SASKATOON — A radio ad airing in Saskatchewan is asking listeners whether Canadians are being told the whole truth about residential schools. The radio spot, which aired recently across multiple private radio stations, was made by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, a Winnipeg−based think tank. “We have been told that the residential school system…
Winnipeg Santa Clause Parade Needs a Christmas Miracle
WINNIPEG — The board of Winnipeg’s Santa Claus Parade suggests there will be no clatter of reindeer hooves on downtown streets this year unless funding can be found in time to save the more than century old event. The board’s directors say in a statement released Monday that they need about $68,000 by Oct. 5…
19-Year-Old Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
WINNIPEG – A 19-year-old has died from injuries resulting from a single vehicle crash Sunday in the area of St. Mary’s Road and Springside Drive. The 19-year-old driver was taken to hospital in critical condition but has died from his injuries. Police did not provide any further information at this time.
Winnipeg Police Identify 40-Year-Old Man Found Dead
WINNIPEG – Police identify the 40-year-old man found dead in a home on Pritchard Avenue September 22nd. The man has been identified as Jason Peter John James, 40, of Winnipeg. Police were originally responding to a ‘Check the Wellbeing’ incident in the 300 block of Pritchard Avenue. Police located a deceased 40-year-old male within the…
A 27-Yer-Old From Mitchell Facing Weapons & Drug Trafficking Charges
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police arrested a 27-year-old man who is facing multiple weapons and drug trafficking charges. Police said on September 21st around 10:45 AM they stopped a grey 2000 Subaru Legacy traveling at a high rate of speed, northbound on Highway 52. The driver of the vehicle was in possession of 61 grams of…
Death of 53-Year-Old Man Considered a Homicide
WINNIPEG – RCMP are investigating a homicide that took place in the early morning hours of September 16th. Police said a 53-year-old man was located by community members lying on the road in Berens River, Manitoba. The victim appeared to have been assaulted and was taken to the local nursing station with life-threatening injuries. The…
RCMP Searching for Two Missing Winnipeg Hunters
WINNIPEG – RCMP in Grand Rapids are searching for missing hunters. Police said Monday morning at 12:40 AM they began searching for two overdue hunters in the Grand Rapids area. The two were part of a larger hunting party, but went out together on ATVs on September 23rd at 3:30 PM. The group had been…
OPINION: Manitoba Advocate’s Statement of Concern is an Indictment of Pallister’s Failure to Act on Children’s Mental Health & Addictions
Submitted by the Manitoba Liberal Party and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Manitoba Post The Manitoba Advocate’s statement of concern is an indictment of the Pallister government’s failure to act on the mental health of children in Manitoba. It is worth emphasizing some of the most serious charges made : Six months…
Feds Give $154 Million to Manitoba Metis Federation
WINNIPEG — The federal government says it will provide more than $154 million to the Manitoba Metis Federation as the group works towards self−government. The government said in a statement on Saturday that the federation will use some of the money to improve the social and economic well−being of the Manitoba Metis community. But it…
Snow in Parts of Manitoba Knocked Out Power
WINNIPEG – Snow arrived in Manitoba Saturday and made it’s presence known by knocking down power lines and cutting power to thousands. Sunday Manitoba Hydro crews were working to restore power in a number of areas across Manitoba thanks to Saturday’s snowfall. Around 2,400 outages had been reported as of Sunday morning. The areas impacted…