The Manitoba government is taking immediate action to enhance safety in all schools by providing $500,000 in new funding to support training and by requiring schools to review controlled access policies, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “As a parent, I know nothing matters more than your child’s safety,” said Schmidt. “Families deserve certainty every single day. That’s why we are acting quickly and working closely with school divisions to re-inforce controlled access measures, so every child in Manitoba is supported and protected.” The Manitoba government will require all school divisions to review and update emergency preparedness plans, including controlled access measures such as locking doors and monitoring entrances, and report back to the government by Dec. 25, the minister noted. These updated plans will build on existing requirements under the Public Schools Act, which directs divisions to assess visitor access controls, emergency response protocols, communication procedures and physical security measures. “The safety of our students and school communities is the number one priority for school boards, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Manitoba government on comprehensive enhancements to school safety measures across the province,” said Alan Campbell, president, Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA). “Local school boards and our senior administration teams are best positioned to ensure enhanced school safety measures and investment from the Manitoba government have the most meaningful impact in schools.” To support this work, the Manitoba government is investing in safety assessments, in-person and online training, and a cross-sector safety forum. Working in partnership with the MSBA, the Manitoba government will provide school divisions with access to safety assessment services, with a focus on controlled access. These assessments will identify vulnerabilities and help divisions strengthen controlled access, monitoring practices and risk-prevention approaches. To strengthen safety across the system, the MSBA will deliver training sessions for all 37 school divisions and develop a provincewide online school safety training module for staff. The training will cover controlled access, risk identification, emergency response and related safety protocols. The Manitoba government will also fund the MSBA to convene a provincial school safety forum, bringing together education leaders, law enforcement, child welfare partners and community experts to collaborate on system-wide safety improvements. These are the first steps the Manitoba government is taking and further measures will follow as school divisions complete their reviews and assessments, the minister noted.

Moose hunting season in Manitoba opens Dec. 1 and all hunters are asked to follow all hunting and safety rules. Conservation Officers will be deployed to ensure access to game hunting areas (GHAs) is maintained, so licensed hunters can hunt safely and responsibly and that hunting regulations are followed. Key safety guidelines to remember: always carry your valid hunting licence and identification, wear hunter orange for visibility, know your target and what lies beyond before shooting, do not trespass on private or restricted lands, and report illegal hunting or wastage to the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service by contacting the Turn in Poachers line at 1-800-782-0076. Hunters who are active in areas where chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a concern should have harvested animals tested, practise safe carcass-handling protocols and avoid consumption of any animal that has tested positive or has not yet been tested. To access the CWD dashboard visit www.manitoba.ca/cwd. Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures reminds all hunters across Manitoba, including licensed hunters and those exercising Indigenous harvesting rights, of their shared responsibility to hunt safely, ethically and legally this moose hunting season. For more information about seasons, bag limits and regulations, and GHAs, consult the Manitoba Hunting Guide by visiting www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fish-wildlife/pubs/fish_wildlife/huntingguide.pdf.

At 2:43 pm, Police received a call from a business in the 900 block of 18th St North, indicating an intoxicated male was in the building and causing a disturbance and trying to fight. Investigation revealed the 41-year-old male entered the business and began making demands of the staff in relation to his order. When confronted by the store manager, the suspect made threats towards and attempted to fight the manager. The suspect sustained a minor injury which required medical treatment as a result of this altercation. The suspect was arrested for assault and uttering threats and was held in custody until sober and released on an undertaking.

CDSA (Controlled Drugs & Substances Act) – Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking On November 26th at 6:48 p.m. members from the BPS Organized Crime Section executed a CDSA search warrant in the 700 block of 20th Street regarding a specific 38-year-old female. During the search police discovered 3 ounces of cocaine, approximately $15,000 in cash, and 60 cartons of unstamped tobacco. The female was arrested, processed and later released on an Undertaking with a court date of February 12th, 2026. Assault / Mischief Under On November 27th at 2:13 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at an apartment building on Cornell Bay. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 37-year-old male had assaulted a 34-year-old female by striking her in the face with his elbow and had also damaged her apartment by breaking two windows. The male was arrested and transported to the Brandon Police Service detention facility. He was held in custody to appear in court the morning of November 27, 2025.  

On November 25, 2025, at 4:00 pm, Minnedosa RCMP were notified about an injured male on 3rd Avenue NW in Minnedosa. Officers responded immediately and located an injured male laying on the road with an electric scooter nearby. Emergency Medical Services treated the 46-year-old male at the scene and then transported him to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation determined the male was travelling down 3rd Street NW on the scooter when he lost control and collided with the roadway. He was not wearing a helmet. Minnedosa RCMP continue to investigate. Source; RCMP in Mnaitoba