WINNIPEG, MB – A 43-year-old man died today in a snowmobile accident, the seventh fatality since January 20th of this year. Swan River RCMP said the accident occurred around March 17 around 2:25 am approximately 6 kilometres southeast of Swan River. A 43-year-old man, from Swan River, was travelling with a small group when it…
Province Issues Request for Proposal for Air Services
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Manitoba government is looking at new ways to provide safe and reliable privately operated air services as part of its ongoing commitment to finding value for money through alternative service delivery mechanisms. The Air Service Branch provides air ambulance, wildfire suppression and general transportation which also includes flights required by Manitoba…
Mar 17 Winning Lotto 6/49 Numbers
WINNIPEG, MB – There was no jackpot winner in last nights Lotto 6-49 draw which means the jackpot now grows to an estimated $20 million dollars for the Wednesday, March 21st draw. Here are the numbers from the March 17th, 2018 draw; The Lotto 6/49 draw for Wednesday, March 21st is an estimated $16 million…
Pedestrian Stuck at Portage and Donald
WINNIPEG, MB – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Portage and Donald today. At this time no information has been provided by Winnipeg Police on the condition of the pedestrian or the cause of the accident. Manitoba Post will continue to follow the story and provide details as they become available. Kevin Klein,…
Horse Racing Takes New Approach
WINNIPEG, MB. – With nearly 500 full-time positions and nearly $28 million per year spent on horse racing in the province, the Manitoba government has decided that it’s time for an external review of the horse-racing industry with the goal of identifying new opportunities to establish a more financially sustainable approach. In addition to the…
Pedestrian Dies Near Higgins Avenue in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – A pedestrian has died from injuries received last night around 5:45 PM in Winnipeg. The incident involving a vehicle and pedestrian happened in the area of Higgins Ave. between Argyle St. and Waterfront Drive. The pedestrian was a man in his 50’s. He was taken to hospital in critical condition where he…
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Skiers Violently Flung From Malfunctioning Ski Lift
WORLD NEWS – Multiple skiers were hurt on Friday when a ski lift at a resort in Georgia started going backwards at a high rate of speed. Linda So has more in this Reuters News video report. WARNING the contents of the video are graphic.
Six Snowmobile Deaths in Manitoba Since January 20th
WINNIPEG, MB – Since January 20th of this year six people have lost their lives due to snowmobile accident across the province. This has prompted the Manitoba RCMP to issue reminders of snowmobile safety. With winter coming to an end very soon, many snowmobilers will head out over the next few weekends for that last…
Lotto Max
WINNIPEG, MB – There was no winning jackpot ticket in last night’s Lotto Max draw which means the next draw, March 23rd will be an estimated $15 million dollars. Here are the numbers from the March 16th, 2018 draw; The Lotto 6-49 draw for tonight, Saturday, March 17th is an estimated $16 million dollars. David…
20-Year-Old Dies in Collision With Cement Truck in Steinbach
WINNIPEG, MB – A 20-year-old man died in a collision today with a cement truck. The two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 52 and Industrial Road in the City of Steinbach happened today, March 16, around 12:20 pm. Police say that an eastbound vehicle, being driven by a 46-year-old man from Kleefeld with his…