News briefs for Monday, March 2, 2026

Man charged after stabbing girlfriend: police

3:00 PM

A man faces an attempted murder charge after a woman was stabbed early Saturday in St. Vital.

Police say a 21-year-old man attacked his 21-year-old girlfriend with a knife at about 4:45 a.m. An 83-year-old woman attempted to intervene but was physically assaulted by the man, police said.

The older woman was able to call police and officers arrived at 5:02 a.m., providing first aid to the young woman, including applying chest seals and tourniquets. The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition, where she remains.

The man was arrested at the scene and faces several charges, including attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault, uttering threats and assault.

His name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victims.

He remains in custody.

New system makes city hall easier to follow

2:24 PM

It is now easier to follow what’s happening at city hall.

The city announced the launch Monday of the Decision Making Information System.

“This is about improving service delivery and making city hall records more accessible than ever,” Mayor Scott Gillingham said in a Monday news release. Reminders can now be set to track specific agenda items as they move through the committee process.

The old system, which was nearly 25 years old, included records from as far back as 1990; all have been moved to the new system. The new system meets web accessibility standards and is mobile-friendly.

“I encourage residents to explore the new DMIS to see what’s before city council and committees and how they can participate,” Coun. Devi Sharma, council speaker, said.

Prolific thief arrested, police say

1:52 PM

A man pulled over for driving a stolen vehicle is a prolific thief, police say.

On Friday, police pulled over a 38-year-old man driving a gold BMW X5 near Stadacona and Watt streets with the help of the Air 1 helicopter. The vehicle was followed to the 400 block of Aikins Street, where the man was arrested.

He has been linked to multiple commercial break-ins throughout southern Manitoba, police said.

Those incidents include: merchandise stolen from a retail store on the 2300 block of McPhillips Street on Oct. 28, 2025; beer valued at $50 stolen from a storage facility on the 5600 block of Roblin Boulevard on Dec. 15, 2025; electronics worth $6,100 stolen from a store on the 1900 block of Pembina Highway after a U-Haul van was driven through a locked overhead door on Dec. 16, 2025; and liquor and tobacco products worth $2,000 stolen from a hotel in Glenboro.

In two of the incidents, the man was driving a stolen vehicle, police said.

Dustin Drake faces multiple break-and-enter and theft charges.

He was detained in custody.

Suspect sought after man killed in The Pas

10:10 AM

RCMP have charged two men with second-degree murder and issued a warrant for a third after a 33-year-old man was fatally assaulted at a home in The Pas last week.

The assault victim, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, died in hospital after officers were called to the home at about 2:15 a.m. Friday.

RCMP said Saskatoon resident Joey Campbell, 22, and Thompson resident Nicholas Halcrow-Jewels, 32, were charged with second-degree murder.

An arrest warrant was issued for Draven Lester Mercredi, 30, who is from The Pas. He has ties to Moose Lake and Thompson, police said.

Anyone with information about Mercredi’s whereabouts is asked to call RCMP at 204-627-6204 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Part of river trail to close for bridge work

9:50 AM

The Red River portion of the Nestaweya River Trail will be closed to allow maintenance work on the Historic Rail Bridge before seasonal ice conditions change, The Forks announced on Monday.

The Assiniboine River portion of the trail (from The Forks to Hugo Docks), the canopy, and the upper skating trails remain open for skating, subject to ice and weather conditions, the organization said in a news release.

The maintenance work includes removing the steel framing that housed the bridge counterweight system. Completing the work while the ice remains stable provides a safe and practical window for crews ahead of the spring thaw.