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3/14/2010
You can join Olympic gold medal-winner Jon Montgomery in his hometown of Russell for a huge community celebration today.
Perry Bulbuck is chairperson for "Montgomery Gold - Mission Accomplished". He tells CJOB's Greg Mackling.. a massive parade is expected to start at 1:30 pm, with a BBQ for thousands starting at 4 pm...
Montgomery arrived home Friday.
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3/13/2010
A 16-year-old Little Grand Rapids First Nation girl is charged with second degree murder in connection with a homicide on the reserve late last Thursday night.
The male victim, 22-year-old Chris Owens of Little Grand Rapids First Nation, died from a stab wound to the chest.
The suspect and victim were known to each other. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.
The suspect remains in custody. She'll appear in Winnipeg Provincial Court on Monday.
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3/13/2010
Winnipeg Police are investigating a stabbing incident Saturday morning.
At around 7:40 am officers were called to the 500 block of Langside Street.
Police say that a 21 year old woman and a 22 year old man were stabbed. The woman has been released from hospital and the man is in stable condition.
The Division 11 Crime Unit is investigating and there is no other information at this time.
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3/13/2010
Winnipeg police had areas of Colony Street and Portage Avenue taped off Saturday afternoon investigating an incident of assault with a weapon.
Police tell CJOB that there are indications that the weapon used in the assault was a machete.
One man is in hospital as a result of the incident, his condition is unknown.
Police were on scene for about 3 hours, between 2:15pm and 5:15pm Saturday.
There are no other details at this time.
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3/13/2010
One of the machines cutting up ice on the Red River broke through Saturday morning and sank to the bottom.
Around 7:30 am, the remote control skid steer broke through about 100 yards upstream of the Selkirk lift bridge.
The Operations Manger for North Red Waterway Maintenance Darrell Kupchik tells CJOB this is the first time a machine has gone through the ice. Fortunately.. it's a remote controlled machine:
Kupchik says the above normal temperatures may have been a factor. He says they should be able to salvage the 130-thousand dollar unit.
According to Kupchik, the ice cutting season ends on the Red....once water starts flowing in the ditches. He says the runoff makes its way to the river, and lifts the ice.
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3/13/2010
Police are investigating reports of a suspicious person in the Weston area of the city this weekend.
Saturday at around 1pm an 11 year old boy was walking in the area when he was confronted by an unknown male. The suspect fled the scene after grabbing the victim, who pulled away. The suspect was seen getting into a car with an unknown woman.
The car is described as an older model, dark-coloured truck. The suspects are described as a male in his, about 5-foot-10 inches tall and thin with dirty blond shoulder length hair. He was wearing a light brown jacket and dark jeans. The woman in the car is described as aboriginal in appearance, with dark hair and she was seen wearing a white head band and white jacket.
The victim suffered no injuries.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6245.
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3/13/2010
Police are searching for two male suspects after a business on Nairn Avenue was robbed Saturday morning.
Officers responded to reports of a robbery at 1:45am Saturday at a business in the 300 block of Nairn Avenue.
Police say that two disguised men entered the business and confronted a 40 year old female employee, demanding cash. They fled with an undisclosed amount of money and while leaving the scene used bear spray on a male employee. The 43 year old victim was treated for upper body injuries at the scene.
Both of the suspects are described as approximately 25 years of age, with stocky builds, and wearing white and grey hooded sweatshirts with black neck warmers covering their faces. One man is about 6 feet tall, while the other is between 5 foot 11 and 6 feet tall.
The Major Crimes Unit is investigating and asks the public to contact them with any information they may have at 986-6219.
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3/13/2010
Winnipeg Police have a 25 year old man in custody in connection with a double homicide that occured over a year ago.
On January 31'st of 2009, 23 year old Dennis Baptiste and 23 year old Jessie Henderson were found in a home in the 700 block of Maryland Street.
Both men had been stabbed and beaten and later died of their injuries.
Police say 25 year old Kenneth Toby Roulette of Winnipeg has been arrested in connection with the case.
He was picked up by Calgary Police this week.
Roulette is facing 2 counts of first degree murder.
Police believe the homicides are gang related.
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3/13/2010
Winnipeg Police say they have made an arrest in connection with one of the most gruesome homicide cases to occur in the city in years.
On January 31'st of 2009, the bodies of 2 men were found in a home in the 700 block of Maryland Street.
Both 23 year old Dennis Baptiste and 23 year old Jessie Henderson had both been stabbed multiple times and severly beaten.
A small fire had also been set in the home near their bodies.
Police say they will release more details later this morning at a newsconference about the arrest that has been made.
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3/13/2010
Winnipeg Police are hoping someone may know the driver of that car involved in a hit and run accident Thursday afternoon in the area of Osborne street and River avenue.
Police say the female driver of a northbound vehicle on Osborne ran a red Light at River and hit a pedestrian.
The 44 year old male victim is listed in stable condition at hospital.
The suspect vehicle is a red or maroon 4 door vehicle and the driver was female, between 45-50 years old, with shoulder length graying hair, and a waist length patterned coat.
If you can help the police call them at 986- 6271 or call CrimeStoppers..
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