Provincial News

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.

After an initial investigation by Headingley RCMP detachment, Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit have arrested and charged 50-year-old Kurt Wittin in connection to numerous fraud incidents.

Following notification of a national disruption to mail service, the Manitoba government is working to ensure people can receive essential provincial government mail.

The ongoing Canada Post work stoppage is impacting delivery of MPI documents, including cheques and driver’s licences.

The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council suggests it’s important to ensure any changes to Canada’s pig code of practice are science based and actually improve animal care.