McCREARY – RCMP are asking for assistance from the public regarding an armed robbery that took place at a business on Mountain Drive at about 8:15 pm on March 3. Just after closing, a man knocked on the back door. When the employee answered the door, the male came around the corner holding a long…
Winning Lotto 649 Numbers for March 9
WINNIPEG – There was no jackpot winner in last night’s Lotto 649 draw. The $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Draw was won by a ticket holder in Ontario. The prize for the Wednesday, March 13 draw is an estimated $13 million. Here are the winning number’s from Saturday, March 9, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy…
Are You Taking Care of Your Brain?
WINNIPEG – With the help of brain research, there is hope that one day there will be a cure for dementia and other brain diseases and disorders. That’s why brain research is celebrated during Brain Awareness Week, which takes place this year from March 11 to 17. At the Alzheimer Society, we promote brain health…
Premier Says Tax Cut will Come Even If Opposition Delays Bill
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his long−promised cut to the provincial sales tax will take effect July 1, even if the opposition delays the legislation that enacts it. Opposition parties in the Manitoba legislature are allowed to choose up to five bills each spring and hold them back until the fall. Pallister said…
Nine Charged in Drug Trafficking Ring
WINNIPEG – Nine Swan River and Mafeking residents have been charged after RCMP executed search warrants as part of Project Disentangle. The searches resulted in the seizure of cocaine, illegal cannabis, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia. RCMP arrested and charged the following individuals: · 33-year-old, Jennifer Chartrand of Swan River is charged with Possession for…
54 Year Old Transit Driver Charged in Fatal Collision
WINNIPEG – A 54 year-old bus driver has been charged after an investigation into the fatal collision between a bus and a pedestrian on November 13, 2017. Two charges have been laid against the City of Winnipeg transit driver: Drive carelessly – causing death, and proceed before safe to do so. A 50 year old…
Winning Lotto Max Numbers for Friday, March 8
WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket for the $16.7 million Lotto Max Jackpot last night. The Jackpot for next Friday, March 15, 2019 is estimated to be $25 million. Here are the winning numbers from Friday, March 8, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of the…
Police Investigate Selkirk Avenue Homicide
WINNIPEG – Police are investigating a homicide that took place on March 8 at 4:45 am. Emergency personnel attended a home on Selkirk Avenue where they found an injured man. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries. No additional information is available at this time. This investigation is…
Two Men Charged in MPI Frauds
WINNIPEG – March is Fraud Awareness Month and two Manitoba men are acutely aware of that as they face a total of six charges for allegedly committing separate frauds against Manitoba Public Insurance. Names of the individuals are not being made public as they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in the courts. Details of…
Pony Corral Crowned Potahto Week 2019 Champion
The votes are in. After final tabulation, Peak of the Market is happy to announce that Winnipeggers have selected Pony Corral as their Potahto Week 2019 Champion. “Winnipeggers came out in full force to support our second annual Potahto Week,” said Larry McIntosh, President & CEO of Peak of the Market. “I want to congratulate…