LAC DU BONNET – A tragic accident on Saturday afternoon has claimed the life of two people on Highway 44 just east of Seddon’s Corner. A 24 year-old woman from St. Clements was travelling with two passengers when she crossed over the centreline and collided with a pick-up truck. The driver was taken to hospital…
74-Year-Old Woman Dies in House Fire Near Arborg
WINNIPEG – Police in Arborg responded to house fire Saturday afternoon around 2:45 PM that left one woman dead. Arborg RCMP received a report a house fire in Meleb, Manitoba, approximately 20 km south of Arborg. When officers arrived, the local fire department was already on scene, and the home was fully engulfed in flames.…
3 Grand Rapids Men Charged with Second-Degree Murder
GRAND RAPIDS – Three Grand Rapids men face charges of second-degree murder after an investigation into the homicide of a 32 year-old man on December 2. On December 2, 2019, RCMP arrested and charged 27-year-old Dillon Lavallee from Grand Rapids with Second Degree Murder. On December 3, 2019, RCMP arrested and charged 19-year-old Jayme Turner…
Vehicle-Deer Collision Claims Life of 58 Year-Old Woman
NEEPAWA – RCMP are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision involving a deer on Highway 5 just north of Neepawa. The accident occurred just before 6:00 P.M. last night when a vehicle being driven by a 42 year-old man struck a deer. The second vehicle, being driven by a 58 year-old man and a 58 year-old…
Floodway Report States “Unprecedented” Late-Year Usage
MANITOBA – The report for the Red River Floodway operation was released today by the Province with the highlight of the report being the first time ever that the floodway was opened in the fall. The unprecedented late-year usage of the floodway occurred under Rule 4, which allows emergency operation to reduce the risk of…
Tips for Buying Gift Cards During Holiday Season
WINNIPEG – The Consumer Protection Office is reminding Manitobans to be aware of the rules related to buying and using gift cards as we approach the holiday season. The card provider must inform the consumer of all restrictions, limitations and conditions on the use of the card. If it is not clear, ask more questions…
Off-Duty RCMP Officer Pulls Man From Burning Home
HANOVER – An off-duty RCMP officer pulled a man from a burning home just before it was engulfed in flames. Cpl Mike Martens, an RCMP officer in Steinbach, was driving on December 5 while he was off-duty and saw flames coming from a mobile home. He immediately called 911 and drove to the home to…
RCMP Urge Snowmobilers to Drive Safe
MANITOBA – With two lives being tragically lost on snowmobiles last weekend, the RCMP are urging snowmobilers to drive safe and have a number of tips to help: – Know your abilities and ride within your limits. This will allow you to always be in control of your snowmobile. – Use caution, be alert and…
Single Vehicle Roll-Over Claims Two Lives
NANITOBA – A single vehicle accident in the RM Of Rossburn took the lives of two people from Waywayseecappo First Nation yesterday evening. Four people were travelling west on Road 144 at about 9:30 P.M. when it left the road and rolled several times. One person was thrown from the car. A 45-year-old female and…
$750K from Pallister’s Government for Homelessness Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Minister Heather Stefanson said Wednesday that the Pallister Government is committing $750,000 over three years to support the ongoing work of End Homelessness Winnipeg. Stefanson siad, “End Homelessness Winnipeg has become one of the city’s most important leaders for co-ordinating homelessness funds and initiatives in Winnipeg”. “This funding will allow them to continue…