News briefs for Monday, June 1, 2026

Two dead, one injured after crash in Arborg Friday

2:39 PM

A single-vehicle crash in Arborg Friday left the driver with life-threatening injuries and killed two passengers.

Gimli RCMP were called to the scene on Highway 68, near Road 14 east, just past 3:30 p.m., where the damaged vehicle was found in a field on the south side of the nearby intersection.

The driver, a 34-year-old woman from Arborg, was trapped inside the vehicle. She was sent to hospital with severe injuries.

The two passengers, a 38-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man, both from Arborg, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a 34-year-old female from Arborg, was transported to hospital by STARS with serious life-threatening injuries.

Manitoba RCMP are investigating.

Drugs, jewelry, clothing, cash seized

2:18 PM

Three people have been charged in connection with drug trafficking in Manitoba as police seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs, nearly $150,000 worth of jewelry and $200,000 in cash.

Winnipeg Police Service officers executed a search warrant May 12 at 9 a.m. at a residence on the 200 block of North Haven Way in West St. Paul. A 28-year-old man was arrested and high-end jewelry and clothing was seized, along with about $200,000 in cash.

About an hour later, a 28-year-old woman was pulled over near the scene and was taken into custody.

At about the same time, a 26-year-old man was stopped while attempting to leave a residence on Mount Auburn Bay in Winnipeg on a scooter. About 145 grams of cocaine and 150 grams of cannabis were found in his possession and seized.

All three face a charge of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The 26-year-old man has also been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

All three were released pending court dates.

RCMP probe death of man in Lynn Lake

1:26 PM

RCMP are investigating a slaying after an 18-year-old man died in Lynn Lake.

Police were sent to a residence in the community Saturday at 5:30 a.m. after a report of an unresponsive man, a Monday news release from RCMP stated.

Officers were told the man had been involved in an ATV collision.

He was sent to the community’s nursing station and was later pronounced dead.

Police said an investigation determined the man was not in an ATV accident and his death was the result of a homicide.

The investigation continues.

Man shot, seriously injured in The Pas

12:04 PM

A 21-year-old man in The Pas was airlifted to Winnipeg early Saturday morning, after he spent multiple days suffering from an untreated gunshot wound.

Mounties learned of the injuries shortly before 2 a.m., when they received a report from paramedics that they were providing emergency care to a man with injuries consistent with having been shot, RCMP said in a news release Monday.

Police went to a home on Tremaudan Avenue and found the man with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital and later flown to Winnipeg, where he remains in stable but critical condition, the release said.

Investigators learned the victim had been shot a few says earlier.

RCMP are asking anyone who may have information to contact police in The Pas at 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or leave a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Police investigate North End death

11:52 AM

Winnipeg police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead outside a home in the Dufferin neighbourhood on Saturday.

Officers responded to a well-being call at a residence on the 700 block of Stella Avenue around 8 a.m., where they found Jamie Raymond Asham, Winnipeg Police Service said in a news release Monday.

Asham, 32, was a member of Peguis First Nation who had been living in Winnipeg. His death is considered suspicious and the homicide unit is investigating, WPS said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-8477 (TIPS) or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

Firefighter sent to hospital

11:26 AM

A firefighter was sent to hospital after battling a blaze Sunday in Winnipeg’s Buffalo neighbourhood.

Crews were called to a commercial building on the 1500 block of Seel Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. Firefighters used aerial ladders and a defensive strategy before pivoting to an offensive strategy when it was safe, a city news release Monday said.

The fire was declared under control just before 3 a.m. Paramedics took one firefighter to hospital in stable condition.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service extinguished two other fires early Monday.

Crews were called to a house on the 300 block of William Newton Avenue in Chalmers just after 2 a.m. Firefighters had the blaze under control about an hour later. No injuries were reported.

Then, at about 5:30 a.m., crews battled a fire in the first-100 block of Argyle Street in South Point Douglas. Firefighters used an offensive and defensive attack as the situation changed.

The blaze was declared under control just after 6:30 a.m. There were no injuries.

The fires remain under investigation.

First Nations police rescue teen girl from Red River in Roseau River First Nation

11:20 AM

Manitoba First Nations Police Service rescued a teen girl in distress from the Red River in Roseau River First Nation.

Early Sunday morning the First Nations police in Roseau River responded to a report that a teen girl was in distress, had left her home and was at risk of entering the Red River.

At the shoreline, officers saw the girl floating in the Red River far from shore. They got in the water and rescued her. She was taken to hospital for further care.

Woman, 22, dies after hit-and-run in Birdtail Sioux First Nation

9:54 AM

A 22-year-old woman died at the scene of a hit-and-run collision in Birdtail Sioux First Nation on Friday night.

Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers were called several times just before 11 p.m. on Friday about a vehicle being driven at high speeds and “performing dangerous stunts” in the community, which is northwest of Brandon.

As officers were searching the area at about 11:10 p.m., police were informed a pedestrian had been left with critical injuries after she was hit on a road in the community. Police found the victim, Jodi Tianna Bunn, 22, lying on the road and began first aid, but she was pronounced dead by paramedics.

Police soon found a vehicle with extensive damage parked at a home in the community and seized it for further examination. On Saturday, investigators identified the suspected driver and arrested her.

Precious Jewel Saulteaux, 33, has been charged with six driving offences, including operating a vehicle while impaired causing death and dangerous driving causing death. She’s been held in custody ahead of a Monday court appearance.

MFNPS have asked anyone with information that could assist investigators to call the Birdtail Sioux detachment at 204-569-4621, or to reach out to the service’s anonymous tip line at 1-833-978-0048 or by email at TIPS@mfnp.ca.

Westwood residents can resume normal electricity use: Manitoba Hydro

9:50 AM

Manitoba Hydro says customers in part of the Westwood neighbourhood, who were told last week to reduce their electricity use, can crank the power back up.

Lower temperatures are forecasted this week, which is expected to reduce demand on the system, meaning area residents can resume their typical electricity use, the public utility company said on Monday morning.

The Crown corporation said on Friday that it was putting restrictions in place over the weekend and early this week as crews work on capacity upgrades to the Cavalier substation which serves the community. The work on the substation is ongoing.

“With relief in sight from this heatwave, we can let customers in Westwood know it’s okay to resume normal use of electricity,” said Scott Powell, chief spokesman for Manitoba Hydro, in a statement. 

“We did see a reduction in the load on the electrical infrastructure in this area over the last couple of days, thanks in part to the response from our Westwood customers who set thermostats a bit higher and delayed use of large appliances until after 10 pm.”

Powell thanked residents for their cooperation during the “unseasonably hot weekend,” and apologized for the inconvenience.

Approximately 1,400 customers — between Westwood Drive and Bedson Street, from Portage Avenue to the Assiniboine River — were asked on Friday to turn down their air conditioning and not use appliances like laundry machines and electric vehicle chargers before 10 p.m.

Crews douse grass fire in Whittier Park

9:09 AM

A grass fire broke out in Whittier Park in St. Boniface on Sunday evening.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said crews were called to the park, near Archibald and Mission streets, at about 4:20 p.m. and began working on the fire with specialized tools.

Trains on the nearby rail line were halted while firefighters worked. Crews got the fire under control by just before 8 p.m. No one was hurt.

The fire service has warned Winnipeg residents to take steps to avoid wildfires, which can spread quickly.

The service said residents cannot have fires, even in approved pits and with permits, when winds exceed 25 kilometres an hour. People must also never throw cigarette butts from vehicles, into brush or into plant pots. The service also warned parents to talk their children about the dangers of starting fires.