MLA Kelvin Goertzen given new role as Manitoba PCs outline new leadership structure
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba has outlined its new leadership structure following the selection of Wayne Ewasko as its interim leader on January 18th.
"It's been spectacular", Jocelyne Larocque cherishes start of the PWHL season
Just over a week into the PWHL season, Ste. Anne's Jocelyne Larocque says she's still smiling ear to ear.
Toronto selected Larocque second overall in the Professional Women's Hockey League draft back in September. Unfortunately, they lost the first game of the season to New York on Monday, January 1st, but they then regrouped and to beat New York this past Friday.
Larocque says the first week of play has been a blast.
“A very enjoyable experience”, local man on his short-lived, tractor-flipping fame
Back in November, Steinbach's Trev Esau accidentally flipped a tractor in his garage, caught the whole thing on camera, and went viral online.
Esau started the tractor before realizing the clutch was broken. In the process of ‘jamming the clutch’ from reverse to forward trying to find neutral, the tractor took off. The handle of Esau’s floor jack acted as a ramp and the whole thing tipped backward with Esau holding onto the steering wheel, laughing hysterically.
RCMP provide tips as package thefts increase during the holiday season
With many people shopping online for Christmas gifts, RCMP say they are seeing a significant increase in reports of package theft.
Constable Dennis Redekop says this is an ongoing issue, but it is always more pervasive during the holiday season. He has some tips to keep your parcels safe.
Highway 75 should fully reopen before winter, according to Province
The Province of Manitoba has provided an update regarding the Highway 75 construction project.
Back in May, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure or, MTI, began a major concrete reconstruction project on a 24.5-kilometre stretch of southbound Highway 75 between Ste. Agathe and Morris. This was a project that was first announced late last year.
Highway 75 should fully reopen before winter, according to Province
The Province of Manitoba has provided an update regarding the Highway 75 construction project.
Back in May, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure or, MTI, began a major concrete reconstruction project on a 24.5-kilometre stretch of southbound Highway 75 between Ste. Agathe and Morris. This was a project that was first announced late last year.
“This is not a decision that's made politically", Province reviewing report on Sio Silica plan
The province is currently reviewing the Clean Environment Commission's report on the proposed Sio Silica sand extraction operation.
Providence partners with Canadian North Airlines to train Inuit pilots
Providence University College is partnering with Canadian North Airlines to create a unique Inuit pilot training program.
As a 100 percent Inuit-owned airline, Canadian North is committed to supporting Inuit and Indigenous economic self-reliance by providing career opportunities within the aviation industry.
On Thursday, Canadian North and Providence University College announced a partnership that will help fulfill this goal by training Inuit students to become pilots.
Varying snow cover making temperature difficult to forecast
With snow disappearing quickly, a meteorologist from Environment Canada says temperatures can vary greatly from one community to the next.
Natalie Hasell says snow cover is a big factor when it comes to forecasting air temperature and varying amounts are making it difficult to get an accurate forecast.
Public Health Doctor says surge in respiratory illness seems to have peaked
We've seen a resurgence of respiratory viruses this winter, but the worst of the season should now be behind us.
Dr. Peter Benoit is a public health doctor who is currently providing coverage for Southern Health. He says a number of illnesses are currently circulating southern Manitoba.