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Caution Urged If Travelling To Manitoba

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A warning from the Northwestern Health Unit if you are making a trip to Winnipeg or other parts of Manitoba the next couple of days.

COVID-19 numbers have been steadily increasing in the western province in recent days.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon says you should do your homework before travelling.

“There is a section in Manitoba where they have increased public health measures. So they have reduced gatherings to 10 people and they’ve now mandated the use of face masks and coverings in enclosed public spaces.”

A majority of the cases are coming from the Prairie Mountain region, which is west of Winnipeg.

She notes for the most part the numbers are small in certain parts of Manitoba and the health unit isn’t in a position to not recommend travel right now.

Dr. Kit Young Hoon still recommends the basics including physical distancing, wearing a mask, following good hand hygiene, avoiding touching your face, staying home when your sick and consider getting tested.”

She adds you should avoid using public transportation and participating in large gatherings and events.

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Fatal Crashes In Eastern Manitoba

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A 20 year old man from Prince George, BC has been identified as the victim of a three vehicle collision near Falcon Lake, Manitoba.

The crash took place on the Trans-Canada Highway around 4:30 Sunday afternoon, when an eastbound vehicle struck a pick-up truck in the on-coming lane of traffic and then collided with a westbound semi.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the pick-up truck and the transport were not injured, but the crash closed the highway for several hours.

That same morning around 4:05, Steinhbach RCMP received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 1, west of Richer.

Police say a westbound semi struck a 46 year old man from Steinbach, who was walking on the highway.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Manitoba Helping Regional Fire Crews

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has received some help in its fight against wildfires in northwestern Ontario.

The Manitoba team includes 4 CL-215 waterbombers and 2 birddog aircraft.

Information Officer Jonathan Scott says there still is a strong threat of new fires despite some rain.

“Right now the forest fire is predominately high across the northwest region. There is an area of low to moderate hazard in the eastern portions of Fort Frances, Dryden and in Thunder Bay district.

Scott adds 21 personnel from our area remain in Quebec to help fight fires in that province.

(Photo: @ONforestfires)

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Drowning In Lake Of The Woods

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A man from Morris, Manitoba has drowned in Lake of the Woods.

Just before 6:00 Monday evening, three men went out fishing near Buffalo Point First Nation.

The 67 year old angler, who wasn’t wearing a life-jacket at the time, tried to retrieve a fish from the water, but fell out of the boat.

His two fishing companions managed rescue him and took him to shore.

Medical assistance was provided until paramedics arrived at the scene, but they pronounced him dead.

The RCMP in Sprague and the Chief Medical Examiner are continuing to look into his death.

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Illegal Cigarettes Seized Near Dryden

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Provincial Police continue to target those smuggling illegal tobacco through northwestern Ontario.

OPP stopped a pair of vehicles Sunday in Southworth Township, just east of Dryden.

Police say between both vehicles, 386 cases of illegal cigarettes were located.

The smokes carry a value of about $1,600,000.

Three people from Winnipeg and one person from Brampton, Ontario have all been charged with trafficking in contraband tobacco.

Names of the accused:

-Kazi ISLAM, 40 years old of Winnipeg, Manitoba
-Nafis KHAN, 23 years old of Winnipeg, Manitoba
-Sohan SINGH, 27 years old of Brampton, Ontario
-Kabir ZAMAN, 33 years old of Winnipeg, Mani

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Fatal Crash Near Ontario/Manitoba Boundary

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A 55 year old Winnipeg man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Whiteshell Provincial Park.

The RCMP say they were called out around 3:00 Sunday afternoon to a collision on Highway 44 north of Falcon Beach.

The Mounties say a group of motorcycles were travelling west near Highway 312 when one rider lost control and ended up in the ditch.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital but died en route.

Police say speed and alcohol don’t appear to be factors in the crash.

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Ontario Parks Now Charging; Manitoba Opens Bars/Restaurants

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You will now have to pay to get into Ontario Parks for limited day-use activity.

A day vehicle permit will cost you between $12 and $21, while a seasonal summer day use vehicle permit will set you back $125.

Ontario Parks had been offering free day use access since they re-opened three weeks ago.

Meantime, camping on Crown Land and backcountry areas is now allowed.

Physical distancing and public health rules must be followed.

Overnight camping in Ontario Parks is still prohibited.

In Manitoba, dine-in restaurants, bars, community centres, seniors clubs, fitness clubs,, bowling alleys, pools, amateur sports and recreation programs can reopen with limits on customer capacity and rules for physical distancing.

A ban on people visiting loved ones in personal care homes has also been lifted, however safeguards such as screening visitors and maintaining physical distancing will apply.

Health Officials in Ontario and Manitoba are still asking people to refrain from travel between the two provinces.

(With files from Stuart Walter)

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RCMP Seize Hash And Cannabis

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RCMP have seized a large amount of hash and cannabis after a traffic stop just west of the Ontario/Manitoba boundary.

Police pulled over a transport on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Rural Municipality of Reynolds Saturday morning.

Officers conducted a load inspection after finding some inconsistencies in the drivers paperwork.

Inside the truck, Mounties discovered over 1,200 pounds of unstamped cannabis and hash.

The 41-year-old driver from Surrey, B.C. has been arrested and faces a number of charges.

 

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Restrictions Still In Place As Manitoba Plans Reopening

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Manitoba has plans to start reopening next week, but the Northwestern Health Unit warns area residents to not get too excited.

Even with reopenings in the province of Manitoba, travel between provinces is not advised unless it is urgent or essential.

Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill says if you do travel to Manitoba, you will still have to quarantine for 14 days upon return as the same restrictions are still in effect.

Gemmill also advises people to stay in their home communities to help prevent the potential spread of the virus between communities and provinces.

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Manitoba Residents Caught With Meth

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Three people from Manitoba face drug charges after being pulled over by Provincial Police on Highway 17 in Machin Township.

A total of 15 grams of Methamphetamine was found inside the vehicle on Saturday.

OPP say 40 year old Kristopher Ranville of Dauphin, 34 year old Joseph Liew of Winnipeg and 32 year old Janine Desjarlais also of Winnipeg have all been charged with trafficking.

They are set to appear in Dryden court in July.

 

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