Speeding on ice causes thousands of Manitoba crashes
Manitoba Public Insurance reports nearly 10 000 collision claims in early January, many from vehicles losing control on ice or failing to stop due to excessive speed. MPI cites driving too fast for conditions as a widespread problem, with 28 percent of fatal crashes and 14 percent of serious injuries linked to speed in 2009. Police speed-enforcement efforts continue through January.
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Local Winter Sports Schedule and Club Events
Jockeys and Kings teams play twice weekly as ice conditions improve in January. The King squad faced Langenburg Drifters and Ice Hawgs in week one, then Esterhazy Good Timers and Roblin Blues in week two. Figure Skating Club held a successful bottle drive January 22 and plans a pancake breakfast February 5 from 9 to 11 am. MacNutt Curling Club hosts annual bonspiel the first week of February. Xee Board hosts a January 29 event at the 1.2k ey tournament for the official re opening of the ce centre with guest speakers. Local fishermen report good ice and prairie fishing. Minor hockey remains active first week with strong youth turnout. Ladies F Hockey Night resumes Wednesday and Sunday evening play.
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