WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing 35-year-old man. Michael Desaulniers was last seen at the end of May, in the area of Sherburn Street and Wellington Avenue. Michael Desaulniers is described as caucasian, 6’3″, medium build with brown hair. Police say anyone with information regarding Michael’s whereabouts is asked…
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ CEO is Moving On
Stefano Grande, CEO of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ announced his departure to take on new challenges. “It is with deep regret that we have accepted Stefano’s resignation as CEO of the Downtown Winnipeg Biz effective September 2018. While we always knew this day would inevitably come, we must now come to realize that we have to…
38-Year-Old Man Impersonating a Police Officer Arrested
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man has been arrested after police learned he may have been impersonating a police officer. On June 24 a 51-year-old woman called police and said she was driving in the area of Eric St. and Beliveau Blvd. when she was stopped by a man in a White Ford Crown Victoria who…
Winning Lotto 6/49 Numbers
WINNIPEG – No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Wednesday night’s Lotto 649 draw. Check your ticket, here’s the numbers from the July 4th draw: The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on July 7th will be approximately $7 million. PHOTO – WCLC.COM In the event of any discrepancy between…
Plane Crash at Russell Airport
MANITOBA – Russell RCMP have confirmed a plane crash at the Russell Airport Wednesday shortly before 10:00 AM. A southbound, single occupant sprayer plane attempted to land on the runway, lost control, and flipped into a swampy area. The pilot, a 53-year-old man from Winnipeg, received minor injuries, but does remain in hospital at this…
UPDATE – RCMP Dive Team Recovers Body of Winnipeg Teenager
UPDATED JULY 4, 2018 AT 5:23PM – The 18-year-old Winnipeg man was located deceased by the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team at approximately 12:10 pm on July 4, 2018. An autopsy will be conducted. The investigation continues. MANITOBA – Lac du Bonnet RCMP are searching for a teenager who was swimming near the Old Pinawa Dam.…
Man Fires Multiple Shots at Selkirk RCMP Officers
SELKIRK – A 56-year-old man opened fire on RCMP officers in Selkirk over the weekend. Saturday night, around 9:50 PM, Selkirk RCMP responded to a 911 hang up call at a rural home in the RM of St. Andrews. Mounties went to the home to ensure the safety of any residents. When officers arrived, a…
Police Request Help Identifying Suspect in Murder of Dean Yurkiw
WINNIPEG – Police have new DNA evidence, recovered from the crime scene, that has provided information on a suspect in the murder of Dean Wade Yurkiw. Dean had been stabbed in the 300 block of Redwood Avenue on August 4th, 2017. The photo below is of Dean Yurkiw. Police are now able to provide the…
17-Year-Old in Hospital After Being Shot, Police Looking for Information
WINNIPEG – A 17-year-old boy was shot in Winnipeg and police are asking anyone with information to call them. Police say the 17-year-old went to the hospital Wednesday at 3:40 AM suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. The teenager is listed in stable condition. This investigation continues and anyone with information that…
Body of the 24-Year-Old Man Missing From Countryfest Found
UPDATED JULY 4, 2018 AT 5:25PM – RCMP have now confirmed that Danny Berhie Kidane has been located deceased in the creek near the festival site. An autopsy will be conducted. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. WINNIPEG – There are several reports that the body of Danny Kidane, 24,…