June 1, 2023
Honey Badgers rally to beat Sea Bears
Cody John hit a pair of clutch free throws to lift the Brampton Honey Badgers to a 75-71 triumph over the Winnipeg Sea Bears in Canadian Elite Basketball League action at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., Thursday night. The Sea Bears, who are now 1-1 on the season, led… Read More
June 1, 2023
Young girl presumed drowned in Brochet
A five-year-old girl is presumed to have drowned after she was found in a lake near her home. Thompson RCMP were called about the death in Brochet, a remote fly-in community, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. RCMP said the child wandered away from her home. Her family searched for her,… Read More
June 1, 2023
Occupants flee Whyte Ridge house fire
The occupants of a home in Whyte Ridge that caught fire early Thursday managed to escape to safety, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says. Fire crews were called to the two-storey house on the first 100 block of Hammersmith Road at 1:21 a.m., where they found smoke and flames coming… Read More
May 31, 2023
Boil-water advisory issued for Rosser
The Town of Rosser has issued a boil-water advisory after samples taken on May 30 showed the presence of coliform bacteria. It said until further notice, water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute. The advisory will remain in effect until the… Read More
May 31, 2023
Winkler man accused of trying to disarm RCMP officers
A man is accused of trying to disarm RCMP officers who had tried to arrest him at a home in Cypress River on Saturday. RCMP say officers from the Treherne detachment were called to the home for a reported assault at about 11:45 a.m., where they found a woman with… Read More
May 31, 2023
Man found dead on road in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Mounties are investigating after a 21-year-old man was found dead on a road in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Tuesday morning. RCMP say officers from the Virden detachment were called to the scene on Cemetery Road at about 9:15 a.m. When the Mounties arrived, they noted the victim appeared to have… Read More
May 31, 2023
Man enters high school bathroom, confronts female students
Winnipeg police are warning the public after a suspicious man entered the women’s washroom at Maples Collegiate and confronted female students. Investigators responded to reports of the incident on Monday. They learned the man was inside the washroom and confronted the girls when they entered. The students ran away and… Read More
May 31, 2023
Fatal stabbing victim identified, suspect arrested
One man is in police custody and another is dead after a stabbing in the William Whyte neighbourhood. Winnipeg police were called to the 400 block of Burrows Avenue around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday and found a 22-year-old male who had been stabbed. In a release issued Wednesday, police identified the… Read More
May 31, 2023
WFPS at scene of platform collapse at Fort Gibraltar
Several Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews are at Fort Gibraltar in St. Boniface, where a platform has collapsed, according to Free Press staff at the scene. Multiple units responded to a “medical emergency” shortly after 9:50 a.m., according to an incident entry on the PulsePoint app. Police are assisting at… Read More
May 31, 2023
CancerCare Manitoba Foundation receives $27M donation
The CancerCare Manitoba Foundation received a $27-million donation Wednesday, which it says is the largest philanthropic gift to a healthcare organization in the province’s history. The donation came from the Paul Albrechtson Foundation. The CancerCare foundation said the money will be spent on four key areas: $17 million for updating… Read More
May 31, 2023
Girl, 12, dies after off-road vehicle rollover
Neepawa RCMP say a 12-year-old girl died after the utility terrain vehicle she was riding in rolled off a rural road in early May. Mounties were called to the rollover on Road 76 West, south of Road 83 North, at about 7:45 p.m. on May 1, where they found the… Read More
May 31, 2023
Task force touts 42% bite out of COVID backlog
There’s been a 42 per cent overall reduction in Manitoba’s surgery and diagnostic test backlog, the province’s task force announced today. In a progress update, leaders of the surgical and diagnostic recovery task force said more than 72,300 procedures have now been completed, less than 500 of them done out… Read More
May 31, 2023
Fire on Westminster forces street closure
A fire in a house on Westminster Avenue closed the street to traffic early Wednesday. Firefighters were sent to the two-storey house in the 600 block of Westminster at 5:05 a.m., fought the fire from inside and declared the blaze under control at 6:30 a.m. Westminster Avenue was closed between… Read More
May 31, 2023
Crews extinguished a fire in a vacant house in Elmwood on Tuesday night. Firefighters were sent to the home in the 300 block of William Newton Avenue at 6:56 p.m. and declared the fire under control at 8:45 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to the… Read More
May 30, 2023
RCMP investigating ‘targeted’ shooting on Skownan First Nation
Winnipegosis RCMP are seeking two suspects after a 32-year-old man was shot in Skownan First Nation Monday night. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police believe he was speaking with two men in a black Jeep when an argument broke out and one… Read More
May 30, 2023
Manitoba well represented in Under 21 men’s national volleyball team roster
Volleyball Canada released the roster for the Under 21 men’s national team that will compete in upcoming tournaments and a quarter of the team hails from Manitoba. The 16 man roster includes Manitoba’s own Jonah Dueck, Spencer Grahame, Josh Jehle and Samuel Ludwig. University of Manitoba’s Arnd (Lupo) Ludwig and… Read More
May 30, 2023
Collaros to sit out Friday’s preseason finale
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have decided to sit out No. 1 quarterback Zach Collaros in Friday’s preseason finale against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders. Collaros, the CFL’s reigning two-time most outstanding player, took part in the club’s first preseason game on Saturday — a 25-23 triumph over the Edmonton Elks at… Read More
May 30, 2023
Serious crash closes Broadway and Sherbrook
A serious crash at Broadway and Sherbrook Street has resulted in road closures. An SUV was on its side with people in the vehicle shortly after noon, according to a Free Press photographer at the scene. Police said eastbound Broadway is closed between Maryland and Furby streets, while westbound traffic… Read More
May 30, 2023
Man fatally stabbed on Burrows Avenue
City police are investigating the city’s latest homicide after a man was stabbed on Burrows Avenue. Winnipeg Police Service officers were sent to the 400 block of Burrows at about 3:45 a.m. and found a 22-year-old male who had been stabbed. The man was transported to hospital in critical condition… Read More
May 30, 2023
‘Authority figure’ accused of sexually assaulting youth in First Nation
Manitoba RCMP say they have arrested an authority figure who is accused of sexually assaulting a youth in a First Nation community. More details will be released at a 1 p.m. news conference. Police believe there could be more victims. Read More
May 30, 2023
Two men, one boy arrested after downtown area assaults
Two men in their 20s and a 12-year-old boy are facing charges of aggravated assault after an altercation near the downtown core early Sunday. Winnipeg police responded to reports of an injured man in the 100 block of Mayfair Avenue at around 7:40 a.m. A 25-year-old man suffering from serious… Read More
May 30, 2023
Arrest made in North Point Douglas homicide
A man has been arrested in connection with a slaying earlier this month in North Point Douglas. Winnipeg police said on Tuesday that Aaron Wayne Azure, 38, was arrested by police in the same neighbourhood on Monday. He has been charged with manslaughter and detained in custody. Vincent Brian Kipling,… Read More
May 29, 2023
RCMP investigate suspected slaying in Swan River
Swan River RCMP are investigating the death of a woman in a home in the town as a homicide. Mounties were called about a dead woman in the residence at about 3 a.m. Monday morning. When they arrived, they found the deceased woman, 29, and no one else inside, RCMP… Read More
May 29, 2023
City projects $27-million deficit
The City of Winnipeg expects to finish this year with a $27-million deficit, millions more than its rainy-day fund can cover. The financial stabilization reserve can only cover up to $19.5 million of the losses, if the city can’t eliminate the deficit by the end of the year, according to… Read More
May 29, 2023
Mount Carmel Clinic to administer safety program
Manitoba Justice announced $200,000 in funding for Mount Carmel Clinic to administer the Thunderwing Project and an additional $100,000 to enhance the project to support women who are in contact with the criminal justice system. Thunderwing is a community mobilization project that co-ordinates and mobilizes resources across sectors and aims… Read More
