News in brief: Osborne Village attack sends three to hospital

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Osborne Village attack sends three to hospital

Two men are facing charges of aggravated assault after a late night attack in Osborne Village.

Winnipeg police say on April 28, around 2:30 a.m., emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Osborne Street.

First responders found three adult men suffering from serious injuries. They were taken to hospital in critical condition and later upgraded to stable.

About 15 minutes later, general patrol officers found and arrested two suspects in the area.

The major crimes unit took over the investigation and believe the three men who were attacked were walking on the Osborne Street bridge when they were confronted by the suspects.

Police say a verbal argument escalated to a physical fight and two of the victims were stabbed. Police say the two groups did not know each other.

Jameson Ly, 21, and Anthony The Cuong Ross, 21, have both been charged with three counts of aggravated assault and were detained in custody.

Three arrested after woman robbed, assaulted in River heights

Winnipeg police have arrested three people alleged to have robbed and pepper-sprayed a 66-year-old woman out on a walk.

On April 27, Winnipeg police say they were called to the area of Brock Street and Grosvenor Avenue for a “purse-snatching.”

Police say the woman was out for a walk around 6 p.m. when she was confronted by three male youth who hit her with pepper-spray and an undisclosed weapon before fleeing.

The woman was treated for her injuries at the scene.

The following day, investigators with the Winnipeg police major crimes unit arrested three suspects.   

Gordon Lucas,18, has been charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, two counts of carry concealed prohibited weapon, two counts of possessing a weapon, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, assault with a weapon, and use of credit card.

A 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were also charged with similar offences.  

All three accused were detained in custody.

Pharmacist to speak at Sjögren’s Support Group

The next meeting of the Manitoba Sjögren’s Support Group happens June 5 at Access Fort Garry (135 Plaza Dr.).

The support group has invited pharmacist Jason Hoeppner to appear as a guest speaker. The meeting runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

According to the Sjögren’s Society of Canada, Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks and damages salivary glands, tear glands, and mucous glands. Some of the symptoms of the syndrome are dry eye, dry mouth, and swollen glands. Other organs can also be affected with serious complications.

About 430,000 Canadians have the disease.

For more information contact Phyllis Hirota 204-477-5158 or email manitobasjogrens@shaw.ca

Take a virtual tour of Canada’s Diversity Gardens

Assiniboine Park Conservancy has released a new virtual tour of the signature biome of Canada’s Diversity Gardens.

The Leaf biome, scheduled to open in late 2020 in the southeast corner of the park, and the surrounding gardens are the last major phase of the redevelopment plan for Assiniboine Park and Zoo.

Construction of The Leaf began in summer 2017. The late 2020 opening timeline is contingent on two major seasonal deadlines, that must be completed in warm weather: the installation of the specialized roof in early fall 2019, and the planting of the biomes in summer 2020.

Officials say the Class 1 cost estimate for the project is $97.8 million.

To date, $79.5 million has been raised with support from all levels of government, private donors, and other sources.

“The level of public support that has been demonstrated for the Canada’s Diversity Gardens project and the overall redevelopment is tremendous and confirms the deep-rooted commitment our community has for our original vision, this project, and the future of Assiniboine Park and Zoo,” Margaret Redmond, president and chief executive officer, said.

To take the virtual tour, go to https://assiniboinepark.ca/park-landing/home/support-us/canadas-diversity-gardens

Fort Richmond schools inviting community over for annual spring fling

Fort Richmond Collegiate and Acadia Junior High School will host its annual Spring Fling fundraising event on May 24.

The event supports the band programs at both schools and features live music by the schools’ jazz bands, swing dancing, silent auction, and food for purchase.

This year’s event will be held in the Acadia Junior High (175 Killarney Ave.) gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event runs until 10.   

Tickets at the door are $5, or $2 for students in Grades 7 to 12. Children are free.