Public safety is one of the Manitoba government's top priorities.
On Thursday, they solidified that by providing more than $33,000 in grants to support law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives in the Parkland region. The news came on the same day as the grand opening of the newly renovated Dauphin Courthouse on River Avenue.
$13,800 is going to the RCMP in Ste. Rose to purchase safer crates for transporting police dogs. An additional $18,500 is going to the Ste. Rose RCMP for a pilot project to purchase 10 ceremonial dress uniforms for the Ebb and Flow First Nation Safety Officer program.
$1,350 will go towards the RCMP Community and Indigenous Policing for the Little Muddy Waters Métis Local to host a police academy in Winnipegosis for older adults.
"Public safety is one of our government's top priorities, and we are committed to making life safer for Manitobans in every corner of the province," said Justice Minister Matt Wiebe. "Today, we are proud to reinvest the proceeds of crime into local initiatives that enhance community safety, while also celebrating the opening of a modernized courthouse that will serve the Parkland region for years to come."
The ceremonial dress uniform initiative in Ebb and Flow First Nation is the first of its kind among FNSO programs in Manitoba, noted the minister.
"Today marks an important step forward for the Parkland region," said Ron Kostyhsyn, minister of Agriculture, "Whether it's the Dauphin Court House renovations, the new Justice Centre in Dauphin or the Ste. Rose and Parkland front line safety initiatives, I am proud that our government is strengthening the justice system where Manitobans live and work. These supports — from innovative community‑led programs to improved court facilities — reflect our commitment to safer communities, meaningful partnerships, and a justice system that serves people with dignity and fairness."
The province also announced $35,000 for the Parkland Crisis Centre & Women's Shelter. The funds will further support vulnerable Manitobans in the region.
The grand opening of the Dauphin Courthouse represents a major investment in Manitoba's justice system. The renovated facility will provide improved access to justice services, modernized courtrooms, and enhanced security features for residents of the Parkland region.
"These investments reflect our commitment to both community safety and access to justice," said Wiebe. "The new Dauphin Courthouse will ensure that Manitobans in the Parkland have a modern, secure, and accessible space for legal proceedings."
All funds came through the 2025-26 Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
