WINNIPEG, MB – The province has released their first Flood Outlook for 2018 and it’s promising as the threat of widespread major spring flooding is low in most areas of the Manitoba. “The combination of drier soil conditions in the fall and below-average winter precipitation means there is currently a low risk of major flooding…
Manitoba Small Business Optimism is Up
WINNIPEG, MB – Optimism among small business owners in Manitoba improved slightly in February to an index of 63.2, up from in 61.6 in January, and remains just above the national average index of 62.4 according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The CFIB said their latest monthly Business Barometer shows that Manitoba’s…
Beware of “Quick Change Money Scam” in Brandon
BRANDON, MB – The Brandon Police are telling people at financial institutions and businesses to be aware of a quick change money scam. Police say there has been a recent victim in the city, an individual successfully obtained a large amount of cash by using deception via a quick change money scam. The quick change…
Two Inmates Escape From Stony Mountain
WINNIPEG, MB – Two inmates of Stony Mountain Prison have escaped. Stonewall RCMP received a report of the two missing inmates from the minimum security unit at Stony Mountain last evening around 10:25 PM. Police were told that the two inmates were last seen at the 7:30 pm headcount. A search of the area did…
Police Searching for Missing Brandon Teen
BRANDON, MB – Brandon Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teen from the city. On Friday, February 16th, Brandon Police Service received a report that Ty Nelson Berard, 15-years-old of Brandon, was missing. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and police and care providers are very concerned for his well-being.…
VIDEO – A Cuteness Overload
VIDEO OF THE DAY – We enjoy sharing the lighter side of life with you through videos. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. In today’s video we have to issue a cuteness warning because, what’s cutter than babies? Babies and their best friends puppies of course. Click play to watch;
Brandon Dealing With Break and Enters
BRANDON, MB – Brandon police arrest a 35-year-old for a break and enter and continue to investigate two others that happened Thursday or Friday of last week. Police said a construction site in the 4100 block of Victoria Ave was broken into sometime overnight between February 22 – 23rd. The Suspect(s) broke into a work…
Kitchen Aid Kettle Recall in Canada
WINNIPEG, MB – Whirlpool has recalled KitchenAid 1.7 L Electric Kettle because the handle on the kettle can loosen and separate from the body causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves KitchenAid 1.7 L Electric Kettles with a metal body and a plastic handle sold in various colours across Canada.…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers – Feb 25
WINNIPEG, MB – There was no jackpot winner in last nights Lotto 6-49 draw so the jackpot now grows to an estimated $12 million dollars for the Friday February 28th draw. Here are the numbers from the February, 24th, 2018 draw; The Lotto Max draw for Friday March 2nd is an estimated $23 million dollars.…
Wanna Be Winnipeg’s First Kid Mayor?
WINNIPEG, MB – Now is the chance for any kid between the ages of 8 and 12, living in Winnipeg, to become the City’s first Kid Mayor. “This is a fun, but at the same time educational initiative that I hope will build a greater appreciation for and understanding of municipal government,” said Mayor Brian…