WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket for last night’s $50 million Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 is an estimated $55 million. Here are the winning numbers from the Friday, May 31, 2019 Lotto Max draw. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and…
High Risk Sex Offender in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police are advising the public that a convicted sex offender who is considered at high risk to re-offend in a sexual and sexually violent manner against all females, both adults, and children will be residing in Winnipeg. Police say Winston George Thomas, a 42-year-old man, was released from provincial custody on Friday…
Five Youths Between 12 and 15 Charged with Arson
PAUINGASSI – On May 28, 2019, at approximately 4:00 pm, Little Grand Rapids RCMP responded to a fire near the community of Pauingassi. The fire appeared to have originated near the school within the community. Little Grand Rapids RCMP, working in close collaboration with Manitoba Sustainable Development, determined the fire to be deliberately set and…
Gang of Youths, Attacks and Seriously Injures 3 Thompson Men
THOMPSON – A group of youths, armed with knives, is believed to be responsible for attacking and seriously injuring at least three different victims overnight on May 30. The first attack occurred at approximately 2:45 am when Thompson RCMP officers located a 24-year-old male suffering from a stab wound on Mystery Lake Road. It is…
Police Officer Stabbed, One Suspect Shot
WINNIPEG – A 21-year-old was shot and in hospital and a Manitoba First Nations police officer was seriously injured last night at a gaming centre. Wednesday night at approximately 10:45 pm, an officer with the Manitoba First Nations Police Service responded to a disturbance in Waywayseecappo First Nation. An altercation happened while the officer was…
Two Women Charged with Murder of ShayInne Hunter
WINNIPEG – Police have arrested two women in connection with the murder of 25 year-old ShayInne Marie Hunter on May 25, 2019. 18 year-old Diane Tamara King and 22 year-old Tasha Laquette have both been charged with second-degree murder. ShayInne was stabbed at a home on Simcoe Street in the early hours of May 25…
Man Shot in Face By Passing Vehicle
WINNIPEG – A 35 year-old man was shot in the face with a pellet gun as he was walking in the area of Consol Avenue and Loelda Street at 3:00 in the afternoon on May 27. The victim advised police that a blue, 4-door vehicle approached him from behind and a shot was fired from…
Province Investing Nearly $28 Million in Health Care
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has committed almost $28 million for more than 100 new projects and ongoing work in health care across the Province. Each year, the regional health authorities, CancerCare Manitoba, Shared Health and the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba submit requests for safety and security projects at sites across the province. Timely equipment…
RRC Financial Planning Students Best in the West
WINNIPEG – Red River College student are heading off to Vancouver next week to compete in the 2019 Canadian Institute of Financial Planner Case Challenge Competition. The students banked a first place victory at the Western Competition and will compete against the best in the East. The Business Administration students: Scott Lobban, Suzie Nguyen, Desiree…
Multiple Firearms Seizures During Guns and Gangs Sweep
WINNIPEG – Two people were charged with numerous firearm offences during the Guns and Gangs Unit’s crime suppression sweep in the area of Balmoral Street and Cumberland Avenue. While in the area, members of the unit spotted a man on a bicycle darting in and out of traffic, narrowly avoiding collisions and causing motorists to…