Manitoba Government Provides More Funding for Arts and Culture in Manitoba

Portage La Prairie — RCMP investigating multiple grandparent scams and issue warning to all Manitobans

On October 30th, 2024, Portage la Prairie RCMP received two reports of senior citizens within the community being defrauded of money after receiving a call from an individual claiming to be a lawyer. One resident from Portage la Prairie and one from MacGregor, both stated the unknown male caller was claiming to be a lawyer for their grandchild. In both cases, the suspect would provide the victim with the grandchild's name, indicating that they were in jail and needed money for bail. Both victims agreed to provide money to the suspect.

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Selkirk — Selkirk RCMP search for missing male

On October 27, 2024, Selkirk RCMP received a report of a missing 32-year-old male. Patrick Awa was last seen on foot, on Manitoba Avenue in Selkirk and hasn't been seen or heard from since. The RCMP are concerned for his safety and wellbeing. Patrick is described as 5'7", approximately 180 pounds, with black and blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a green long sleeve shirt, beige track pants with a green stripe and sneakers, and may be in Winnipeg.

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RM of Grahamdale — Update - Gypsumville RCMP investigating found human remains of infant

The remains located on a property located off of Highway 6 in the RM of Grahamdale on June 3, 2024, have been identified as Xavia Skye Lynn Butler, who would have been between one to two years old at the time of her death. She was found in a barn on the property. Xavia's death is being investigated as a homicide.

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