WINNIPEG – A winnipeg Police officer was assaulted on New Year’s day by a 34-Year-Old man. Police said early morning on New Year’s day a patrol unit spotted a truck travelling on Inkster Boulevard at Keewatin Street with no lights and no licence plates. Police caught up to the truck in the 100 block of…
Will Preparation is Provincial Tax Free
WINNIPEG – As of yesterday you no longer have to pay the provincial sales tax on the preparation of wills. Minister, Scott Fielding said in a release, “As part of the 2020 Tax Rollback Guarantee, (the Provincial Government) is removing the sales tax from the preparation of wills”. “Many Manitobans do not have wills and…
Bjarnason Wanted by Carman RCMP
WINNIPEG – Carman RCMP are asking for the public to call police if you see Kevin Bjarnason. Bjarnason is 40-years-old and wanted by the Carman RCMP for charges including Criminal Harassment, Harassing Communications and numerous bail violations. Police said Bjarnason’s current whereabouts are unknown. If you’ve seen him or know where he is, call the…
Firefighters Assaulted by 19-Year-Old
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg Firefighter that was clearing a building for safety was attacked by a man for no apparent reason. Police said n December 31st just before 11:00 PM members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service were at an apartment building in the 500 block of Elgin Avenue for a report of a fire…
Lotto 649 Winning Numbers for Wednesday, January 1
WINNIPEG – There was no jackpot winner in last night’s $16 million Lotto 649 draw, however there was a $1 million Guaranteed Prize winner out of Ontario. The Jackpot for the next draw on Saturday, January 4 is estimated to be $20 million. Here are the winning Lotto 649 numbers for Wednesday, January 1, 2020.…
Woman Assaulted in Her Home on New Year’s Eve
WINNIPEG – Police sai a Winnipeg woman was assaulted in her home on New Year’s Eve around 10PM. In the evening of December 31 police responded to a report of a family-related incident in the first 100 block of Dzyndra Crescent. A man had assaulted a woman in her 50’s and threatened to kill her…
Manitoba Government Modernizes Funding Model for Arts
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Government said the most extensive review of Manitoba’s cultural policy in nearly three decades has been completed. The results have lead the province to broaden the mandate of the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) by creating a single window for access to all provincial arts funding, Minister Cathy Cox said in a…
Lotto Max $1 Million Winning Ticket Sold on Prairies
WINNIPEG – There was no Jackpot winner for the $65 Million Lotto Max draw. However, there was a $1,000,000 winning ticket sold in Western Canada. The draw for the next Lotto Max draw on Friday, January, 3rd, is expected to be $70 million with 10 draws for $1 million. Here are your winning numbers for…
Celebrate The New Year at The Zoo
WINNIPEG – The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is thrilled to present an exciting line-up of entertainment and activities during the second half of the inaugural Zoo Lights Festival. “Zoo Lights Festival is the perfect place to gather with friends and family over the winter break,” said Lindsay Hughes, Assiniboine Park Conservancy. “The lighting displays are beautiful,…
Cyclist Caught Carrying a Sawed Off Shotgun
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man was charged for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk and for carrying a concealed weapon. On Sunday night, December 29, Police were patrolling Ellice Avenue and Sherbrook Street when they noticed a man known to them riding a bicycle on a sidewalk. The man was stopped and was placed under…