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A Police Chase in Portage led to a fiery end, charges, and luckily no fatalities.
At 2:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve, a vehicle in Portage failed to stop for police and sped off, with officers initially not chasing due to a danger to the public.
Police later located the vehicle traveling on Road 70 North, heading towards Provincial Road 240, where officers moved to immobilize the suspects.
The suspect vehicle stopped before hitting the spike belt and reversed into the police cruiser that was chasing it.
The suspect then drove over the spike belt and turned south, where it drove head-on into another arriving police vehicle.
Both vehicles caught fire after impact. Officers exited their vehicles and were able to safely remove the two female occupants who were subsequently placed under arrest.
A 30-year-old female, from Portage la Prairie, faces charges of Flight from Police and Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer. She was released on an Undertaking to appear in court later.
Michelle Whitford, 32, of Portage la Prairie, was remanded into custody on charges including Assault of a Police Officer with a Weapon, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police and Resist Arrest.
No major injuries occurred, and the investigation continues.
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The Canadian History Ehx podcast has launched an online vote looking to find Canada's Favourite roadside attraction.
Round one of voting sees roadside attractions go up against other ones within their own province.
So far, a few local attractions have been successful, as Dauphin Amisk Beaver, Leggy the Love Bug from Ste Rose, the Viking Ship from Erickson, and the Elk in Onanole have won their first-round votes taking place on X.
Not as lucky though was Gilbert the golf ball from Gilbert Plains, the World's Largest Golf Bag in Amaranth, and Arthur the Bull from Russell, who were all defeated in their first-round votes
Today, voters can choose between McCreary's Alpine Archie or Gimli's Giant Mayfly.
You can vote by checking out Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx on X.
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Gypsumville RCMP have finally laid charges in relation to an October incident near Pinaymoontang First Nation.
On October 24th, Mounties attempted to pull over a stolen vehicle that they suspected had been involved in criminal activities near Thompson.
After a brief chase, shots were exchanged between a suspect and police, and the suspect drove off a short distance before hitting the ditch along Highway 6.
39-year-old Troy McIvor of Thompson was transported to a hospital in Winnipeg with serious injuries.
He now faces several charges including armed robbery, assault with a weapon, flight from police, forcible confinement, and dangerous operation of a conveyance.
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Investigations are underway after a 23-year-old was killed in the Brandon Correctional Centre.
Police services note the victim was being held at a medium security jail on Sunday when he was assaulted.
Emergency services were on the scene shortly assisting, but the 23-year-old was later pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital.
The death is currently being investigated as a homicide, and charges are anticipated in this continued investigation.
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Tuesday is not only the final night of 2024, but it is also the final night for this year's edition of the Dauphin RIDE program.
RIDE - or Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere - will be operating tonight to get New Year's partyers home safely along with their vehicle.
RIDE volunteers will be operating between 9 pm and 3 am.
To book a ride home for yourself and your vehicle you can call 204-638-5707.
You are asked to call them though before 1 am if you need a lift.
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Don't be surprised if gas stations across the province are a little busy on Tuesday.
It is the final day of Manitoba's Fuel Tax holiday, as the tax is set to be returned to the price of fuel as of tomorrow.
It will come back though at a slightly lower rate than when it left 12 months ago.
Last week Premier Wab Kinews confirmed a permanent 10 per cent decrease in the fuel tax, dropping it from 14 cents a litre to around 12.5 cents.
Still, tht is a sharp uptick in price, and one that Manitobans will likely try to avoid for at least a few days by fueling up today.
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A man charged, following the discovery of a body outside of the Ebb & Flow Arena on December 15th, has made an initial court appearance.
Cyril St. Paul, 53, has been charged with Manslaughter in relation to the death.
He remains in custody with his matters held over until February 12th.
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It is rapidly becoming a popular new recreation facility, and now the city wants a logo for Maamawi Park.
Residents are being encouraged to design a logo for the facility, with the winning entry earning a $500 cash prize for its creator.
Full details of the contest, including a QR Code that you can scan to enter, can be found online at www.dauphinrec.com.
January 30th is the deadline to submit an entry.
Maamawi Park is located on the former Brewers ball diamond on the DRS grounds and includes a toboggan park.
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An Ethelbert man charged following a June house fire in that community will return to court in the new year.
54-year-old Marc Dorais faces several charges, including Arson with Disregard to Human Life.
Dorais remains in custody until his next appearance on January 6th in Winnipeg.
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Several city facilities will be closing early on Tuesday for New Year's Eve.
City Hall, the City Shop, and the Waste Disposal Site will all be closing at noon, and will re-open on Thursday.
The Kin Aquatc Centre at the Parkland Rec Complex will close after public swimming at 3:30 on Tuesday, while Credit Union Place will close at 5.
Both of those facilities will also be closed on New Year's Day and will re-open on January 2nd.
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Despite another forecasted financial loss at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro, Premier Wab Kinew says a rate freeze on electricity in 2025 is still achievable.
That has raised concerns with the Consumers Coalition, a group made up of three non-profits, including the Manitoba branch of the Consumers Association of Canada.
The group says a freeze now may lead to higher rate increases in future years.
Kinew's NDP government promised a one-year freeze in the last election campaign as a way to help people with the rising cost of living.
Manitoba Hydro posted a net loss of $157 million in the last fiscal year and is set to end up in the red again after initially predicting a surplus this year.
Kinew said he believes the one-year rate freeze is the right way to go, but the final decision will be made by the Public Utilities Board.
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