MANITOBA – Two Manitoba companies face hefty fines after violating the the Workplace Safety and Health Act. On Aug. 22, 2016, a Minitonas-based Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. worker was assisting in the coupling and uncoupling of rail cars. This was not a part of the worker’s regular duties. When the rail cars came to a stop,…
Man on Methamphetamine Starts Fire in Oven with Shoes
WINNIPEG – A 48 year-old man, high on methamphetamine, started a fire in an oven with his shoes before threatening and injuring other tenants in the building with a knife. Fire crews and police arrived to the call on McDermot Avenue and learned a male suspect visiting the suite had previously consumed methamphetamine and was…
Police Identify Alexander Ave Homicide Victim
WINNIPEG – Police have identified a man who died under suspicious circumstances on January 14 at a home on Alexander Avenue. 33 year-old Greg Joseph Dumas was found deceased at about 11:45 AM and investigators have now determined that his death was a homicide. This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.Investigators want…
Police Looking for Witnesses to Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision
WINNIPEG – A pedestrian was sent to hospital in unstable condition after she was struck by a car yesterday just before noon. The woman was in the 100 block of Clonard Avenue when the accident occurred. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The…
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. Robert Scott Robert Scott was set to serve a 6-year sentence when he was convicted on drug trafficking and kidnapping charges. Scott was released on…
Two $100,000 Winning Lotto 649 Tickets Sold on Prairies
WINNIPEG – There was no $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot won last night, but there were two $100,000 winning tickets sold on the Prairies. The jackpot for the next draw on Saturday, January 18th will be an estimated $7 million. Here are the winning Lotto 649 numbers for Wednesday, January 15, 2020. In the event…
Suspicious Death on Alexander Avenue
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating a suspicious death that took place yesterday. Officers responded to a report of an insecure premise at 516 Alexander Avenue. Once inside the home, they found a deceased man. The circumstances surrounding the victim’s death are suspicious and the homicide unit is now investigating. Anyone with information that may assist…
Alfred Avenue Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
WINNIPEG – A home on Alfred Avenue suffered extensive damage after a fire early this morning. Fire crews responded to the blaze in the vacant home at around 2:30 AM. When they arrived they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. The homes on either side were temporarily evacuated as a precaution and…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers for Tuesday, January 14
WINNIPEG – There was no jackpot winner in last night’s $40 million Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Friday, January 17 is estimated to be $50 million. Here are your winning Lotto Max numbers for Tuesday, January 14, 2020. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official…
Morden Police Calls for Service
MORDEN, MB – This is a round-up of the calls for service that Morden Police attended to during the week of January 6th to 12th. January 6th, 2020 At 12:28 am, police were dispatched to a residence on Conner Hill Drive. The caller stated they could hear loud banging outside their house. Police attended and…