BERENS RIVER FIRST NATION – A 38 year-old man from Bloodvein First Nation has died after he was assaulted at a home in Berens River First Nation. Police responded to the assault on November 16 at about 4:20 A.M. and he was taken to hospital, however he died as a result of his injuries on…
65 New Ambulances Arrive in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – 65 new replacement ambulances have been purchased to help modernize the province’s fleet, ensure paramedic safety and improve patient comfort. The ambulances represent about one third of the province’s fleet and cost $10 million. New ambulances feature enhanced lighting, additional working space for paramedics to have better movement and access to patients and…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers for November 19
WINNIPEG – There was no winner for the $30 million Lotto Max Jackpot in last night’s draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Friday, November 22 will now be an estimated $40 million. Here are your winning Lotto Max numbers for Tuesday, November 19, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information…
$2.1 Million for Thompson Youth Outreach
The Manitoba government is investing more than $2.1 million over three years to expand StreetReach programming in Thompson and enhance the community mobilization hub. StreetReach is part of Tracia’s Trust, the Manitoba government’s strategy to prevent sexual exploitation of children and youth. The StreetReach program currently includes a Winnipeg team with representatives from child welfare,…
Traffic Stop Lands Pair of Drug Traffickers in Jail
WINNIPEG – On November 16, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Guns & Gangs Unit conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 600 block of Broadway and took the female driver into custody for failing to comply with a court order. A male passenger was also arrested for two outstanding arrest…
Two Arrested for Murder of Darlus McKay
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested two men in connection to the death of 19 year-old Darlus Dary Darrien McKay, who was killed on October 7. Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation and identified two male suspects who were known to the victim. It is believed that the two suspects were involved in…
Man Arrested After Threatening RCMP Via Social Media
FISHER BRANCH – A 30 year-old man from Fisher Branch faces numerous charges after he threatened police on his social media account. RCMP began investigating the suspect and caught up with him the next day when he was involved in a collision with another vehicle. When officers searched his vehicle, they found two swords, ammunition…
Police Service Receives $500,000 from Province for Specialized Equipment
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is investing more than half a million dollars in specialized equipment and training for the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), including $20,000 to support a new educational video and expand public outreach to help people avoid or leave gang involvement. Developed by the Gang Action Interagency Network (GAIN) in partnership with…
$100,000 Winning Lotto 649 Ticket Sold on Prairies
WINNIPEG – The $7 million Lotto 649 draw was not won last night so the jackpot for the next draw on Wednesday, November 20 will now be an estimated $9 million. Here are your winning Lotto 649 numbers for Saturday, November 16, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official…
Winnipeg’s 41st Homicide
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg has reached 41 homicides for 2019, one shy of the record. Thursday November 13th around 9:00 p.m., Police were called to a home in the 700 block of Dufferin Avenue for a report of suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival, police discovered a deceased man who appeared to have been shot.…