Concerns Over Risky Red River Racing
Despite a late start to the Manitoba ice fishing season, concerns over recent disturbing behaviour are quickly spreading among fishers.
RCMP say they received a complaint this week about a truck and car racing on the Red River.
Const. Paul Human calls it "risky, horrible behaviour'' that could have tragic consequences for others who are out on the ice.
He says an out-of-control vehicle could easily crash into a group of people or other vehicles.
He says the Highway Traffic Act doesn't apply on the river but Mounties could lay Criminal Code charges such as mischief or dangerous driving.
Doug Peterson spends winter afternoons in his fishing shack with his friends and brothers and says he often sees people driving at high speeds.
RCMP say they received a complaint this week about a truck and car racing on the Red River.
Const. Paul Human calls it "risky, horrible behaviour'' that could have tragic consequences for others who are out on the ice.
He says an out-of-control vehicle could easily crash into a group of people or other vehicles.
He says the Highway Traffic Act doesn't apply on the river but Mounties could lay Criminal Code charges such as mischief or dangerous driving.
Doug Peterson spends winter afternoons in his fishing shack with his friends and brothers and says he often sees people driving at high speeds.
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Park Passes Count for Double
If you buy a national park pass this year, next year will be free!
To coincide with next year being Canada's 150th, park passes bought for 2016 will count for 2017 as well.
Wildlife Conservation and Parks Canada Critic Robert Sopuck is worried that the reduced revenues from park fees could harm infrastructure spending for Riding Mountain National Park, but he also calls the initiative a positive move.
"When that side of the equation is nibbled away at by programs such as this, I am concerned that national park infrastructure can be somewhat neglected. Having said that, you know, this is a positive move: the more people that experience our park, the better it is."
He also says it's a great chance for newcomers to Canada to experience Canadian wilderness.
Sopuck says, because of the potential change in park revenues, he'll be keeping a close eye on the re-paving of Highway 10 through the park and the refurbishment of the park's campgrounds.
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Advocate Has Concerns Over Cheap Flights
Air passenger advocate Gabor Lukacs is raising licensing concerns with Canada's new ultra-low-cost air travel company, Winnipeg-based NewLeaf.
Lukacs says people should be alarmed that it's an unlicensed company, saying that leaves passengers with a financial risk over things such as cancelled flights and lost or damaged luggage.
NewLeaf president and CEO Jim Young says the company does not need a licence because its operating partner, Flair Airlines, already has a licence.
He says customers should have no concerns at all. NewLeaf will run flights out of airports in Nova Scotia, Ontario, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba for between $89 and $149 all-in.
Lukacs says people should be alarmed that it's an unlicensed company, saying that leaves passengers with a financial risk over things such as cancelled flights and lost or damaged luggage.
NewLeaf president and CEO Jim Young says the company does not need a licence because its operating partner, Flair Airlines, already has a licence.
He says customers should have no concerns at all. NewLeaf will run flights out of airports in Nova Scotia, Ontario, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba for between $89 and $149 all-in.
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ACC Parkland Hosts Skills Competition
Students of four Manitoba high schools competed in a skills competition at ACC Parkland yesterday.
About 30 students from Grandview, Dauphin, Waywayseecappo, and Birtle were taught by ACC students in one of three fields, and made projects. Students chose between business, health care, and carpentry.
Larry Jeremiah Cruise Ross from Waywayseecappo says he chose business because he wants to become an entrepreneur.
"So I can grow crops and stuff, and learn how to sell them, and make money for the reserve."
A provincial skills competition will beheld at Red River College in Winnipeg in April.
