WINNIPEG – The province awarded $380 Million project for the replacement of the province’s public safety communications service to Bell Mobility. “Ensuring the safety of Manitobans is our duty,” said Pallister in a news releaase. “During an emergency, it’s essential that we have reliable communications service across the province including in rural and remote areas.…
Province Extends Heat Advisory
WINNIPEG – Officials extended a heat advisory for the province of Manitoba Wednesday afternoon. A prolonged period of above-normal temperatures is forecast for the Prairies including Manitoba. The high temperatures were felt throughout much of Manitoba on Wednesday, with Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasting even hotter temperatures for the rest of this week and…
Two Men Found Dead in Home on Wordsworth Way in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police found two men dead in a home on Wordsworth Way on Tuesday. The investigation has been taken over by Detectives from the Homicide Unit. While still in the early stages of the investigation, police say this incident appears to be domestic in nature. Investigators are looking to speak with anyone that…
Wilson and Johnston Added to Winnipeg Most Wanted List
WINNIPEG – Law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police in their communities. The Manitoba Post brings you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Doyle Wilson Doyle Wilson is…
Emergency Reports Not Received Before Deadly Tornado
ALONSA, Man. — Pamela Sul was at her home in rural Manitoba watching television as the sky darkened and an emergency alert went across the screen. The chief administrative officer for the Rural Municipality of Alonsa saw the tornado warning and quickly packed up to leave. Her husband was out on a tractor and heard…
18-Yer-Old Winnipeg Man Shot Riding His Bicycle on Roy Avenue and Cecil Street
WINNIPEG – An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition with life-altering injuries after being shot Saturday night riding his bicycle near Roy Avenue and Cecil Street in Winnipeg. Police say the shooting happened around 7:30PM. A short time later officers from the Street Crime Unit spotted a suspect vehicle near Logan Street…
U of L Women’s Hockey Team Coach Remains on Bench Following Harassment Complaints
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The head coach of the University of Lethbridge women’s hockey team is to receive more training after the school investigated a formal harassment complaint filed by six of her players. In documents obtain by the Lethbridge Herald the players outlined 21 complaints against Michelle Janus. They included claims the coach told a…
Friendly RCMP Officers Discover Illegal Cigarettes
MANITOBA – These two men had a flat tire on the wrong road a the wrong time. RCMP out of Lundar on patrol did what all Mounties would do, they stopped to help a vehicle with a flat tire on Highway 6 in the RM of Coldwell. During the stop, police found 18 cases of…
Owner of Stolen Vehicle Leads Police to Thieves Using GPS
WINNIPEG – The owner of a vehicle that was stolen uses the vehicles own GPS system to help police locate the suspect and make three arrests, but only after a game of hide and seek with the K-9 Unit and AIR1. Police said the vehicle was stolen on Friday night the owner of the vehicle…
Can you Identify This Truck and Occupants?
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle and the people inside who may have witnessed a serious collision. Police believe three vehicles were involved in a collision at the intersection of Dakota Street and Bishop Grandin Boulevard. Six people were taken to hospital, one person in unstable condition. The Traffic…