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Daily Winnipeg Apr 25 - Apr 25, 2026

Spring Snow, Missing Persons & Major Investments — Your Winnipeg Friday

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❄️ Weather Woes

  1. Lingering snow has a grip on the north! Riley Laychuk warns that chilly conditions are expected to persist this weekend. If you're heading out, better grab your snow boots and maybe a hot cocoa — it’s not quite spring just yet!

🚨 Safety Updates

  1. A sigh of relief in Melfort! A missing 93-year-old man from Manitoba has been safely found, restoring hope and gratitude in the community. Every day without a loved one can feel like an eternity, so it’s heartwarming to see a happy ending.
  2. Another mystery remains unsolved. A 37-year-old woman from Manitoba is still missing after she was last heard from on Thursday. If anyone has information, now would be a great time to come forward — let’s help reunite families and bring her home.

⚖️ City Governance

  1. Is fearmongering influencing our governance? Chartrand calls out the national chief regarding the Manitoba Métis Federation’s self-government treaty, accusing them of causing unnecessary panic. This debate could reshape the future of governance — certainly worth keeping an eye on!
  2. A new tool for local governance? A rural deputy mayor advocates for a law change that would empower municipalities to ban individuals from public meetings. Safety or silencing? It’s a complicated balance we’re continually negotiating.

🚧 Infrastructure & Economy

  1. Big bucks rolling in for Winnipeg! A hefty $19.5 million in federal funding is set to boost defense projects, promising over 150 new jobs. In a time when job security is vital, this investment couldn’t come at a better moment!
  2. Speed limits are on the agenda! Brandon is joining Winnipeg in its quest for power over setting local speed limits. It seems local governance is looking to prioritize safety on the roads — fingers crossed they succeed!
  3. Tax relief on the horizon! Manitoba is set to expand the PST cut to ready-made foods sold at local shops. That’s right — eating local just got a little easier on the wallet!

🌊 Community News

  1. Nature’s power in Peguis First Nation! Fisher River has officially crested, as confirmed by community officials, signaling resilience amidst changing water levels. What does this mean for Manitoba's landscapes and their inhabitants?

🚚 Legal Matters

  1. Wait just a minute! The deportation of a truck driver involved in the Humboldt Broncos tragedy has been temporarily deferred. With emotions still running high, this ongoing legal saga continues to evoke strong feelings within the community.

🕰️ Time Trends

  1. Could a 'Prairie time zone' be on the horizon? The Manitoba premier hints at the possibility of changing time zones, suggesting that the current practice may soon be a thing of the past. Just imagine the chaos at family gatherings — everyone trying to figure out when to meet!

💔 Remembrance

  1. A young life cut short. A man tragically died after being struck by a vehicle on Henderson Highway, with his uncle reflecting on the great young man he was. Situations like this remind us to cherish each day and look out for one another.

So there you have it, folks! As we gear up for the weekend, let’s take a moment to reflect on the good and the challenging news that brings us together as a community.

Source Articles (12)

Deportation of truck driver responsible for Humboldt Broncos bus crash deferred temporarily

An application by semi-truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu to defer his deportation after he pleaded guilty to killing 16 people and injuring 13 when his vehicle crashed into a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team in April 2018 has been accepted by a Federal Court judge at a hearing on Friday.

General Apr 25, 2026

'Prairie time zone' possible, as Manitoba premier suggests time changes there nearing end

Manitoba's premier is moving the needle a tick closer toward ditching the spring forward, fall back ritual, in a move that could usher in a "Prairie time zone."

General Apr 25, 2026

Man who died after being hit by vehicle on Henderson Highway was 'great young man that left too early': uncle

The uncle of a man who died after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing Henderson Highway last weekend says his family has been left with loss and unanswered questions about his nephew's death.

General Apr 25, 2026

Manitoba to expand PST cut to ready-made foods sold at mom-and-pop shops, convenience stores

Manitoba will expand tax relief on ready-made food and drinks after complaints about the province failing to extend savings on items sold by mom-and-pop shops and convenience stores.

General Apr 25, 2026

Brandon joins Winnipeg in asking province for power to set its own speed limit

Brandon is asking the province to give it the power to set its own default speed limit, joining the City of Winnipeg in an effort meant to improve road safety.

General Apr 25, 2026

Manitoba woman, 37, still missing after making contact with family Thursday

A woman reported missing in northern Manitoba on Thursday made contact with a family member that evening, but police say her whereabouts are unknown.

General Apr 25, 2026

Fisher River has crested at Peguis First Nation, community and province say

The Fisher River has crested at Peguis First Nation, but the Interlake community is not easing up its flood watch.

General Apr 25, 2026

Chartrand accuses national chief of fearmongering over Manitoba Métis Federation's self-government treaty

The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation is accusing the Assembly of First Nations of misleading people about legislation that would codify the federation's right to self-government.

General Apr 25, 2026

$19.5M in federal spending on Winnipeg-based defence projects expected to add over 150 jobs

Canada's federal government is giving $19.5 million in federal defence funding to three companies for projects they say will create more than 150 jobs in Manitoba.

General Apr 25, 2026

Manitoba law needs to change so municipalities can ban people from public meetings: rural deputy mayor

Municipal leaders want the province to change legislation to allow them to ban people from public meetings in the face of escalating threats and violence. Officials were eager to attend a recent Association of Manitoba Municipalities meeting on how to address threats, intimidation and harassment.

General Apr 25, 2026

Riley Laychuk's weekend forecast: lingering snow in the north

Residual light snow or mixed precipitation will dominate the weather story in northern Manitoba over the weekend. The south will experience cooler temperatures once again.

General Apr 25, 2026

Missing 93-year-old Manitoba man found safe in Melfort, Sask., Portage la Prairie RCMP say

A 93-year-old Manitoba man who went missing on Friday afternoon was found safe on Saturday morning after driving to a Saskatchewan city located hundreds of kilometres away from his home in the rural municipality of Portage la Prairie.

General Apr 25, 2026
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