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By The Canadian Press
CALGARY — Manitoba RCMP have arrested an Alberta woman who is at the centre of an animal cruelty investigation.
April Irving was charged in 2015 with animal cruelty and neglect after 201 emaciated dogs were seized from a property near Milk River in southern Alberta.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Neepawa Banner & Press
NEEPAWA, Man. — Sometimes it’s easy to forget, but the livestock sector doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Producers were reminded of that late last year when new regulations came into effect regarding the purchase of antimicrobials, commonly known as antibiotics.
Starting December 1, 2018, the way in which Canadian livestock producers can purchase medically important antibiotics changed. While in the past, producers could buy some antibiotics, such as penicillin or tetracycline, at their local farm supply store, they’ll now need a prescription from a licensed veterinarian in order to purchase these commonly used medications. The changes are part of federal legislation aimed at helping to curb antibiotic resistance.
A Virden man is facing murder charges after a stabbing in the southwestern Manitoba town on Tuesday.
RCMP were called to a home on Queen Street West shortly after midnight for an altercation between two men.
By The Canadian Press
The federal government is asking Canadians how they like their vodka.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has uncorked consultations on whether to redefine the clear, neutral spirit and open interprovincial trade for craft distillers who want to try something new.
Winnipeg police have upgraded charges against a Winnipeg man after a homemade gun was fired at a Burrows Avenue home on January 7.
Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound to the upper body and was taken to hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday and has been identified as Dexter Cortavista Dejarisco, 31.
WINNIPEG — Cold weather conditions have once again allowed for the extension of the Red River Mutual Trail.
Officials with The Forks say the trail now reaches Churchill Drive on the Red River, and to Hugo Docks on the Assiniboine River, making it 6.3 kilometres long.
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has put out a tender for the construction of a 22-station hemodialysis unit at Health Sciences Centre.
The Manitoba Renal Program will benefit from the additional kidney dialysis stations to be located in HSC’s diagnostic centre.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have parted ways with linebacker Ian Wild.
Wild has spent the past six seasons with Winnipeg, playing in 67 career games and recording 245 defensive tackles, 60 special teams tackles, eight sacks, one interception and eight forced fumbles.
