Giant Banana Spider Shocks IGA Staff in Manitoba
Tuesday morning the IGA produce department found a large spider over five inches with red fangs near banana boxes. Benny Morris's Grade 12 biology class researched its identity, noting likeness to a Brazilian Wandering or Banana Spider. Manitoba Conservation officers transported the specimen to Winnipeg for analysis and species confirmation.
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Teen charged with first degree murder in St Lazare case
A 16 year old St Lazare youth, previously charged with second degree murder in the 2007 killings of his adoptive mother and sister, has had the charges upgraded to first degree murder after a Brandon Provincial Court hearing. The youth, who is in custody, faces possible adult sentencing if convicted, with a trial date expected to be set on June 8.
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Woman Assaulted by Hitchhiker Near Russell on Hwy 45
An eastbound motorist picked up a hitchhiker on Hwy 45 near Russell and was assaulted, forcing a short drive to a gravel turnoff. The driver escaped and called 911 as RCMP from multiple detachments, along with Police Dog Service and Forensic units, searched the area with no suspect found. The 42-year-old victim sustained minor injuries. Police seek public help to identify the aboriginal man, about 6 feet tall, in a dark hooded jacket with two large pockets, and long brown hair in a ponytail. Contact Russell RCMP or Manitoba Crime Stoppers with tips.
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Police log notes two vehicle crash and noise bylaw incident
May 4 reports show a two vehicle collision at Main Street and Hwy 16 with a southbound driver charged for Proceed While Unsafe To Do So. The Ontario driver was found suspended. vehicle towed and impounded. In Russell a noisy trailer court party was addressed. host and tenant advised of noise bylaw and fines. Partygoers complied without further incident.
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