News briefs for Saturday, May 6, 2023
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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, May 6, 2023
High-rise fire resolved safely
10:45 AM
A high-rise fire drew numerous first-responders to Osborne Village Friday night.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a multi-unit building in the 100 block of Roslyn Road around 9:37 p.m. Due the size of the building and the associated safety concerns, additional units were dispatched, WFPS said in a release.
Firefighters had the blaze under control within twenty minutes. Nobody was injured.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no damage estimates are available.
Sunday marathon prompts road closures, parking restrictions
2:22 PM
The Foodfare-Winnipeg Police Service Half Marathon kicks off Sunday and police are advising the public to be aware of various traffic restrictions to accommodate the event.
Westbound Wellington Crescent from Guelph Street to Assiniboine Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parking will not be allowed on the closed portions of Wellington Crescent.
Northbound Park Boulevard North to Wellington Crescent will be closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parking will not be allowed on Park Boulevard North, north of Corydon Avenue.
No parking will be permitted in the two eastbound curb lanes of Portage Avenue from Woodhaven Boulevard west to Douglas Park Boulevard from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Selkirk RCMP seize vehicle believed to be involved in fatal hit-and-run
3:19 PM
The vehicle believed to have struck and killed a 75-year-old man from Scanterbury on April 20 has been seized, say Selkirk RCMP.
The man, who was hit on Highway 59, was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP said at the time the vehicle and its driver did not remain on scene.
RCMP received information April 21 that led to the seizure of the vehicle. Anyone who may have seen the vehicle during the afternoon and evening hours of April 20 is being asked to contact Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at maniotbacrimestoppers.com.
The investigation continues.
