WINNIPEG – Nine Swan River and Mafeking residents have been charged after RCMP executed search warrants as part of Project Disentangle. The searches resulted in the seizure of cocaine, illegal cannabis, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia. RCMP arrested and charged the following individuals: · 33-year-old, Jennifer Chartrand of Swan River is charged with Possession for…
Two Men Charged in MPI Frauds
WINNIPEG – March is Fraud Awareness Month and two Manitoba men are acutely aware of that as they face a total of six charges for allegedly committing separate frauds against Manitoba Public Insurance. Names of the individuals are not being made public as they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in the courts. Details of…
Cessna Plane Crashes Short of Runway
LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS – A Cessna Grand Caravan crashed on Family Lake, three kilometres south of the Little Grand rapids airport on March 4. All seven people on board were transported to Little Grand rapids nursing station where some were treated for minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the…
Afternoon Home Invasion Leaves Pet Dog Dead
THOMPSON – A brazen afternoon home-invasion left a family pet dead after three suspects forced their way into the home of a family with a child. The three suspects knocked on the door of the home on Ash Street and asked to be let in. When the homeowners denied, they forced their way in. The…
Drones: A Bird’s Eye View of Legal Regulations
If you’ve ever been relaxing at the cottage enjoying the peace, quiet and privacy that your rustic refuge offers only to be spied upon by a noisy, whirring device known as a drone, you may be comforted by Canada’s March, 2017, regulations for recreational drones. Real estate agents, developers, professional photographers and videographers have had…
55 Year-Old Woman Victim of Frightening Home Invasion
DAUPHIN – A 55 year-old woman was the victim of a frightening home invasion in the afternoon of March 2. The woman was unlocking the door to her apartment at about 2:30 in the afternoon when another woman came up behind her and shoved her into her home. The suspect grabbed a knife from the…
RCMP Seize Weapons and Drugs from 20 Year-Old Portage La Prairie Man
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – RCMP found weapons and drugs when they went to a local business to arrest 20 year-old Mateo Roulette on outstanding warrants. At 1:40 am. on March 5, RCMP went to a local Portage La Prairie business to arrest Roulette on outstanding warrants for assault, theft under $5,000 and failure to comply…
Third Quarter Report for Province Under Budget
The results from the third quarter report for the 2018-29 fiscal year is forecast to come in $51 million under budget. A summary deficit of of $470 million for 2018-19 is projected, showing an improvement of $225 million over the year-end deficit of $695 million. Total summary expenditures are projected at $17.164 billion, which is…
35 Year Old Man Dies in Snowmobile Collision
RIDING MOUNTAIN – A 35 year-old man died while snowmobiling near Assessippi Ski Hill on March 2. The victim was snowmobiling on a groomed snowmobile trail northwest of Assessippi Ski Hill at about 11:00 pm. when he missed a turn and collided with thick brush. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing…
Levasseur Wanted by RCMP
NEEPAWA – Police in Neepawa are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on several charges. RCMP say Greg Levasseur, 28-years-old, is wanted for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Failing to Comply with Probation and Theft. Police believe Levasseur may be in the Neepawa or Portage La Prairie area. If you have information on…