WINNIPEG – The Red River Floodway is now open. As of noon Sunday, it was activated and a further gate gate operation at 7 pm Sunday was expected to raise the water levels south of the floodway closer to the natural level. River water is already spilling naturally into the floodway channel. The forecast peak…
Brent Elie Monias Wanted by Manitoba RCMP
WINNIPEG – RCMP in Island Lake Manitoba are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for several infractions. Police said 35-year-old Brent Elie Monias is wanted for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault With a Weapon, Assault x 2, Pointing a Firearm x2 and other charges. RCMP believe Brent Elie Monias may be in…
Highway Accident Claims the Life of 64 Year-Old Man from La Broquerie
RICHER – Another highway accident has claimed the life of a 64 year-old man from La Broquerie. RCMP believe that the vehicle veered off the road, drove through the ditch and crashed against several trees. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Alcohol and speed are not considered factors in the…
15 Year-Old Youth Charged with Attempted Murder
EASTERVILLE – A 15 year-old youth has been charged with attempted murder after another 15 year-old youth was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Chimewawin RCMP responded to the report at about 5:20 am on April 8 and arrested and charged the youth with attempted murder with a firearm, unathourized possession of a…
Star Trek Fan Fighting for Licence Plate
WINNIPEG — A lawyer representing Manitoba says a “Star Trek” fan wasn’t allowed to keep his personalized ASIMIL8 licence plate because the word cannot be removed from the history of forced assimilation of Indigenous people in the province. Manitoba Justice lawyer Charles Murray told a Winnipeg court Monday that licence plates are owned and issued…
Police Looking for Distracted Drivers
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance will once again be providing funding to support the police enforcement programs for those who still use their cell phones while driving. The police enforcement programs will run in April, July and October. One in three road deaths are attributed to distracted driving as well as thousands of collisions annually.…
Manitoba to Challenge Carbon Tax in Court
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is challenging the federal government’s carbon tax in court. Saskatchewan and Ontario have already launched court action. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says Ottawa has no authority to impose a carbon tax on any province that has a credible carbon−reduction plan. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick refused federal instructions…
Ashern Burglars Break-In to 23 Local Businesses
ASHERN – A series of break and enters in the town of Ashern have left RCMP baffled and they are asking for help from the public in catching these burglars. Between January 2, 2019 and April 2, 2019, there have been 23 break and enters to a variety of businesses in the area including a…
Kenny Omega Upended by Mentor Don Callis at PCW Anniversary card
Winnipeg’s longest running professional wrestling promotion made worldwide headlines after the 17th Anniversary Spectacular on Saturday night. Premier Championship Wrestling wowed a vociferous sellout crowd on the heels of a nationwide Kenny Omega publicity blitz, as the TSN documentary about his unique stardom in Japan rings aired to rave reviews. The annual Hall of Fame…
27 Year-Old Norway House Man Charged with Manslaughter
NORWAY HOUSE – A 27 year-old man from Norway House has been charged with manslaughter after a 54 year-old man died on March 30. RCMP were called to a home at 12:20 pm and came across a man who was in medical distress. He was taken to the nursing station where he later succumbed to…