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Portage la Prairie RCMP make arrests in retail theft blitz
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba May 28, 2025 As a result of an on-going investigation, Portage la Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), along with General Duty officers made a total of sixteen arrests following a retail theft enforcement operation in downtown Portage la Prairie. The first blitz on May 17, 2025...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release May 28, 2025
May 28th, 2025 Arrest Warrants Over the last 24-hours five adult males were arrested in separate incidents on outstanding arrest warrants. Prohibited Driving On May 27, 2025, at 5:25pm, Police conducted a vehicle stop at 900 block of 18th Street North. A 31-year-old male driver was found to be prohibited from driving C...
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Powerview RCMP is looking for Tyson Breland, 36, from Selkirk
photo provided by Powerview RCMP Black River, Manitoba May 28, 2025 Powerview RCMP respond to a Break and Enter involving firearms in the community of Black River On May 23, shortly before 7:00 am, Powerview RCMP responded to a Break and Enter with firearm at two residences on Mayaa Road in Black River. A woman and eig...
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News May 28, 2025
There could be a strike at Manitoba Hydro. Inside workers is holding a strike vote Friday. That includes about 870 Manitoba Hydro staff, including IT, customer engagement and administrative support staff. CUPE says Mb Hydro "failed to present an offer consistent with what it has reached with other bargaining unit...
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News May 28, 2025
Manitoba Hydro inside workers are holding a strike vote Friday. About 870 Manitoba Hydro staff, including IT, customer engagement and administrative support staff, are represented by CUPE 998. CUPE says Friday's strike vote follows months of bargaining, which "failed to present an offer consistent with what it ha...
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Brandon Police Service report May 27, 2025
Image - Brandon Police Service May 27, 2025 Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you. Breach of the Peace On May 26th at 5:19PM...
May 27, 2025