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28-year-old Thunder Gott, who is from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and was last seen on boxing day, still has not been found.
Swan River RCMP, as well as concerned family and community members have been searching by vehicle, snowmobile, and foot, but nothing has turned up so far. Therefore, efforts are being ramped up with the use of a helicopter.
Thanks to the support of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), a Sapotaweyak councillor will depart Swan River in a helicopter today to search areas near Birch River.
Birch River, which is roughly 50 kilometers north of Swan River, is an area of focus because searchers had spoken to a couple who had picked up Gott and drove him to the town junction.
Anyone who may have information that could help investigators can contact the Swan River RCMP at 204-734-4686.
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A Dauphin family was left in shock after a bullet came through their kitchen window.
Sam Panko says she had just pulled up to her house when she first heard the gunshots but wasn't sure exactly what they were.
"So I pulled up from daycare pickup, and the neighbours were loading something into the garbage, but I thought they were loading something into a flatbed, so I heard the shots, and I just thought, that can't be gunshots, that's ridiculous, they must be loading metal into something at it's making that noise."
Panko said it was a lot higher pitched than what she thought a gunshot would sound like.
"My gut instinct told me to stay in the car for a minute, so I closed the door and just kept the kids in the car."
After some time had passed Panko wrote it off as no big deal and brought the kids inside.
"I started getting the kids unloaded and I noticed there was glass everywhere. It was all the way into the dining room, almost all the way into the living room, and I just assumed the cats knocked something off the counter."
Panko put her kids away from the glass to clean it up while trying to figure out what had caused such a mess.
"I was so confused. And then our dog flash barked at me, so I looked up, and I saw the hole, and my stomach just dropped."
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Panko dropped everything she was doing and packed the kids up to bring them to her sisters-in-law.
"I called the police as soon as I got in the car. I dropped the Kids off, came back, and the police were already here. I must have left the door open because they were already in the house when I got home, and they were looking for the bullet and checking things out."
The police were at the house all evening, and Panko says they were so helpful.
"They were great, they brought in everybody they could. They brought in the ballistic specialists to see if they could figure out where the bullet went because they still can't find it. They were phenomenal, really easy to work with."
Panko says it could've been a very different night had they not been behind a slow driver on the drive home.
"I told my husband, I said where the bullet went through the window is where I would've been standing making a snack if we were home five minutes earlier."
Panko says they haven't heard anything from the police yet, and they are still searching around the house for the missing bullet.
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Early this afternoon a car slid through the stop sign and into the ditch at the end of Road 151 North, about 8km north of Dauphin near the Valley River Highway(Route 362).
Dauphin Fire Department Chief Cam Abrey was on the scene and says that there were no injuries. He wants to remind people to drive to conditions, as many roads in the area are still very icy due to the recent freezing rain.
Provincial crews are out on the roads putting down sand to help with the ice. For the most up-to-date road conditions, check out the Parkview Auto-Glass road conditions tab.
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Head down to Brandon this week for Manitoba Ag Days which is on until Thursday.
The annual show is an exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that bring in exhibitors and visitors from Canada and the United States.
There will also be a full slate of speakers over the next few days, including several members of the provincial government speaking today. As always, the highly-anticipated Innovation Showcase will show off exciting new developments in agriculture technology.
You can purchase tickets at agdays.com. CKDM News Director Sam Brownell will visit Ag Days on Thursday.
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The International Criminal Police Organization, better known as INTERPOL, reached out to the Russell RCMP about a man from the town making online threats.
On January 11, 2023, Russell RCMP got a report from INTERPOL that an online social media account, associated with a resident of Russell, had uttered threatening comments on various social media platforms toward law enforcement personnel, government officials, and medical professionals.
The next day, after having identified the suspect and knowing his violent history with police encounters, officers contacted an adult at his residence and attempted to have the accused turn himself in. When he refused, officers went to the home, located on Memorial Avenue South in Russell, to arrest him.
Officers went to the home and when they told the suspect that he was under arrest for Uttering Threats, he immediately became aggressive and resisted arrest. The suspect was physically brought under control, but one of his dogs bit an officer on the leg.
Michael Jae Man, 42, of Russell, was remanded into custody and charged with Uttering Threats, Resisting Arrest, and Assaulting a Police Officer x4. Russell RCMP continues to investigate.
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The Spruce Plains RCMP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Neepawa, and it led to over 40 charges being laid against four people.
Last Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in a parking lot along Main Street East in Neepawa. Officers found the vehicle, and arrested three adults from Dauphin, Ste. Rose and Portage, and a 16-year-old from Regina.
