WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man convicted of manslaughter in the death of his 21−month−old daughter said he did his best to be a father. “I’m just a hardworking man,” Daniel Williams said at a sentencing hearing on Thursday in Winnipeg. “I try to provide for my family.” A jury found Williams guilty in February in…
Two Men on Winnipeg’s Most Wanted List
WINNIPEG – Law enforcement agencies in Manitoba provide pictures and details of individuals that are wanted by police in their communities. The Manitoba Post brings you those details and photos of wanted people in our province on a weekly basis. Please share them with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Brent McDougall Brent McDougall was…
Doyle Piwniuk Appointed to Board of The International Peace Garden
Manitoba has named Doyle Piwniuk to the board of the International Peace Garden, an enduring memorial to the peaceful co-existence of Canada and the United States. Piwniuk is the member of the legislative assembly for Arthur-Virden, the constituency in which the International Peace Garden is located. The premier of Manitoba and the governor of North…
Media Melee’s Manitoba Mile
It was one of the great races of the summer, but in the end, the Manitoba Mile belonged to Stanley Chadee Jr. and Media Melee. Last Saturday night, it was the 59th running of the $27,500 Manitoba Mile for three-year-olds and upward and at the start of the race, Media Melee was anything but a…
Group Says Province is Clawing Back Money For Kids in Care
WINNIPEG — Indigenous child−welfare agencies in Manitoba say the province is acting illegally and immorally by clawing back money earmarked for kids in care. Six child and family services agencies are taking the government to court alleging the province has taken more than $255 million in funds. “They are just taking this as revenue that…
Kidnapper Hits Speeds of 170km/h Trying to Outrun AIR-1
WINNIPEG – Police find a girl taken against her will after stopping a 32-year-old male driver who tried to outrun AIR-1. Saturday just before 1:00 AM police tried to stop a vehicle near McGregor Street and Jarvis Avenue, but the driver was clearly trying to evade police. AIR1 was assigned and began to track the…
47-Year-Old Winnipeg Man Steals a Very Expensive Bicycle
WINNIPEG – A 47-year-old man is now facing a charge of theft after stealing a bicycle. On Thursday July 5th just before 2:00 PM a man entered a sporting goods store in the 400 block of St. Mary’s Road. He spotted a bike that had been left inside the business by a customer. The man…
31-Year-Old Virden Man Murdered
VIRDEN – RCMP in Virden are investigating a suspicious death as a homicide. On Saturday July 21st went to a home to check on the well being of a man reported to be in medical distress. When officers on scene there were several people around and they noticed the victim had injuries consistent with being…
Police Association Talks About Increase in Violent Crime
WINNIPEG – The 2017 annual report released today by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) shows the impact that budget restrictions are having on Winnipeg crime rates – a 7% increase in violent crime, a 9% increase in property crime and 15% increase in drug crime over the previous year. Clearance rates have also decreased, meaning…
Province Gives $3.9 Million to St. James Civic Centre
WINNIPEG – The province is committing up to $3.9 million to support updates at the St. James Civic Centre. “Our government is pleased to support local projects that enhance community facilities and revitalize neighbourhoods,” said Minister Wharton in a release. “Community centres across the province play key roles in our lives and are hubs for…