WINNIPEG – March 8 at 2 a.m., the clocks will “spring ahead” one hour marking the start of daylight saving time. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) reminds residents to take a moment to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace their alarms’ batteries when adjusting their clocks for this weekend’s time change.…
Province Reduces PST to 6%
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government will implement a flat $25-per-tonne Green Levy and reduce the PST to six per cent, saving Manitoba families and businesses more than a billion dollars over the next five years compared to the rising federal carbon tax, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. Both the made-in-Manitoba Green Levy and the PST…
5 People Charged with Fraud Against Manitoba Public Insurance
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance said in a release a total of 14 charges have been laid against five individuals this year who allegedly committed separate frauds against Manitoba Public Insurance. “Following extensive investigations, these files were forwarded to the provincial prosecution office for review,” said Curtis Wennberg, vice-president, Customer Service and COO, MPI. “These…
$200,000 Lotto 649 Winner in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The $9 million Lotto 649 jackpot was not won last night, but there was a $200,000 winner in Manitoba. The jackpot for the next draw on Saturday, March 7 is estimated to be $11 million. Here are the winning Lotto 649 numbers for Wednesday, March 4, 2020. In the event of any discrepancy…
RCMP Shoot at Fleeing Car During Pursuit
WINNIPEG – RCMP shot at a fleeing car after a report that the suspect was distraught and threatening violence. At approximately 12:45 pm on March 2, 2020, RCMP received a call of an armed male that was distraught at a residence in West St. Paul. The call indicated that the male was threatening violence and…
Wanted by Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted. Each week the Manitoba Post shines a light on those who pose a threat to our community. Sandy Ednie Sandy Ednie was charged and convicted of Fraud Over $5000.00 and impersonating a Peace Officer, and received 44 months behind bars. Ednie began…
Fionn’s Winnipeg Crowned Potahto Week Champion
WINNIPEG – Peak of the Market announced today that Winnipeggers have selected Fionn’s Winnipeg as their Potahto Week 2020 Champion. Fionn’s winning creation, Rover Bites, featuring stuffed bits of buttermilk mashed potahtoes, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, red peppers, and red onions, which are then fried golden brown and served with a sweet chili sauce. “For a…
$100,000 Winning Lotto Max Ticket Sold in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – There was a $100,000 winner in Winning for the Lotto Max jackpot draw on March 3rdb but the jackpot was not won. The jackpot for the next draw on Friday March 6th will now be an estimated $30 million. Here are the winning Lotto Max numbers for Tuesday, March 3, 2020. In the…
Gang Feud Cause of Back-to-Back Murders
WINNIPEG – A gang feud appears to be the cause of two murders that took place two days apart in November 2019. On November 2, 2019, at 1:25 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a shooting at a nightclub in the 200 block of Bannatyne Avenue. A deceased male was located and identified as 23 year-old…
Suspects Fleeing US Law Enforcement Arrested by RCMP
MANITOBA – Two suspects are in custody after stealing a truck and illegally crossing the US-Canada Border. On February 28th at approximately 10:30 pm, RCMP received a notification from US law enforcement in North Dakota, that a vehicle they were pursuing drove through the border at the Dunseith border crossing (Boissevain) and had entered Canada.…