The Manitoba government’s introduction of a new special pilot project permit evaluation protocol will allow the construction of swine barns in the province to resume under 11 new conditions.
Manitobans are reminded that all burning permits issued in the eastern and central regions of the province have been cancelled due to dry conditions and the continued high winds forecast.
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises effective immediately, all burning permits issued in the eastern and central regions of Manitoba have been cancelled due to dry conditions and the forecast of continued high winds.
On April 8, 2015, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious package at the Provincial Court Building in Thompson, Manitoba.
As the ice continues to melt on waterways around the province, local authorities want to remind the public that melting ice and open water can create a dangerous situation very quickly.
The risk of flooding this spring is low in most areas of the province as run-off from melting snow has ended or is low, but a major rain or snowstorm could still produce late spring or early summer localized flooding.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises that snow removal crews are out plowing and sanding to keep the 19,000 kilometres of provincial roads safe.
RCMP throughout southern Manitoba are responding to multiple motor vehicle collisions. The collisions have been occurring since the early morning hours.
Students at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology can look forward to a major campus expansion that will include a new welding shop thanks to a $4-million investment by the Manitoba government.
Manitoba’s ice-jam mitigation program has concluded work in record time on the Red River north of Selkirk for this spring.
