Protesters at Winnipeg landfill hoist flag targeting 'Heartless Heather,' remain steadfast despite injunction

A new flag with a message for Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson was raised Monday morning by protesters who continue to block access to the Winnipeg landfill in spite of a court injunction.

Across the provincial flag protesters painted the phrase “Heartless Heather” in black letters. It was attached to the top of a makeshift flagpole made from a stripped-down tree.

“The reason for that would be denying these families justice, dignity, the ability to grieve,” said protester Melanie Berestin, who stood with other demonstrators blocking the main road to the city’s Brady Road Landfill.

Stefanson has said her government won’t pay for a search of the Prairie Green landfill, north of Winnipeg, where police believe the