "I went back to Portage Daycare and loved my time there enough that I decided to pursue my diploma in early childhood education."
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Wood Mountain couple win the 2025 Saskatchewan Stock Grower TESA
Mark and Karin Elford of Wood Mountain ranch near the Saskatchewan/Montana border, and have been named the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 2025 TESA winners.
Since 1996, TESA, or The Environmental Stewardship Award, has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public.