WINNIPEG – When a small community loses a business, it can be devastating. An early morning fire has destroyed the lumber yard in Eriksdale. Firefighters from several communities fought the flames. No one was hurt but the McMunn & Yates was a total loss. No word on cause yet. Photo: Facebook
$10 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development as part of restarting the provincial economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are committed to supporting projects that will help build thriving, sustainable communities and a better future for Manitobans,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “These grants will…
HAPPINESS MAY BE A COIN FLIP AWAY
WINNIPEG – A new study has found that people who flip a coin when making a big life decision are much more happy. Researchers at the University of Chicago say those who flipped a coin and had to change their position were more likely to make the change and be happier about it. They say…
2 OVERNIGHT FIRES
WINNIPEG – No one was hurt in two early morning blazes. The first, at around 2:30, was a garage in the 200 block of Watt Street. Then, about half an hour later, crews were called to a house fire in the first block of Vale Place. It was caused by a smoker disposing of a…
PROVINCE PITCHES UNPAID DAYS
WINNIPEG – The province has put a plan on the table to help it chop almost $10 million during the very costly CoVid-19 pandemic. Government workers have received a memo proposing that more than 6,200 of them take five unpaid days off this year. Union officials say that the idea will be discussed with members.…
RCMP CHARGE NORTHERN TRAVELERS
WINNIPEG – RCMP have charged and fined eight people for non-essential travel in Northern Manitoba on the long weekend. The seven Winnipeggers and one individual from Dauphin have each been fined $486. All of them say they were visiting family and friends in the Thompson area. Because of CoVid-19, no travel is allowed into the…
WILDFIRES NEAR DAUPHIN
WINNIPEG – About 100 people were evacuated from north of Dauphin on the weekend because of wildfires. The province says most of the residents should be back home today after self-evacuating Sunday night. The Canadian Red Cross says the members of Pine Creek First Nation stayed in hotels in Dauphin. Provincial burn permits have been…
ARREST IN INTERLAKE DEATH
WINNIPEG – RCMP have charged a 24 year old man with manslaughter after another man was fatally injured Friday night in the RM of West Interlake. Zachary Desjarlais of Volgar, Manitoba will appear in court Tuesday. The victim is a 35 year old man also from Vogar. The investigation continues.
LOTTO 6/49 WINNING NUMBERS-MAY 16
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, May 16th. Good luck! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photo: WCLC
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN LATEST MURDER
WINNIPEG – City police have made an arrest after the latest homicide. 45 year old Brandon Carl Starnyski faces a second degree murder charge following a deadly dispute earlier this weekend that cops are calling domestic in nature. 46 year old Marie Morin was taken by ambulance in critical condition yesterday around noon from a…