WINNIPEG, MB – Mayor Bowman encouraged grade twelve students to submit their application for The Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership this week. Community leadership can be demonstrated through activities that promote racial and social inclusion, drive reconciliation, encourage environmental stewardship, and support or empower Winnipeg’s less fortunate. “It’s great to offer this opportunity again this…
Alleged Florida Shooter Facing 17 Counts of Premeditated Murder
WORLD NEWS – A 19-year-old man, Nikolas Cruz , who had been expelled from his Florida high school was held on 17 counts of murder on Thursday, the morning after authorities say he opened fire at the school. Nathan Frandino has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Transit Driver
WINNIPEG, MB – Police have released these pictures of a suspect wanted for assaulting a transit driver on January 21st of this year. The assault occurred in the afternoon, around, 4:35 p.m. A driver was stopped on Portage Avenue at Fort Street when the suspect entered the bus and stated he didn’t have fare. Shortly…
RCMP Investigating the Disappearance of a Cross Lake Man
WINNIPEG, MB – Cross Lake RCMP are investigating the disappearance of a 36-year-old man from Cross Lake. Kelly Harrison Thunderchild Muskego, 36, from Cross Lake, was last seen leaving a party at a home on February 8, 2018. Police describe Kelly as Indigenous, 5’11” and 200 pounds. The RCMP is deploying the Search and Rescue…
Winning Numbers from Lotto – 6-49
WINNIPEG, MB – Lott 6-49 had a lot of winners in last nights draw. The jackpot went to a ticket sold in Quebec, plus it was a “Super Draw” with 14 guaranteed prize draws of $100,000. Here are the numbers from the February, 14th, 2018 draw: Here are the numbers for the guaranteed $100,000 prize…
UPDATED – Police Confirm 17 People Died in School Shooting in Florida
PARKLAND, FL – A high school in Parkland Florida, north of Fort Lauderdale, was the scene of a massive school shooting. Broward County Sheriff’s office is now confirming that 17 people have died and two more are in critical condition. Police have confirmed the suspect, Nicolas Cruz 19-years-old, a former student of the school, is…
Police Investigating Suspicious Death on Furby Street
WINNIPEG, MB – Early this morning, around 2:30 AM, an adult male was found dead in the 500 block of Furby Street. Police are not providing any further details at this stage of the investigation. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Manitoba Post…
25-Year-Old had Sawed-Off Rifle and Ammunition
WINNIPEG, MB – An armed 25-year-old Winnipeg man is caught by police after responding to a Break and Enter call at an apartment building on Ellice Avenue early yesterday morning. Police managed to locate a male suspect who was hiding behind a doorway but still wearing a balaclava and a face mask. Police found the…
Wanted by Morden and Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG, MB – Many law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police. The Manitoba Post will bring you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share this story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. This week we feature…
A $460 Million Expansion for Portage la Prairie Company
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB – Portage la Prairie based company, Simplot will invest $460 million to expand operations by more than double it’s current size and create 100 jobs. Premier Brian Pallister and Minister Ralph Eichler were joined today by Mark McKellar from J. R. Simplot Company to make the announcement of this major investment…