BRANDON – 20 men were arrested on the weekend as a result of a joint Winnipeg-Brandon project to target the demand side of sexual exploitation. The focus of “Project Beckon”in the safety and well-being of those involved in the sex trade and to conduct enforcement on those who are exploiting vulnerable victims for sexual services.…
Manitoba Small Business Optimism Improves in July
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Manitoba improved in July to an index of 60.1, up 4.7 points from 55.4 in June. Manitoba’s index is two points above the national average index of 57.8. “Manitoba’s small business confidence…
Fatal Collision In Whiteshell Provincial Park
FALCON BEACH – Two people are dead following a fatal collision that took place on Highway 1 near Barren Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. The initial investigation has determined that an eastbound vehicle stopped abruptly and a semi-truck also travelling eastbound crossed into the westbound lane in an attempt to avoid colliding with the eastbound…
Zoo Releases 13 Captive-Reared Endangered Butterflies
WINNIPEG – The Assiniboine Park Zoo’s Conservation and Research team has successfully released 13 captive-reared Poweshiek skipperling butterflies on the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s properties in the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve located in the RM of Stuartburn in southeastern Manitoba. This is another important milestone in a multi-year, collaborative research and conservation effort undertaken to…
RCMP Search for Arson Suspect
THOMPSON – RCMP are looking for the suspect in an arson investigation regarding a fire at a business in Thompson on July 18 At approximately 3:35 AM., Thompson RCMP responded to a fire at a business on Selkirk Avenue. When officers arrived, the business was engulfed in flames. Thompson Fire Department attended and extinguished the…
Teenagers Assault Girl and Share Through Social Media
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP have laid charges against a 16 and 18 year-old accused of sexually assaulting a female youth in Northern Manitoba. The investigation has determined that the victim was sexually assaulted by the two males, and the incident was recorded and shared through social media. A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged…
Sensations Ground Bison Recalled
WINNIPEG – Ground Bison, distributed by Northfork Bison Distributions Inc has issued a voluntary recall of their ground bison products due to possible E. coli O121 and O103 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products detailed here. Food contaminated with E. coli O121 and O103 may not look or smell spoiled but can still…
Wanted US Murder Suspect Crossed Manitoba Border
EMERSON – A man wanted in Texas for murder is believed to have crossed illegally into Canada during the week of June 24, 2019. 27 year-old Derek Whisenand crossed into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba before travelling to Winnipeg and possibly eastern Canada. A well as being wanted in Texas for murder, he is also the…
CWE Card Sparked Canada Day Fireworks in Shilo
A fantastic sunny Canada Day celebration was held at CFB Shilo near Brandon on Monday where in-ring fireworks preceded the cacophony of light and explosion when darkness fell. Canadian Wrestling’s Elite featured competitors from 5 provinces as well as a WWE legend in action. In the opening hour the kids favourite Cheetahbear Jude Dawkins handled…
UPDATE – RCMP Find Missing 29-Year-Old
UPDATED JULY 1, 2019 @ 7:55 PM In a release RCMP said Erik White has been located. The RCMP thank the public and the media for their assistance. THOMPSON – RCMP in Thompson are asking for the public’s help locating a 29-year-old man missing for a couple of days. Police are concerned for the well-being…