Province of Manitoba

‘Graveyard of sad stories’: Safety report on site of Carberry crash arrives Monday

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‘Graveyard of sad stories’: Safety report on site of Carberry crash arrives Monday

Based on the findings of a road safety strategy report on a deadly crash that led to the death of 17 seniors near Carberry last year, the Manitoba government says it’s spending $12 million on new safety measures. The intersection of Highway 5 and the Trans-Canada, where the deadliest crash in Manitoba’s history occurred last … Read more

The writ has been dropped: Manitoba election campaign underway

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The writ has been dropped: Manitoba election campaign underway

Manitoba politicians are set to hit the campaign trail, with Premier Heather Stefanson formally calling an election at an announcement Tuesday morning. Stefanson, whose Progressive Conservatives are seeking a third consecutive majority government, became the province’s 24th premier in November 2021 — the first woman to hold that role in Manitoba history. The vote, scheduled … Read more