STEINBACH – RCMP is Steinbach are asking for the public’s help looking for a missing teen. Police said on October 13, 2018, at 8:10 pm, they received a report of a missing 16-year-old girl. Rose Angnaluktitark was last seen in Winnipeg at 3:20 pm on October 13, 2018, at Kildonan Place. Rose is described as…
Police Chase Ends with Stolen Civic Crashing into a Taxi
WINNIPEG – A 23-year-old man leads police on a chase in Winnipeg reaching speeds of 100km/h and crashes into a taxi cab. Police said on Tuesday a 2014 Honda Civic was stolen from Osborne St. North. A short time later, about 8:30AM, police spotted the stolen Civic on Ellice Ave. When officers stopped the Civic…
Eastman Region Remains No. 1 for Vehicle-Deer Collisions
Manitoba Public Insurance is reminding Manitobans to watch out for deer as they drive, particularly in Eastman. The region includes the communities of Steinbach, Lac du Bonnet, Anola, Birds Hill Park area and Falcon Lake. Eastman has the most vehicle-deer collisions with an average of 1,700 yearly. Winnipeg dropped one level to sixth on the…
Large Amount of Drugs and Cash Seized in Drug Operation
On October 22 police seized a large amount of drugs and cash and made two arrests as a result of a drug trafficking operation at a Wellington Avenue hotel. Chad Ducharme was found to be in possession of 8 grams of heroin (ESV $3200), 22 grams of cocaine (ESV $1200) and 279 grams of methamphetamine…
Lieutenant-Governor Receives First Poppy of Annual Legion Campaign
Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon has set the stage for the Poppy Campaign as she accepts the first poppy of the year which is set to begin officially on October 26, 2018. The legion’s Poppy Campaign always begins on the last Friday of October. The poppy is distributed by the legion’s branches and the monies collected goes…
Canada Post Strike Threatens Small Businesses Heading Into Holiday Season
Small businesses are once again left in the cold by the latest Canada Post strike, which began on a rotating basis yesterday. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) calls for a quick resolution to the strike to avoid causing major disruptions to small businesses heading into the holiday season. “While a rotating strike may…
Man Wanted by RCMP May be in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – RCMP in Oakbank have identify a man wanted for numerous fraud offences and police believe he may be in Winnipeg. Police said between July 4 and October 19 they investigated a series of mail thefts, theft from motor vehicles, and break and enters. Police initially investigated these occurrences as separate incidents but later…
Can You Identify These Two Suspects
MANITOBA – RCMP in Roblin are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects in a recent robbery. Police say at about 4:00AM on Tuesday, September 11 of this year they received a call regarding a break-in at the local Esso station. Surveillance images show two suspects throwing a rock at the door, destroying the…
Manitoba Man Gets to 8 Years for Horrific Death of His Daughter
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man has been sentenced to eight years for the death of his 21−month−old daughter after failing to report abuse the judge called horrific and noticeable. A jury found Daniel Williams, 37, guilty of manslaughter in February in the 2014 death of Kierra Elektra Starr Williams from the Peguis First Nation. “Her…
City of Winnipeg Sees Record-Setting Advance Voter Turnout for 2018 Municipal and School Boards Election
Winnipeg, MB – Electors in the City of Winnipeg have turned out in record numbers to take advantage of advance voting opportunities across the city. An estimated 39,500 voters have participated in advance voting for the 2018 Municipal and School Boards Election, marking a 30% increase from the 30,619 electors who voted in advance of…