3 Deadly Crashes In 24 Hours

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – RCMP are investigating three fatal accidents on Manitoba highways in less than 24 hours. At 4 a.m. yesterday, Steinbach Mounties received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Richer. A semi struck and killed a 46 year old male, from Steinbach, who was walking on the highway. Then…

No CFL In 2020

Manitoba Post StaffSports

WINNIPEG – Our city won’t be playing host to a CFL season this year. The Canadian Football League is shifting its focus to 2021 and beyond after deciding not to play a shortened season this Fall. “Our league governors decided today it is in the best long-term interests of the CFL to concentrate on the…

Open Streets Feedback

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – The city would like your feedback on Open Streets. Because of COVID-19, these bicycle routes grew from four to 10 to help with social distancing. Motor vehicle traffic was also limited to one block on these routes between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week, instead of just on Sundays…

Hackers Hit CRA

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Your account at Canada Revenue Agency may have been hacked. CRA has shut down its online services after almost six thousand accounts were compromised. The hackers used what’s called a credential stuff scam to apply for federal programs and benefits using stolen usernames and passwords. It’s a terrible time for this to happen…

Wanted By Mounties

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WINNIPEG – RCMP are looking for 23 year old Nicholas Ryan-McKinnon after the death of a man in Dauphin on the weekend. Mounties responded to a stabbing call early Saturday morning and found a 32 year old man dead in a home. Investigators later talked to a second man who was injured and made his…

And The Winner Isn’t…

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – The closest thing to being a millionaire is maybe being a millionaire. A Winnipeg man recently spent several hours wondering if he was the big winner in a local lottery. Mark Miller was the winner of this year’s Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery grand prize of $1.5 million. However, a different Mark Miller starting getting…

Ag Ex Cancelled

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Another big Brandon event has been cancelled because of COVID-19. The Manitoba Ag Ex was scheduled for late October but now the farm show won’t happen. Organizers say everyone’s health and safety is more important. This Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, the Manitoba Summer Fair and Midway Madness were all called off previously, costing…

Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, August 15th. Good luck! The $17 million jackpot was won in Atlantic Canada so Wednesday’s draw will be for $5 million. Make sure you check your tickets carefully because there’s a $57,000 winner in Winnipeg. In the event of any discrepancy between this information…

Girl Thanks Police

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – We’re usually reporting on crime, often horrible stuff, when we talk about police here but today, it’s about a cute thank you from a little girl. Seven year old Julia even made a card for cops where she thanked them for “taking good care” of the city. In response, the WPS posted this…

Lotto Max Winning Numbers

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WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Friday, August 14th. Good luck! The $20 million jackpot wasn’t won so Tuesday’s draw will be for $25 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC