Westman

Update 2 – Shamattawa RCMP searching for missing child

It is with great sadness that we share the following information on the search for Johnson Redhead.

Earlier this evening, at 7:45pm, searchers located 6-year-old Johnson deceased. His body was found in a marshy area, approximately 3.5km from the school where he was last seen.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, the community of Shamattawa First Nation, and to everyone grieving his loss.

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The search for six-year-old Johnson Redhead has come to a heartbreaking end.

"It is with great sadness that we share the following information on the search for Johnson Redhead," the Manitoba RCMP said in a news release late Sunday evening. RCMP say that the young boy's body was found at around 7:45 p.m. in a marshy area, approximately 3.5 kilometres from the school where he was last seen.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when the world faces increasing instability, leaders have a choice: bury their heads in the sand or put their differences aside for the sake of future generations.

"We can recognize that, collectively, we have a responsibility to set our differences aside, to confront the serious global challenges, and to deliver on a pact for the future," Trudeau said at the Summit of the Future in New York on Sunday. 

September 21 Report:

Impaired Operation/ Drive Over 80mg%

A 6-year-old girl who had been missing from her community in north-central British Columbia since Thursday has been found safe. 

Resources from across the province were enlisted in the search to find the child who lives in a small community not far from Burns Lake.

The girl, who is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, was found on Sunday night around 6 p.m.

A video posted to Facebook show a woman appearing to embrace the child, who was covered in several layers of clothing and blankets

The Winnipeg Goldeyes lost out to the Kane County Cougars in the American Association's Miles Wolff Cup final. Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier will join Clayton Dreger on Sportsbeat which airs Mondays at 5:15 p.m. on CJRB Radio 1220.

The Winnipeg Jets dropped a 3-2 decision to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Defenceman Cam Dineen scored the winner 76 seconds into overtime for the Oilers. David Gustafsson and Dominic Toninato replied for the Jets. Winnipeg netminder Eric Comrie made 25 saves. The Jets, who lost their pre-season opener 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at Canada Life Centre, will play their third of six exhibition games Wednesday at home against Edmonton. 

The CancerCare Foundation of Manitoba is wrapping up their summer fundraiser, Lemonade Stands for Hope.

Community Events Manager, Sherelle Kwan, says they were thrilled to surpass last year's total by over $20,000.

"What’s really phenomenal is that the September long weekend is where we usually see a peak, but people continue to do amazing things throughout September," shares Kwan. "Last year, we were able to announce over $100,000 by that point, and as funds kept coming in through the fall, we reached $130,000, which was amazing."

Westman Youth for Christ is welcoming singer-songwriter-storyteller Steve Bell back to Brandon for their Fall Fundraiser.

"Steve goes all the way back to my days of being in youth and so he's just called us again this year and saying it was a great night last year and asked us ‘Would you like us to come back again?' And I'm like, 'Absolutely!" shares Westman YFC Executive Director, Rena Navid.

“So, he has a new album out and new music. I'm sure he's going to sing some older music but he really is excited to be able to share with us his new his new album," she adds.

Some farmers experienced a delay in harvest activity with the recent rains.

The latest crop report shows precipitation for the past week ranged from 0 mm to 24.2 mm, with most of the rain reported in the Central and Southwest regions. The most precipitation 24.2 mm was reported at Windygates.

Manitoba Agriculture reports the provincial harvest is now 55 per cent complete with the Central Region leading the way at 68 per cent.