May 28, 2023
Winnipeg woman, 23, killed in Sandy Hook rollover
A 23-year-old Winnipeg woman was killed in a rollover on Highway 9 in Sandy Hook on Sunday morning, according to RCMP. Police said a southbound vehicle left the road, entered the ditch and rolled near Ninth Avenue at about 6 a.m. The woman, who was ejected, was a passenger in… Read More
May 28, 2023
Goldeyes close out home stand in style winning 3-2 over Sioux Falls
Luis Ramirez struck out his tenth batter to end a thrilling game that saw the Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Sioux Falls Canaries 3-2 and win the season series. In his first ever relief appearance with the Goldeyes, Ramirez gave up only two earned runs and struck out ten batters on… Read More
May 28, 2023
Highway open after closure due to vehicle collision in Sandy Hook
Highway 9 in Sandy Hook, Man., between 8th Avenue and 10th Avenue, is now open again after a Sunday morning vehicle collision resulted in its closure. Read More
May 27, 2023
A 12-year-old boy from Winnipeg slipped off some rocks and into the water Saturday morning in Whiteshell Provincial Park and has not been found, police say. The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team, along with assistance from Manitoba Conservation officers and Manitoba Parks staff are currently on scene near Nutimik Lake. The… Read More
May 27, 2023
Bombers open preseason with 25-23 win over Elks
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers survived a late threat by the Edmonton Elks to earn a 25-23 victory in what their first taste of preseason action. The Bombers blocked a 52-yard field-goal attempt in the dying seconds to seal the win. Winnipeg will wrap up the exhibition season on Friday when… Read More
May 27, 2023
Bystanders intervene in serious assault
The Winnipeg Police Service is thanking a group of bystanders who intervened in an assault that left a man seriously injured. Police responded to multiple reports of an assault in the 1800 block of Ellice Avenue around 5 p.m. on May 24, the Winnipeg Police Service said in a release. Read More
May 26, 2023
Fire risk prompts restrictions in southeastern Manitoba
The province has imposed Level 1 fire and travel restrictions for a section of southeastern Manitoba due to high fire danger. Moose Lake, Birch Point, Marchand and Woodridge provincial parks are within the restricted area, which has boundaries of Provincial Road 302, the Trans-Canada Highway, the Manitoba-Ontario border and the… Read More
May 26, 2023
Assault charge laid after off-duty Mountie spat on, threatened
A man is facing charges after an off-duty RCMP officer reported being spat on and threatened in Little Grand Rapids, Man. RCMP said the Mountie was jogging around 3:20 p.m. Thursday when a man approached and spat on the officer, then threatened to throw a bicycle at them. The officer… Read More
May 26, 2023
Caterpillar spraying to start Sunday
The city will begin spraying for tree pest caterpillars on Sunday, weather permitting. The work is set to begin at 9:30 p.m. Sunday using Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), a biological product blasted from high-pressure tree sprayers onto foliage. The four-week program is scheduled… Read More
May 26, 2023
Planning underway for Perimeter interchange at St. Anne’s Road
Planning for a new interchange at St. Anne’s Road and the Perimeter Highway has begun, the province announced today. A safer and more efficient free-flowing Perimeter Highway is the Manitoba government’s long-term objective in order to respond to Winnipeg’s residential and commercial growth, a press release said. The project includes… Read More
May 26, 2023
Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Canada Life Centre Sept. 22
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will bring his famous standup act to the Canada Life Centre Sept. 22. Tickets go on sale June 2 at 10 a.m., at ticketmaster.ca, with prices starting at $59.50 plus fees. Seinfeld, the NBC comedy series he starred in for nine seasons alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander… Read More
May 26, 2023
A passing train may have sparked a grass fire early Friday, fire officials said. Fire crews were sent to the 100 block of Sutherland Avenue at 2:51 a.m. and found a significant grass and brush fire adjacent to a rail line. “Preliminary observations suggest the fire may have been sparked… Read More
