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The Manitoba government is helping fight crime in the Swan Valley region by providing nearly $265,000 in funding to the Swan Valley General Investigation Section (GIS) pilot program as part of the Public Safety Strategy.

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) advises stepped up biosecurity as the colder weather hits. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton says colder weather is always more challenging and we’re seeing increased disease pressure.

For the past 10 years, Manitoba Public Insurance has been helping more Manitobans drive safely in winter conditions through its Winter Tire Program. The program provides low-interest financing of up to $2,000 per vehicle to eligible individuals towards the purchase of winter tires as well as associated products and services.

As part of the RCMP’s ongoing efforts to be transparent and accountable to the communities served, RCMP officers in Steinbach, as well as others in the province, will start using body-worn cameras.

The Manitoba government is making sure families and businesses may pick up cheques and other essential mail by opening pickup and drop-off locations across the province, effective November 20.

Flin Flon RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from the community, 36-year-old William Peter Michel.

Motorists are reminded to adjust their driving for winter road conditions and remain alert when following or approaching oncoming highway snowplows as forecasts show potential snowfall across areas of the province this week.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Emergency Management Organization is notifying Manitobans the National Public Alerting System, Alert Ready, is scheduled to issue an emergency alert test message on multiple communication channels Wednesday, November 20, at 1:55pm CDT.

Thompson RCMP are reporting that a 26-year-old woman from the area was recently arrested and charged after abusing a 5-month old infant at a local residence.

Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced that the Manitoba government has unveiled the new Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy, creating a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions.