SNOW LAKE – A 61 year-old man from Snow Lake has died after he lost control of his vehicle on Highway 392 just south of Snow Lake. The accident occurred just before 7:30 pm on October 24. The investigation has determined that a vehicle, being driven by a 61-year-old male from Snow Lake, was heading…
Flu Season is Underway: Get Your Flu Shot Now
WINNIPEG – The province is urging Manitobans to get their flu shot, especially those at increased risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close family and friends. The vaccine is available free of charge to all Manitobans aged six months and older. Despite national delivery delays by the vaccine manufacturers, Manitoba has…
RCMP Arrest 4 For Armed Robbery of Somerset Hotel
Pembina Valley – Four people are in police custody after an armed robbery at the Somerset Hotel. The robbery took place on October 21 at about 1:00 P.M when a man and woman entered the hotel, produced a firearm and demanded cash from an employee. They fled with an undisclosed amount of cash in a…
Manitoba’s QC Designation Nominations Open
WINNIPEG – The Province is issuing a second call for applications for Queen’s counsel, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. The Queen’s counsel is an opportunity for lawyers to be recognized for their exceptional contributions to the practise of law. “Our government is proud to have reinstated the Queen’s counsel designation and we have already…
RCMP Identify Deceased Woman in Thompson
THOMPSON – Thompson RCMP have confirmed the identity of the deceased woman found October 17, 2019. 29 year-old Bobbie Lynn Lee Moose of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Nation was found at around 5:00 P.M. near Nelson Road. Police are requesting anyone who may have information in relation to this homicide as well as her activities…
Deceased Woman Found in Thompson Investigated as Homicide
THOMPSON – Thompson RCMP located a deceased female yesterday near Nelson Road. Her death is being investigated as a homicide and officers are on scene. The area will be secured for an extended period of time as the investigation continues. There is no additional information available about the victim at this time. An autopsy is…
$1.9 Million Pilot Project for At-Risk Families
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has announced $1.9 million towards a new pilot project that will provide mental health and addictions services to families who are at risk of child apprehension. The three year project partners the Manitoba government with the Metis Child and Family Services (CFS) Authority. A team, including a caseworker, a family…
Two Perish In Norway House Fire
NORWAY HOUSE – A house fire in Norway House yesterday took the life of two people, one of them a child. When RCMP responded to the fire at about 2:30 am, the house was already completely engulfed in flames. Several people had managed to get out but a five year-old child and a 45 year-old…
Hydro Help Coming After Province Declares State of Emergency
WINNIPEG – Sunday the Manitoba government declared a provincial state of emergency for Manitoba Hydro to help deal with the aftermath of the major winter storm, said Premier Brian Pallister. “It is clear the tremendous effort to restore power and other activities will be ongoing for some time,” said Pallister. “The state of emergency will…
Multiple Charges for Man Who Failed to Slow Down for RCMP
FLIN FLON – a 55 year-old man from Schist Lake faces 10 charges after driving recklessly past RCMP who were stopped on the side of the road. RCMP were stopped on Highway 10, south of Flin Flon with their emergency lights on conducting and investigation, when a pickup truck blew past them, failing to slow…