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 using the #WantedWednesday. This…
$20 Million From Province to Improve Internet in Northern Communities
WINNIPEG, MB. – Stronger and more reliable internet service is coming to Northern Manitoba communities and First Nations. Premier Pallister announced this week that the Government of Manitoba is making a contribution of up to $20 million aimed to increase broadband connections. This is Manitoba’s contribution to a $63-million project to bring high-speed Internet to…
Winkler Man Dies in Collision with Semi
WINNIPEG, MB. – A 73-year-old Winkler man died in a two-vehicle collision Monday evening on the Perimeter Highway and Oakland Road. In a news release the RCMP said it was determined that a semi-truck with trailer, being driven by a 43-year-old man from Winnipeg, was driving eastbound on Oakland Road and was attempting to turn…
Body Found in Home, 19-Year-Old Charged with Arson
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP have charged Earl Moar, 19-years-old in connection to an arson in Crane River. On January 7 at 12:47 am, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP responded to an assault and a fire occurring at the same residence in O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation (Crane River). When police arrived the house was fully engulfed…
Fatal Fire in Badger Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – Manitoba RCMP are investigating a fatal fire in the community of Badger. On Saturday, January 6, around 6:05 am, the Sprague RCMP responded to a house fire at a home on Pine Avenue, where unidentified human remains were found. When police arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames, and the fire…
Recall – Sweet Chipotle Prepared Mustard
WINNIPEG, MB. – Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling one specific lot code of PC brand Sweet Chipotle Prepared Mustard 180 ml from the marketplace due to the possible presence of glass. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out…
Another Serious Incident Involving Winnipeg Police Member Due to Lack Safe Parking
WINNIPEG, MB. – Another serious incident involving an off-duty member of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) outside of the downtown WPS headquarters highlights the continued risks faced by Winnipeg Police Association (WPA) members by a lack of secure parking at WPS facilities. Inaction by WPS leadership, Mayor Brian Bowman and City Council has prompted the…
Information Session on New Fermor Avenue Bridge
WINNIPEG, MB. – The City of Winnipeg is having an information session about the Fermor Avenue Bridge. The city says, Fermor Avenue between St. Anne’s Road and Archibald Street was originally constructed in 1953 along with the bridge over the Seine River. The bridge and the roadway were both widened to four lanes in 1969.…
Downtown Winnipeg Streets Closed for Construction
WINNIPEG, MB. – A traffic note for those traveling in downtown Winnipeg this week. Southbound Carlton Street from Graham Avenue to St. Mary Avenue will be closed to all traffic starting today until this Friday, January 12, at 6 p.m. The closure is to allow for construction work, specifically crane operation in that area. Pedestrian…
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Sparks Conversations
WINNIPEG, MB. – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the Alzheimer Society wants to clear up the stigma and negative attitudes surrounding it. Today, more than 22,500 Manitobans have dementia and The Alzheimer Society is a leading Canadian funder of dementia research. To date, they have invested over $50 million in bio-medical and quality-of-life research…