WINNIPEG — The federal government has reached a financial settlement with two of four Indigenous men from northern Manitoba who were switched at birth and only found out about the mixup 40 years later. Neither Ottawa or the lawyer who represents Luke Monias and Norman Barkman would reveal how much money the men are receiving.…
Manitoba Chief Says Compensate Abused Women
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba chief says Indigenous women in the north should be compensated for the sexual abuse they allegedly suffered at the hands of hydro workers decades ago. Kevin Hart, regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations, says there should also be a broader inquiry into resource development and the treatment of Indigenous…
Head-On Collision Kills 42-Year-Old La Salle Woman
WINNIPEG – A head-on collision claims the life of a 42-year-old woman from La Salle and sends a man to hospital by Air Ambulance. Police said the collision occurred Wednesday morning around 7:25 AM on the Perimeter Highway, located approximately half kilometre east of the Brady Road intersection. Police have determined that a westbound pickup…
Winnipeg Watchdog – No Right Turn Part 2
A planner with the Public Works department had some insight into why No Right Turn on Red signage was suddenly put up at intersections alongside the new bike lanes on McDermot and Bannatyne through the core of the city. But the “how” part regarding whether public and city councillors were explicitly told this was going…
Indigenous Patients Still Face Racism & Unequal Access to Treatment
WINNIPEG — First Nations doctors shared personal stories at a national health summit to demonstrate how Indigenous patients still face racism and unequal access to treatment across the country. Dr. Alika Lafontaine, a Cree and Anishinaabe anesthesiologist, spoke in front of hundreds of health professionals at the Canadian Medical Association inaugural Health Summit in Winnipeg…
High Risk Sex Offend in Winnipeg, Police Say All children are at risk
WINNIPEG – Police are warning the public of a High Risk Sex Offender that will be living in Winnipeg, all children are at risk of sexual violence. James Porter Badour, 53 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner. All children are at risk. Badour…
No Charges in Death of 21-Year-Old Found in Middle of Hwy 59
SELKIRK – RCMP in Selkirk have closed their investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man found in the middle of Highway 59. Original story was published on Manitoba Post August 19th, 2018. Police have determined that the 21-year-old man, who was walking on the highway, was struck by a trailer being pulled by a…
RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee is Recruiting
The RCMP in D Division is recruiting youth for the RCMP’s 2018–19 National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC)! To apply, you must reside in Canada and be 13 to 21 years old. Applications must be received by September 7, 2018. This is a great opportunity for young people to get involved in the conversation about community…
Langara, Escape Clause and Hidden Grace Dominate
Just as predicted, Langara, Escape Clause and Hidden Grace each had an easy time of it at Assiniboia Downs this weekend. It all started with Race 1 on Friday night in the $25,000 Phil Kives Stakes for three-year-olds-and-upwards over one mile and the Don Schnell-trained Langara, the five-year-old gelding with Antonio Whitehall in the irons,…
More Direct Flights South for Winnipeg Sun Seekers
WINNIPEG – Good news for Winnipeg sun seekers this winter, you can fly non-stop to five new US destinations. Flair Airlines announced this week that new non-stop flights from Winnipeg and Edmonton, with most flights beginning December 15th. The new direct flights from Winnipeg include the following destinations: Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa, Orlando, St. Pete-Clearwater (Tampa),…