A vital bridge that acts as a link to the community of Morris is getting an upgrade. The bridge on Highway 23 over the Red River will see deck and railing replacements, girder strengthening, pier repairs, and slope stabilization of the west embankment. "This bridge...
Two people from Rosenort have died after their pickup truck lost control in the RM of Morris. RCMP came upon the crash at around 5 a.m. on Sunday on Road 2E southeast of Rosenort. Police say the truck was travelling northbound on the gravel road when it lost control...
A workplace accident has claimed the life of a man from the RM of Rhineland. The 32-year-old was loading a forklift onto a flatbed truck last Friday when it fell off and crushed him. RCMP say foul play is not suspected in the death, which happened at a construction...
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger on Friday toured the southern areas of the province most prone to flooding this season along the Red River. Forecasters are calling for flood levels similar to those of 2009, which forced the closure of Highway 75 for 36 days due to...
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba will choose a candidate to run in the Morris byelection on Monday, May 13. MLA Mavis Taillieu stepped down in February to focus on family life and had served the constituency for nearly 10 years. Anyone seeking nomination...
Morris MLA Mavis Taillieu is stepping down from provincial politics, the Progressive Conservative Party announced Tuesday. Taillieu has served her constituency of Morris for almost 10 years, first being elected in 2003 and then again in 2007 and 2011. “It has been an...
Upgrades to Highway 75 south of Winnipeg have been completed, paving the way for a smoother, more enjoyable ride through the Town of Morris. The provincial and federal government funded intersection improvements, new lighting and sidewalks as well as enhanced...
By Sarah Klein Work is underway by the province to significantly upgrade portions of Highway 75. The Manitoba government said Thursday work has already started on the northbound lanes in Morris, including new concrete pavement, curbing, sidewalks, lighting, enhanced...
The province's only pro rodeo kicks off south of Winnipeg today with the Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition. The four-day event in Morris includes the top names in bull riding, bronco-busting, tie down roping, bareback riding and steer wrestling circles. The exhibition...
