News briefs for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Flood forecast worsens for Interlake region

5:32 PM

Flood predictions have worsened for parts of the province.

Manitoba’s flood outlook was updated Tuesday and reported an increased flood risk for the Interlake Region, specifically the Fisher River Basin.

A release from the province said above normal snowpack, a delayed spring melt and rapid spring runoff are all factors in the increased risk.

Elsewhere in the province, the forecast remains unchanged, with a moderate conditions for the Red, the Assiniboine, Souris, Saskatchewan and Carrot rivers.

The province stressed conditions can change rapidly once the spring melt begins.

Man charged after shots fired in home

2:26 PM

A 35-year-old man is facing numerous charges after Blue Hill RCMP say he opened fire inside of a home north of Souris.

Police were called to the home Sunday evening after the man fired a gun several times during a fight with another person in the home, said an RCMP release Tuesday.

Police told the man to leave the home over a loud speaker, but they were ignored.

Roughly three hours later, RCMP entered the home and arrested the suspect, who resisted officers.

Inside the house, RCMP found several prohibited firearms inside of the home, as well as ammo and a tactical vest.

The Souris-area man now faces charges that include assault, forcible confinement, resisting a peace officer and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was remanded in custody.

Stolen cab destroys RCMP wheelchair ramp

2:01 PM

A 32-year-old man is facing charges after RCMP say he drove a stolen cab to an RCMP detachment in Dauphin, destroying its wheelchair ramp in the process.

On Saturday morning at around 5 a.m. RCMP got a call about the stolen taxi, said a RCMP release Tuesday.

It was reported a man had gotten into the cab and was given a ride to a local hotel, but refused to pay.

The driver then got out of the car, asking the man to leave, but he jumped into the driver seat and drove away instead.

About 30 minutes later, patrol officers spotted the cab, but it refused to stop. It was then located in the parking lot of the local RCMP detachment.

When officers approached, the cab sped away, but then returned. It was then “boxed in” by officers and the man was taken into custody.

RCMP say during the incident, the detachment’s wheelchair ramp was totaled, causing damage to the cab.

The Skowman First Nation man is now facing charges of theft of a vehicle, running from police and mischief.

He remains in custody.

Gun pointed at First Nation safety officers

1:25 PM

RCMP took seven guns from a home and three men were arrested in Manitoba’s north after RCMP say First Nation safety officers were threatened with a gun last week.

On Thursday evening, Shamattawa RCMP got a call from the safety officers who were taking cover behind their vehicle, an RCMP release Tuesday.

Officers were told the FNSOs were at a home for a drug-and-booze possession call, when a resident asked to speak with the community’s chief and council.

The officers then left the home and saw a gun pointed at them from a bedroom window, forcing them to shelter.

While speaking with officers, a man inside the home surrendered and was arrested, alongside two others.

Guns and ammo were seized after RCMP searched the home.

The three men, ages 18 to 47, were arrested and later released with a court date.

The investigation is ongoing.

Lyle Lovett bringing his Small Large Band to the Burt

12:41 PM

Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett  has announced new Canadian dates for his 2026 North American tour — this time performing with his Small Large Band.

Lovett will make a stop on Sept. 24 at the Burton Cummings Theatre with “Canadiana” supergroup the Hello Darlins joining as special guest.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, at Ticketmaster.ca. Prices have not been announced.

Chance the Rapper announces Winnipeg show

11:31 AM

Grammy-winning musician Chance the Rapper is set to perform in Winnipeg for the first time this summer.

The Chicago-born rapper takes the stage at Canada Life Centre on July 13, with tickets on sale Friday via Ticketmaster.

Chance the Rapper is touring in support of his second studio album, Star Line, which was released last August.

Gaffigan, Davidson, Hoffman, Ansari added to outdoor comedy festival

11:12 AM

Jim Gaffigan, Pete Davidson, Robby Hoffman and Aziz Ansari are coming to Winnipeg this summer for the third annual Great Outdoors Comedy Festival.

Comedians John Crist, Jordan Jensen and Ryan Hamilton were also among the festival’s final batch of headliners announced Tuesday. 

The outdoor comedy festival runs July 17-19 at Assiniboine Park, with evening shows scheduled all three days and afternoon shows Saturday and Sunday. 

Previously announced headliners include Matt Rife, Jeff Arcuri, Emma Willmann, Big Jay Oakerson, Donnell Rawlings and Adam Ray as Dr. Phil Live. 

Tickets for individual shows go on sale Friday at tixr.com. Three-day general admission weekend passes start at $229.

Propagandhi playing Burt in September

10:46 AM

Winnipeg punk-metal act Propagandhi will play an all-ages show at the Burton Cummings Theatre on Sept. 6.

The band, which formed in 1986 in Portage La Prairie, features singer-guitarist Chris Hannah, drummer Jord Samolesky, bassist Todd Kowalski and guitarist Sulynn Hago. It recently released its eighth album, 2025’s At Peace, which finds the group bringing a touch of resignation to its usual fiery protest punk.

Toronto punk band the Flatliners will open the show.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.ca, but 150 tickets will be available Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Into the Music, 245 McDermot Ave.