Province Announces Additional Moose Hunting Closures in West-Central Manitoba
August 29, 2014Effective immediately, moose hunting is closed to all hunters in the area north of Porcupine Mountain in the Red Deer Lake area of Game Hunting Area (GHA) 12. A ban continues to be in place for...
Province Announces More High-quality, Affordable Child Care for Families in the Arborg Area
August 29, 2014Families in the Arborg area will have better access to safe, affordable child care with the expansion of the Arborg Play Group child-care centre, Family Services Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross...
Province Announces Don't Move a Mussel Update
August 29, 2014Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is enhancing water sampling and monitoring throughout many areas of Lake Winnipeg for zebra mussels. Decontamination stations have been set up...
West Nile Virus Update #2
August 29, 2014Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors has identified the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The individual is a male in his 30s from the Winnipeg Regional Health...
Province Announces More High-quality, Affordable Child Care in Winnipeg
August 28, 2014Families in Winnipeg will soon have more options for affordable child care with the expansion of the Roots and Wings Early Learning Centre at Sherwood School, Family Services Minister Kerri...
Province Announces Upgrades to More Winnipeg Community Facilities
August 27, 2014The Manitoba government is investing more to improve public and not-for-profit community facilities including rehabilitating, upgrading and expanding many of Winnipeg’s popular recreation...
New Machinery will Improve Agricultural Research and Services for Producers
August 27, 2014Portage la Prairie—The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) will receive $735,000 under Growing Forward 2 for new equipment to support applied research projects for the...
Province Announces Construction Underway on 40 High-quality, Affordable Child-care Spaces in St. Andrews Area
August 27, 2014Families in the St. Andrews area will have greater access to the affordable, licensed child care with the construction of a new 40-space centre near the local school, Housing and Community...
Dr. Megan Bergman Named Manitoba's New Chief Veterinary Officer
August 26, 2014Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn has announced Dr. Megan Bergman will be Manitoba’s new chief veterinary officer and will lead the province’s animal...
Province Announces Upgrades to More Winnipeg Community Facilities
August 26, 2014The Manitoba government is investing more funding for public and not-for-profit community facilities to rehabilitate, upgrade and expand many of Winnipeg’s popular recreation options and...
Province Issues Wind Alert for Lake Winnipeg, Areas of Lake Manitoba
August 22, 2014Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation's Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management Centre reports the lake wind-effect forecast for tomorrow and Sunday suggests a high wind warning for...
Manitoba Government Invests More Than $870,000 in Northern Municipal Roads
August 22, 2014THE PAS—The Manitoba government will invest over $870,000 of new infrastructure funding in key roads, identified by northern Manitoba municipalities, needing repairs, improvements and...
Province Announces Northern Community-based Pilot Program Helping People Overcome Employment Barriers, Find Good Jobs
August 22, 2014The Pas—A new community-based program is helping Aboriginal people overcome barriers to employment, and the challenges in finding and keeping good jobs in The Pas, Premier Greg Selinger...
Province Introduces New Grants for Biomass Research
August 22, 2014The Manitoba government has doubled the Biomass Energy Support Program funding to $1 million, with the additional $500,000 of new funding targeted to applied research projects that will support...
Province, Swan River Residents Celebrate Grand Opening of Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre
August 22, 2014Swan River—Premier Greg Selinger, along with Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister and Swan River MLA Ron Kostyshyn and Swan River Mayor Glen McKenzie, participated today in the...
Province Announces Opening of New Heavy-duty Mechanic Shop at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School
August 22, 2014SWAN RIVER—Premier Greg Selinger was on hand today at the opening of a new heavy-duty mechanic shop at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS) that will be available to students this...
Manitobans Invited to Share Views on Health Care Priorities
August 22, 2014Manitobans will have a chance to share views and weigh in on health care priorities to help health regions shape future goals by becoming part of a local health involvement group, Health...
Search and Rescue Exercise Underway Near Thompson
August 21, 2014Manitoba search and rescue volunteers are gathering in Thompson for a two-day exercise as part of a larger training program, in partnership with the newly formed Arctic Response Company Group,...
