WINNIPEG – An investigation into a drug network involved in trafficking cocaine that began in January led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of over $400,000 of drugs, cash and property. Search warrants were executed at two homes in Bridgewater Forest and one in Garden City. Four Men and one woman between…
Cessna Plane Crashes Short of Runway
LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS – A Cessna Grand Caravan crashed on Family Lake, three kilometres south of the Little Grand rapids airport on March 4. All seven people on board were transported to Little Grand rapids nursing station where some were treated for minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the…
Afternoon Home Invasion Leaves Pet Dog Dead
THOMPSON – A brazen afternoon home-invasion left a family pet dead after three suspects forced their way into the home of a family with a child. The three suspects knocked on the door of the home on Ash Street and asked to be let in. When the homeowners denied, they forced their way in. The…
55 Year-Old Woman Victim of Frightening Home Invasion
DAUPHIN – A 55 year-old woman was the victim of a frightening home invasion in the afternoon of March 2. The woman was unlocking the door to her apartment at about 2:30 in the afternoon when another woman came up behind her and shoved her into her home. The suspect grabbed a knife from the…
RCMP Seize Weapons and Drugs from 20 Year-Old Portage La Prairie Man
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – RCMP found weapons and drugs when they went to a local business to arrest 20 year-old Mateo Roulette on outstanding warrants. At 1:40 am. on March 5, RCMP went to a local Portage La Prairie business to arrest Roulette on outstanding warrants for assault, theft under $5,000 and failure to comply…
Obama Tells Winnipeg Politics are Driven by Passion Not Facts
WINNIPEG — Barack Obama says there is a danger in the United States and around the world with politics being driven by passions disconnected from facts. “I think the danger that we have sometimes now in our politics in the United States, and what I’m seeing internationally, is us being driven by passions, and (we)…
Third Quarter Report for Province Under Budget
The results from the third quarter report for the 2018-29 fiscal year is forecast to come in $51 million under budget. A summary deficit of of $470 million for 2018-19 is projected, showing an improvement of $225 million over the year-end deficit of $695 million. Total summary expenditures are projected at $17.164 billion, which is…
Standing Hearing for 44 Year-Old Richard Kakish
WINNIPEG – A standing hearing will take place to determine who will be able to participate in the inquest for 44 year-old Richard Kakish. Richard was arrested in August of 2017 and taken to the Winnipeg Remand Centre. He was taken to hospital for assessment when he complained of chest pains where he was assessed…
35 Year Old Man Dies in Snowmobile Collision
RIDING MOUNTAIN – A 35 year-old man died while snowmobiling near Assessippi Ski Hill on March 2. The victim was snowmobiling on a groomed snowmobile trail northwest of Assessippi Ski Hill at about 11:00 pm. when he missed a turn and collided with thick brush. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing…
17 Year-Old Killed in Home Invasion and Suspect Shot by Police
WINNIPEG – 17 year-old Jaime Adao was killed in an armed home invasion and the suspect was shot by police in an attempt to stop the attack. The incident started on March 3, when police responded to a break and enter at a home on McGee Street. 17 year-old Jaime was home alone with his…