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Manitoba is making moves to implement more maritime mercantile measures.

The new funding is for the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) to develop rail and port infrastructure to make our province a player in ocean-based trade.

The Manitoba Government has announced a 36.4 million dollar investment over two years, which will create jobs and trade routes through the port of Churchill.

The AGG is a subsidiary of OneNorth, a partnership of 41 First Nations and Bayline communities in Manitoba.

The investment announced today builds on the Manitoba government’s previous commitments to restore critical rail service to Churchill and surrounding communities.

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Tariffs may have been postponed by a month, but they are still on the minds of many local producer groups.

Cam Dahl, the Executive Director of Manitoba Pork, certainly has concerns about the impact these tariffs could have in less than a month.

"It would be very significant, and a very significant negative impact. Manitoba exports over $450 million worth of pork into the US every year. We export between 3 and 3.5 million live animals that are worth over $200 million."

With this new time gap, Dahl sees a chance to communicate openly with the state-side trade partners to plan ahead.

You can hear more from Cam On tomorrow's Noon-hour edition of Agriview.

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A Dauphin woman was back in court this week, now facing even more charges following a second drug-related arrest.

29-year-old Angel Chartrand was already facing matters related to a January 4th traffic stop arrest, when she was charged again on January 18th after a second traffic stop. 

Chartrand had all of her matters put over until March 25th

Meanwhile, the wheels of justice continue to drag along in the case of a June 2018 drug bust in Dauphin.

36-year-old Allan Dangler of Peachland, BC was arrested that day, with his case yet to be resolved.

It will return before the courts on April 12th. 

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Today is the day for people interested in attending Coutryfest, but only for one day.

Single-day passes went on sale this morning at a discounted price of $99 plus fees and taxes. 

Those prices are in effect until the end of the month, with the price for day passes increasing on March 1st.

Day and weekend passes are available at the Countryfest office on 2nd Avenue North East or by going online to countryfest.ca.

You can also call 622-3700 or 1-800-361-7300. 

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A 16-year-old from Dauphin was arrested and faces new charges.

On February 2 at 2:30 p.m., Neepawa RCMP was on scene of a two-vehicle collision on Road 104 North at Road 76 West, two miles south of Glenella. A truck was in the south ditch and a mini-van was in the north ditch of Road 104 North.

The mini-van being driven by a 24-year-old female from Amaranth lost control and a truck following struck the mini-van from behind with both vehicles ending up in separate ditches. 

When officers spoke with the 16-year-old, who was driving the truck, they found out he had outstanding Warrants and was arrested. There was one other person in the truck, which was found to be stolen out of Elm Creek.

In the collision, a 22-year-old male, and 23-year-old female from Sandy Bay First Nation, and a 28-year-old female from McCreary all sustained minor injuries and all were known to each other.
 
The 16-year-old driver of the truck is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000. He also had three outstanding Warrants of Arrest from the Winnipeg Police Service, and the others from the RCMP in Dauphin and Neepawa.
 
He remains in custody.
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As if the Extreme Cold Warning wasn’t enough, Mother Nature is doubling down with a fresh blast of heavy snow across the Parkland.

A Montana Low is set to sweep through the region starting Wednesday morning, bringing significant snowfall that could make travel treacherous. Current forecasts predict Dauphin and surrounding areas will see anywhere from 15 to 20 cm of snow—at times falling heavily—while Swan River and nearby areas are expected to receive between 10 and 20 cm.

In McCreary and much of the Parkland, projections range between 10 to 15 cm, but as always, these numbers could fluctuate. Along with the hefty snowfall, expect rapidly deteriorating road conditions, with potential road closures happening without warning.

If you're planning a trip to Winnipeg on Wednesday, the city is bracing for 10 to 20 cm of snow as well. As with any storm, actual amounts may vary, but one thing’s for sure, winter isn’t loosening its grip anytime soon.

Stay safe, stay warm, and if you can, stay off the roads.

CKDM Facts:

Keep in mind, you should never drive on closed roads and if you do, prepare for hefty fines if you are caught.

  • $298 for driving a light vehicle (such as a car, SUV or pick-up truck) on a closed road;
  • $672 for directing a person, such as an employee, to drive a light vehicle on a closed road;
  • $672 for driving a heavy vehicle on a closed road; and
  • $1,296 for directing a person, such as an employee, to drive a heavy vehicle on a closed road.

In addition to the hefty fines, if you are convicted of driving on a closed road, you will be penalized two demerit points. Law enforcement also has the option of sending drivers to court in very serious cases where fines may be applied of up to $2,000 for offences involving light vehicles and up to $5,000 for offences involving heavy trucks and buses.

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Casinos will be under the microscope to crack down on money laundering, after the Manitoba Government announced firmer guidelines on transaction records.

Premier Wab Kinew noted that "Drug dealers often use casinos to launder their cash and we are making it easier for law enforcement to track down people bringing toxic drugs into our communities".

Casinos operated by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) will now report suspicious transaction records directly to the Winnipeg Police Service and RCMP as well as the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)

MBLL will also enhance its anti-money laundering team with staff and equipment and work with FINTRAC to improve information sharing to provincial agencies, noted the minister.

The Manitoba government will also invest $325,000 in surveillance equipment for MBLL.

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As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that tariffs imposed on Canada would be paused for at least a month, Premier Wab Kinew is also pausing an earlier announcement.

On Sunday, he announced that all Manitoba Liquor Marts would be required to remove American liquor from shelves and not purchase any moving forward. This is no longer the case, announced by the Premier on Monday.

That means Liquor Marts will continue to provide American liquor for customers.

Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Trudeau said U.S. President Donald trump will hold off on levying tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Canada made a series of commitments to improve security along the border.

Trudeau has said there will be 10,000 front-line personnel working along the border as a part of the push to make it safer. 

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Are you looking to show off your talent? 

Do you enjoy the thrill of performing in front of a crowd? If you answered yes to either of those questions, now is the time to sign up for the Talent Show that is being put on by the Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission.

It's set for Saturday, March 1 at the Ashern Centennial Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will also be an open house at the Wellness Centre from 5-7 before the event.

Cash prizes will be up for grabs for first, second, and third place. Additional cash prizes will be up for grabs for the first, second, and third most pledged contestants. More contestants are needed which means now is the time to get yourself all signed up.

To do so, email Tyler Geisler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Prairie Mountain Health and the Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee are combining forces to host a medical student Rural Interest Group workshop this weekend in Swan River.

19 first and second-year students from the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine will take part in the event, not only in clinical workshops but also getting the chance to explore the benefits of career and lifestyle opportunities in the Swan River Valley. 

PMH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adrian Fung, who worked in Swan River for nearly six years, is confident that the students will enjoy their experience.

It comes on the heels of a very successful RIG workshop event held late last month, where PMH hosted a record-breaking 75 students combined in Brandon and Killarney.

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The RCMP is pleased to report a happy ending to a missing persons case.

On January 10, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a missing 16-year-old male from Dauphin, Darnelle Racette. He was believed to be in Portage la Prairie, Long Plain First Nation, or the Sandy Bay First Nation area.

On Monday, the RCMP said Darnelle had been safely located. They thank the public for your assistance. 

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