MANITOBA – An outbreak of Syphilis is a growing concern for Manitoba Health. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be shared through sexual partners. Syphilis can be confused with other conditions as it has a wide range of symptoms. Pregnant women can pass on the infection to their unborn baby during pregnancy or…
1400 Oxycodone Pills Seized in Search
THOMPSON – A traffic stop in Thompson led to the seizure of over 1400 Oxycodone pills. On February 22 police found a stash of Oxycodone pills during a traffic stop. Further investigation led to the seizure of over 1400 pills at a home on Juniper Drive. 29-year-old, Matthew Delaronde of Thompson, was arrested and charged…
17 Year-Old Teen Arrested for Armed Break and Enter
STEINBACH – A 17 year-old youth from DeSalaberry has been charged with break and enter as well as numerous weapons charges after he and an unknown suspect broke into an apartment on February 18. Two men, one armed with a firearm forced their way into an apartment on Loewen Boulevard at about 9:00 pm. There…
Deadly Crash in Flin Flon
FLIN FLON – Driving without a seatbelt has had deadly consequences for a 21 year-old Flin Flon woman. On February 21, just before midnight the victim was travelling eastbound on Third Avenue when she lost control control of her vehicle, crashed into a hydro poll and rolled. She was ejected from the car and later…
Nelson House RCMP Investigate Homicide
NELSON HOUSE – On February 20, RCMP located a deceased male at a home in Nelson House. They are treating his death as a homicide, however no more information is available at this time. The Nelson House RCMP continue to investigate with assistance from the RCMP Major Crime Unit as well as the Winnipeg and…
Liberals – Pallister Cuts $100 M from Child and Family Services Agencies
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Liberal Leader and MLA for St. Boniface Dougald Lamont says that under the guise of new reform, the Pallister Government is cutting $100-million from funding for children in care. According to the Pallister Government’s own numbers, the new block finding system for CFS agencies announced on Monday, February 11th, will see $435…
RCMP Receives Nearly $95,000 in Provincial Funding
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – Nearly $95,000 in provincial funding will be provided to the RCMP detachment in Portage La Prairie to provide support to young people and families at risk. The funding is in support of Portage Hub which began in 2018 to help connect public and agencies that work with high-risk individual or families.…
Attempted Murder Charges for Portage La Prairie Man
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – A domestic situation in an apartment complex resulted in attempted murder charges after a man started a fire in an attempt to kill a 41 year-old woman. RCMP arrived to a possible domestic dispute on February 15 at 1:25 am. and found an apartment filled with black smoke. He heard screaming…
How Much Oil Actually Leaked From Train Derailment
ST−LAZARE, Man. — Canadian National Railway says it doesn’t yet know how much oil leaked from a derailment in western Manitoba, but it says trains are now running on the line again. The railway said Saturday there was “a partial leak” of crude south of St. Lazare, Man., but it was contained and none had…
Sweet Kale Salad Bag Recall
MANITOBA – The Eat Smart Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bag Kit is being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The salad was mainly sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario although other provinces could be affected. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Recalled product should…