Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation reports the province will invest $10 million on two highway improvement projects that started this week, as part of the province’s $5.5-billion, five-year core infrastructure plan.
Water testing this week has shown that levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were within recreational water quality objectives at most beaches monitored by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship.
Significant facility improvements and a major expansion of the lake and beach area in the Birds Hill Provincial Park are now complete making the area more accessible than ever before.
High-risk drivers who endanger other motorists or pedestrians by using hand-held electronic communication devices while driving will now face tougher sanctions.
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship has cancelled all burning permits, implemented a fire ban and will not issue fireworks permits in the northwest region of the province, due to dry conditions and the high risk of forest fires.
The community of Lorette will see increases in wastewater capacity with the recent announcement of the Lorette Lagoon Expansion project.
The Canada Border Services Agency reminds travelers to plan ahead for their Canada Day travel plans.
The City of Steinbach invites the public to a full day of celebration activities on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st, with free admission for all events.
Manitoba’s Budget 2015 introduces new income tax credits for Manitobans who support and protect their communities by serving as volunteer firefighters or search and rescue personnel.
Steinbach RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving an SUV theft that recently occurred at a residence in Mitchell, Manitoba.