RCMP investigating workplace death at farming business

RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

A 68-year-old man is dead following a workplace incident at a commercial farming business in the RM of Stanley, Man., on Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, the worker became “entangled” with the machinery and died at the scene.

RCMP and Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety are investigating.

CTV News recently reported a separate workplace death in Portage la Prairie, Man.

According to RCMP, a roofer fell about 12 to 15 feet from an apartment building on Monday morning. The 25-year-old man died at the scene.