WINNIPEG – RCMP has to close Niakwa Road because of a semi-truck that caught fire. Police said the semi fire forced the closure of Niakwa Road between Symington Road and Murdock Road while the crews battle the fire. Mounties said no injuries. – PHOTO TWITTER @rcmpmb
Minimum Wage is Going Up
Minimum wage will go up by 20 cents to $11.35 on October 1, 2018. The adjustment is based on Manitoba’s 2017 inflation rate of 1.6 per cent and rounding up to the nearest five cents. Information on the minimum wage and other employment standards is available at www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards.
UPDATE: Arrest Made – RCMP Looking for Third Suspect in Neepawa Homicide Investigation
UPDATE: Kelsie Lesergent has been arrested. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. After a ten month investigation, Neepawa RCMP have made two arrests in the death of a 62 year-old Neepawa man. He was found deceased in his home on November 25, 2017. 21 year-old Molly Syganiec of Brandon was…
Lotto Max Million Dollar Winning Ticket Sold in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – No winning ticket was sold for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. However, 12 of the 28 Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each were won, with a one million dollar winning ticket bought in Winnipeg. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on October 5th will remain at…
Suspect Attacks and Injures Two Police Officers
On September 27 police stopped a taxi cab with a suspicious man in the back near Maryland and Ellice Avenue. He was uncooperative and provided a fictitious name to police. As they tried to arrest him, he punched one officer in the face, breaking one of his teeth and kicked and injured another. He was…
WSO Posts 11th Consecutive Surplus
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has announced another positive year with a surplus of $32,207 for the 2017-2018 season. This surplus contributes to an overall accumulated surplus of $523,713. Terry Sargeant, Board President said, “The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s 70th season has provided many opportunities to celebrate the past history of the orchestra, enjoy excellent performances in…
Manitoba Small Business Optimism Sees Slight Decline in September
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Manitoba’s small business owners declined slightly in September to 61.1, down from 62.4 in August. It is now just below the national average index of 61.4. “Manitoba’s small business optimism inched slightly backwards in September, with the…
Pan Am Place Charity to Open Second Location
Pan Am Place, a home for at-risk young women, single mothers and children has announced that it is opening Pan Am Place 2. The charity’s space will be in the Exchange District and will be funded by a private investor. “Pan Am Place 2 for women and children is the next step in the evolution…
Guns, Drugs, Machete Seized by Manitoba RCMP
Ste. Rose du Lac – Guns, drugs, machete, a sword and more were seized by Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP. Police said on September 21st the executed a search warrant at a home located in the settlement of Crane River, Manitoba. Mounties found and seized approximately 152 grams of cocaine, eight firearms and a large…
Missing 21-Year-Old Manitoba Man
Ste.Rose du Lac – RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a missing a 21-year-old man from Skownan First Nation, Manitoba. Dwayne Lavallee was last seen on September 22nd, at approximately 2:00PM on the Ebb and Flow First Nation. Police said further investigation has led to a ground search that is currently taking place…