WINNIPEG, MB – A pedestrian in Swan River was killed while crossing Main Street in Swan River Thursday evening. On April 12, 2018, at approximately 5:20 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of a pedestrian struck in the 1200 block of Main Street in Swan River. A 41-year-old woman from the Shoal River First…
Canadian Business Group Warns Confidence in Canada at Risk
VANCOUVER, BC – A growing movement of more than 70 business, industry and community groups, representing hundreds of thousands of British Columbians and Canadians, have come together over the last two days to sign a joint letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley to resolve the impasse on…
Molotov Cocktail Used to to Start Fire in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – Brandon police are looking for the two people using a Molotov cocktail in the city last night. Police and Fire responded to a home in the 500 Block of 14th Street after receiving a report of a person throwing a Molotov cocktail into the backyard last night around 10:30 PM. The small…
Roads in Polo Park Area Remain Closed Due to Gas Leak
WINNIPEG, MB – Businesses and homes lost power, were evacuated and many roads closed due to the potential for an explosion given a gas leak was in the area. The gas leak was first reported around 3:30 PM yesterday, April 12th. The leak was the cause for the evacuation of the Polo Park Mall and…
Premier Calls on BC to Abandon its Pipeline Opposition
WINNIPEG, MB – The Premier is calling on the government of British Columbia to abandon its opposition to the project and for the Government of Canada to ensure the project proceeds to completion. The premier was reacting to this past week’s announcement by Kinder Morgan that it is suspending non-essential spending on the Trans Mountain…
Wanted for Assaulting a Minor Hockey Referee
WINNIPEG, MB – Powerview RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating this man who assaulted a hockey referee on February 17, 2018. Police said, Roderick Arthur Pakoo who is 37-years-old, forced his way into the referee room at the Sagkeeng Arena and then assaulted the referees after the minor hockey game. If you have…
Two Separate Collisions Close Portions of Trans-Canada
WINNIPEG, MB – The Trans-Canada had two separate collisions this morning. Poor driving conditions were a factor in both collisions that closed off portions of the highway. One collision included four semi’s and a pickup truck. That accident occurred west of Brandon. Police said a line of westbound semis were stopped along the highway because…
UPDATED – 17 Year Old Girl Found
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police reported that Tanessa Moneyas was located safely. Police went on to thank the public and media for their assistance. ————————————————————————————————————————————- Originally published March 28, 2018 at 4:44PM WINNIPEG, MB – A 17-year-old girl is missing in the city and Winnipeg Police are asking for the public’s help. Tanessa Moneyas, 17,…
Man Who Used Machete in Attack Arrested
WINNIPEG, MB – Police arrested the man responsible for an attack that occurred on February 24, near Magnus Avenue between Chudley Street and Buller Avenue In the attack, an adult female was struck repeatedly with a machete causing her to fall the ground. She was then kicked in the head, face and upper body and…
Bringing the Downtown Plan to Life in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – The City of Brandon is looking for feedback on the Downtown Secondary Plan. Brandon’s Downtown Secondary Plan was adopted by Council in early 2012 and identifies the vision by which the City’s downtown might “flourish and grow into a vibrant and dynamic place, the preferred destination in the region, by offering a…