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A Winnipeg man remains in police custody after being arrested in relation to child sexual abuse imagery uploaded to the internet.

The Winnipeg Police Service says in a release sent out on March 13 that the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) was alerted to the images in June of 2023.

On October 12, 2023, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 200 block of Polson Street, and several electronic storage devices were seized as evidence.

Georgia Friesen is proof that when you put your mind to something, success will naturally follow.

A high school student at Green Valley School in Grunthal, Georgia recently earned her spot on the Providence Club Pilots Volleyball team, and as Providence University’s High School Athlete of the Month

Volleyball has been Georgia’s sport since the beginning, and her passion, dedication, and hard work have led her to greatness.

Investigator's with the Major Crimes Unit are now investigating a fire in Winnipeg's North End last week as arson.

The Winnipeg Police Service says in a release that on February 29, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a residential fire in the 800 block of Redwood Avenue.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service were already on scene and had combatted the fire. Nobody was at home at the time of the fire, however, three family dogs perished. Police notified Animal Services at that time.

Genesis 46:28–30

As they neared their destination, Jacob sent Judah ahead to meet Joseph and get directions to the region of Goshen. And when they finally arrived there, Joseph prepared his chariot and travelled to Goshen to meet his father, Jacob. When Joseph arrived, he embraced his father and wept, holding him for a long time. Finally, Jacob said to Joseph, "Now I am ready to die, since I have seen your face again and know you are still alive.” (Genesis 46:28–30)

Holdstock Livestock Ltd. pleaded guilty in Weyburn Provincial Court on February 13th to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. 

The company was fined $35,714.29 with a surcharge of $14,285.71 for contravening clause 3-1 (a) of the regulations (being an employer at a place of employment, fail to provide and maintain plant, systems of work and working environments that ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of the employer's workers, resulting in the serious injury of a worker).

Police in Winnipeg are asking for help in locating a suspect in a stabbing at the Osborne Transit Station on February 13.

Emergency personnel were called to the station around 8:45 p.m. and located a 26-year-old male victim at that time. Officers provided emergency medical care, including a chest seal, and the victim was taken to hospital in critical condition and later upgraded to stable condition.

The Regina Police say the execution of a search warrant last Friday led to one of their biggest-ever fentanyl seizures.

The Regina Police Service Drug Unit and Tactical Support Officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant in teh 1900 block of Saskatchewan drive. Two men and one woman were arrested. One of the men was carrying a loaded handgun at the time. 

The search led police to fentanyl, carfentanil, cocaine, methamphetamine, cash, and a loaded 9mm carbine rifle.

Police seized the following items:

The Regina Police say the execution of a search warrant last Friday led to one of their biggest-ever fentanyl seizures.

The Regina Police Service Drug Unit and Tactical Support Officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant in teh 1900 block of Saskatchewan drive. Two men and one woman were arrested. One of the men was carrying a loaded handgun at the time. 

The search led police to fentanyl, carfentanil, cocaine, methamphetamine, cash, and a loaded 9mm carbine rifle.

Police seized the following items:

The Weyburn Police Service turned to the public Wednesday for help finding two men with outstanding warrants for their arrests.

Darcy Anderson is a 5-foot-8, 205-pound 55-year-old, known to frequent Weyburn, Lang, and Stoughton.

Garrett Nimegeers is a 5-foot-10, 150-pound 33-year-old, whose last known location was Weyburn.

No further information was provided regarding the nature of the warrants.

Businesses across Winnipeg aiming to find candidates will have a chance to gain some valuable knowledge later next week.

Homefield People and Strategy will be hosting a lunch & learn session in Winnipeg on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lunch and networking will cover the first half hour.

Candace Bartel, lead consultant with Homefield People and Strategy, says the bulk of the event will have a learning session focusing on recruitment to help strengthen the local business community.