Northern Manitoba

• ‘The north is always neglected’: Manitobans frustrated by yearly road washouts

  Water pouring onto roadways and blocking traffic is not an uncommon occurrence in northern Manitoba throughout spring and impacted communities are calling for change.

  Environment

  May 26
  
• Northern Manitoba could see ‘protected land’ label for Seal River Watershed

  A proposal from the First Nations in the Seal River Watershed Alliance, along with the provincial and federal governments proposes designating the watershed as protected land.

  Environment

  Apr 17
  
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• Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

  The addictions crisis is seeping into every corner of the province, including in remote and isolated communities in northern Manitoba.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2025
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• Santa Express visiting northern Manitoba First Nations impacted by wildfires

  The MKO Santa Express is spreading holiday cheer in several northern Manitoba communities.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
• Law enforcement agencies receive funding from Manitoba government

  Financial support will come in the form of $265,000 to help rural law enforcement agencies in northern Manitoba get safety equipment, and run several community initiatives.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2024
• Boy arrested in connection with death of girl in northern Manitoba

  Manitoba RCMP say teenage boy is behind bars, facing second degree murder charges after a teen girl was found dead in Easterville, Man.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2024
• ‘You live this work’: Land guardians work to preserve Seal River Watershed

  'You know, you live this work. It's not work because you live it. It's a part of your culture. It's a part of your everyday.'

  Environment

  Mar 27, 2024
• Shamattawa RCMP look for missing man

  Abraham Beardy, 43, was last seen on Aug. 25 when he was canoeing with a woman on the Gods River when the vessel tipped. The woman made it to shore but it's unknown if Beardy did.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in northern Manitoba boat accident

  Mounties say a 30-year-old was driving the boat when it struck debris in the water, causing it to veer off course. A 40-year-old was ejected from the watercraft.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
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• Missing Thompson woman found: RCMP

  Alexis Dick, 26, was reported missing on June 22 from a home on Nickel Road in the city, approximately 760 kilometers north of Winnipeg. RCMP say she has been found.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023