STEINBACH – Saturday morning a 24-year-old man from Steinbach was stabbed during an altercation with two other men. RCMP said the incident occurred in the 300 block of Hanover Street in the city. The 24-year-old was taken hospital and has since been released. Mounties have arrested Travis Daniel Nolin, 23-years-old, from Lorette, and charged him…
Winnipeg Airport Evacuated
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Airport was evacuated because of a “possible security incident” for nearly an hour on Sunday morning before returning to normal operations. Officials did not release much information about the incident, saying only that people at the airport should follow directions on site and those on their way to the facility should…
The Only Canadian Woman to Have Her Name on The Stanley Cup, Has Died
CALGARY — Sonia Scurfield, the only Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup, has died at Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 89. Her death was announced late Thursday by Sunshine Village ski resort, which is owned by her family. “It is with a heavy heart that we relay…
Lotto 6/49 Numbers – Four $10,000 Winning Tickets Sold in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The winning ticket for the $7 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw was sold in Ontario. There were two tickets sold in Manitoba and two in Winnipeg that each won $10,000. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on June 20th will be approximately $5 million. Here are the numbers…
Manitoba Youth Job Centres Have Summer Jobs
WINNIPEG – Know someone who is looking for a summer job? The province is encouraging students and youth to take advantage of one of the 38 Manitoba Youth Job Centres (MYJC) in communities throughout the province, Minister Ian Wishart said in a news release. “Helping young people develop employment skills and gain work experience prepares…
Winnipeg Car Thefts Increase 54% May into June
WINNIPEG – Vehicle thefts in Winnipeg have increased a whopping 54% over the months of May to June said police. A majority of thefts were because people left their vehicles running, stolen keys, or keys that had been left hidden inside vehicles. Police are saying the thefts were preventable and suggest all vehicle owners follow…
Roads That are Closed Today for Manitoba Marathon
WINNIPEG – If you were planning on a Sunday drive today take note that several roads are closed for the Manitoba Marathon. You can expect traffic impacts and delays during the marathon. Give yourself a little more travel time and detour via Kenaston Boulevard instead of using Pembina Highway. Sunday from 7:00AM until noon access…
26-Year-Old Woman Dies in Single Vehicle Rollover
WINNIPEG – RCMP said a 26-year-old woman died in a single-vehicle accident Saturday morning on West Road in Peguis First Nation. Mounties believe that the vehicle, with a total of six people inside the vehicle, left the roadway and rolled. The driver, a 26-year-old woman from Wabowden, MB, was pronounced dead at the scene. All…
Winnipeg Student Talks About the Impact Sexual Relationship with Teacher Had
WINNIPEG — A former student who was sexually exploited by a Winnipeg educational assistant told his perpetrator’s sentencing hearing that every step forward now feels like multiple steps back. Sheryl Dyck, who was 42 at the time, was arrested in 2015 after a seven−month relationship with the then 16−year−old Elmwood High School student. Court heard…
Insurance Rates May be on The Rise in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – Insurance rates may be on the rise in Manitoba. MPI said Friday, they requested a 2.2 per cent overall rate increase for 2019/2020 If approved by the Utilities Board, the average passenger vehicle owner will pay about $27 more in premiums per year as a result of the requested increase, or $2.25 per…