Quebec City police say they have arrested six seminary students aged between 12 and 14 for alleged possession and distribution of child pornography. They allegedly were distributing photos of young girls. The six were arrested Wednesday and freed on a promise to appear at a later date. They are prohibited from all contact with the…
He’s Wanted by Selkirk RCMP & May be in Winnipeg
SELKIRK – RCMP in Selkirk are asking for the public’s help locating Ben Idman who they believe may be in Winnipeg. Mounties said Kenneth Benjamin Idman (aka “Ben”), 21-years-old, is wanted for Impaired driving, Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving while Disqualified and Failing to Attend Court. RCMP is asking anyone…
Air Canada Flight Delayed by Raccoon in Saskatoon
SASKATOON — A raccoon caused an Air Canada flight bound for Toronto from Saskatoon to be delayed by nearly seven hours last night. Flight passenger Damien Lee says that it “was just like a circus” trying to get the raccoon off the plane. The assistant professor says the flight was originally delayed due to a…
No Relief in Sight as Gas Prices Go Up and Up
CALGARY — Canadians celebrating the onset of summer driving season have been dismayed by another spring phenomenon — rising gasoline prices across the country. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in Canada on Monday was about $1.33 per litre, up 22 cents from the average of $1.11 per litre at the same…
Police Issue warning of Online Classified Ads
WINNIPEG – A number of robberies have occurred lately stemming from classified ads posted online that Winnipeg Police are investigating. Police want to remind people that online sales allow criminals to remain anonymous while taking advantage of unsuspecting buyers and sellers. The following crime prevention tips were provided by police: Ask for a photo of…
Pilots Cause of 3 Close Calls at San Francisco Airport
SAN FRANCISCO — Pilot error was responsible for three of the five close−calls involving aircraft reported in the past 16 months at San Francisco International Airport, federal authorities said Wednesday, while another incident was blamed on an air traffic control problem. In most incidents, planes lined up to land on the wrong runway or taxiway…
Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Residents Evacuated
WORLD NEWS – The Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island came to life on Thursday, belching ash into the sky and spewing fountains of lava in a residential area where people were ordered to leave their homes, officials said. Ryan Brooks has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Province Announces Donation to Manitoba Museum
WINNIPEG – Provincial Government said they will contribute $1.4 million plus announced a donation matching program all for the Manitoba Museum’s capital renewal project. The Manitoba Museum’s Bringing Our Stories Forward capital renewal project, will see additional funding from the province totalling another $3.6 million if private donation targets are met, Minister Cathy Cox said…
Missing Teenage Girl From Brandon
BRANDON – Police in Brandon are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenage girl from the city. Police said Echo Brooke Tacan, 17-years-old, has been missing since April 26th and was last seen on April 29th wearing pink shorts and a white T-shirt. If you have any information of her whereabouts please call…
Gotcha – RCMP Dog Enzo Nabs Three Suspects
WINNIPEG – All in a days work for RCMP K9 Enzo who nabbed three suspects hiding in a wooded area. Wednesday just before 10:00 pm, Falcon Lake RCMP received a report of a woman on the west side of the Trans-Canada Highway, just west of Provincial Road 308 in the RM of Reynolds. The female…