On September 27, 2018 a Morden resident arrived home to find a suspicious package inside her front door. It contained her address on the front but was not addressed to anyone who lived at that residence. When she opened the package she found a large amount of shatter (a marihuana derivative) inside. Anyone with information…
Two Men Charged for Two Armed Robberies in Portage la Prairie
WINNIPEG – RCMP have charged two 20-year-olds were charged in connection with two armed robberies in Portage la Prairie. Police said on October 5th they responded to an armed robbery on Tupper Street in Portage La Prairie. Two people were walking home from work when two men on bikes approached them. The men held them…
More and More Needles Found Discarded in Winnipeg
Listeners reacted to the Winnipeg Watchdog revealing how many needles the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is handing out to meth addicts in the city, by telling of their own horror stories and frustration in having to deal with the results. Marty Gold pieced together their experiences through 3 popular mixed-use neighbourhoods, and it is apparent…
Tracks to Churchill Open
CHURCHILL — The new owner of the railway to Churchill, says washouts that have kept the line closed since spring 2017 have now been repaired, allowing some vehicles to travel along the link. But the Arctic Gateway Group, which bought the railway from the previous owner at the end of August, warns in a series…
Suspects in Stonewall Liquor Store Robbery
STONEWALL – RCMP in Stonewall are investigating two separate liquor store thefts in the community. Police say the thefts were at the same liquor store location, but on different days. the first was July 20th, 2018 and the second on July 26th, 2018. The Suspects entered store, grabbed large amount of liquor and ran out…
October Is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Farewell summer, hello fall. ’Tis the season to check the smoke alarms and change the clocks. It’s also time to review your online habits. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national campaign focused on helping Canadians to be safe online. Don’t fall back into bad habits. Here are some things you can do to…
Nominate a Teacher for Excellence in Education Award
Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen is inviting Manitobans to nominate a deserving educator for a Manitoba Excellence in Education Award. “Today is World Teachers’ Day and we want to recognize the monumental role teachers play in society as they instill a desire to learn and achieve and create tomorrow’s leaders,” said Goertzen. “Our Excellence…
A Second High Risk Sex Offender to Live in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Police is Winnipeg are warning the public of a High Risk Sex Offender who is expected to live in the city. Burton Randy Thomas, a 45-year-old male, was released from federal custody on October 4th. Police say Thomas will be subject to a ten year Long Term Supervision Order and a lifetime weapons…
16-Year-Old Manitoba Boy Found Safe
UPDATED – OCTOBER 6, 2018 – RCMP in Thompson have found Kelly John Castel safe. Police thanked the public and media for their assistance. THOMPSON – RCMP in Thompson are looking for missing teen and asking the public for thier assistance. Police said on October 2nd they received a report that a16-year-old male was missing.…
Indigenous Children Still Being Treated Unequally By Province
WINNIPEG — A First Nations children’s advocate says Indigenous kids are still not being treated equally because provinces and territories are shirking their responsibilities. Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, told the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women that provinces are still denying Indigenous kids access to…