Two Winning Lotto Max Tickets Sold on The Prairies

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WINNIPEG – No wining ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Apr. 5 will grow to approximately $55 million, and there will be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs. Here are the winning numbers drawn…

Southdale Homicide Victim Identified

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WINNIPEG – The Southdale woman who was the victim of the city’s 11th homicide has now been identified. 51 year-old Lise Danais was killed in her home on Rockcliffe Road on March 26. This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508…

Gowns For Grads Pop-Up Shop

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WINNIPEG – Gowns for Grads Winnipeg is holding its 2nd Annual Party Dress Pop Up Shop on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at 35A Albert Street. All dresses are $20/Final Sale/Cash Only. Proceeds will be used to boost our inventory of plus-sized dresses. Visit our website at gownsforgrads.com for more…

City Kicks Off Two Major Transit Projects

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WINNIPEG – Are you a Winnipeg Transit user? If so the City of Winnipeg would like to you to be a part of developing a plan for Transit for the next 25 years. With two major transit projects in the works, the city is starting a Transit Master Plan. There will be plenty of opportunities…

Minimum Wage Going Up October 1

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WINNIPEG – Minimum wage in Manitoba will be going up slightly on October 1, 2019. The current minimum wage of $11.35 will be increased by 30 cents to $11.65. The increase is based on Manitoba’s 2018 inflation rate of 2.5 per cent. Information on the minimum wage and other employment standards is available at www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards.

Flood Fears Lessen Slightly

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WINNIPEG — Dry weather and a slow melt so far have somewhat eased the flood potential in Manitoba, although it will be a few more weeks until the threat passes. The provincial government says with average to unfavourable weather, the Red River should peak roughly at the same level as in 2009. Several communities in…

Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards

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WINNIPEG – The 2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards will be handed out on April 13th at the Club Regent Casino and Event Centre. Manitoba coaches will be honoured for their achievements in sport, leadership, personal development, and coaching effectiveness. “Coaches create a foundation for excellence in sport, while building our next generation of leaders and…

Southdale Woman Winnipeg’s 11th Homicide

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WINNIPEG – A Southdale woman’s death is being treated as a homicide after police responded to a 911 call yesterday morning. Police responded to the call from a residence on Rockcliffe Road at 10:45 am on March 26. They found the woman suffering from severe injuries and she was taken to the hospital in critical…

Two Manitoba Teens Caught Driving at 189-KM/h

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WINNIPEG – Two teenaged drivers were hit with over $1800 in fines each and are both facing possible licence suspensions after they were clocked driving at 189-KM/H by RCMP. Police stopped the 17-year-old and an 18-year-old for speeding in two separate cars. The 17-year-old told officers that it “got out of hand”. They each received…

Bruce and Roulette on Winnipeg Most Wanted List

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WINNIPEG – Law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police in their communities. Cheyenne Bruce Cheyenne Bruce was sent to prison for 28 months when she was convicted of numerous charges including Break and Enter and Identity Fraud. Bruce was released on Day Parole on December 27th,…