14-year-old girl victim of homicide in norhtern Manitoba: RCMP

A teenage girl is dead and another teen is in police custody in relation to her death.

The Manitoba RCMP says that officers were called to the nursing station in Chemawawin Cree Nation for a report of a 14-year-old female suffering from serious injuries just after 1 a.m. on Monday, May 13.

The release says that when officers arrived at the nursing station the female was pronounced deceased. It was determined to be a homicide.

Goldeyes shut out Cleburne for second straight game

The Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Cleburne Railroaders 9-0 at La Moderna Field Tuesday afternoon. After dropping the first four games of the series, the Goldeyes (2-4) shut out the Railroaders over the final two games, crossing the plate 25 times in the process.

Box Score

Right fielder Max Murphy opened the scoring just three batters into the ballgame when he bounced a single up the middle to drive in first baseman Jake McMurray.

SPONSORED: South Saskatchewan Heart Clinic

We asked Dr. Jeffrey Wilkinson about what the difference is between a private clinic and one that operates in the public system.

 “As a private clinic, we provide services to clients that are outside of the public Medicare program. This allows us to provide a level of service that exceeds our clients’ expectations. We believe there are a number of advantages — namely that you can see a Canadian-trained Cardiologist just by calling the office and we have a short wait time.”

Goldeyes drop second straight in Cleburne

In a Friday night showdown between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Cleburne Railroaders, Cleburne’s early power swings led them to a 6-4 win over the Goldeyes at La Moderna Field.

Jonathan Tripp got the start for Cleburne (2-0) and he was knocked out of the game in the top of the first inning after Max Murphy lined one right back at Tripp. He left the game to Theo McDowell. Zac Reninger took the ball for Winnipeg in game two of the six-game set.

The scoring got started in the bottom of the first when a two-run home run hit by Thomas Dillard put the Railroaders ahead 2-0.

Partner Profile: Support Regardless of Situation with the Emotional Health & Wellness Program

“Our job as a private treatment center is to eliminate as many hoops as we possibly can.”

Jacqueline Hoffman, CEO and co-owner of Prairie Sky Recovery Centre, is working hard to get the word out about their 21-day Emotional Health & Wellness Program.

Accident claims life of 22-year-old Emerson male

A 22-year-old male from Emerson has lost his life following a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in the RM of Emerson-Franklin.

Emerson RCMP responded to the single-vehicle collision just east of Emerson.

The investigation determined the vehicle was traveling on PR 200 when it struck a guardrail, went off the road, and caught fire.

The 22-year-old driver and lone occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Emerson RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.

Newest addition to fire department is a good boy, will help arson investigations

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has a new member that will give investigators a "nose up" on suspicious fires in the city. 

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is excited to welcome Accelerant Detection K-9, or Arson Dog, ‘Scooby’ to the Fire Investigations Branch. His job is to sniff out and alert his handler to the presence of accelerants used to ignite or spread a fire.

Reduced speed limits in effect for seasonal bike routes

Motorists are being reminded to slow down on certain Winnipeg streets as summer bike routes return.

A speed limit reduction will be phased in over the next week on four Winnipeg streets as part of the Council-approved 2024 seasonal bike route program.

Signage reducing the speed limit is now up on the following streets: