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March 18, 2010

Gaming Control Act Amendments to be Proclaimed

Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister Dave Chomiak, minister responsible for the Gaming Control Act, today announced the pending proclamation of legislative amendments which will bring third-party...


March 18, 2010

Progress Well Underway to Implement Recommendations of Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board: Melnick

Two years after the release of the Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board’s final report containing 135 recommendations for action, the board has evaluated the progress made by the Government of...


March 18, 2010

Manitoba Spring Flood Outlook Improves As a Result of Recent Weather

Manitoba Water Stewardship’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has evaluated conditions in the province and an updated spring flood outlook indicates that mild weather is resulting in a slow,...


March 18, 2010

Manitoba in High State of Readiness for Spring Flooding

As Manitobans wait for the arrival of floodwaters this spring, the province is in a high state of readiness with its people, planning and positioning of more flood-fighting tools, Infrastructure...


March 18, 2010

Province Commissions Hydraulic Assessment for Red River at PTH 75

A hydraulic assessment of the Red River, including river flows in the Morris area, is the next phase of the plan to improve flood protection on PTH 75, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister...


March 17, 2010

Premier Announces Investment in Emergency Medical Services in Arborg

ARBORG—A new emergency medical service facility for this community was announced here today by Premier Greg Selinger.   “This government has been working to upgrade emergency...


March 16, 2010

Highway and Bridge Improvements to Allow Heavy Truck Loads on More Routes: Ashton

Heavy truck loads will be allowed this spring in more areas of Manitoba as a result of upgrades to major highways and bridges, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced...


March 16, 2010

Agriculture Awareness Day 2010 Highlights Agriculture's Contributions to Winnipeg's Economy

Agriculture-based businesses contribute significantly to Manitoba’s urban economies and demonstrate the valuable, long-standing relationship that exists with the province’s agriculture...


March 16, 2010

Province Advises Caution Around Rivers, Lakes, Streams

Manitoba Water Stewardship and Manitoba Conservation recommend people stay off rivers and other bodies of water as the spring melt continues.   The recent warm weather has increased the...


March 15, 2010

Winter Road System Closing as a Result of Melting Conditions

OTTAWA -- At a meeting here today, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton urged the federal government and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to cover the cost of shipping...


March 15, 2010

Premier Announces Jon Montgomery Joins Order of the Buffalo Hunt

Premier Greg Selinger has announced that Jon Montgomery received Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt yesterday in recognition of his outstanding achievement in winning a gold medal in...


March 12, 2010

Province Launches New Safe Farms Check Program to Help Reduce Injuries, Deaths: Struthers

To help Manitoba farmers reduce injuries and be more aware of potential hazards and dangerous practices on the job, the province will launch the Safe Farms Check program this spring, Agriculture,...


March 12, 2010

Premier Calls for Award Nominations to Recognize Exceptional Adult Learners

Premier Greg Selinger today announced nominations are being accepted for the 2010 Council of the Federation Literacy Award to recognize outstanding achievements in adult literacy.   ...


March 11, 2010

Manitoba Supports United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons With Disabilities

Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, today applauded Canada’s decision to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights...


March 11, 2010

Manitoba Consumers' Bureau Issues Alert

The Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau is advising caution when dealing with individuals and companies charging a fee for assistance in completing and filing forms for the federal Disability Tax...


March 11, 2010

Former Grow-op Forfeited to Province

A house that was once a marijuana grow-op has a chance to become a home again after being forfeited to the province under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act, Attorney General Andrew Swan...


March 11, 2010

Early Removal of Ice Fishing Shelters Encouraged in Northern Manitoba

Manitoba Conservation is encouraging ice fishers in The Pas and surrounding area to remove shelters from the Saskatchewan River well ahead of the April 15 deadline.   Unseasonably warm...


March 11, 2010

Minister Announces New Program That Makes Lucentis Available to Manitobans at No Cost

Manitoba Health will soon provide funding for Lucentis, a treatment used to prevent and reverse eye damage, through a centralized vision program, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today....


March 10, 2010

Manitoba Government to Work with Hotels to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation

Empowering hotel staff to stop child sexual exploitation will be the outcome of a partnership between the province and the Manitoba Hotel Association, Family Services and Consumer Affairs...


March 10, 2010

Province Prepares Parks for 2010 Season

Improved services, low camping fees and free provincial park entry await visitors to Manitoba’s provincial parks this summer, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today.   ...


March 9, 2010

Icebreaking Equipment Operational on Red River North of Selkirk to Prevent Ice Jams

Two icebreaking Amphibex machines along with new and more powerful ice-cutting machines are now actively breaking ice on the Red River north of Selkirk, Water Stewardship Minister Christine...


March 9, 2010

Manitoba and Saskatchewan Ministers Move Forward on East-West Energy Co-operation

The Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have agreed to work co‑operatively to enhance and maintain a sustainable energy supply by exploring new transmission opportunities for both...


March 8, 2010

Minister Welcomes U.S. Federal Court Ruling in Manitoba's Favour on Northwest Area Water Supply Project

The U.S. District Court has again ruled in favour of Manitoba in its case against the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) project, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced today. ...


March 5, 2010

Province Advises Public to be Wary of Pension Unlocking Schemes

Manitobans who hold locked-in registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) should be cautious of schemes that promote unlocking of these funds, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard,...


March 5, 2010

Let the Games Begin: Robinson

Portage la Prairie will play host to one of the province’s largest, ongoing multi-sport events with the kick off of the 2010 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games this Sunday, Aboriginal and...


March 5, 2010

Governments Invest in Winnipeg's Recreational Infrastructure

Winnipeg , Manitoba – Linden Woods is moving forward with upgrades to the Linden Woods Community Centre thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major...


March 5, 2010

Government Partnership Invests in Chinese Cultural and Community Centre

Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Honourable Steve Ashton, Manitoba Minister Infrastructure and Transportation, Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and Winnipeg City...


March 4, 2010

Provincial Budget to be Introduced March 23: Wowchuk

Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk today announced the 2010 provincial budget will be introduced March 23, when the fourth session of the 39 th Manitoba legislature resumes.   ...


March 3, 2010

Province Targets Youth Substance Abuse, Smoking, Unhealthy Eating with Tough New Measures

Manitoba will introduce some of the toughest penalties in the country for those who facilitate and participate in underage drinking, along with new tools aimed at reducing youth drug abuse,...


March 3, 2010

Province to Celebrate Milestones in Women's Equality During International Women's Day 2010: Howard

International Women’s Day 2010 will recognize the gains in equality achieved by Canadian women since t he Report of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada was tabled in...


March 3, 2010

Riparian Tax Credit Application Deadline Nears for Agricultural Producers

Manitoba agricultural producers with land bordering a waterway are once again eligible to apply for the Riparian Tax Credit, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk and Water Stewardship Minister...

 

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