New Manitoba energy plan envisions wind farms built with Indigenous partners
Premier Wab Kinew is touting Manitoba's new energy plan as a means of keeping energy rates affordable, but critics say it doesn't include hard targets for reducing carbon emissions, specific timelines for new programs or cost projections.
Métis federation jumps aboard wind farm proposal in Manitoba energy plan
The province has proposed “nation-to-nation” agreements with First Nations and Métis governments for up to 600 megawatts of wind power — a near-term need identified by Manitoba Hydro to help meet rising demand for electricity. The Crown corporation will issue an expression of interest. The province said a loan guarantee program will be set up.
Manitoba launches affordable energy plan with focus on wind generation
Manitoba has unveiled its Affordable Energy Plan, aiming to create a sustainable energy future while keeping rates low, Premier Wab Kinew, Finance Minister Adrien Sala, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced Friday.
Manitoba to encourage renewable energy while acknowledging fossil fuel use
Manitoba's government says it will encourage the development of renewable energy in the province while acknowledging fossil fuels aren't going away any time soon.
Wind, ‘clean’ heat to green up Manitoba energy
Manitoba’s new affordable energy plan promises “nation-to-nation” wind power partnerships with Indigenous governments, more financial incentives for ratepayers and a shift to “clean” heat, as
Oil and gas to remain Manitoba energy sources in short term, NDP government concedes
Manitoba will continue to rely on oil and natural gas until cleaner sources of energy become more abundant, according to a ...
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Risk of frost across southern Manitoba
Under a clear sky, the temperature is expected to dip close to the freezing point. Southeastern Manitoba can expect a low of ...
Manitoba launches rural public meetings for poverty reduction strategy
Manitoba is holding a series of public meetings in rural communities on a five-year poverty reduction strategy, the ...
Search continues for 6-year-old boy in Shamattawa in northern Manitoba
The head of the organization representing northern Manitoba First Nations says it's concerning that a six-year-old boy has ...
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Advocates say pausing Manitoba housing benefit increases risk of homelessness
The housing benefit paused by the Manitoba government will effect Indigenous youth the most say experts in the field.
Groundbreaking Manitoba Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies suddenly
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada — In a moment that shocked and saddened First Nations and allies across Canada, Grand Chief Cathy ...
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Manitoba horses now have fast, local access to MRI and CT scans
A scan, depending on the case, takes about 45 minutes to an hour. An MRI costs about $3,000 and a CT scan is about $1,500.
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Made in Manitoba welcomes back Elessar Thiessen for the first time in nine years
Welcome to another Made in Manitoba. This weekend we're continuing the recent trend of artists returning to our program for ...
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Manitoba Agriculture updates potato harvest
Friday's Weekly Potato Report from Manitoba Agriculture noted that the potato harvest in the province is estimated at about ...
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Search continues for 6-year-old boy missing in northern Manitoba
The search continues in Shamattawa First Nation for a six-year-old boy missing since Wednesday. Johnson Redhead, who is ...
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'Sheer excitement': Manitoba photographer snaps photo of lightning strike and double rainbow
Getting a photograph of a rainbow? Common. Getting a photo of a lightning strike? Rare. Getting a photo of both at the same ...