WINNIPEG, MB. – Those heading out to visit family or friends today are reminded that a part of Pembina is closed to traffic in both directions. Northbound and southbound Pembina Highway between Jubilee Avenue and Stafford Street will be completely closed to traffic, which started Friday December 29th, until 4 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2…
Kim Jong Un warns U.S. That He Has “Nuclear Button”
INTERNATIONAL NEWS – North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un had a warning for the U.S. but an olive branch for South Korea during a New Year’s Day address to the nation. Diane Hodges has more information in this Reuters News video report. Source: Kim warns U.S. that he has “nuclear button” by ReutersNews David Marshal,…
Winnipeg Woman Assaults Police Officer
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg Police officer was kicked several times by a woman while attempting to arrest her and another suspect wanted for several fraud related crimes in the city. On Friday, December 29, police arrived at a hotel in the 300 block of York Avenue in search of two suspects who were believed…
Large Quantity of Narcotics Stolen from Winnipeg Pharmacy
WINNIPEG, MB. – A Winnipeg Pharmacy on River Ave was broken in to early Saturday morning and a large amount of narcotics were taken. Police responded to a report of a break and enter around 5:45 a.m. on December 30th. A preliminary investigation has revealed that a significant quantity of medication was stolen: Approx. 200…
Winnipeg Checkstop has 8 Impaired Driving-Related Arrests
WINNIPEG, MB. – Week four of the Winnipeg Police Checkstop program resulted in 8 impaired driving-related arrests. The Checkstop program is on the road every day for the month of December, including New Year’s Eve. You can expect to see an increased presence of police officers on Winnipeg roadways this time of year, enforcing Impaired…
Fight Over $10 Leads to Arson Charges for a 17 Year-Old
WINNIPEG, MB. – An argument over $10 is believed to be the reason a 17-year-old Winnipeg female set a home on fire. Friday, December 29th, around 7:20 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a fire at a home in the 200 block of Pritchard Avenue. The cause of the fire was suspicious and an investigation was…
Winnipeg Man Assaults Guard and Chases a Family
WINNIPEG, MB. – Stephen Andrews, a 29-year-old male of Winnipeg, is facing several charges after breaking in to residences on Ellen Street and assaulting a security officer. On Friday, December 29, police responded to a call at a residential complex in first 100 block of Ellen Street. A male was initially banging on doors and…
Extreme Cold Warning on New Years Eve in Manitoba
WINNIPEG, MB. – If you are planning on attending any outdoor events in Manitoba, bundle up! The extreme cold temperatures continue to hover over Winnipeg and most of Manitoba today and tomorrow with forecasted wind chills in the minus 35 range. There is warmer weather in sight as we kick off 2018. Thompson will see…
Stolen Vehicle Doing 150 KM/H is Tracked Down by Air 1
WINNIPEG, MB. – Two men from Starbuck in a stolen vehicle reached speeds in excess of 150 km/h, but were tracked down by Air 1 and charged with multiple crimes. Early Friday morning, around12:45 a.m., police tried to pull over a newer model Jeep Cherokee near Dale Boulevard and Roblin Boulevard. The vehicle sped off…
Winnipeg Woman and Grand Rapids Man Charged in Recent Shooting
WINNIPEG, MB. – Police have charged a woman from Winnipeg and a man from Grand Rapids in connection with a shooting on December 14th in the city. Police responded to a call of a man who had been shot in the 100 block of Hargrave Street. When police arrived they found a man in his…