Giant Pumpkin Sets Manitoba Record at Roland Fair
A pumpkin exceeding 1,700 lb set a Manitoba record at the Roland Pumpkin Fair weekend of Sept. 26‑27, 2026. The fair regularly showcases agricultural contests, including giant pumpkin exhibits.
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Eight disability groups call for probe of Manitoba public trustee
Eight disability groups have requested an investigation into Manitoba’s public trustee, alleging it fails to properly serve adults with intellectual disabilities. They have asked the Manitoba Ombudsman to probe the agency’s decision‑making.
41-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Missing in Pine Falls
Police found the missing 41-year-old woman in Pine Falls and confirmed she is safe, after she failed to return from errands earlier in the week.
Manitoba Issues Measles Exposure Warning for The Pas Hospital ER
Manitoba health officials warned that people in The Pas hospital’s emergency department waiting room during the week of Oct. 2, 2026 may have been exposed to measles, a highly contagious virus.
Eight Disability Groups Seek Ombudsman Probe of Public Trustee
Eight disability groups have called for an Ombudsman investigation into the Manitoba public trustee over alleged failures to make essential decisions for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Rising Diesel Costs Ripple Through Manitoba Consumer Prices
The association warns that higher diesel prices are raising operating costs for truckers and are being passed on to Manitobans via more expensive goods and services, a trend seen across multiple industries.
Rain Expected in Northern Manitoba, Sun and Clouds in South
The forecast predicts rain with over 20 mm possible in northern Manitoba by Thursday, while southern Manitoba will see a blend of sun and clouds on September 30, 2026.
Manitoba PCs Launch Leadership Hunt as Fall Session Begins
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have opened a leadership race as the provincial legislature reconvenes for its fall session. The party holds 19 seats, behind the NDP’s 34, with independents and a Liberal seat completing the assembly.
Konrad Narth Named Interim Manitoba PC Leader
Konrad Narth was appointed interim leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party after Obby Khan resigned, with a permanent leader to be chosen later.
Manitoba projects $294M revenue rise, $292M spending jump in Q1
Manitoba forecasts a $294 million revenue increase and a $292 million spending boost for Q1 2026, with $277 million of the extra spending tied to emergency flood and wildfire response.
Manitoba PCs Launch Leadership Search as Fall Session Begins
The Progressive Conservatives started a leadership hunt as the fall session opened, noting they hold 19 seats while the NDP leads with 34.
Manitoba Premier Adds Accessibility and First Responder Ministers
Premier Wab Kinew expanded Manitoba’s cabinet on Sept. 28, 2026, naming Carla Compton as minister of accessibility and David Pankratz as minister responsible for first responders to increase focus on those areas.
Manitoba Forms Team to Support Youth Leaving Care
Manitoba has established a specialized transition team to support youth leaving Child and Family Services care, aiming to reduce challenges they face. The move is part of a wider provincial strategy to improve outcomes for young people exiting the welfare system.
Manitoba Human Rights Complaints Face Years-Long Delays
Complaints at the Manitoba Human Rights Commission are facing multi‑year waits for investigation and hearings, prompting a lawyer to call the process broken and urging reform.
Cost of Living Tops Agenda for Manitoba Fall Legislative Session
The upcoming fall session of Manitoba’s legislature will focus on cost‑of‑living concerns, highlighted by the premier and the opposition house leader as a priority.
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 them back to work.
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 trip to the remote northern site.
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 alert follows Manitoba’s protocol for missing adults with cognitive impairments.
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 Kwasitchewan Falls.
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.
