Caution Urges Care On Manitoba Ice Conditions
The Canadian Red Cross warns Manitobans about dangerous ice on rivers and lakes as conditions vary with temperature. Experts advise testing thickness, using safety gear, and never going on ice alone, with depth guidelines for small groups, larger groups, snowmobiles, and vehicles.
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R.C.M.P
Be Prepared Not Scared guides disaster readiness
Red Cross Disaster Services experts promote readiness with a booklet Be Prepared Not Scared outlining basic steps for families to prepare for snow storms tornadoes and other disruptions. It includes an emergency survival kit list and guidance on making an action plan. booklets are available free at the Brandon Canadian Red Cross office.
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Shirley Dunn
Marquette
Canadian Red Cross
9Th Street
Brandon
Party erupts into stabbing in Sioux Valley
An 18 year old Sioux Valley man was treated for head and neck wounds after a drinking party turned violent. Dakota Ojibway Police Service responded to a 911 call Saturday afternoon November 27. The victim was transported to Highway 21 where Oak Lake Ambulance met him. He required sutures and was released. The suspect, treated at Virden District Hospital for arm and neck injuries, was arrested and held at Brandon Correctional Centre. A 25 year old male was charged with aggravated assault and breach of probation and appeared in Brandon Provincial Court remanded until December 6.
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Sioux Valley
Brandon
Dakota Ojibway Police Service
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Highway #21
Oak Lake
Virden & District Hospital
Brandon Correctional Centre
Keeseekoowenin man charged in drug investigation
An 18 year old male from the Keeseekoowenin First Nations Reserve faces trafficking and possession for trafficking charges after a Nov 24 RCMP search on the reserve. Police seized about 150 in marijuana and trafficking paraphernalia. The accused is to appear in Provincial Judges Court in Minnedosa on December 21.
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Keeseekoowenin First Nations
Yellowhead
RCMP
Keeseekoowenin Reserve
Eric Davidson
Minnedosa
Manitoba toughens policy for repeat drink driving offenders
Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh announced a new prosecutions policy that treats offenders with multiple drinking and driving offences within five years as repeat offenders. The change extends the repeat period from two to five years and imposes stricter penalties including a minimum 14 day jail term for a second offence and 90 days for a third or later offence.
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Gord Mackintosh
Mackintosh
Manitoba
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