WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket for the $7 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. However, there were five guaranteed $1 million prizes that were claimed by ticket holders in the Prairies, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Dec. 26 will be approximately $9…
Take the Bus on New Year’s Eve
WINNIPEG – Make sure that you get home safely this New Year’s Eve and hop on a bus for FREE all evening long. The City of Winnipeg together with MPI are offering free transit starting at 7:00pm. on New Year’s Eve. The last bus will leave downtown at about 1:35am. The program applies to all…
Beware Online Scam Targeting Amazon Shoppers
WINNIPEG – A scam targeting Amazon subscribers is giving hackers access to credit card information and RCMP are urging online shoppers to be aware. An order confirmation email arrives to the intended victim advising what was purchased, where the order will be sent, the total cost of the purchase, as well as a clickable button…
3 Big Money Lotto Max Winners in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – This should be an especially happy holiday season for at least one Lotto Max player. There was just one winning ticket for the $60 million dollar jackpot in Friday night’s draw — and it was purchased somewhere in Ontario. The exact location has yet to be revealed. There were also 48 Maxmillions prizes…
Two Charged with Second Degree Murder in Death of 15 Year Old Girl
THE PAS – RCMP have arrested two people regarding a homicide that took place in The Pas on December 14th. 19 year-old Dylan Caribou and a 15 year-old girl have been arrested and charged with Second-Degree Murder for the homicide of a 15 year-old girl. They are both from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan). The…
Police Looking for High-Risk Sex Offender
WINNIPEG – A Canada wide warrant has been issued for a convicted sex offender who is unlawfully at large. 41-year old Quentin Allan Sumner was released from prison on October 26 but has not returned to his home. Sumner was declared a long-term sex-offender after a 2005 conviction for Sexual Assault, Choking to Overcome Resistance…
Celebrate New Year’s Day with Lt.-Gov
Start the New Year off with an afternoon of fun and celebration at the annual New Year’s Levee. The Lt.-Gov Janice Filmon is inviting everyone to the Manitoba Legislative Building between 2:30 and 4 pm. on New Year’s Day. There will be sleigh rides around the Legislative Building for those willing to brave the weather…
Fire Destroys Home in Oakbluff
OAKBLUFF – At 1:20 this morning (December 20th) Headingly RCMP responded to a house fire on Park Avenue in Oakbluff, Manitoba. The house was fully engulfed in flames when officers arrived and the RM of McDonald Fire Department was fighting the blaze. All occupants of the house made it out safely. RCMP continue to investigate.
FREE Admission to the Zoo
WINNIPEG – Get ready for a FREE weekend at the Zoo. Once again the Assiniboine Park Zoo is offering free admission to children 12 and under from December 22 to January 6. Plus, on Saturday and Sunday the first 50 visitors get a voucher for a ticket for Paw Patrol Live at the Centennial Concert…
Winnipeg Man Wanted for Murder
WINNIPEG – Police have identified a suspect in the homicide of a man on McGee Street. On December 17th a man was discovered unconscious, suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to hospital in critical condition but later died as a result of his injuries. Winnipeg Police have now issued a warrant for arrest for…