Provincial News

The Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and the Manitoba Fire Service are currently responding to two fires of concern in the area around Flin Flon and The Pas.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and the Manitoba Fire Service are currently responding to a fire in the area north of Flin Flon, which has grown significantly.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into an incident related to an arrest in Brandon.

There has been an increase in wildfires in the northwestern and eastern regions in Manitoba. Over the past 24 hours, a system of dry lightning (lightning with no rain) passed through the northwestern area, resulting in several natural start wildfires.

Manitoba Agriculture reports the rain that has slowed spring seeding will give this year’s crops a good start.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing woman from the community, 20-year-old Raylene Oman.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced that a number of provincial parks in southern Manitoba will welcome campers this weekend, officially kicking off the 2024 season.

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 May 8, at 1:55pm CDT.

As part of Budget 2024, the Manitoba government has earmarked an additional $15 million for Manitoba student loans to help more students access the supports they need to pursue post-secondary education.

Manitoba RCMP are reporting that a 22-year-old Emerson man has died as the result of a recent vehicle collision that occurred on Provincial Road 200.