May 26, 2023
Missing boy, 15, last seen in Fort Richmond area
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy last seen in the Fort Richmond area on Wednesday morning. Inuka Gunathilaka is described as six feet tall with a medium build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing glasses, a blue sweater, dark blue… Read More
May 25, 2023
Man charged with break-in baseball bat attack in Thompson
A man has been charged after a suspect broke into a Thompson home, beat a man with a baseball bat and fled. RCMP were sent to the home on Brandon Crescent in the northern Manitoba city at about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday. An injured 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with… Read More
May 25, 2023
Kane County avoids a series sweep as they hand the Goldeyes a 3-2 loss
Tyler Jandron gave up back-to-back home runs in the second inning to give the Cougars a 3-1 lead, which proved to be enough for Kane County to come away with a win. Despite the loss, Jandron did not surrender a run after the second inning in his seven innings of… Read More
May 25, 2023
Man charged with drugging, sexually assaulting teen
A man is facing several charges for allegedly giving a teenage girl meth and sexually assaulting her in Brandon. The victim is 15 and was taken to hospital for treatment by her parents. Brandon police were called on Sunday. Police said they investigated and learned the suspect and victim had… Read More
May 25, 2023
Late Tory bills get short-notice hearing
A last-minute committee meeting was scheduled late Wednesday to hear two government bills tonight at the Manitoba legislature. This morning, a notice was posted online for a 6 p.m. hearing concerning Bill 40 (Combative Sports Amendment Act) that would expand the Manitoba Combative Sports Commission’s mandate to include licensing and… Read More
May 25, 2023
Barbecue caused blaze in South Point Douglas residence: city
City officials say a blaze that broke out in a single-storey duplex in South Point Douglas this week is believed to have originated from a barbecue. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has released the details of its Wednesday evening response to reports of a fire in a residence on Curtis… Read More
May 25, 2023
Pimicikamak evacuates because of nearby wildfires
Thousands of members of Pimicikamak Cree Nation fled their homes overnight, owing to growing concerns about raging wildfires in the northern community. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak indicated between 6,000 and 7,000 people have left the Cross Lake area since an evacuation was declared late Wednesday. “This has developed overnight,” said Philip… Read More
May 24, 2023
Goldeyes edge Kane County Cougars 5-4 in extra innings
A wild pitch in the 10th inning scored Javeyan Williams to give the Winnipeg Goldeyes a 5-4 victory Wednesday night over the Kane County Cougars at Shaw Park. Williams enjoyed productive night adding a hit and a couple of highlight-reel plays with the glove to his game-winning run. Outfielder Dayson… Read More
May 24, 2023
Comedian Daniel Sloss takes the Burt stage July 19
Scottish comedian and author Daniel Sloss, who has performed in 53 countries, has booked a July 19 date at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Tickets go on sale May 26 at 10 a.m. at livenation.com and at ticketmaster.ca. Prices weren’t announced. Sloss, 32, was 17… Read More
May 24, 2023
Man fatally shot by RCMP in Portage la Prairie
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot by an RCMP officer after what investigators described as a “domestic disturbance” in an apartment in Portage la Prairie early Wednesday. Mounties were sent to the apartment building on Hazel Bay at about 1:05 a.m. and found a female victim safe in another apartment,… Read More
May 24, 2023
A driver was killed on Highway 52 when she lost control of her vehicle and collided with a truck going the opposite direction. The crash happened at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday near Municipal Road 38E in the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie. RCMP said a 26-year-old Steinbach woman was travelling eastbound… Read More
May 24, 2023
Crews battled a fire in the 100 block of East Gate for more than 90 minutes before declaring it under control Tuesday. Firefighters were sent to the two-and-a-half-storey residence in the 100 block of East Gate at 5:44 p.m. They fought the fire from inside the building, declaring it under… Read More
