WINNIPEG – There was one jackpot winner in Friday’s $50 million Lotto Max draw. There were no winners for the two MAXMILLIONS $1 million prize draws. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 is an estimated $9 million. Here are the winning numbers from Friday August 30, 2019. In…
Police Looking for Second Suspect in Murder of John Buesnel
WINNIPEG – Police have made an arrest and are looking for a second suspect on the murder of John Buesnel on August 24. 64 year old Buesnel was found deceased in an apartment on Elgin Street just after midnight on the 24th. 24 year-old Taylor Lapierre has now been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police…
Police Looking for Wanted Man
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police are looking for assistance from the public in locating 34 year-old Trevor Johnathon Williams. Williams is wanted for warrants related to violence and weapons offences. He is described as a Caucasian male, 5’3″ in height and weighing 135 lbs. He has a medium build, short or shaved brown hair, blue eyes,…
Protests Scheduled Today for Highways 75 and 59
MANITOBA – Two planned protests may cause traffic disruptions today on Highway 75 and Highway 59. The Southern Chiefs’ Organization have indicated that the peaceful protests will be comprised of 10 minute Round Dances followed by a 15 minute break to allow for traffic to flow through the areas. The two locations are: Highway 75…
RCMP Identify Human Remains Found in The Pas
THE PAS – The human remains found near University College of the North on August 6 have now been identified as 18 year-old Kendara Ballantyne. Kendara had initially been reported as missing on July 26, 2019. The cause of death has yet to be determined. The Pas RCMP along with our Major Crime Services continue…
Police Looking for Witnesses to Fatal Accident
WINNIPEG – A 71 year-old woman has died as a result of a pedestrian-vehicle collision that took place yesterday evening. The collision occurred at about 9:15 P.M. as the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street in the 1000 block of McPhillips. The vehicle remained on the scene following the collision. This investigation is continuing…
Police Reminder for Safe Gun Removal Program
WINNIPEG – Police are reminding Winnipeggers that if you want to have firearms or ammunition safely removed from your home, to call the service’s non-emergency number at 204-986-6222 to arrange for police come to your home to pick it up. During the summer a number of instances have been recorded where members of the public…
Man Armed with Scissors Threatens Bus Passengers
WINNIPEG – A 29 year-old Winnipeg man faces assault charges after threatening passengers and the driver on a transit bus. Police responded to the report that an aggressive man, armed with scissors was threatening passengers on a bus that was stopped at Portage Avenue and Arlington Street. The passengers had been safely evacuated when police…
Selkirk RCMP Rescue Distraught Woman on Bridge
SELKIRK – Selkirk RCMP used some quick thinking to rescue a distraught woman on the Eaton Avenue Bridge in Selkirk. RCMP responded to a call on August 21 at about 9:45 P.M. that a woman was standing on the edge of the bridge. When two officers arrived, they saw the woman holding on to the…
Police Say Beware of Bitcoin ATM Scam
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police Service Financial Crime Unit has identified a recent scam in Winnipeg involving bitcoin ATMs. Posters have been located on or next to bitcoin ATMs informing users the Bitcoin ATMs are in the development of new software. Users are advised not to use their own bitcoin wallet to purchase and deposit…