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The Manitoba government has extended its moratorium on increases to park land lease and service fees for cottages in provincial parks for another two years, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “We believe cottagers are prepared to pay a fair price for the services they receive and for the value of using provincial park… January 12, 2018

January 12, 2018 – With the constant push for better online access, the Provincial Exhibition has launched a new look and format for their website to kick off the 2018 event season. “It’s a matter of efficiency and great customer service.” Said Karen Burton, Marketing Coordinator at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. “Easy access to… January 12, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release As a result of ongoing investigations into incidents of business Break, Enter and Thefts, Police have arrested a 52-year-old man from Brandon. Forensic evidence and security video assisted investigators in identifying the suspect. The Break, Enters and Thefts occurred on November 7th 2017 at a business in the 2000 Block of… January 11, 2018

Winnipeg, January 11, 2018 - The numbers are in, and they indicate strong support amongst Manitobans for sharing of revenue from the sale of marijuana with municipalities. The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) recently commissioned a Probe Research poll asking how much, if any, of the revenue from marijuana should be earmarked for municipalities. According… January 11, 2018

The Pension Commission of Manitobahas reviewed the province’s pension laws in an initiative to update and strengthen the existing pension system, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “We know how important it is for Manitobans to have secure income and certainty in their retirement,” said Friesen.  “We look forward to receiving feedback on the proposed… January 10, 2018