WINNIPEG – Police handed out a very big ticket on the weekend. A driver, with just a learner’s permit, was caught going 162 kilometres an hour in an 80 zone on Chief Peguis Trail on Sunday. The guy may be new at driving but he’s already got a $1,223 fine to pay for going way…
MOOSE RE-SIGN FORWARDS
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Moose have re-signed a couple of popular players. Brent Pedersen and Cole Maier, both forwards, have each signed one year deals. Pedersen, who’s 24 years old, had nine points in 36 games last season, while Maier, who’s also 24, collected 15 points in 59 games.
SCHOOLS REOPEN IN SEPTEMBER
WINNIPEG – School divisions have been advised that schools will reopen for students on September 8th after Labour Day, the traditional start time for students. Education minister Kelvin Goertzen made that announcement on Twitter, not at a news conference and he’s taking some heat for that, mostly from reporters. Teachers will return on September 2nd.…
VISITATION SHELTERS COMING
WINNIPEG – The province has announced a plan to build all-season shelters at personal care homes so residents can safely visit with loved ones. Health minister Cameron Friesen says his government will ask for feedback on conceptual designs in the near future. “Despite advances in technology that have allowed for virtual visits, this pandemic has…
PHASE 3 UNDERWAY
WINNIPEG – CoVid-19 restrictions have loosened a bit more. Phase Three of the re-opening of Manitoba kicked in yesterday. Among the changes, there’s now a limit of 50 on indoor crowds and outdoor gatherings up to 100 are allowed. People coming into the province no longer have to self-isolate for two weeks, unless they come…
MURDER @ PORTAGE & SHERBROOK
WINNIPEG – Last week’s stabbing is this week’s murder as the victim has died from his injuries. Police believe 33 year Robert James Forbister was assaulted early Friday morning about four o’clock near Portage Avenue and Sherbrook Street. Investigators would like to hear from you if you saw anything. They’re also asking people in the…
ELIE TORNADO ANNIVERSARY
WINNIPEG – On this date in 2007 in Elie, Manitoba, it was a very warm and humid early evening that became a 49 minute ride through an atmospheric rage that would terrorize people in the area. Fortunately, no one was killed. An extremely strong tornado, later categorized as an F5, rolled through from 6:25 to…
LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers for Saturday, June 20th. Good luck checking your tickets! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
RIVER HEIGHTS RESTAURANT MAKES LIST
WINNIPEG – Only one local restaurant has made it to this year’s list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants. Enoteca at 1670-Corydon Avenue comes in at number 98. The chef there is Scott Bagshaw, one of Winnipeg’s more celebrated culinary creators. Manitoba Post hasn’t tried Enoteca yet but we will now. The restaurant’s Facebook page says…
LOTTO MAX WINNING NUMBERS
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Friday, June 19th. Good luck checking your tickets! Don’t forget to play Lotto 6/49 by tonight. We’ll have the numbers for you as soon as they’re released. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC