Front-line caregivers in Manitoba to receive wage topup
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The Manitoba government will recognize thousands of front-line workers who provide direct care and help protect vulnerable Manitobans at personal care homes and other critical settings with the new $35-million Caregiver Wage Support Program, Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “Every day, thousands of Manitoba workers make our province a better place by showing compassion,…
Female facing charges of Possession of a Weapon and Meth
Source: Brandon Police Service Media release A 52 year-old female was stopped operating a vehicle in the 1200 block 9th Street on Wednesday night. During the stop, the member located approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine and a set of nunchakus. She was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 14th facing charges of…
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba suspends plans for the 2021 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
In a statement posted today on their Facebook page, "The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Board of Directors have made the most difficult decision to suspend planning for the 2021 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair". The entire statement can be read below.
Province issues 95 tickets last week for those not following health orders
The Manitoba government is providing an update on ongoing enforcement efforts to protect Manitobans from the spread of COVID-19. In total, 79 warnings and 95 tickets were issued last week between Nov. 16 to 22, a significant increase from the week prior, when 54 warnings and 30 tickets were issued. This includes nine $5,000 tickets…
Pigs Hurt in Semi Rollover
Dozens of pigs were injured or trapped when the semi truck and trailer they were riding in rolled over into the ditch of Highway 270 on Monday evening. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services along with Blue Hills RCMP responded to the single-vehicle rollover which was about 2.5 miles north of Highway 1 on Highway 270,…
