WINNIPEG – RCMP now believe that missing snowmobiler in Whiteshell Provincial Park went through the ice of Eleanor Lake. They called off the search yesterday afternoon after finding tracks leading to open water but nothing on the other side. The search is expected to resume in the spring. 50 year old Dan LeMay, a father…
Skating Trail Sewage Spill
WINNIPEG – A skating trail on the Assiniboine River in the Wolseley area has been covered in raw sewage. The city says it’s overflow from a drain pipe that became overwhelmed with snowmelt. The discharge is meant to prevent the sewer from backing up into basements in the area. One disgusted resident says it’s disheartening…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Tuesday, February 23rd. Good luck! The $65 million jackpot wasn’t won so Friday’s draw will rise to $70 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
No Deaths, 76 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting no deaths today from COVID-19. There are 76 new cases of the virus, including 47 in Winnipeg. 1,212 cases are active, 29,453 people have recovered, for a total of 31,551 cases so far. 216 Manitobans are in hospital right now, 33 of them in the ICU. The five day…
RRC Recycling Masks
WINNIPEG – Red River College has launched a program to turn the 6,000 disposable masks they distribute every month into new items like shipping pallets. While many students and staff choose reusable masks, the school says, with millions of disposable masks being used, either through preference or necessity, they wanted to develop a way to…
Airsoft Fans Fight Bill C-21
WINNIPEG – Airsoft enthusiasts in Manitoba are joining calls across Canada for the federal government to modify a proposed gun bill that some say is heavy handed against those who safely use toy guns for sport. Bill C-21 would prohibit mid-velocity replica guns – those that travel at 366 and 500 feet per second -…
Tougher Close Contact Rules
WINNIPEG – The provine’s rules on close contacts have tightened. Dr. Brent Roussin says if someone tests positive for COVID-19, all members of that household must now self-isolate. And if a close contact lives elsewhere, everyone in that home will also have to isolate until a negative test is confirmed. The definition of a close…
Amphibexes In Action Again
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s Amphibexes are getting back at it on the Red River. Every year around this time, the ice-breaking machines are used to try and reduce the possibility of ice jamming and flooding in the spring. The province is also using remote-controlled ice-cutters. The focus is on 28 kilometres of the Red between Selkirk…
Red River Honours Gabe Today
WINNIPEG – Dancing Gabe is getting an honorary diploma from Red River College. Gabriel Langlois is being recognized for his significant contributions to the community. Gabe will get his diploma at the school’s virtual winter convocation today. He’s been a volunteer and part-time worker at the Winnipeg Y for more than 35 years and he’s…
2 Deaths, 97 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting two deaths today from COVID-19, both of them in Winnipeg. There are 97 new cases of the virus, including 54 in Winnipeg. 1,219 cases are active, 29,378 people have recovered, for a total of 31,483 cases so far. 206 Manitobans are in hospital right now, 32 of them in…