Brad Michaleski Introduces Private Member's Resolution

Last week, MLA Brad Michaleski introduced a private member’s resolution in Legislature commending the province’s commitment to protecting and enhancing Manitoba’s fish and wildlife habitats.

The province has made significant investments through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund to support initiatives like projects, programs and studies.

Michaleski says the move by the government to modernize funding is really smart.

“It puts a layer of accountability and transparency in those funds, and it also adds an element of marketability.”

Michaleski says the resolution gives him an opportunity as a private member to stand up in the house and acknowledge the work that’s being done.

“I took the opportunity to really showcase and shine the light on the great the work of the Inner Mountain Sport Fish Enhancement Group and other groups in the area.”

Moving forward, the province has entered into an agreement with the Winnipeg Foundation to administer a trust fund that will provide stable and long-term funding for fishing and wildlife initiatives.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: May 24, 2021 - 5:00 am

The special air quality statement has ended for the Parkland.

Fires in western Manitoba caused heavy smoke in areas, reducing visibility and causing poor air quality.

The alert was in effect for the following areas:

Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 23, 2021 - 5:00 pm

The Mountain View School Division is advising of at least one positive case of COVID19 at Mackenzie Middle School.

The case was at the school on May 14th, May 18th, and May 19th in the Grade 7 French Immersion classroom when they may have been infectious.

The school says they’re working with public health officials and following their recommendations.

Close contacts have been identified and advised to self-isolate along with their household members.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: May 23, 2021 - 9:47 am

The Mountain View School Division is advising of another positive case of COVID019 at Mackenzie Middle School.

The case was at the school on May 17^th in Grade 8 when they may have been infectious.

The school is working with public health officials and following their recommendations.

Close contacts have been identified and advised to self-isolate along with their household members.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 22, 2021 - 6:23 am

At least one case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Barker School in Dauphin.

The confirmed case was in the school on May 10, 11, 13, 14, and 17.

The school is working with public health officials and following their recommendations.

Close contacts have been identified.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: May 21, 2021 - 9:00 pm

An emergency alert will be issued this afternoon to remind Manitobans to stay safe during the 3rd wave of the pandemic.

The alert will take place at 5:30 p.m., at the direction of Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, to remind Manitobans of the importance of staying home due to the critical situation the province is facing due to COVID-19.

This is just a reminder alert from the province.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 21, 2021 - 4:46 pm

The provincial minimum wage is being increased by five cents to $11.95 on October 1^st.

Manitoba’s minimum wage is tied to the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment is based on Manitoba’s 2020 inflation rate of 0.5 per cent, rounding up to the nearest five cents.

The last time minimum wage was increased in the province was on October 1^st 2020, from $11.65 to $11.90.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: May 21, 2021 - 2:57 pm

The Fire Ban has been lifted for the R.M. Of Dauphin.

The ban was put into effect on May 13^th and prohibited all burning except for essential crop residue burning.

Regular burning may resume.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 21, 2021 - 1:59 pm

The Mountain View School Division has announced that Whitmore School will transition to full remote learning for two weeks.

Starting Tuesday, May 25^th, the school will be closed to in-person learning until June 4^th. This is due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases connected with the school.

Exceptions will be made for Kindergarten and Grade 5 students who are children of Critical Service Workers who cannot make alternative care arrangements, and children with special needs.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 21, 2021 - 11:30 am

Two tornadoes that touched down in Manitoba last week have been confirmed by Environment Canada.

A tornado was reported just outside Roblin on May 14^thand another one was seen near Sandy Bay on May 15^th.

Environment Canada has not received any reports of damage in either case, and both tornadoes were rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fuijita scale, the lowest rating.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 21, 2021 - 10:59 am

Indigenous people in Manitoba will be eligible to book appointments for their second-dose of the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, May 24^th.

Dr. Marcia Anderson, public health lead of the First Nations Pandemic Response Coordination Team says First Nations people make up 40 to 60 per cent of all COVID-19 admissions to intensive care units.

“That is why it is so important to get our communities – both on and off-reserve – fully vaccinated as soon as possible. Getting fully vaccinated will not only provide a greater level of protection to the individual, but to their family members and loved ones too.”

Starting today at 11:45 a.m., people with certain medical conditions can also book their second-dose appointments. Eligibility information can be found here.

To book a second-dose appointment, individuals must have received a Pfizer vaccine 21 days before their second-dose appointment date, or received a Moderna vaccine 28 days before their second-dose appointment date.

People can get their second dose at a different clinic than where they received their first dose, as long as the clinic is offering the same type of vaccine.

Starting Monday at 11:45 a.m., Indigenous people in Manitoba who have received their first dose of the vaccine can call toll-free 1-844-626-8222, or book online to get their second dose.