May 23, 2023
Winnipeg emergency services located the body of an adult male Tuesday morning, near the bank of the Red River, off the 300 block of Waterfront Drive. Following a report of a human remains in the area, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service members located the deceased man at approximately 11:20 a.m. City… Read More
May 23, 2023
One injured in Corydon Avenue fire
One person was injured after a fire in a residence on Corydon Avenue Tuesday morning. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews were called to the blaze in the two-storey, multiple suite building on the 1000 block of the street at about 8:30 a.m. When they arrived, WFPS said, firefighters found smoke… Read More
May 23, 2023
Human remains found on Matlock Beach: RCMP
Selkirk RCMP are investigating after human remains were found on the shore of Lake Winnipeg around Matlock Beach on Saturday. Officers were called to the beach at about 11:45 a.m.. RCMP said the person’s identity is unknown at this point. Local Mounties, along with the Chief Medical Examiner’s office, are… Read More
May 23, 2023
Winnipeg police seek Main Street slaying suspect
Homicide detectives are searching for a potentially armed-and-dangerous man accused in a Main Street slaying earlier this month. Vincent Brian Kipling, 31, was found with serious injuries near Stella Avenue and Main Street at about 10:50 p.m. on May 10. He later died in hospital and his death was deemed… Read More
May 23, 2023
Brandon man killed in high-speed rollover: RCMP
A 19-year-old Brandon man has died after his vehicle rolled on Highway 3 in the Rural Municipality of Two Borders. Virden RCMP said officers were sent to the scene on the highway east of the intersection with Road 162 West at about 9:45 p.m. Sunday. They found a car flipped… Read More
May 23, 2023
Man stabbed on Winnipeg Transit bus: police
A man was stabbed following an altercation on a Winnipeg Transit bus last Friday evening. Winnipeg police say officers were called to Sargent Avenue and Balmoral Street at about 5:15 p.m., where they found the man, whose age hasn’t been released, suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to hospital… Read More
May 23, 2023
Burt Block Party goes country on Aug. 18
Alberta country music star Brett Kissel and the James Barker Band from Ontario will headline a fifth Burt Block Party Aug. 18 to be held in front of the Burton Cummings Theatre. Ticket prices start at $49.50 plus fees and go on sale May 26 at ticketmaster.ca. Read More
May 23, 2023
Resident in critical condition after fire
One person is in critical condition after an early morning fire. Firefighters were sent to a single-storey, multi-family residence in the 600 block of St. Mary’s Road at 12:30 a.m. Monday. They fought the blaze from inside and declared the fire under control at 1:05 a.m. The two occupants of… Read More
May 23, 2023
Rubber fire in industrial yard
Crews spent nearly three hours extinguishing a rubber fire in an industrial yard early Tuesday. Firefighters were sent to the scene on Messier Street at 12:51 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from a large pile of rubber and an adjacent structure. Crews fought the fire from outside the building. Read More
May 23, 2023
Vacant William Avenue home burns again
Firefighters were dispatched to extinguish a blaze in a William Avenue home for the fourth time in the past year. Crews were sent to the vacant, two-and-a-half storey house in the 500 block of William at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday and declared the fire under control at 1:05 a.m. The house… Read More
May 22, 2023
Crews respond to three fires Monday, no injuries reported
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to three fires on Lansdowne Avenue, Dumfries Place and Cathedral Avenue Monday. No injuries were reported. In the early hours of the morning, the WFPS were called to a fire in a two-storey, multi-family residence in the 100 block of Lansdowne Avenue. They fought… Read More
May 21, 2023
MPI appoints Marnie Kacher as interim president and CEO
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced Marnie Kacher as interim president and CEO of the Crown corporation on Sunday. The appointment takes effect immediately. Previously, Kacher held the role of Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at MPI. In a news release today, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, minister responsible for MPI,… Read More
May 21, 2023
