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Municipalities Propose Fees for Farmers Ignoring Erosion Practices
Municipal officials in the Red River Valley are considering a fee system that would bill farmers who neglect erosion‑control measures for future dust‑storm…
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Police Issue Silver Alert, Find Missing 61‑Year‑Old in Winnipeg
A Silver Alert was issued for a missing 61‑year‑old man in Winnipeg’s Centennial neighbourhood on September 25, 2026, and he was located the next day. The…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Police Investigate Three Stabbings Over Ten Hours
Winnipeg police are investigating three stabbings that happened in various neighbourhoods over a ten‑hour period on September 26‑27, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Mayoral candidates propose 24‑hour road work, Seine River protection
Mayoral hopefuls in Winnipeg are pushing for 24‑hour road work, river protection, and an independent city audit in light of project delays and river health…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Approves New 911 Mental‑Health Response Model
Winnipeg City Council approved a new community crisis response model on September 25, creating a fourth option for 911 mental‑health calls to improve…
The Local Sunset ·
Remote Kapakaytay Falls May Be Manitoba’s Tallest Waterfall
Researchers measured Kapakaytay Falls at about 16 metres, surpassing Kwasitchewan Falls as Manitoba’s tallest waterfall. The finding follows a 100‑km canoe…
The Local Sunset ·
Union Challenges Law Used to Halt Dynacare Strike
Manitoba is hearing arguments on whether Dynacare lab workers are essential, a classification the union says should not apply after the Labour Board ordered…
The Local Sunset ·
Man Arrested After Hospital Assault in Winnipeg
A 36-year-old man was arrested after assaulting someone at St. Boniface Hospital on September 26, 2026. Police intervene in such incidents at the major…
The Local Sunset ·
Mayor Candidate Gillingham Proposes Tech Committee for Winnipeg
Scott Gillingham, running for re‑election, says he will create a committee to study AI, data centres and driverless cars in Winnipeg. The pledge is part of his…
The Local Sunset ·
Ten Winnipeg Wards Face Key Council Races in October Election
Ten Winnipeg wards will see key council races in the October 2026 municipal election, with five open seats and five incumbent contests shaping the city council.
The Local Sunset ·
Manitoba hires 17 psychiatrists to expand mental health care
Manitoba added 17 psychiatrists in 2026 to expand mental health services and address a professional shortage.
The Local Sunset ·
Mayoral candidate calls for round‑the‑clock road work
A Winnipeg mayoral candidate proposes 24‑hour road work, Seine River protection and an independent audit to accelerate projects, amid wider infrastructure and…
The Local Sunset ·
Police Locate Missing 72-Year-Old Man in Winnipeg
Police found the missing 72-year-old senior citizen in Winnipeg on September 25, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Five Winnipeg Council Seats Up for Election in October
The October 2026 Winnipeg municipal election will fill five vacant council seats and include incumbents challenged in five other wards, totaling ten contested…
The Local Sunset ·
Police Locate Missing 61-Year-Old After Silver Alert
A Silver Alert issued by Winnipeg police on September 25 led to the discovery of a missing 61-year-old man in the Centennial area the next day.
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Approves New 911 Mental‑Health Crisis Model
Winnipeg city council approved a new Community Crisis Response Model on September 25, 2026, adding a fourth 911 response option for mental health and addiction…
The Local Sunset ·
Wellbriety Centre Expands to Increase Addiction, Homeless Services
The Wellbriety Centre in Thompson is undergoing construction to expand its addiction and homeless services, aiming to serve more people in need.
The Local Sunset ·
Remote Kapakaytay Falls May Be Manitoba’s Tallest
Researchers used digital photogrammetry to measure Kapakaytay Falls at about 16 metres, a height that could make it Manitoba’s tallest waterfall, overtaking…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Police Probe Three Stabbings Over Ten Hours
Winnipeg police are investigating three stabbings that happened in various neighborhoods over a ten‑hour period from Friday afternoon to early Saturday.
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg police seize cocaine, weapons and arrest four in Magnus Avenue raid
A September 24 raid on Magnus Avenue led Winnipeg police to arrest four people and confiscate cocaine and guns, following tips about drug activity.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Released on Bail After Bomb Allegations at Winnipeg Club
A judge released a man on bail after he was charged with placing a homemade pipe bomb outside a competing Winnipeg sex club; he operates a bathhouse with his…
The Local Sunset ·
Former Federal Employee Calls for Pension Reform for Injured Workers
A former federal employee in Ottawa called for reforms to pension rules that restrict benefits for workers forced to retire early due to injuries.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Charged After $20K Ice‑Fishing Derby Prizes Stolen
A 37‑year‑old man was charged after stealing $20,000 in prizes from a charitable ice‑fishing derby in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, with the items later recovered…
The Local Sunset ·
Four Charged After 72-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Lynn Lake RCMP
Four people have been charged after a 72-year-old man was found dead outside the Lynn Lake RCMP detachment, with the investigation ongoing in the remote…