A Manitoba business has been handed a hefty fine after one of its workers seriously injured their hand.
Altona Business Fined $32K After Worker Injures Hand
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Altona Articles
Carman Man Injured in Snowmobile Crash
Alcohol is considered a factor in a snowmobile crash that injured one man in the RM of Stanley on Friday. RCMP say the crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. near an area roughly five kilometres west of Highway 3. A 23-year-old Carman man operating the snowmobile was...
Teen Lying in Roadway Killed Near Altona
A 17-year-old boy from the RM of Rhineland was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle while lying on Highway 30 just south of Altona. RCMP say at about 4 a.m. a 2000 Olsmobile Alero travelling southbound struck the man, who has yet to be...
New Provincial Program Preparing Students for Green Jobs
The Manitoba government introduced a new program Monday that will give students the skills to work at green jobs. The Sustainable Energy Program includes eight courses on sustainable/green energy and is available to all students in the Red River Technical Vocational...
Plane Overshoots Runway at Altona Airport
A small plane overshot the runway at the Altona Airport on Monday night, sending two people to hospital. RCMP say it happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. when the Piper aircraft travelling westbound attempted to land on a grass landing strip. The plane continued...
Gas Leak Near Altona Forces Highway Closure
Part of Highway 30 was closed just north of Altona Tuesday after a chemical gas leak. RCMP say the leak occurred at a business along the highway at about 5:45 p.m. in the RM of Rhineland. The highway was closed less than an hour so emergency personnel could stop the...
Altona Unveils Community’s New Brand, Logo
The Town of Altona revitalized its image Wednesday, launching a new community brand. Residents and visitors gathered at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre for the announcement, which included the unveiling of a new wordmark and tagline. “Our objectives for developing a new...
