The Manitoba government is opening applications for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant for Manitoba businesses to receive funding to train new and current employees, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses announced today. “Our government was extremely disappointed by the federal government’s sudden and unilateral decision to cut funding for workforce training,” said Moses. “As a result of the federal decision, this year the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant will be reduced by 70 per cent. We are continuing to advocate strongly to the federal government, for the restoration of supports for workers. The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant has very successfully supported Manitoba businesses, particularly small businesses, to train employees and build a skilled provincial workforce over the last number of years. While there is less funding to go around this year, we encourage all eligible businesses to apply.” The last two annual intakes made $10 million available to businesses through the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant, which is funded through the Labour Market Transfer Agreement with the Government of Canada. This year, $3 million is available, the minister noted. Employers are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per employee and up to $100,000 per training project. Small employers with 100 or fewer employees can receive up to 75 per cent of eligible training costs, while larger employers can receive up to 50 per cent of training costs. The 2023-24 job grant: benefitted 485 companies and organizations, 411 (85 per cent) of which were small employers; trained 9,615 employees, 763 of whom were net new hires; and supported training projects in 19 distinct economic sectors and all regions of the province. Manitoba businesses can apply to receive workforce training support under the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant at www.gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/financial/cmjg/index.html. The intake will be open on July 24.

On July 10th between 1:19AM and 1:21AM, police received two separate reports of suspects throwing rocks at residential windows in the east end. Later a 3rd and 4th residence as well as a vehicle were also found to have damaged windows. Two suspects were located running in the area. An intoxicated 13-year-old female was lodged and will be released once sober. She has a court date of September 10th, 2024, with charges of Resisting Arrest and LGCA Consuming Underage. A 14-year-old male was held during the course of investigation and will be released in the morning. He has a court date of September 3rd, 2024, with charges of Resisting Arrest and Trespassing. Incident locations: - 1100 block of Louise Avenue East - 1200 block of Louise Avenue East - 200 block of 12th Street East - 300 block of Franklin Street.

Manitobans are invited to provide feedback on a functional design study to improve safety at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 5 near Carberry, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today. “Following the tragic collision near Carberry on June 15, 2023, the Manitoba government has been focused on supporting victims and their families as well as identifying ways to enhance safety measures at this intersection,” said Naylor. “We want to hear from those who use this stretch of highway and know it the best to weigh in on what option they would like to see used at this intersection.” A public open house to begin design work at the intersection will take place at the Carberry Community Memorial Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 16. Manitobans are invited to attend the event to comment on the project and learn about the next steps in the design process. This fall, the intersection options, including the three options identified in the in-service road safety review, will be available for public feedback at engagemb.ca. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) anticipates a preferred intersection layout for the Trans-Canada Highway and PTH 5 will be identified in late 2024 and the functional design report will be completed in early 2025. Intersection improvements are scheduled for completion in fall of 2026, the minister noted. The province will also be holding public consultation for the intersection of PTH 12 and Provincial Road (PR) 210. An open house is scheduled at Club Jovial in Ste. Anne on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The open house will provide an overview of the project, present design alternatives under consideration, and advise of the next steps. Attendees will be provided an opportunity to share comments with the design team. This stage of the project will also be available for community participation and feedback on EngageMB in mid-July. Commentary and feedback will be used to guide development of intersection options. MTI anticipates a preferred intersection layout for PTH 12 and PR 210 will be identified in late 2024 and the functional design report will be completed in early 2025. These projects support Manitoba’s multi-year infrastructure investment strategy, a five-year plan for strategic investments in roads, highways, bridges, airports and flood protection in Manitoba. For more information on the strategy, visit www.gov.mb.ca/mti/myhis/index.html.

Break & Enter On July 7th at 9:40PM an off-duty police officer reported a break and enter in progress to a garage in the 500 block of 38th Street. A description was provided of the suspects which resulted in police locating and arresting a 39-year-old male as well as a 33-year-old male. The 39-year-old male had numerous tools on him including pliers, wrenches, and screwdrivers. Damage to the garage door occurred. Both males are charged with Break and Enter with Intent and the 39-year-old is also charged with Possession of Break and Enter Tools. Court date set for September 9th, 2024.   Break & Enter On July 7th police received a report of a break and enter at 3:00AM in the 200 block of 15th Street. Video surveillance shows three females entering the building after throwing a rock at the main door of the building. At 12:20AM on July 8th the primary female was arrested at her residence and released on an undertaking. Court date set for September 10th, 2024, with charges of Break and Enter and Mischief Under $5000.

On July 6, 2024 shortly after 5:00 pm, police responded to a report of a group of male youth chasing another male youth while carrying bear mace and a machete near the 1400 block of Lorne Ave. Members located and arrested a 16-year-old male in the area. He was in possession of bear mace.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will be released to appear in court on charges of Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Carry Concealed Weapon, Fail to Comply with Release Order and Resist arrest. After a brief foot pursuit a second 15-year-old male was located and arrested in the 1000 block of 10th street.  Police K-9 located a bag discarded in the area by the suspect which also contained a can of bear mace.  He was also lodged at Brandon Police Service and was remanded in custody on charges of Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Carry Concealed Weapon, FTC with Release Order and Resist Arrest. Police located a third male whom they believe to be the victim, however he was not cooperative with the investigation.