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News February 12, 2026
photo courtesy of Manitoba RCMP Social Media
9h ago
News Thursday February 12, 2026
A candlelight vigil was attended by the entire community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C, including the province's Premier, last night Police have identified the shooter in the mass school shooting that left 9 dead, 27 injured. 18-year old Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead of a 'self-inflicted injury' at the school; Police be...
10h ago
Bjarnason credits Wheat Kings for smooth pro transition
The leap from the Western Hockey League to the pros is never an easy one, but some players make it look easier than others. Former Brandon Wheat Kings' goaltender Carson Bjarnason has been among those who've had a smoother transition. The 2005-born goaltender, a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers, has started...
10h ago
Killarney RCMP are asking the public for help in locating 3-wanted men
Killarney RCMP are asking the public for help in locating 3-wanted men. 39-Kyle Bradshaw, 39, is wanted on multiple warrants, including for assault and six counts of failing to comply with orders. He is described as five-foot-nine, weighing 235 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. 29-year old Joshua Fawcett, is want...
13h ago
Brandon Police News Release - February 11th, 2026
Police Media Releases Breach of the Peace / IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and two for IPDA. In each incident the individual was brought to Brandon Police Service detention unit to be released once sober/calm and able to safely take ...
Feb 11, 2026
News Wednesday February 11, 2026
10 people are dead, including the suspect, and at least 25 were injured in a mass School shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. RCMP say 6 victims, and the suspect were found dead inside the high school; and another person died on the way to hospital. 2- more people were found dead at a residence; police believe it is connect...
Feb 11, 2026
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