STEINBACH – RCMP are hoping someone has information about a break and enter in the community that happened in early 2017. Mounties said on they informed on February 6th, that someone had broken into a commercial building which was in the process of being converted into a wildlife museum. Sometime between January 27 and February…
Bet on Justify at Assiniboia Downs
WINNIPEG – In 2015, American Pharoah became the 12th horse in history to win racing’s Triple Crown. On Saturday afternoon, Justify has a chance to become No. 13. And you can bet on the race at Assiniboia Downs. It’s the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., and Justify, a…
A Winnipeg Child Protection Centre Pilot Project Gets $424,000 From Province
WINNIPEG – The province is putting $424,000 towards a pilot project with the Winnipeg’s Child Protection Centre (CPC). The money will be used to increase the number of medical and specialized assessments for children who are newly apprehended or at risk of coming into care of Child and Family Services. “The Child Protection Centre is…
Liberal MLA Calls on Pallister Government to Establish Indigenous Health Advocate
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Liberal MLA for Kewatinook, Judy Klassen, is calling on the Minister of Health to institute an Indigenous Health Advocate within Manitoba’s health care system. “I stand here today, willing and wanting to work with this government to find solutions to the many issues Indigenous people face when navigating Manitoba’s health care system,”…
CentrePort Rail Park is Closer to Reality
WINNIPEG – CentrePort Canada made a big step forward Thursday announcing plans to develop the CentrePort Canada Rail Park. CentrePort is seeking proposals from the private sector to develop the CentrePort Canada Rail Park for industrial businesses that rely on rail transport as part of their operations. The proposed Rail Park will be built on…
Bomb Found in Portage la Prairie Home
WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP have been called to a home in Portage la Prairie to dispose of a military bomb that had been sitting in the basement for more than 25 years. A month-long gun amnesty program began in the province in June for people to get dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition. On Monday,…
Pallister Says Checking Cookies for Pot Could Be Challenging
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he’ll look at possibly closing a legal loophole that forbids people from smoking cannabis in public places but allows them to eat it. Pallister says the provinces are trying hard to develop rules quickly enough to meet the federal government’s plan to legalize recreational cannabis later this year.…
Convicted Letter Bomber, Guido Amsel, Fires Lawyer & Intends to Appeal
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man found guilty of attempting to murder his former wife and two lawyers by sending them letter bombs has fired his own legal counsel and told court Wednesday that evidence was “implanted” and fabricated. Guido Amsel was arrested after three explosive packages were found in July 2015. Maria Mitousis, a lawyer…
Manitoba Has Huge Edible Cannabis Loophole
WINNIPEG — Canadians won’t be able to smoke or vape marijuana in most public places even after the federal government legalizes recreational use of the drug later this year. But, depending on where they live, they may be able to eat to their heart’s content. Manitoba is one province that has an edible cannabis loophole…
Three Raids in Thompson Yield Weapons, Drugs & Cash
THOMPSON – RCMP in Thompson execute three search warrants on Friday June 1st seizing weapons, drugs, and cash At a home located on Beaver Crescent, police seized approximately 57 grams of cocaine, a large sum of Canadian currency and various drug paraphernalia. A 38-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, both from Thompson, at the home…