Indiana Lt.-Gov. Suzanne Crouch, accompanied to Manitoba by a 20-member delegation including representatives from Indiana companies, agricultural organizations, universities and state officials met with Deputy Premier Heather Stefanson, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler and Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the shared interest of both jurisdictions in…
25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for 20 Plus Thefts and Robberies in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old woman responsible for several thefts at Liquor Marts and other retail businesses. Police said between June 15th and August 27th the woman went to various Liquor Mart locations around the city of Winnipeg. She would enter the store, select several liquor bottles and exit the…
Small Businesses Need MPs to Address Uncertainty
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is asking for MPs to help small businesses by reducing costs and regulations. CPP rates are scheduled to go up every year for the next five years which will significantly raise payroll costs for employers. “In fact, even with the welcome news of a small drop in Employment…
Missing 16-Year-Old Brandon Girl Could be in Winnipeg
BRANDON – Police in Brandon are asking for help locating a 16-year-old girl, Kaitrianne Ironstand, who is believed to be in Winnipeg. Ironstand was reported missing from Brandon on Sunday September 9th of this year. She was last seen at 2:30 AM at her home, in the 300 block Louise Avenue. Ironstand is described as…
UPDATE – Missing 6-Year-Old Autistic Girl Found
UPDATE @ 8:20 AM – Media in Saskatchewan are reporting that the Amber Alert issued late last night has been cancelled. The missing 6-year-old girl was found safe in the City of North Battleford. According to reports she was found just before 7:00 AM and is receiving medical attention now. WINNIPEG – An amber alert…
69-Year-Old Man Dies in Collision with Drunk Driver
TEULON – A 69-year-old man died in a two two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, approximately six kilometres west of Teulon, on Friday night. Police said the initial investigation has determined that an eastbound vehicle, being driven by a 27-year-old man from Inwood, hit the shoulder and overcorrected where it then collided with a westbound vehicle,…
One Man Dead & One in Hospital after Train Derails in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – One man is dead and another remains in hospital after a train derailed Saturday at the Minago River crossing in Manitoba. The derailment occurred on the east-west rail line, located approximately 12 kilometres west of the Highway 6 and Highway 39 Junction. Police said when the derailment was reported, they were told that…
Liberals Call for Squires to be Fired
Dougald Lamont, Manitoba Liberal Leader is calling for Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires to be fired. The liberals say that Minister Squires withheld information from the public in three different reports. The three different reports include: A study into lead contamination in the soil in St. Boniface that contradicted an earlier study. It was received…
Winning Lotto 6/49 Numbers
WINNIPEG – No winning ticket was sold for the $16.4 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on September 19th will be approximately $20 million. Here are the winning number from Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw: In the event of any discrepancy between this information and…
Friday’s Winning Lotto Max Numbers
WINNIPEG – No winning ticket was sold for the $55 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Sept. 21 will grow to approximately $60 million, and players will have a shot at 16 Maxmillions prizes. Here are the numbers from Friday night’s draw: In the…