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Mackenzie Middle School is officially open.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at approximately 8:25 am, Norway House RCMP responded to a trailer fire at a residence located on Mission Island Drive in the community of Norway House.

Upon arrival, the residence was found to be completely engulfed in flames. Officers were advised that one of the four occupants may still be inside.

Once the fire was brought under control and extinguished, firefighters entered the residence and located the remains of a person. One male occupant suffered severe injuries and is in critical condition. The other two males suffered minor injuries.

Norway House RCMP along with the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to investigate.

Court documents indicate that over the last 16 years, three women tried and failed to get protection orders against a member of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service who is now facing sex charges.

In all three cases, a judge dismissed the application, though no reason was given.

Manuel Vladimir Ruiz, who is 52, is now accused of sexually assaulting a female youth and a woman, and with obtaining the sexual services of a person under the age of 18.

Police say Ruiz is also facing charges of sexual interference, forcible confinement and luring a child

Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew is ready to be the leader the party needs as well as a representative for all Manitobans.

The Virden RCMP is asking for information regarding the fire in Virden.

The Mountain View School Division has received their 5 new buses they ordered for this school year.

Earlier this month, on September 11,  the Thompson RCMP received a report of a missing person from the community.

Today, 2:00 pm, the 4th Avenue SW Bridge and Jackson Street will be closed to Maryland Avenue for repaving.

Local traffic is only allowed to access Laura Street, Johnson Street and Jackson Street from Buchanon Avenue to Maryland Avenue.

The bridge and Jackson Street will be re-opened late this evening. All traffic must detour.

In recent years cattle price data has thinned out.

The past Saturday, just after 9:00 in the morning, RCMP were called to a report of a robbery in progress at a business in Swan River.

The Mountain View School Division is inviting all residents to attend the Grand Opening and open house of the newly renovated Mackenzie Middle School.