WINNIPEG — Indigenous child−welfare agencies in Manitoba say the province is acting illegally and immorally by clawing back money earmarked for kids in care. Six child and family services agencies are taking the government to court alleging the province has taken more than $255 million in funds. “They are just taking this as revenue that…
Help Santa Buy a New Sleigh
WINNIPEG — Santa needs a new sleigh for his annual parade in Winnipeg, and organizers hope crowdsourcing can raise $100,000 to replace the rickety one that’s been in service for at least 60 years. The Winnipeg Parade Committee says the current Santa float has been deemed unsafe, the decor is crumbling and the snowmen on…
Kidnapper Hits Speeds of 170km/h Trying to Outrun AIR-1
WINNIPEG – Police find a girl taken against her will after stopping a 32-year-old male driver who tried to outrun AIR-1. Saturday just before 1:00 AM police tried to stop a vehicle near McGregor Street and Jarvis Avenue, but the driver was clearly trying to evade police. AIR1 was assigned and began to track the…
47-Year-Old Winnipeg Man Steals a Very Expensive Bicycle
WINNIPEG – A 47-year-old man is now facing a charge of theft after stealing a bicycle. On Thursday July 5th just before 2:00 PM a man entered a sporting goods store in the 400 block of St. Mary’s Road. He spotted a bike that had been left inside the business by a customer. The man…
31-Year-Old Virden Man Murdered
VIRDEN – RCMP in Virden are investigating a suspicious death as a homicide. On Saturday July 21st went to a home to check on the well being of a man reported to be in medical distress. When officers on scene there were several people around and they noticed the victim had injuries consistent with being…
Police Association Talks About Increase in Violent Crime
WINNIPEG – The 2017 annual report released today by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) shows the impact that budget restrictions are having on Winnipeg crime rates – a 7% increase in violent crime, a 9% increase in property crime and 15% increase in drug crime over the previous year. Clearance rates have also decreased, meaning…
Province Gives $3.9 Million to St. James Civic Centre
WINNIPEG – The province is committing up to $3.9 million to support updates at the St. James Civic Centre. “Our government is pleased to support local projects that enhance community facilities and revitalize neighbourhoods,” said Minister Wharton in a release. “Community centres across the province play key roles in our lives and are hubs for…
$15,000 in Tools Stolen From Construction Site on Sterling Lyon
WINNIPEG – Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning after a security firm watching them on video surveillance called police. On July 23rd around 5:10 AM police responded to a commercial break and enter at a construction site on Sterling Lyon Parkway. When Officers arrived they saw a suspect vehicle attempting to leave the scene.…
Over 100 Mail Boxes Broken Into in La Salle
LA SALLE – Several mail boxes were broken into in La Salle and RCMP are asking for the public’s help with the investigation. Police said sometime overnight on July 22-July 23rd suspects broke into more than 100 individual Canada Post community mailboxes in La Salle. Police believe sensitive information could have been taken from the…
Man Drowns Trying to Save Dog
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man drowned while trying to rescue his family’s dog from a city pond that is more hazardous than it may appear, police said Tuesday. The 58−year−old man was walking with his family Monday night in King’s Park, a green space in a residential area near the University of Manitoba, when the…