WINNIPEG – A 54 year-old bus driver has been charged after an investigation into the fatal collision between a bus and a pedestrian on November 13, 2017. Two charges have been laid against the City of Winnipeg transit driver: Drive carelessly – causing death, and proceed before safe to do so. A 50 year old…
Winning Lotto Max Numbers for Friday, March 8
WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket for the $16.7 million Lotto Max Jackpot last night. The Jackpot for next Friday, March 15, 2019 is estimated to be $25 million. Here are the winning numbers from Friday, March 8, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of the…
Police Investigate Selkirk Avenue Homicide
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating a homicide that took place on March 8 at 4:45 am. Emergency personnel attended a home on Selkirk Avenue where they found an injured man. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries. No additional information is available at this time. This investigation is…
Pony Corral Crowned Potahto Week 2019 Champion
The votes are in. After final tabulation, Peak of the Market is happy to announce that Winnipeggers have selected Pony Corral as their Potahto Week 2019 Champion. “Winnipeggers came out in full force to support our second annual Potahto Week,” said Larry McIntosh, President & CEO of Peak of the Market. “I want to congratulate…
Police Seize Over $400,000 of Drugs, Cash and Vehicles
WINNIPEG – An investigation into a drug network involved in trafficking cocaine that began in January led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of over $400,000 of drugs, cash and property. Search warrants were executed at two homes in Bridgewater Forest and one in Garden City. Four Men and one woman between…
Cessna Plane Crashes Short of Runway
LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS – A Cessna Grand Caravan crashed on Family Lake, three kilometres south of the Little Grand rapids airport on March 4. All seven people on board were transported to Little Grand rapids nursing station where some were treated for minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the…
Afternoon Home Invasion Leaves Pet Dog Dead
THOMPSON – A brazen afternoon home-invasion left a family pet dead after three suspects forced their way into the home of a family with a child. The three suspects knocked on the door of the home on Ash Street and asked to be let in. When the homeowners denied, they forced their way in. The…
55 Year-Old Woman Victim of Frightening Home Invasion
DAUPHIN – A 55 year-old woman was the victim of a frightening home invasion in the afternoon of March 2. The woman was unlocking the door to her apartment at about 2:30 in the afternoon when another woman came up behind her and shoved her into her home. The suspect grabbed a knife from the…
RCMP Seize Weapons and Drugs from 20 Year-Old Portage La Prairie Man
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – RCMP found weapons and drugs when they went to a local business to arrest 20 year-old Mateo Roulette on outstanding warrants. At 1:40 am. on March 5, RCMP went to a local Portage La Prairie business to arrest Roulette on outstanding warrants for assault, theft under $5,000 and failure to comply…
Third Quarter Report for Province Under Budget
The results from the third quarter report for the 2018-29 fiscal year is forecast to come in $51 million under budget. A summary deficit of of $470 million for 2018-19 is projected, showing an improvement of $225 million over the year-end deficit of $695 million. Total summary expenditures are projected at $17.164 billion, which is…