SELKIRK – RCMP in Selkirk are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 47-year-old Marylee Watt who was in Selkirk on September 8th. Police say the last time she was seen was the 8th September and she last spoke to someone on September 11th. At that time, it was believed she was in the…
Red River College Appoints New Board Members
Two new members, Susan Robinson and Stu Charles have been appointed to the Red River College board of governors. Susan is currently vice-president of operations for the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, where she provides leadership and direction for the operations team as well as the day-to-day management of the foundation’s home lottery programs and the…
Second Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping & Assault of a 32-Year-Old Man
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police arrested the second man wanted in connection with the kidnapping and assault of a 32-year-old man back in June of this year. Police were told by the victim that he had been abducted at gunpoint by several people and viciously assaulted overnight. At the time of the call, the victim was…
RCMP Charge a Man Who Exposed Himself to Group of School Kids
STEINBACH – RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man who exposed himself to a group of children in Mitchell. Police said on September 13 they received a report of a man exposing himself to a group of children in the community of Mitchell. Mounties went to the area to ensure the children were safe, and made patrols…
Pottinger & Canabie on Winnipeg Most Wanted List
WINNIPEG – Law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police in their communities. Miranda Canabie – Manslaughter Miranda Canabie was sentenced to 3 years in prison when she was convicted of Manslaughter. On May 16th, 2018 Canabie began Day Parole, but one month later she breached one…
Two Women, 16 & 28, Charged for Multiple Liquor Marts Thefts in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Two more arrests were made in connection with several Liquor Mart thefts and robberies in Winnipeg. Police said between July 17th and September 18, 2018, a woman visited various Liquor Mart locations around the city. She would often enter the store, select several liquor bottles and leave without making any attempt to pay.…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers will Honour Melvin ‘Fritz’ Hanson
WINNIPEG – The 11th inductee to the Winnipeg Blue Bomber’s Ring of Honour at Investors Group Field will be the late Melvin ‘Fritz’ Hanson. The Bomber’s said the ceremony will take place at halftime during this Friday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes. Hanson was the first superstar in the history of the Winnipeg Football Club,…
Manitoba Ombudsman Investigating Release of 2017 Soil Testing
WINNIPEG – An investigation has been launched into the recent questions surrounding the Pallister Government’s release of the 2017 soil testing in St. Boniface. Acting Manitoba Ombudsman, Marc Cormier, announced that his office will investigate whether the decision-making process related to the release of information about 2017 soil testing in St. Boniface was consistent with…
22-Year-Old Attempts an Armed Robbery in Broad Daylight
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old man after he tried robbing a convenience store with a knife. Police said Monday around 5:00 PM, a lone male entered a store in the 100 block of Hargrave and demanded access to an attached building. When denied access, the suspect pulled a knife and attempted…
Manitoba RCMP Launch Moose Hide Campaign
The RCMP in Manitoba are partnering with the Moose Hide Campaign and are trying to raise awareness to help reduce violence towards women and children. They have launched a campaign from September 17 to October 17, 2018 and will be holding community based events across the province. “Domestic violence and gender-based violence should be a…