“The Golden Rule”, as re-elected Transcona Councilor Al Golden told my MTN-TV audience on Election night in 1989, was “the devil is in the details”. And that it took experience, intelligence and instinct not to be fooled. Such depth will be missing after October 24 as current Transcona representative Russ Wyatt and Point Douglas stalwart…
RCMP Capture Man Wanted for Sexually Assaulting a Minor
UPDATED JUNE 26TH @ 9:56 AM MANITOBA – The RCMP has captured Desmond Redhead who was wanted by police for sexually assaulting a female minor. Manitoba RCMP Thanked the community, the media, and the public for your assistance. MANITOBA – RCMP are searching for the man who sexually assaulted a minor. Monday, June 18th, Shamattawa…
Missing 31-Year-Old Man Found Safe
UPDATED JUNE 26TH @ 10:10 AM MANITOBA – RCMP say Skylar Bighetty has been safely located. The RCMP, in a news release, also thanked the public and the media for their assistance with this matter. MANITOBA – Flin Flon RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a man who has been missing since June…
MLA for Brandon East, Len Isleifson, is Related to Most of Iceland Soccer Team
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba politician has more than Icelandic heritage fuelling his fandom of the Nordic nation’s soccer team — he also has family ties. Len Isleifson, legislature member for Brandon East, says he is related to 22 of the team’s 23 players, as well as to its coach. Isleifson was born in Manitoba after…
Body of a 26-Year-Old Man Discovered in Smith Street Building
WINNIPEG – Early in the morning on Saturday, police say they located the body of man in a building on Smith Street. The man has been identified as Ryan Dunsford, 26-years-old of Little Grand Rapids. Roy Dunsford, 20-years-old, of Little Grand Rapids has been charged with Manslaughter, as well as Fail to Comply with an…
Missing Some Money? Police May Have Found It
WINNIPEG – Police say they are attempting to locate the rightful owner of a sum of money that was discovered at a thrift store on Pembina Highway, is it yours? If you are the rightful owner, or have information regarding the money, please contact the Winnipeg Police at (204) 986-7598. Remember, if you are claiming…
Manitoba & Saskatchewan – Highest Rate of Indigenous Youth in Custody
WINNIPEG — A Statistics Canada report says 46 per cent of all incarcerated youth across Canada were Indigenous in 2016−17. Here is a breakdown by province of admissions to custody of Aboriginal youth during that time (in per cent): Newfoundland and Labrador: Males 6; Females 0 Prince Edward Island: Males 13; Females 0 New Brunswick:…
A Simple Traffic Stop Means Jail for Man Who Didn’t Pay Support
BRANDON – A man who hasn’t been paying support lands himself in jail after a Brandon police traffic stop. Around the lunch hour on Friday, Brandon police stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of 11th Street. During the stop, police learned the driver, a 43-years-old man, did not have a valid driver’s license or…
A Record Year Ahead for Road Construction in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Road construction season in Winnipeg is officially underway and this year the city is on track to set a record with over 200 construction projects planned. The City’s 2018 budget includes a record $116 million investment for improvements to local and regional streets, back lanes, and sidewalks. In addition, other major infrastructure projects…
Thompson 26-Year-Old Man Missing
MANITOBA – RCMP in Thompson are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man from the community. RCMP say Russell Adrian Hysolp, a 26-year-old man, was last seen in the Eastwood area of Thompson on June 19th. Hyslop is described as Indigenous, 5’7”, 140 pounds, brown eyes, and dark brown hair. Anyone with information…