WINNIPEG – The Office of the Fire Commissioner and the Manitoba Fire Service is encouraging Manitobans to ‘Put a Freeze on Winter Holiday Fires’. The hope is to educate people on the risks from heating, holiday decorations and candles which all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. The Office of…
Robbers Terrorize Victims for Hours as They Rob Multi-Suite Residence
WINNIPEG – A group of people at a multiple-suite residence were held at gunpoint for several hours while the thieves went from suite to suite robbing them. The incident occurred on December 12th at 5:00 am. in the 200 block of Austin Street. During the robbery the suspects forced all of the residents into a…
Meet Santa at the Zoo
WINNIPEG – Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Assiniboine Park Zoo this weekend at the Zoo’s North Polar Party on December 15 and 16. They will be bringing holiday cheer and greeting guests in Tundra Grill from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm each day. “The holiday season is a great time of year for families…
Lotteries Vying for Customers with Interactive Displays
WINNIPEG — Like many millennials, Sarah Rogalsky doesn’t go out of her way to buy lottery tickets. The 32−year−old is part of an office pool and chips in $2 a week at her Winnipeg workplace, primarily for the social aspect of playing with others. “I’ve never bought a lottery ticket on my own.” She is…
RCMP Arrest 6 For Drug Charges in Norway House
NORWAY HOUSE – 4 people were arrested after RCMP executed a search warrant at home in Norway House. On December 7th at 9:30 am police executed a search warrant and located and seized 85 grams of cocaine, a large sum of money, numerous cellphones and drug paraphernalia. Police arrested and charged 29-year-old Colin Gamblin of…
RCMP Investigate Homicide in Oxford House
OXFORD HOUSE – A 45-year-old man has died as a result of stab wounds on December 10th at 2:45 am. The victim was transported to the nursing station in stable condition but his condition deteriorated and he was pronounced deceased at 9:45 am. RCMP arrested 38 year-old Cecilia Bradburn of Oxford House and charged her…
Winnipeg Police: Checkstop Update
WINNIPEG – The Festive Season Checkstop program is on the road for 2018 and will run every day for the month of December, including New Year’s Eve. Motorists can expect to see more police officers on the streets of Winnipeg enforcing Impaired Driving legislation. Impaired driving continues to be the #1 criminal cause of death…
Remember the Laws When Buying Gift Cards
MANITOBA – The Manitoba Consumer Protection Office is reminding Manitobans of their rights when buying and using gift cards this holiday season. In Manitoba, purchasers cannot be charged a fee when buying a gift card unless it is to personalize or replace a lost card. This means that an activation fee cannot be charged to…
Winnipeg Man Found With 11 Weapons in His Vehicle
WINNIPEG – Guns, a crossbow and three machetes are just a few of the weapons discovered during a traffic stop on Pembina Highway. On December 10th at 8:10 pm, police watched a suspicious man get in a vehicle and then proceeded to commit several traffic violations. Once they stopped him they discovered that he had…
Winnipeg Police Looking For Pair of Carjackers
WINNIPEG – A 35 Year-old Winnipeg man was carjacked by a man and a woman on Fort Street and later had his bank cards used at several locations around the city. The incident occurred on November 13th at 10:00 pm. The vehicle was eventually recovered in the Minto area but police have released images of…