WINNIPEG – Police have located and arrested a Winnipeg man who robbed a bank in the city using a knife on June 22nd of this year. The man entered a bank on Rothesay Street armed with a large knife and demanded money, which he was provided. Police say on June 21st a 2001 Chrysler Sebring…
Graham Mall Undergoes Facelift
Over the weekend Graham Mall, a major transit corridor in Downtown Winnipeg, received a long overdue facelift to keep pace with what private enterprise has done in the area. “Graham Mall has become home to the Jets, Manitoba Hydro and a number of new businesses that have brought the avenue back to life. It really…
Manitoba Moose Sign 7 Players Including Peter Stoykewych
WINNIPEG – It may seem like a long time before hockey starts another season, not for the Manitoba Moose they’ve been busy with multiple signings. The team announced Tuesday that they have signed defenceman Peter Stoykewych to a two-year contract. Defencemen Charles-David Beaudoin, Jacob Cederholm, Justin Woods, forwards Matt Ustaski, Kristian Reichel and goaltender Ken…
Four Charged With Drug Trafficking in Dauphin
DAUPHIN – Dauphin RCMP have arrested four with drug trafficking and seized drugs, cash, and a sawed-off shotgun. RCMP say on Saturday they executed a search warrant at a home located on Jackson Street in the City of Dauphin. The search recovered 80 grams of cocaine, a sawed off shotgun, cash and various drug paraphernalia.…
25-Year-Old Man Missing Since June 30th
STONEWALL – RCMP in Stonewall are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 25-year-old man. Benjamin Sveinson, 25, was last seen by his family at his home in the RM of Rosser in the evening hours of June 30th. Sveinson is described as Caucasian, 6’0”, 200 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown hair.…
Man Arrested Carrying a Loaded Handgun Near McGregor Street
WINNIPEG – Police found a loaded .25 caliber handgun and more on a 33-year-old man they arrested Monday morning. Police say they tried to speak with a man who was committing an offence under the Highway Traffic Act near McGregor St. and Redwood Ave. The man, however ran from police. He was quickly caught and…
Sir Paul McCartney to Play Winnipeg in September
A Legendary singer-songwriter who hasn’t been in Winnipeg since 2013 will will return this fall. Sir Paul McCartney is set to play Bell MTS Place on September 28th as part of his Freshen Up tour. McCartney has a new album call Egypt Station that is due to be released in early September. Presale tickets become…
24-Year-Old Man Missing, Last Seen at Dauphin Countryfest
DAUPHIN – RCMP in Dauphin are requesting the public’s help locating a missing 24-year-old man from the community. RCMP say Danny Berhie Kidane, 24, was last seen by his friends at 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 30th at the Dauphin Countryfest grounds. Kidane is described as African-Canadian, 5’6”, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and short…
17-Year-Old Girl Dies in Collision
WINNIPEG – Sunday just before midnight, a 17-year-old girl has lost her life in a two car collision on Highway 3. RCMP from Carman say the two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 3, located approximately nine kilometres south of Highway 23, in the RM of Roland. Police believe that a northbound vehicle, being driven by a…
Two Rollovers on Hwy 59 Within Minutes of Each Other
WINNIPEG – Three people were injured Friday in two separate single-vehicle rollovers on highway 59 that happened with five minutes of each other. RCMP said the first rollover was a pickup truck that lost control just north of Scanterbury, shortly after 5:30 PM. The truck rolled into the west ditch and became partially submerged in…