Officers also found a second stolen vehicle in the same parking lot. After searching the vehicles and the suspects, police found four firearms, 64 grams of crystal meth, a small amount of cocaine, bear spray, weapons, and stolen property.
A 31-year-old female from Ste Rose du Lac has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Fail to Comply, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2023.
A 21-year-old female from Portage la Prairie has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2023.
A 25-year-old male from Dauphin has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. He was remanded into custody.
A 16-year-old male from Regina has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. He was remanded into custody.
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The Dauphin RIDE Program was back for the first time since 2019 and had more volunteers come out than any year since 2016.
Throughout December, the RIDE Program had 48 people give approximately 725 hours of their time. They made 141 trips this winter, getting 282 people home safe with their vehicles, and organizers say those numbers show the importance of the program.
"Despite coming out of a pandemic and gatherings still not to the level of the past, the number of people utilizing the Dauphin RIDE Program reinforces the demand and need for the program. Community support, awareness, promotion, and volunteerism is the driving factor of the program’s success."
The program wants to thank all of its volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for making it another successful and safe holiday season.
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UPDATE: The freezing drizzle advisory that had been since early this morning has officially ended, but there is still a risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon.
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This morning, the Southwestern corner of Manitoba, including the Parkland, is under a freezing drizzle advisory. Freezing drizzle will continue early this morning but conditions are expected to improve by late morning, although there is a risk of some freezing drizzle this afternoon.
Freezing drizzle can produce thin, hard-to-detect layers of ice. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas and be prepared to adjust your driving to changing road conditions.
For the most up-to-date road conditions in the Parkland, check out the Parkview Auto-Glass road conditions tab.
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An investigation is underway after the death of a 68-year-old man on the Skownan First Nation.
On January 14 at about 10:30 a.m., Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence on the First Nation.
The man was located deceased and it is being investigated as a homicide.
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If you like some adventure during the winter months, Riding Mountain National Park has a lot to offer.
Whether you want to go skiing, ice fishing, fat biking, hiking, or camping, the park is open and waiting for you. There are also many cultural experiences you can take in as well.
If you are new to the park, or just want more information about trail conditions, current activities and more, the best place to start is the newly-renovated Visitor's Centre.
"The Visitor's Centre has kind of turned into our full-on information hub now which was always the intended purpose ... it has everything from trail conditions to activities that are going on", said Scot Shellborn, the Visitor Services Coordinator at RMNP.
You can also get park passes there as well as fishing permits. The fishing permits sold at the Visitor's Centre are not provincial fishing licences and are required to fish within RMNP.
One of many things RMNP is known for is great ski-only and multi-use trail systems. The dumping of snow we have received already this winter has helped greatly with grooming the trails. "They've put down a great base for the trails so they are in great shape", said Shellborn. You can also check trail conditions before you head out.
Have you ever gone winter camping? There is lots of opportunity for that as well. If you like to have some creature comforts while you camp, you should consider renting an oTENTik at either the Wasagaming campground or Moon Lake.
"All you need to do is bring linen and food and it's like having your own little cabin in the woods in the winter", explained Shellborn.
The oTENTiks at Wasagaming Campground have electricity and wood stoves. They are also connected to the ski-trails so you can strap on the skis and head out right from your oTENTik. The Moon Lake oTENTiks do not have electricity but they do have wood stoves for heat. If you prefer traditional camping without the extras, there are regular campgrounds and backcountry camping as well.
As well, to take in a broader scope of what adventures are possible at the park, check out the Winter Adventure Weekend at RMNP from February 3rd to 5th. More details to come.
"We're winter people, so we should get out and enjoy it"
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As the Christmas season came to a close at the end of December, the RCMP also closed the books on a busy month.
In December 2022, there were 116 drug and alcohol-related occurences. 34 criminal charges were laid and 65 license suspensions were given out as a result.
The following tickets were also issued:
- Speeding - 935
- Driving an unregistered vehicle - 217
- Driving without motor vehicle liability insurance - 131
- Driving without holding a valid drivers licence - 113
- Driving while disqualified - 75
- Disobey a traffic control device, namely stop sign - 127
- Using a phone or other hand-operated device while driving - 62
- Fail to produce licence to a peace officer when required - 48
- Improper equipment or operation of equipment - 41
- Operating a vehicle with a number plate obstructed in a manner capable of preventing accurate image - 24
The RCMP say they continue to see high-risk behaviours on roadways in Manitoba. They remind people to make smart choices by focusing on the road, slowing down, buckling up, and driving sober.
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