Province Asks Manitobans, Businesses, Non-profits for Feedback on Changes Proposed by Accounting Profession
August 21, 2014The public is being asked for feedback as the province moves forward with introducing a new chartered professional accountant designation in Manitoba, Jobs and the Economy Minister Theresa...
Province Announces Partner 4 Growth Grants to Support Economic Development Projects Across Manitoba
August 21, 2014Manitoba’s expanded Partner 4 Growth grant program will provide approximately $260,000 to support 32 regional economic development initiatives, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development...
Manitoba Government Invests $793,000 in Parkland Municipal Roads
August 20, 2014DAUPHIN—The Manitoba government is partnering with municipalities in the Parkland area to invest almost $800,000 in municipal roads, keeping communities linked and ensuring safe and...
Province Announces Upgrades to More Winnipeg Community Facilities
August 20, 2014The Manitoba government is continuing to invest in improvements for public and not-for-profit community facilities including rehabilitating, upgrading and expanding many of Winnipeg’s...
Province Invests $11.9 Million in Diagnostic Equipment
August 20, 2014The Manitoba government is investing $11.9 million in new diagnostic equipment to replace aging equipment nearing the end of its service life, Health Minister Erin Selby announced today. ...
Students to Benefit from New Partnership
August 20, 2014BRANDON—Student success is at the heart of a new collaborative agreement signed today between Brandon University (BU) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC), a partnership to explore new...
Province Supports Labour Market Success For Newcomers Through Unique Immigrant Employment Services Program
August 19, 2014The Manitoba government has renewed its ongoing support for an innovative program helping newcomers integrate into the labour market and achieve success, Labour and Immigration Minister Erna...
Major Upgrades to Brandon Airport Announced
August 19, 2014The Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba, along with Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris Larry Maguire and Brandon Mayor, Shari Decter Hirst announced the three levels of government...
Summer Camps Connecting Rural Youth to Careers in the Skilled Trades: Premier Selinger
August 19, 2014PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE—Hundreds of Manitoba youth are gaining awareness and exposure to the skilled trades through the Manitoba government’s new Building for Tomorrow summer program,...
New Community Service Awards for Natural Resource Officers, Wildland Fire Fighters
August 19, 2014Manitoba has created two new awards, the Minister’s Conservation Officer Community Service Award and the Wildland Fire Fighter of the Year Award to honour public service efforts both on...
Premier Launches Skills and Jobs Tour
August 18, 2014GIMLI—Premier Greg Selinger will lead a Skills and Jobs Tour to connect more families with skills training for good jobs, here in Manitoba. “Today our province is building like...
Government, Industry Partner on Aboriginal Employment Training Program
August 18, 2014PEGUIS FIRST NATION—A new Employment Readiness Program is helping meet the manufacturing industry’s need for a trained, reliable local supply of labour by training up to 16...
Beach Conditions to Aug. 14
August 15, 2014Water testing this week has shown that levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were within recreational water quality guidelines at all beaches monitored by Manitoba Conservation and Water...
Province Requests RCMP Review of City Audits
August 15, 2014Manitoba Justice has referred the City of Winnipeg’s Real Estate Management Review, the Winnipeg Police Service Headquarters Construction Project Audit and the Confidential Report to...
Province Approves Special Warrant to Finance Flood Costs
August 15, 2014Manitoba Finance has issued a special warrant to provide additional authority to finance emergency expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The special warrant provides an additional $100...
Provincial, City Funding Completes New Central Community Recreation Centre
August 13, 2014Fort Rouge area families can now enjoy more recreation opportunities in a new state-of-the-art building for family enrichment services and programs at the Mayfair Recreation Centre, Children and...
Province Announces Over $1.45 Million in Funding for Infrastructure Projects in the North
August 13, 2014THE PAS—The Manitoba government will fund four new infrastructure projects in Manitoba’s north that will support the communities of Norway House and Cormorant, Aboriginal and...
