OPINION – Prime Minister Trudeau sending Canadian troops to Mali War Zone is a huge mistake. Mali is the most dangerous UN mission on earth, and two ‘peacekeepers’ were just killed in a mortar attack. It’s not even really a peacekeeping mission, since there’s no peace to keep. Romeo Dallaire says he wouldn’t touch Mali…
Straight Talk on High Heels, Domestic Violence, and WiFi on Buses
WINNIPEG, MB – On this week’s edition of Straight Talk with Brown and Klein, they talk about the so called “High Heel Legislation, domestic violence, and Kevin offers a suggestion to actually make money on the WiFi for city buses . It’s Straight Talk with no agenda, no favouring a political party, just an open…
Winkler Police Arrest Three in Meth Trafficking Investigation
WINKLER, MB – Winkler Police discover methamphetamines in a vehicle they stopped that had young children as passengers. Winkler officers stopped a grey Dodge Caravan on Tumbleweed Lane near Main Street in the city as part of an on-going investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. The man driving and two female passengers were all immediately arrested for…
MPI Provides Funding For Police to Take Aim at Distracted Drivers
WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba Public Insurance is once again providing funding to police departments across the province for an initiative aimed at drivers who continue to illegally use hand-held electronic devices while driving. MPI is providing approximately $200,000 in funding to support enhanced police enforcement programs, which began earlier this month and will run throughout…
Case Closed on Two Bodies Discovered in Steinbach Home
WINNIPEG, MB – As previously reported by the Manitoba Post (click here), RCMP discovered the bodies of two men, a father and son, in a Steinbach home. RCMP have completed the investigation into the deaths of two individuals and can confirm that the 54-year-old male victim and the 25-year-old male died as a result of…
This Man May be Responsible For a Rash of Thefts in La Salle
WINNIPEG, MB – A rash of thefts have occurred in the La Salle area yesterday. Headingley RCMP said they received a report of a stolen vehicle as well as a number of reports that other vehicles were rummaged through with personal items taken. Police said some of the Items taken from the vehicles included bank…
Heritage Organizations to Benefit From Trust Program
WINNIPEG, MB. – Heritage organizations will be now be matched one dollar for every two dollars from the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program in an effort to assist in their long term sustainability. The province will guarantee support up to $25,000. Eligible organizations will be required to contribute a minimum of $2,500 to an established heritage…
Morden: This Week in Crime
MORDEN, MB. – Morden police arrested Rebecca Janice McKinney of Swan Lake First Nation after failing to comply with a probation order. She was released on the order following charges of Obstruct/Resist Police, Utter Threats and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking but failed to report to her probation officer. Police are looking for the…
Tomorrow on The Manitoba Post
WINNIPEG, MB – Here is a quick look at what the team is working on for the Manitoba Post tomorrow.
RECALL – Certain Stella Artois Beer May Contain Glass Particles
WINNIPEG, MB – Check your fridge for select Stella Artois brand Beer, it’s being recalled for safety reasons. Labatt Brewing Company said it’s recalling Stella Artois brand Beer from the marketplace due to possible presence of glass particles. Health Canada says people should not consume the recalled products described below. It’s important to note that…