INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Rocker Tom Petty died in October due to “multisystem organ failure” brought on by an accidental overdose of seven medications, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office said. Jane Ross has more information in this Reuters News report. Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post File photo
Finally, New Tenant for Target Building on St. James
WINNIPEG, MB. – After years of sitting empty, the large Target location near Polo Park will have tenants moving in very soon. This week, Winnipeg based, 24-7 Intouch officially announced they will be taking over some space in the St. James building last week. 24-7 Intouch already has three locations in Winnipeg, one Waverley, one…
Man Dies at Limestone Hydro Dam Work Site
WINNIPEG, MB. – A 22-year-old man has died from a workplace injury that happened at the Limestone Hydro Dam work site. RCMP responded to Limestone Hydro Dam on Wednesday January 17 at 9 AM. RCMP said in a release that the initial investigation determined the 22-year-old male, from Lake Manitoba First Nation, was securing metal…
27-Year-Old Woman Faces Weapon and Drug Charges
WINNIPEG, MB. – A warrant was executed at a home on Burrows Avenue in Winnipeg resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old female. Thursday evening police searched a home in the 700 block of Burrows Avenue and seized a number of drugs and weapons including the following; 7.35 ounces of methamphetamine (valued at approximately $30,850) 7.45…
Manitoba RCMP Asking for Help in Murder of Austin Monias
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP continue to look for answers in murder of a Cross Lake hockey player and are asking people to come forward if they have any information. Manitoba RCMP want to find justice for the family of Austin Monias who was murdered five years ago at the age of 19. Originally, police…
Police Respond to Multiple Stabbings in Winnipeg Last Night
WINNIPEG, MB. – Winnipeg police were kept busy on Thursday evening responding to three separate stabbing incidents in the city. The first stabbing was reported around 5:45 p.m in the 400 block of Furby Street. Police located a woman who was suffering from a stab wound to her lower body. She was transported to hospital…
42-Year-Old Portage Woman Dies in Three Vehicle Accident
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB. – A fatal three-vehicle accident occurred yesterday at 5:15PM at the intersection of Provincial Road 240 and Provincial Road 331.The accident was approximately two kilometres north of Southport, Manitoba. Ina release police said, they determined that a car, being driven by a 70-year-old man from Portage la Prairie, was driving southbound…
Guns, Ammunition and Drugs Found in Winnipeg Home
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg Police search warrant was executed and lead to the seizure of guns, ammunition, and drugs. Police and members of the Tactical Unit executed the warrant on January 18, at a home in the 700 block of Stella Avenue. Police found a number of items including the following; A loaded sawed-off…
Wal-Mart Recalls Toy Blocks
WINNIPEG, MB. – Wal-Mart stores across Canada are recalling toy wooden blocks that were sold across the country. Wal-Mart said the Parent’s Choice Wooden Blocks are sold as a set of 26 square blocks with various coloured numbers, pictures and letters printed on the faces of the blocks. This particular toy is rated for children…
Three Men Arrested for Robbing Cottages in Powerview Area
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Powerview RCMP located and arrested three men on robbery charges after Traverse Bay break and enters. An alarm at a cottage in the Traverse Bay area that went off on Sunday, January 14, at approximately 6:15 am, alerted Powerview RCMP to a break and enter. When RCMP arrived on scene they…