News briefs for Saturday, April 15, 2023
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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, April 15, 2023
Woman arrested after bear spray, cannabis found in business
9:32 AM
A 28-year-old Winnipeg woman is facing charges after Winnipeg police inspected her business in the 600 block of Alfred Avenue.
On March 28 police seized 18 full and three partially-full bear spray cannisters, as well as packaged cannabis products.
Police say the cannabis products were not labelled for sale, and the business was not licensed to sell cannabis or bear spray.
The woman was arrested on April 7 and was released on an appearance notice.
Firefighters douse flames in Manitoba Avenue building
11:28 AM
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews extinguished flames in a Manitoba Avenue house with an attached commercial building early Saturday.
Firefighters were called to the building on the 300 block of the North End street at 5:08 a.m., where they found smoke coming from the building, the fire service said.
Crews went inside to address the flames and got the fire under control by 5:27 a.m. No one was reported hurt and the service is still investigating the cause of the fire.
Thompson RCMP searching for missing man
5:08 PM
Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 27-year-old man.
Ranston Dick, who also goes by Randy, was last seen April 3 and was expected to arrive in Split Lake in the evening of April 5.
RCMP say it’s believed he posted a message on social media on April 8 stating he was OK, but that he has not been seen and his whereabouts are unknown.
Dick is 5’11”, 350 lbs and has short dark hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, 204-677-6911, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
