MANITOBA – RCMP in Lynn Lake released “Slusie” the eagle back to nature Thursday. In April of this year you may recall a “Slushie” got into a little bit of trouble and became stranded on Lynn Lake when a resident rescued him from the slush. Police say Slushie is fully rehabilitated, but was in no…
$1 Million Gift for The Brandon Area Community Foundation
BRANDON – The Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) received a second gift of $1million of personal shares in Cando Rail Services from Gord and Diane Peters for granting throughout Westman. The shares will not become an endowed fund. The Peters want the money to be spent within the next 15 to 20 years to see…
Gunman Who Killed 5 at Maryland Newspaper Identified
WORLD NEWS – Authorities say a man who had a long-running feud with an Annapolis, Maryland newspaper blasted his way through its newsroom with a shotgun, killing at least five people in one of the deadliest attacks recorded on a U.S. media outlet. Ryan Brooks has more in this Reuters News video report. People in…
Multiple Deaths Reported in Annapolis Newspaper Shooting
WORLD NEWS – A suspect is reportedly in custody following a shooting rampage at a newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland. Nathan Frandino has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Manitoba Man Charged for Murder of Gloria Gladue
MANITOBA – Wednesday afternoon in Edmonton, Grant Arthur Sneesby, 68-years-old of Gladstone, Manitoba, was arrested and charged for the murder of Gloria Gladue. RCMP said Gloria was reported missing from the Wabasca, Alberta on November 17, 2015. She was last seen entering a home in the Wabasca area on October 10, 2015. Her remains were…
Police Arrest Man Wanted on Canada Wide Warrant
WINNIPEG – A 32-year-old man wanted on a Canada Wide warrant, for parole violations, was arrested Thursday. Around 2:30 AM police noticed a man holding a can of liquor exit a taxi cab at the intersection of Main and Bannerman. When the man noticed police, he immediately re-entered the taxi. Police stopped the taxi and…
Employees & Customers Foil Armed Robbery
WINNIPEG – Store employees and customers foil a would be armed robber on Wednesday. As police arrived and a convenience store in the 500 block of William Avenue, on a robbery report the suspect took off. He was quickly captured on William Avenue. He was taken to hospital in stable condition for minor injuries he…
Wanted for La Salle Robbery
MANITOBA – RCMP in Headingley are asking for the public’s help identifying the man pictured. Mounties say the man broke into a parked vehicle in La Salle and stole a credit card which was used at a convenience store in Winnipeg. If you have any information, you are asked to call Headingley RCMP at 204-888-0358…
Teen Apologizes to Victim’s Family for her Role in Serena McKay’s Death
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba teenager who took part in a fatal beating that was filmed and shared online has told the victim’s mother she will never be at peace with herself. “I cannot imagine how broken your world must be without her,” the girl told her sentencing hearing in Winnipeg on Tuesday. The teen, who…
West Nile Virus Detected in a Manitoba Mosquito
The first mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNV) has been found in the province. Offical say, at this time, no human cases of West Nile virus have been identified. The infected mosquitoes were collected from an adult mosquito trap in Winnipeg during the week of June 17th. There are currently no orders for adult…