Police seek help to identify suspect in Portage Avenue assault
The Winnipeg Police Service is seeking public’s assistance to identify a suspect accused of assaulting a woman in the 800 block of Portage Avenue on April 19. The incident took place in the afternoon when a woman in her 40s was getting into her car in a parking lot on… Read More
May 21, 2023
Fire breaks out on Macoun Place
Two cats died and two firefighters were injured in a fire which broke out in a single-family bungalow on Macoun Place Saturday afternoon. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called to the location at 4:39 p.m. where the crew found heavy smoke coming from the house. The fire was tackled… Read More
May 20, 2023
Crews respond to fires in vacant homes Saturday morning
Shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday, firefighters were sent to the 400 block of Dufferin Avenue for reports of a fire. When crews arrived at the vacant, two-and-a-half storey house, they began battling the fire from the outside before entering the building. The fire was declared under control at 7:18 a.m. Read More
May 20, 2023
Police respond to assault on Main Street
Two men and two women have been arrested following an early morning assault on Main Street., police say. Around 5 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to an assault in the 800 block of Main Street. A man was found with “serious upper body injuries” and was taken to hospital in critical… Read More
May 20, 2023
Nearly 200 people displaced after apartment fire
A Friday night fire that broke out in a four-storey apartment building in Heritage Park has displaced up to 180 residents. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service arrived at the 200 block of Quail Ridge Road shortly after 7 p.m. to find a fully-involved fire, with heavy smoke and flames coming from… Read More
May 19, 2023
Ice eliminated from WHL playoffs following 4-1 defeat to the Thunderbirds
The Winnipeg Ice’s bid for a Western Hockey League title is over after losing 3-1 to the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 5 of the championship series. The T-Birds clinched a 4-1 series win off goals from Sam Popowich, Nico Myatovic and an empty netter from Kyle Crnkovic. It’s the second… Read More
May 19, 2023
Police shut down magic mushroom storefront, charge two operators
City police have raided an Osborne Street storefront claiming to be the first magic mushroom dispensary in Manitoba and arrested two people involved in its operations. Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, the Winnipeg Police Service held a news conference outside Magic Mush – a newly-opened dispensary marked with a colourful… Read More
May 19, 2023
Spray pads to start opening Saturday
Winnipeggers will soon have a few new places to cool off. City of Winnipeg spray pads are set to begin opening on Saturday, heated outdoor pools are expected to start opening on June 16 and unheated outdoor pools are expected to open on June 30, according to a city press… Read More
May 19, 2023
Collaros absent from Bombers training camp
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros is absent from training camp and will miss the next couple days owing to personal reasons, the CFL club announced Friday. No other details were provided about the absence. Collaros had been participating in all training camp sessions prior to missing Friday. Head coach… Read More
May 19, 2023
Sex offender released from jail
A police unit is notifying the public about an “untreated” sex offender being released from jail. Curtis Leroy George, 31, is considered a high risk to reoffend against young girls and women, the Manitoba Integrated High-Risk Sex Offender Unit said Friday. The joint unit is made up of members… Read More
May 19, 2023
Mayor appoints adviser on homelessness
Mayor Scott Gillingham has announced the hiring of a senior adviser on homelessness. Jarred Baker will begin his new role on June 5. “During the campaign, I committed to using an existing position with the mayor’s office to help take action on homelessness, street safety, addiction and mental health policy… Read More
May 18, 2023
Teen girl charged in Bloodvein assault
A teenage girl is facing an aggravated assault charge after a fight involving multiple people on Bloodvein First Nation’s main road. RCMP were sent to the scene at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday and found a 32-year-old woman suffering from life-threatening injuries, lying on the road. She was transported by police to… Read More
May 18, 2023
