Freezing RCMP Cadet Training Amid Budget Cuts
Ottawa tightens RCMP spending by freezing Regina cadet training until at least April next year as a $1.9 billion budget faces a projected $10 to $13 million deficit. Manitoba officials warn shortages will worsen with retirements rising and calls for more policing resources amid gun control funding debates. Police personnel nationwide will also be on alert for 2000 duties despite wage freezes and discretionary curbs.
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RCMP
Ottawa
Regina
Manitoba
Justice
Vic Toews
Toews
Overam
Andre Guertin
Guertin
Gerry Jennings
Jennings
Phone scam targets Winnipeg businesses warned by MTS
A Manitoba warning alerts Winnipeg area businesses to a phone fraud where callers pose as a telephone company representative testing lines. Victims dial 9 0 to complete the test, connecting to an operator and racking up charges. Officials urge awareness as losses are estimated in the millions annually.
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Winnipeg
MTS
Kelly Langevin
United States
Langevin
Bruce Petry
Asessippi Ski Hill Promotes Saskatchewan Market Move
The Asessippi Ski Hill and Winter Park team plans to shift focus to Saskatchewan markets including trade shows and ski shops while continuing construction. Guillas says the facility may open mid February for a six week season and emphasizes doing it right to avoid disappointing 27000 potential visitors.
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Ski Asessippi Group
Prairies
North Dakota
Asessippi
Winter Park
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
RCMP log details multiple weekend incidents in Russell area
Police report a busy October weekend with a Winnipeg driver charged for driving over .08 and other offences after beer bottleswere tossed from a Foxwarren car. Other items include dirt bike complaints, BB gun incidents, road side screening refusals, teen dance disturbances, multiple minor alcohol cases, and property damage at the Asessippi Inn with ongoing investigations.
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Winnipeg
Waywaysee Cappa
Asessippi Inn
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