MANITOBA – RCMP in both Flin Flon and Creighton responded to stolen vehicle that had a toddler inside. Tuesday July 31st, around 4:20 in the afternoon RCMP received reports that a vehicle had been stolen from outside a business on Main Street in Creighton, Saskatchewan. There was a three-year-old girl in the backseat of the…
RCMP Requesting Help Locating a Missing 45-Year-Old Man
MANITOBA – RCMP in La Ronge are asking for the public’s help locating Cory Mitchell McLaughlin of McCreary, Manitoba. The last known contact with McLaughlin was on July 31st at shortly after 4:30PM. McLaughlin is described as a 45-year-old man, approximately 5’8” tall, weighing 200 lbs, with brown hair, and blue eyes. It is believed…
No Sunflower Selfies Allowed – Says Winnipeg Farmer
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg−area farmer is losing his sunny disposition over the number of people showing up and damaging his sunflowers while taking selfies. Thousands of sunflower shutterbugs have been gathering along a gravel road on the edge of Winnipeg to revel in the rows and rows of the bright yellow flowers of Bruce Stewart’s…
Over $2500 in Speeding Fines for Two Manitoba Drivers
WINNIPEG – Manitoba has some of the largest fines for speeding in Canada and North America.Two heavy footed drivers found that out the hard way after being caught by RCMP. In a Tweet Manitoba RCMP said, “Even if it’s your birthday and you’re driving a Maserati, there’s still no excuses for going 162 km/h in…
Premier of Manitoba Shuffles Cabinet
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has made major changes to his cabinet at the midway point of his mandate, swapping ministers in Health, Finance and other high-profile portfolios. Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen is being moved to Education. Finance Minister Cameron Friesen is being moved to Health and Scott Fielding moves to Finance from Families.…
Escape Clause Waltzes to Stakes Win
WINNIPEG – It was only a four-mare race, but at least, this time, it was an actual race. The last time Escape Clause tried to run at Assiniboia Downs, race organizers couldn’t find three other horses to race against her. This past Wednesday night in the 39th running of the $27,500 Winnipeg Sun Stakes, defending…
Victoria Beach’s Drinking Water Safe to Consume
A ‘Do Not Consume’ advisory has been rescinded for the town of Victoria Beach’s drinking water system by the medical officer of health and Manitoba Sustainable Development. Sampling has shown that there is no presence of coliform bacteria, and chlorine residuals have remained stable. The system was compromised after a chemical was added to the…
700 Guns Turned in During the Manitoba Gun Amnesty Program
WINNIPEG – Manitoban’s took advantage of the Gun Amnesty Program turning in almost 700 firearms and more than 22,000 rounds of ammunition. The Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police Gun Amnesty Program wrapped up at the end of June. During the month Police agencies also received notable items such as an explosives shell and a…
Winnipeg Cheese Shop Offering Free Cheese to Identify This Man
WINNIPEG — The culprit wasn’t a cheese lover, but a reward for his capture may go to someone who is. A cheese store in Winnipeg is offering free fromage for a year to the person who can identify a man who busted through the back door of the business early Tuesday. Jean−Marc Champagne, co−owner of…
Two Women Arrested for Hate Speech in Flin Flon
FLIN FLON — Two women have been charged with inciting hatred after someone proposed having a “shoot a Indian day” on social media in northern Manitoba. RCMP say the women, along with another who has not yet been arrested, posted hateful messages on Facebook after vehicles were vandalized in Flin Flon. Police are not identifying…