WINNIPEG, MB. – Kinglsey Meekis, the 11 year old who was reported missing earlier this morning was located by police thanks to one of our Manitoba Post readers. The story went out on our Manitoba Post facebook site and thankfully one of our readers saw the story and sent us a message on facebook with…
Canadian Medical Marijuana Company is First on Nasdaq
WINNIPEG, MB – Canadian medical marijuana producer Cronos Group lists on Nasdaq, becoming the first publicly traded company in the US that grows and processes cannabis. Elly Park has more in formation in this Reuters News video report.
UPDATE: Missing 11-Year-Old Boy in Winnipeg
UPDATE – The Winnipeg Police have safely located Kingsley, who was reported missing earlier this morning. WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg are asking for the public’s help safely locating Kingsley Meekis, an 11-year-old boy, who is missing in the city. Kingsley was last seen in the North End of Winnipeg Thursday afternoon, March 1. Kingsley is…
Suspicious Death of 22 Year Old in Split Lake
WINNIPEG, MB – RCMP are investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Split Lake yesterday around 5:30 am. On March 1, 2018, at 5:30 am, the Thompson Rural RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence located in the community of Split Lake. RCMP, who were in Split Lake at the time,…
Winter Storm Approaching Prompts City and Province to Issue Statements
WINNIPEG, MB – Environment Canada issued has extended a special weather statement because of a major winter storm that is expected to hit Winnipeg beginning Sunday evening. A entirely different storm will spread a variety of weather into southern Manitoba this weekend. Accumulating snow will affect some areas, and fog and freezing drizzle are also…
Police Release Photos of Robbery Suspects
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg police have released pictures of two suspects wanted in connection with robberies in the city and are asking for the public’s help identifying both men. The man pictured below is a suspect in a commercial robbery that was committed on February 10, 2018, in the 500 block of William Ave. The…
Manitoba Opera presents La Traviata
WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba Opera premieres a new production of the much-loved opera, La Traviata, this spring. One of the best-loved, most frequently performed, recorded, and filmed of all operas, La Traviata, will be presented by Manitoba Opera at the Centennial Concert Hall April 14, 17 and 20. The company will be premiering a new…
Lotto Max Jackpot Grows to $32 Million
WINNIPEG, MB – There was no jackpot winner in last night’s Lotto Max draw which means the jackpot grows to an estimated $32 million dollars for the March 9th draw. Here are the numbers from the March 2nd, 2018 draw; The Lotto 6-49 draw for Saturday, March 3rd is an estimated $5 million dollars. Kevin…
Province Wants Input on New Poverty Reduction Strategy
WINNIPEG, MB – The province is looking for input from Manitobans through a new online survey, now available, established to support the development of the a new poverty reduction strategy. The survey has been created with information collected from recent in-person consultations and will remain open until March 23. “It is important to hear from…
Appointees to Implement a College of Paramedics
WINNIPEG, MB – Fifteen Manitobans will serve on a transitional council that will guide implementation of a college of paramedics, Minister Kelvin Goertzen said in a news release. “This is an important day for the profession of paramedics in Manitoba,” said Goertzen. “Paramedics are a critical part of our health-care system and the move toward…