Fraudulently Obtain Transportation / Resist Arrest On April 2nd at 1:52PM a police officer was flagged down while patrolling near the 200 block of 8th Street by a Taxi driver who stated a female had failed to pay her fare. The 46-year-old female was arrested after resisting officer instructions and arrest. She was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of May 29th, 2025. Break and Enter On April 3rd at 12:58AM an alarm company reports a burglary alarm at a business in the 700 block of 10th Street. The front door glass was broken and the culprit entered the store, stole the cash float and fled. Video footage was obtained. The suspect wore a black mask, black jacket, grey pants and was in possession of a hammer. This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact BPS at 729-2345.

The Manitoba government will provide farmers and producers with more than $150 million in supports, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “We’re standing up for Westman and Western Canada, and protecting your jobs,” said Kinew. “With $150 million in supports for agriculture, we’re making sure that farmers and producers can weather the economic uncertainty we’re facing and protecting jobs in the agriculture industry.” The Manitoba government will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programming including AgriInsurance, Wildlife Damage Compensation and AgriInvest. The premier noted the province is also working with farmers, producers and businesses to protect jobs, strengthen Manitoba’s economy and respond to tariffs from China and the United States, in addition to working with Keystone Agricultural Producers toward a number of shared goals to support Manitoba agriculture including: identifying opportunities to remove regulatory barriers to grow value-added food processing businesses; advancing trade work in Manitoba’s interest including collaboration with other provinces and engagement with key U.S. states critical to Manitoba’s trading relationship that will be hurt by potential tariffs; and advocating to the federal government and working to deliver policies and investments in value-added processing, improvements to business risk management programs and access to the capital producers need. “As Manitoba’s general farm organization, advocating for the interests of all Manitoba farmers is our top priority,” said Colin Hornby, general manager, Keystone Agricultural Producers. “We are committed to working collaboratively with the Manitoba government to have the perspectives of all Manitoba farmers reflected in any government efforts to address today’s trade challenges and we thank them for giving us a seat at the table.” Budget 2025’s tariff budget sets aside contingencies to support Manitobans in the face of U.S. tariffs, including $100 million in support for farmers and producers, bringing Manitoba’s total support for agriculture producers to as much as $250 million, the premier noted.

Uttering Threats, Breach of Probation x2, Theft under $5000 On April 1st, at 04:00PM Police responded to a residence at 300 Block Percy Street for a complaint about a male, who was trying to get inside and was threatening the complainant. Upon arrival, Police located the suspect, who left the scene and was found in possession of the items that were stolen from the complainant. Police check was conducted and revealed that a 46-year-old male was bound by Probation Order conditions: Not to communicate with complainant and Not to attend complainant’s residence. He was arrested and lodged at BPS Detention Unit to appear in Court on April 2nd, 2025. Assault with Weapon On April 1st, at 10:00PM Police, were called to a residence on Crocus Crescent for a disturbance. It was disclosed to Police that 18-year-old female was involved in a assault with weapon on 2025-03-31. The suspect was highly agitated and uncooperative with members.  She was arrested and lodged at BPS Detention Unit, to be released with an undertaking with Court on June 6th, 2025.

Manitoba Labour and Immigration is notifying Manitobans the provincial minimum wage will increase by 20 cents to $16, effective Oct. 1. Updated annually, Manitoba’s minimum wage is regulated through the Employment Standards Code. This year’s increase of 20 cents per hour raised the minimum wage to $16 from $15.80. This adjustment reflects Manitoba’s 2024 inflation rate of 1.1 per cent, rounded up to the nearest five cents. For more information on the minimum wage and other employment standards, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards.

Theft of meat leads to charge On Friday March 28th, at approximately 1:40pm, Police were called to a business in the nine hundred block of 9th St for a reported theft. It was determined that a 34-year-old male was responsible for stealing approximately $100 worth of meat. He was located, arrested and will appear in Court in June. Traffic stop leads to Drug Charges At 2:11am on Saturday morning, Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Park Ave. during which the operator of the vehicle provided Police with a false name. His true identity was eventually discovered, and it was learned that he was on a Court Order not to be in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. He was arrested and found to have in his possession approximately 5oz of meth, $400 cash and a knife under his seat. He was subsequently charged with Fail to Comply with Release Order x2, Public Mischief, Possess Meth for the purpose of Trafficking, possess proceeds of Crime and Possess a weapon dangerous. The 47yr old was lodged at BPS to appear in Court in the morning. Weapons & Drug Charge Police received information of an unwanted male at a residence in the 200 block of 9th St. The 49yr old male was found to be on a Court Order not to be at that residence. Search incident to his arrest, Police located on his person a small quantity of Methamphetamine and hatchet in his bag. He was charged for Failing to comply with his Probation Order, Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Possess Meth. He was lodged in cells to appear in Court in the morning.