A woman was killed and a man was injured Friday evening when their vehicle struck a deer one kilometre north of Neepawa.
The crash happened at around 5:55 p.m. on Highway 5.
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RCMP Remind Snowmobilers to Ride Safely
Manitoba RCMP are reminding snowmobilers to ride safely after two fatal collisions last weekend.
“Every winter, our officers are called upon to attend the scenes of tragic snowmobile collisions,” Mounties said in a release.
Bringing Health Care Off the Highway: Jackman-Atkinson
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Neepawa Banner & Press
This week, the provincial government announced a new plan to make health care more accessible to Manitobans. Manitoba’s Clinical and Preventative Services Plan was developed over 18 months and included the input of thousands of frontline health care providers and about 300 clinical leaders. The goal is to decentralize health care from Winnipeg, putting it closer to the province’s residents.
Along with the announcement, the province said they’ll invest $2 billion into the health care system in the next four years. This includes $250 million for initiatives identified by clinical leaders.
Three Men Charged in Fatal Grand Rapids Shooting
RCMP have made several arrests in connection to a homicide in Grand Rapids, Manitoba on December 2.
A 32-year-old man was shot outside of a residence and succumbed to his injuries at the local nursing station.
RCMP Charge Ontario Man with Terrorism-Related Offences
By The Canadian Press
TORONTO — A southern Ontario man who once stood trial in Turkey for having alleged links to the Islamic State group is now facing similar charges in Canada, the RCMP said Friday.
Ikar Mao of Guelph, Ont., was formally charged Friday morning with one count each of participating in the activities of a terrorist group and leaving Canada to take part in terrorist group activity, Const. Louise Savard said.
Man Pulled from Burning Home by Off-Duty RCMP Officer
An off-duty Manitoba RCMP officer is being credited with saving a man from a burning mobile home near Steinbach.
RCMP say Cpl. Mike Martens was driving in the RM of Hanover Thursday afternoon when he noticed flames coming from a mobile home on Clearspring Road.
‘The System is Broken:’ Many Can’t Afford Lawyers, Don’t Qualify for Legal Aid
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press
CALGARY — Legal experts say the justice system is failing Canada’s working poor, many of whom are unable to afford lawyers and end up pleading guilty or representing themselves in court.
In Alberta, legal aid isn’t available to anyone making over $20,000 a year. In Ontario, the threshold is $17,731. British Columbia’s limit is $19,560, while it’s slightly higher in Quebec at $22,750.
U of M Gets $2.5M Boost for Future Desautels Concert Hall
WINNIPEG — The University of Manitoba has received $2.5 million towards the future Desautels Concert Hall on the Fort Garry campus.
The gift comes from Dr. Michael F.B. Nesbitt to support the construction of the new performing arts venue.
Manitoba Legislature Starts Winter Break with Many Bills Not Passed
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature has started its winter break with bills still in limbo on everything from Sunday shopping to public cannabis consumption.
Politicians gave final approval to only one of the 20 bills put forward by the Progressive Conservative government — a law that expands employment leave for victims of violence.
Arlington Bridge to Temporarily Close Friday Morning
The Arlington Bridge between Dufferin Avenue and Logan Avenue will be temporarily closed on Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The city says the closure is to accommodate maintenance repairs.