No failures in jail cell death: IIU
The Independent Investigation Unit has found no police officer failed in their duties after an intoxicated man died in a cell at the Thompson RCMP detachment. The man was arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act at about 6 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2021. He was found unresponsive at about… Read More
May 18, 2023
Home invasion suspect arrested
The last of six suspects has been arrested in a home invasion in which shots were fired in a home with children inside. Evan Cromarty, 29, has been arrested and remains in police custody, RCMP said Thursday afternoon. The incident happened in Norway House Cree Nation on the morning of… Read More
May 18, 2023
A missing man has been found and is safe. Robert Ramsay Hall, 30, had last been seen in the Osborne Village area on April 30. The Winnipeg Police Service made the announcement late Thursday morning. Read More
May 18, 2023
Two arrested after community centre break ins
Two men have been arrested after the Chalmers Community Centre was broken into three times. Winnipeg police said on Thursday the pair were arrested following an investigation which connected them with the three break and enters at the community centre which saw tools and equipment totalling more than $11,000 taken… Read More
May 18, 2023
Cause of apartment fire accidental: WFPS
Crews used an aerial ladder to help extinguish a fire in an apartment building on Mountain Avenue early Thursday. Firefighters were sent to the three-storey apartment building in the 300 block of Mountain at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday and declared the fire under control at 12:28 a.m. Thursday. Crews eventually entered… Read More
May 18, 2023
Vacant home on Elgin Avenue burns
Fire erupted in a vacant house on Elgin Avenue on Wednesday night. Crews were sent to the two-storey house in the 400 block of Elgin at 8:57 p.m and declared the fire under control at 9:46 p.m. Firefighters initially fought the fire from outside because of dangerous conditions. Read More
May 18, 2023
Ice lose third-straight in WHL championship
It was about as close to a must-win game as it gets, and the Winnipeg Ice came up just short. The junior club staged an admirable effort but fell 4-2 to the hosting Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the Western Hockey League championship. The T-Birds lead the best-of-seven series… Read More
May 17, 2023
Winnipeg police arrest two in Point Douglas stabbing death
Winnipeg police have arrested two men accused in the slaying of a man in Point Douglas early this month. Kevin James Wescoupe, 41, died in hospital after being stabbed by two men at about 1:15 a.m. May 2. He had been with a friend when they were confronted and stabbed… Read More
May 16, 2023
Ice dominated by Thunderbirds, trail series 2-1
The Winnipeg Ice were dominated in a 6-3 losing effort on the road against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 3 of the Western Hockey League championship on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 and sit firmly in the driver’s seat with Games 4 and 5 also… Read More
May 16, 2023
Man pointed gun at girl after taking phone: RCMP
A 20-year-old man is accused of pointing a makeshift gun at a teenage girl after physically assaulting her and taking her phone in Portage la Prairie last week. RCMP said the 15-year-old victim suffered minor injuries when she was attacked while walking on 6th Street NE at about 11:45 p.m. Read More
May 16, 2023
Missing man might be driving Mazda
Police said a missing man last heard from late last month might be driving a blue Mazda. Robert Ramsay Hall, 30, was last in the Osborne Village area on April 30. The Winnipeg Police Service said Tuesday that he might be driving a blue four-door 2011 Mazda 3 with Quebec… Read More
May 16, 2023
Dauphin man killed in motorcycle crash
A Dauphin man died after a motorcycle crash on a western Manitoba highway on Monday. Russell RCMP were sent to the scene of the collision on Highway 482 — about 10 km west of Highway 83, near the Shellmouth Dam — at about 4:15 p.m. Police said Tuesday that four… Read More
May 16, 2023
Three charged in theft of $30K worth of tools
Three men are facing charges and a fourth suspect is being sought by Winnipeg police after $30,000 worth of construction tools was stolen from an enclosed trailer Saturday. Police said the 39-year-old male victim was almost run over by the suspects’ vehicle when he interrupted the theft in the 400… Read More
May 16, 2023
