WINNIPEG – Police stopped a speeding vehicle on Aikins Street Monday night and found drugs, weapons, cash and stolen goods. Police said when they stopped the vehicle three occupants identified themselves to officers, police learned the two passengers had lied about their identities, both having outstanding warrants for their arrests. One of the passengers kicked…
The I Love the 90″s Tour to Play Brandon
BRANDON – The hugely-successful I LOVE THE 90’s TOUR hits Brandon on June 7th. I LOVE THE 90’s is selling out arenas worldwide with its rotating lineup of the 90’s’ most iconic acts with a lineup that could include Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Coolio, Tone Loc, Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, Rob Base and additions…
Police Investigating Strange Male Approaching Young Girls
BRANDON – Brandon Police are investigating four separate complaints of a man approaching young girls in the city. Police said the complaints have all been in the areas of Linden Lanes and Meadows. The first report was on Friday evening and other reports were received on Sunday afternoon. In all of the reported instances, the…
Community Development Programs to Receive $20 Milllion Dollars
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Provincial government is investing more than $20 million dollars in community development programs. The government is now accepting applications for the following programs: Community Places Program, Hometown Manitoba, Neighbours Alive! and Partner 4 Growth. The application deadline is May 28th and if you would like more information, or want to submit…
Trudeau Thinks Voters Want Tougher Gun Laws in Canada
OTTAWA — Gun control could wind up being a defining issue in next year’s federal election. Eighteen months ahead of the vote, both the governing party and the official Opposition are laying the groundwork for making guns a wedge issue, to carve away a share of each other’s softer support. The Liberals are aiming at…
A Phoney GoFundMe Page in The Name of Paralyzed Broncos Player
CALGARY — Tom and Michelle Straschnitzki have seen the best in people over the last three weeks as their son has worked to recover after being paralyzed in a crash between his hockey team’s bus and a transport truck. On Monday, they also saw the worst. Tom Straschnitzki said he woke up early and was…
UPDATE – Missing 54-Year-Old Found Safe
UPDATED @8:00AM May 1, 2018 – Michal Vancura has been safely located. Winnipeg police are thanking the public and media for their help. =========================================================================== WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s help locating Michal Vancura, a 54-year-old man who was last seen Sunday morning in the St. Norbert area of Winnipeg. Michal is described…
Three Brave Officers Suffer Smoke Inhalation Helping Others
WINNIPEG – Sunday afternoon police noticed smoke in the area of Martha Street and Henry Avenue. As police searched for the cause officers notified Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service who were also in the area on an unrelated call. Approaching the Disraeli Freeway officers noticed flames and black smoke billowing out of the top floor of…
Driver Who Struck and Killed Three Children, Charged with Impaired
UPDATE @ 11:10AM APRIL 30TH, 2018 WINNIPEG – The Manitoba RCMP has laid multiple charges against Todd Norman Linklater, 27-years-old, in relation to the collision that killed three children Saturday April 28 near the community of Nelson House. Police said the charges include: · Impaired Operation Causing Death x 3 · Impaired Operation Over 80…
Temporary Ban on Walleye Fishing in Lake Dauphin
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Government announced a temporary ban has been placed on fishing in Lake Dauphin to protect Walleye in the province. Manitoba Sustainable Development said in a release that the temporary conservation measures are necessary to protect walleye populations in Lake Dauphin and its tributaries this spring during the walleye spawning period. The walleye…