Provincial News

Pork producers are being advised take steps to avoid the introduction of High Path Avian Influenza into the swine barn.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) are currently investigating the actions of the Brandon Police Service involving an arrest in June of 2023.

The Manitoba government is providing more supports for Manitobans who are victims of crime through a 50 per cent increase in the funding directed to Manitoba Justice Victims Services from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced that the Manitoba government is establishing nutrient targets to protect Manitoba’s lakes and rivers for future generations.

The Manitoba government has proclaimed August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day to acknowledge Manitobans whose lives have been lost to drug poisoning and raise awareness of the risks of drug use.

As the public use of drones and laser pointers steadily increases, STARS is raising awareness to ensure these devices are used safely and responsibly for the safety of its aircraft, crew and patients.

There are currently 83 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 275 wildfires this season. Due to ongoing lightning and human caused fires, new wildfire starts continue to persist, especially in the western region.

Pembina Valley RCMP are reporting that an 80-year-old Altona man has recently died after his pickup truck collided with a semi-trailer three kilometres south of Altona.

Manitoba Agriculture reports rain over the past week slowed harvest in some regions but not before farmers had made substantial progress.

Gillam RCMP are currently searching for a 38-year-old male suspect who is wanted in connection to a recent homicide that occurred at an isolated camp, located approximately 75 km east of Split Lake, Manitoba.