WINNIPEG – A two vehicle collision at the intersection of the Perimeter Highway and Waverley Street has claimed the life of a 37 year-old Winnipeg man. RCMP responded to the collision that occurred on March 15 at 8:55 am. They determined that a car, being driven by the 37-year-old man from Winnipeg, was heading westbound…
Island Lake RCMP Seize Drugs
ISLAND LAKE – A 26 year-old man from Sandy Bay First Nation has been charged with trafficking illegal drugs into the Island Lake region. Lawrence Ashley McIvor was arrested when he arrived on a commercial flight from Winnipeg to Island Lake. When he was searched RCMP found 140 grams of cocaine and 100 Percocet pills.…
St Patrick’s Weekend at the Zoo
WINNIPEG – The Assiniboine Park Zoo has big plans this weekend with tons of activities for the whole family. The weekend will kick-off early on Friday, March 15, which is an in-service day for schools across Winnipeg. With children home from school and families looking for things to do, the Zoo is offering $15 admission…
56 Year -Old Man Attacks 4 People in Bus Shelter
WINNIPEG – A 56 year old Winnipeg man has been charged with assault after attacking four people at a bus shelter. The incident happened on March 13 at 7:20 pm. in a bus shelter at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Fort Street. The man attacked two women, punching one and shoving the other. Two…
MISSING: 25 Year-Old James Luna
WINNIPEG – 25 year-old James Luna is missing. He was last seen in River Park South in the early morning of March 12. LUNA is driving a 2014 black 4-door Hyundai Santa Fe, sport utility vehicle with licence #JBJ 172. (NOTE: The image of the vehicle is a stock photo only and is not exactly…
Multiple Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop
WINNIPEG – The amount of weapons taken off the street continues to grow as police charged three people after searching their vehicle. On March 11 at 11:10 pm. police pulled over an SUV and found a large hunting knife in plain view. The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and the SUV was searched.…
Plateless Car Stop Yields Drugs,Weapons and Cash
WINNIPEG – A plateless car travelling in Elmwood caught the attention of police and yielded almost $8,000 in drugs, cash and numerous weapons. The car was stopped on Henderson Highway after police noticed that it has no licence plates. The officer noticed a can of pepper spray on the seat and a further search of…
New Amendments Allow Victims to Move Out With Less Difficulty
WINNIPEG – Victims of sexual or domestic violence will now be able to move out with less notice and without having to file a police report thanks to proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. Currently, tenants affected by domestic violence or stalking can end their lease with one month’s notice if they believe staying…
Morden Police Arrest Two in Drug Trafficking Investigation
MORDEN – Morden police have arrested two people after a lengthy investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine. A search warrant executed at a home on Morden resulted in the seizure of meth, prescription pills, cell phones, digital scales and packaging materials. 25 year old Willy Sawatzky of Morden is charged with Possession for the Purpose…
Man Struck By Vehicle While Lying on Road
FLIN FLON – Flin Flon RCMP are investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision that happened 10 kilometres south of Flin Flon on March 11. A 59 year-old man driving a pick-up truck on highway 10, struck a 35 year-old man who was lying on the road. The driver immediately flagged down another vehicle to assist with calling…