The Manitoba government is launching an electronic monitoring program, allowing for 24-7 global positioning system (GPS) monitoring to supervise those involved in the criminal justice system who are released on bail.
Since spring, the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service have been active in the response to the large wildfire near Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage by assisting local authorities and the Manitoba Wildfire Service to protect the communities and assist with evacuations.
The Manitoba government is adding 68 transitional care beds to facilities across the province in an effort to reduce wait times in emergency departments and ease access block within hospitals.
Oakbank RCMP are currently investigating a serious assault incident that recently occurred at a business located on Jean Marc Avenue, in the Rural Municipality of Springfield.
There are currently 64 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 236 wildfires this season. Lightning and human caused fires continue to persist with above seasonal temperatures forecast into next week.
Morris RCMP are reporting that two individuals have been arrested and charged after they were found to be in possession of drugs and stolen property.
Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare announced that the Manitoba government will be banning the use of cellphones in the classroom as a way to minimize distractions in schools. The new ban will be starting this September.
Manitoba Agriculture reports harvest is now underway in all regions of the province except the northwest. Ann Kirk, a provincial cereal crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says harvest started moving into full swing over the past week.
There are currently 71 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 233 wildfires to date. Lightning and human caused fires continue to persist with hot and dry conditions although there could be some scattered and isolated showers across Manitoba over the next few days.
Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female from the area, 26-year-old Tina Kitchekeesik.