Bernier admits violating COVID-19 health orders
The leader of the People’s Party of Canada has admitted to twice violating Manitoba’s COVID-19 public health orders in 2021. Maxime Bernier, 60, admitted through his lawyer in provincial court Tuesday to gathering with 15 to 20 people during a campaign rally in Niverville on June… Read More
May 16, 2023
PCs pick candidate for Morden-Winkler
The Progressive Conservative party has nominated Carrie Hiebert to run for the party in the Oct. 3 provincial election. The co-owner of Winkler’s King’s Deli will run for the party in the seat formerly held by incumbent PC Cameron Friesen, who resigned as Manitoba’s finance minister and gave up his… Read More
May 16, 2023
Fire in Dufferin Avenue building
A commercial building on Dufferin Avenue was evacuated because of a fire on Monday night. Crews were sent to the single-storey building at 10:04 p.m. and quickly extinguished the fire. All employees at the facility were outside when firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said… Read More
May 16, 2023
Woman ‘in distress’ climbed bridge’s girders
The Harry Lazerenko Bridge was closed for about an hour on Monday after a woman “in distress” climbed onto its steel girders. The incident started at about 4:45 p.m. Monday, the Winnipeg Police Service said Tuesday after being asked why the bridge had been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Read More
May 15, 2023
The Redwood Bridge has reopened after being closed to traffic Monday afternoon. The Winnipeg Police Service posted an update on Twitter about 40 minutes after posting the bridge was closed. No details about the reason for the closure have been released, and police have not yet responded to a request… Read More
May 15, 2023
The Redwood Bridge is closed to traffic, and police are asking drivers and pedestrians to find another route. Police haven’t yet released any details about the reason for the closure, but have cautioned people to avoid the area. “The Redwood Bridge is currently closed to… Read More
May 15, 2023
Man charged after woman abducted on highway: RCMP
RCMP have charged a 34-year-old man who is accused in the random kidnapping of a woman on Highway 10 near The Pas on Friday. Police said the 24-year-old was rescued at a cabin on the Red Deer River, about 135 kilometres south of The Pas, just over an hour after… Read More
May 15, 2023
Shone running for Tories in Fort Garry
Former mayoral candidate Rick Shone is running for the Tories in Fort Garry. Elections Manitoba lists Shone as the Progressive Conservative nominee for the Fort Garry riding currently held by NDP MLA Mark Wasyliw. Shone came in eighth of 11 mayoral candidates in Octobers municipal election. Kathleen Cook was recently… Read More
May 15, 2023
RCMP officers cleared by watchdog in man’s death
RCMP officers did not contribute to the death of a man who shot himself during an attempted arrest in a remote community, Manitoba’s police watchdog has concluded. The assault suspect immediately fired the weapon when police arrived and ordered him to drop the gun outside a home in Tadoule Lake… Read More
May 15, 2023
Vacant house on Logan Avenue burns
Crews extinguished a fire in a vacant house on Logan Avenue early Monday. Firefighters were sent to the one-and-a-half-storey house in the 1500 block of Logan at 1:13 a.m. and declared the fire under control at 1:32 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Read More
May 15, 2023
Barbecue sparks explosion in St. Vital
An explosion in St. Vital on Sunday evening involved a propane barbecue. Fire crews were sent to a two-storey house on Arden Avenue at 6:36 p.m. and saw heavy smoke and flames on the deck at the rear of the house. Crews extinguished the fire before it spread to the… Read More
May 15, 2023
Robertson leads 2023 Manitoba Book Award finalists
Finalists for the 2023 Manitoba Book Awards were announced Monday morning, with prolific Winnipeg author David A. Robertson landing five nominations for three different books. The awards, whose winners will be revealed mid-June, honour Manitoba authors, publishers and designers in a range of categories. Robertson is a finalist for the… Read More
May 15, 2023
Man facing charges in Grant Park incident
A man is facing charges after he allegedly brandished a gun near Grant Avenue and Nathaniel Street on Friday afternoon. Police received multiple calls about the incident at about 1 p.m. Friday. Officers, with the help of some people who had seen the man, found a suspect and arrested him… Read More