News briefs for Monday, June 8, 2026

Cash, gun, ammo seized from Norway House home

2:54 PM

First Nation Safety Officers dealing with a complaint in Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation detained five individuals and called RCMP for backup after finding “a quantity of cash” at the home last month.

When Norway House RCMP arrived at the scene, five people were arrested.

A search warrant later executed led to the seizure of cash, a loaded 9mm handgun, ammunition, body armour, knives, jewelry and electronic devices.

A 25-year-old man from Winnipeg and a a 37-year-old woman from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, also known as Norway House, have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and several gun offences. They remain in custody.

Three others — a 38-year-old woman, 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl, all from Kinosao Sipi — were charged with possession of property obtained by crime. They were released pending future court dates.

Provincial park entry and fishing free this weekend: provincial government

1:50 PM

The Manitoba government is allowing motorists to enter provincial parks for free and recreational anglers to fish without a licence from Friday through Sunday.

Vehicle permits won’t be required to enter provincial parks over the weekend, though regular camping fees will still apply at campgrounds, the province said on Monday.

Anglers can fish without a licence provincewide, except for in Riding Mountain National Park, where a federal licence is required.

Other angling regulations, including possession limits and size restrictions, remain in effect.

Man, 63, dies in rural collision

1:39 PM

A 63-year-old man died after his vehicle went to into a ditch in the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead on Saturday afternoon.

Beausejour RCMP were called to the collision scene on Road 38 East in the RM at about 1:40 p.m., where they were advised a passerby found the victim laying on the side of the road, while his vehicle was in the ditch against some trees.

The man appeared to be in medical distress, RCMP said, as he was unresponsive when the witness came across him. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Melanie Roussel said it’s not yet clear whether his medical distress was a result of the collision. “It is not clear as to what happened,” she said. “There are no witnesses to the collision.”

The driver, from the RM of St. Clements, was rushed to the local hospital by paramedics, but he was pronounced dead when they arrived.

RCMP are still investigating.

Cop watchdog probes MacGregor arrest after gun discharged

1:22 PM

Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after a gun was discharged during an arrest in MacGregor.

Portage la Prairie RCMP were called about an intoxicated man throwing rocks at several youth on Saturday shortly before 10 p.m. One of the children was hit in the head, a Monday news release from the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba said.

Officers tracked down the 33-year-old suspect in a residence in the community of MacGregor, located about 35 kilometres west of Portage.

While attempting to bring the man into custody, an officer “discharged his firearm,” the release stated.

An RCMP news release clarified the man was not shot but was injured when the gun went off.

The man was airlifted to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg by STARS air ambulance. RCMP said he was treated and released.

No further details were provided.

The IIU and RCMP are investigating.

The IIU asked anyone with information or video footage of the incident to contact it toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.

Two charged in Stella Avenue slaying

1:20 PM

Two people have been charged with murder in the death of a man on Stella Avenue late last month.

Winnipeg Police Service investigators have determined the death of 32-year-old Jamie Raymond Asham on May 30 was a homicide, police said on Monday. His death was initially considered suspicious.

Officers arrested one of their suspects, Nicole Marie Lagimodiere, 40, at a home on the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue last Thursday evening. Hours later, at about 1 a.m. on Friday, police arrested Lance Pavel Beardy, 33, at an apartment on Park East Drive. Both have been charged with second-degree murder and held in custody.

At around 8 a.m. on May 30, officers were sent to check on an individual’s wellbeing at a home on the 700 block of Stella Avenue, where they found Asham dead outside.

Asham, 32, was a member of Peguis First Nation who had been living in Winnipeg.

Two sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash Sunday

12:15 PM

Two people were taken to hospital in stable condition after a multi-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon.

The crash happened at Corydon Avenue and Harrow Street at about 4 p.m. Sunday. Winnipeg Police Service’s traffic division is investigating.

Girl, 15, charged after jogger stabbed in St. Vital

12:06 PM

A 15-year-old girl has been charged by police after a man in his 40s was stabbed while jogging in St. Vital on Saturday night.

Winnipeg police were called to Abbotsford Crescent at about 11 p.m. The pair randomly approached the victim asked for the time before he was threatened and stabbed in the upper body.

Police said the man was admitted to hospital for observation. Officers located and arrested two suspects nearby. The Winnipeg Police Service’s helicopter, tactical support team and a canine unit were involved in the response.

The girl was charged with assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with an undertaking. She was held in custody.

A 16-year-old boy was released without charges.

Man charged after Dollarama arson in May

11:37 AM

A 33-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged in connection with an arson-related fire that caused significant damage to a downtown business last month.

The Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit continued its investigation into a fire set at a commercial property in the 200 block of Portage Avenue on the evening of May 5.

Investigators determined that a man entered the store during business hours at approximately 6:55 p.m., ignited merchandise inside the business, and then fled the scene. The fire spread quickly, causing substantial damage to both the property and merchandise.

On-site security personnel extinguished the fire before emergency crews arrived, and no injuries were reported.

Police later identified a suspect, obtained a warrant, and arrested the man last Thursday at the Winnipeg Remand Centre, where he was being held on an unrelated matter.

The suspect has been charged with arson causing damage to property and two counts of failing to comply with probation. He remains in custody.

Two motorcyclists hospitalized after St. James Bridge crash

11:27 AM

Two motorcyclists were taken to hospital following a collision on the northbound lanes of the St. James Bridge early Sunday morning.

According to city police, officers responded to the crash shortly after 12:30 a.m. on June 7. Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service were already at the scene providing emergency medical care when patrol officers arrived.

Both riders, men in their 20s, were transported to hospital in unstable condition. Police said their conditions were later upgraded to stable.

Investigators took over the investigation, and the northbound bridge was closed to traffic for several hours, reopening at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash, including dashcam footage, to contact the Traffic Unit at 204-986-7085. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or via its website.