Province Unveils Monument to Honour Manitoba's Missing, Murdered Aboriginal Women, Girls
August 12, 2014Today, the Manitoba government unveiled a monument at The Forks in honour and recognition of missing or murdered Aboriginal women and girls in the province, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs...
Experience for Cancer Patients in the North to Improve with Opening of New Cancer Hubs: Minister Selby
August 11, 2014THE PAS—Cancer patients and their families in northern Manitoba will have enhanced cancer treatment and care when new cancer hubs open in The Pas and Thompson later this year, Health...
Province Advises Zebra Mussel Larvae Found in Lake Winnipeg's South Basin
August 11, 2014Results of monitoring of Lake Winnipeg have turned up a small number of larval zebra mussels, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said today. “Although the...
Province Releases Report on Whistleblower Legislation
August 11, 2014The Manitoba government has made the report on the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA) available following a review of the legislation, Finance Minister Jennifer...
Beach Conditions to Aug. 7
August 8, 2014Water testing this week has shown that levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were within recreational water quality guidelines at all beaches monitored by Manitoba Conservation and Water...
Manitoba's Diversification Centres Receive Funding for New Equipment
August 8, 2014ROBLIN—Manitoba’s four diversification centres will receive nearly $45,000 to purchase specialized equipment to support innovation and create new opportunities for farmers,...
Province Creates Wage Enhancement Fund for Agencies Working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
August 7, 2014The Manitoba government is enhancing funding for support worker wages at agencies that offer valuable residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities, Family Services Minister...
Manitobans Invited to Share Views on Small-scale, Local Food Production and Processing
August 7, 2014Manitobans are encouraged to share their views about small-scale food production and processing at three upcoming public consultations or through an online survey, Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Province Announces Upgrades to More Winnipeg Community Facilities
August 6, 2014The Manitoba government is investing more to improve public and not-for-profit community facilities including rehabilitating, upgrading and expanding many of Winnipeg’s popular recreation...
Province to Provide Funding for Assiniboine River Basin Commission
August 6, 2014TORONTO—The Manitoba government will be providing an initial $50,000 contribution toward the startup activities of the new Assiniboine River Basin Commission, Premier Greg Selinger...
Province Announces Grant to Local Governments for Flood Mitigation Projects
August 4, 2014The Manitoba government will assist the rural municipalities (RM) of Victoria Beach, St. Clements, Bifrost, Riverton and Gimli to boost flood protection at Albert, Patricia and Pebble beaches,...
Province Announces New Program to Honour Community Fesitvals for Longtime Contribution to Provincial Community Identity
August 4, 2014GIMLI—Gimli’s Icelandic Festival is the first event to be recognized through Celebrate Manitoba, a new program to honour long-running festivals that showcase Manitoba’s...
Beach Condition to July 31
August 1, 2014Water testing this week has shown that levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were within recreational water quality guidelines at most beaches monitored by Manitoba Conservation and Water...
Province Announces Funding for New Flood Protection
August 1, 2014Swan River—The Manitoba government will assist the Village of Winnipegosis and community of Crane River to build permanent protection against flooding, Premier Greg Selinger announced here...
Province Announces Construction Starting this Fall on New Primary Care Centre in Swan River
August 1, 2014SWAN RIVER—Construction and renovations will begin this fall on a new primary care centre to enhance and better co-ordinate health services for people living in the Swan River Valley...
West Nile Virus Update #1
August 1, 2014Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors reports that its mosquito surveillance program has identified this season’s first Culex tarsalis mosquito samples infected with West Nile...
Recent Court Ruling on Country of Origin Labelling Disappointing: Minister Kostyshyn
August 1, 2014Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn responded to a federal Appeal Court ruling this week which upheld new government rules requiring labels on packaged meat to state...
Standing Hearing for Inquest Called Into Death of Craig Kucher
August 1, 2014A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Craig Kucher, 24, of Brandon. Kucher had a history of medical, emotional and...
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