WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is being urged to reduce the number of kids in child welfare by focusing more on supporting parents who struggle with poverty, addiction or housing issues. A committee appointed by the province last year says the government should stop the birth−alert system, which leads to newborns being seized in hospitals…
Bison Players of the Week
The Boston Pizza Bison Sports Athletes of the Week are a pair of second-years – Arjay Shelley from football and Marissa Naylor from women’s golf. After his team’s first win of the 2018 season, Bison football head coach Brian Dobie talked about making winning plays through adversity. Against the Alberta Golden Bears on Saturday, two…
Red River College Appoints New Board Members
Two new members, Susan Robinson and Stu Charles have been appointed to the Red River College board of governors. Susan is currently vice-president of operations for the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, where she provides leadership and direction for the operations team as well as the day-to-day management of the foundation’s home lottery programs and the…
Government Plans for Postal Disruption
The government is planning to mail out cheques early to avoid possible delays by a postal service disruption on September 26. If you are currently receiving payments through direct deposit they will not be affected. You are strongly recommended to sign up for direct deposit if you have not already done so. In addition, due…
Second Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping & Assault of a 32-Year-Old Man
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police arrested the second man wanted in connection with the kidnapping and assault of a 32-year-old man back in June of this year. Police were told by the victim that he had been abducted at gunpoint by several people and viciously assaulted overnight. At the time of the call, the victim was…
RCMP Charge a Man Who Exposed Himself to Group of School Kids
STEINBACH – RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man who exposed himself to a group of children in Mitchell. Police said on September 13 they received a report of a man exposing himself to a group of children in the community of Mitchell. Mounties went to the area to ensure the children were safe, and made patrols…
Pottinger & Canabie on Winnipeg Most Wanted List
WINNIPEG – Law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police in their communities. Miranda Canabie – Manslaughter Miranda Canabie was sentenced to 3 years in prison when she was convicted of Manslaughter. On May 16th, 2018 Canabie began Day Parole, but one month later she breached one…
Two Women, 16 & 28, Charged for Multiple Liquor Marts Thefts in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Two more arrests were made in connection with several Liquor Mart thefts and robberies in Winnipeg. Police said between July 17th and September 18, 2018, a woman visited various Liquor Mart locations around the city. She would often enter the store, select several liquor bottles and leave without making any attempt to pay.…
The Fall Weather Prediction For The Prairies
Canadians can expect to enjoy a full fall season with a steady transition to winter over the next two months, The Weather Network forecasts. The network is predicting that winter won’t come early this year and that Canadians will get to experience an overall mild fall from now until the end of November. “Our forecast…
Constable ‘Scarecrow’ Debuts in B.C.
COQUITLAM, B.C. — The RCMP is borrowing an idea from the United Kingdom by using a cut−out of a police officer to try and slow down traffic in Coquitlam, B.C. The Mounties have dubbed the life−sized figure “Constable Scarecrow,” which will be used on roads in the community in a pilot project for the next…