WINNIPEG – The city-wide mosquito trap count has hit 44 so fogging will now begin. The adult nuisance mosquito fogging program will start with golf courses, public parks and open spaces. Fogging will begin tomorrow night at 9:30, weather permitting, at the following locations: ·Assiniboine Park ·Brookside Cemetery ·Charleswood Dog Park ·Crescent Drive Park ·Fraser…
Rivers Dam In Danger
WINNIPEG – All the rain this week in southwestern Manitoba has the province worried about the Rivers Dam. People and livestock on 30 to 40 properties near the Little Saskatchewan River are being asked to evacuate. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler toured the area including the dam just the other day. He says this decision comes…
Homicide On Flora
WINNIPEG – The Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting early this morning on Flora Avenue. A man and woman were walking about 3:15 when both were shot. The man suffered a critical injury but was able to make it to a nearby convenience store where police were called. When officers arrived and found the woman,…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Tuesday, June 30th. As you can see, the $20 million dollar jackpot wasn’t won so Friday’s big prize rises to $25 million. Good luck checking your tickets and don’t forget to play Lotto 6/49 by tonight. In the event of any discrepancy between this information…
At Least $2.9B Deficit
WINNIPEG – The province has released an economic and fiscal update in the wake of coronavirus. Premier Brian Pallister says the expected deficit for 2020-21 will be in the range of $2.9 billion, with a downside risk of a deficit of up to $5 billion. It all depends how the economy recovers. “The COVID-19 pandemic…
Shooting Suspect Sought
WINNIPEG – The Major Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting earlier this month. On the night of June 18th, a woman was walking near Simcoe and St. Mathews when a man approached her and asked for directions. While using her phone to help him, he grabbed at it and a short altercation ensued. The suspect…
Brandon Braces For More
WINNIPEG – The heat is bad enough but now Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Brandon and much of Southwestern Manitoba. Conditions are favorable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain. Severe thunderstorms associated with a low pressure system…
Beating The Heat
WINNIPEG – The heat warning for Winnipeg and southern Manitoba continues. Daytime highs into the 30’s will come with humidex values around 40. There are many ways to stay cool during a heat wave like this but if you don’t, the risks are great. Especially for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic…
Flood Warning
WINNIPEG – The province has issued a flood warning and high water advisory for the southwest, western and central regions of Manitoba. A weather system passing through Manitoba watersheds has brought significant precipitation in the past 24 hours. The Assiniboine River watershed, including areas near Brandon and Minnedosa, has recorded close to 155 millimetres of…
Winnipeg Police Report Crazy Weekend
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police Service is reporting a very busy weekend. There was an especially high number of calls for service. Here’s a list… – 14 reports of shots fired – 16 reports of assault with a weapon – 72 reports of assault – 10 gun calls – 8 stabbings – 36 reports of…