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CBC
6 days ago
- CBC
Handcuffed, shirtless escapee back in custody after fleeing from Man. hospital
A man who escaped police custody in a western Manitoba city's hospital almost two weeks ago has been caught. Byron Roulette, 26, was handcuffed and believed to be shirtless, wearing grey-brown shorts with blood stains on his shoes, when he fled police in Portage la Prairie on July 24, the RCMP previously said. In an update Wednesday, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service said tips from Sandy Bay First Nation community members helped them find and arrest Roulette. Roulette was initially arrested by the MFNPS shortly before his escape, after officers were called about a break and enter involving a firearm in Sandy Bay First Nation, the service previously said. Officers found that a man had been assaulted by two other men, who then stole a truck from the house, police said. One of the assailants had a firearm. Roulette was suffering from self-inflicted wounds when police found and arrested him, police said. He was taken to the hospital in Portage la Prairie. Police said he fled as he waited for treatment.
CTV News
25-07-2025
- CTV News
Bystander saves child from drowning at Manitoba beach
RCMP in Portage la Prairie, Man., are reminding the public to keep an eye on their children after a two-year-old boy nearly drowned at Delta Beach a week ago. RCMP were called to the beach at approximately 6:15 p.m. on July 18. When they arrived, EMS had already responded to the scene and were treating the child. According to RCMP, the boy was playing in the water with other children when he suddenly didn't resurface. He was pulled from the water, not breathing. Mounties said a 29-year-old man at the beach saw what was happening and went to help the family. He performed CPR until the child started coughing and stayed with him until EMS arrived. 'If it wasn't for the actions of this man at the beach, the outcome would likely not have been the same,' said Staff Sgt. Darcy Turko with the Portage la Prairie RCMP in a statement. 'We would like to commend and thank this bystander for his quick thinking; his actions helped save a life.' The child will make a complete recovery, RCMP said.
CBC
25-07-2025
- CBC
Handcuffed, shirtless man escapes police custody in Portage la Prairie
RCMP in a western Manitoba city are warning the public about a large police presence after a man escaped custody on Thursday night. Byron Roulette, 26, was last seen on 5th Street SE, near Queen Avenue, in Portage la Prairie at 7:30 p.m. He was handcuffed and believed to be shirtless, and wearing grey-brown shorts with blood stains on his shoes. Roulette had been in the custody of the Manitoba First Nation Police Service, which arrested him earlier in the day. The MNFPS reported the escape to the RCMP around 9 p.m., the Mounties said in a news release. Multiple officers from both the RCMP and MNFPS are searching in the area where Roulette escaped. Specialized units are also helping, including RCMP police dog service and remotely piloted aircraft system. The RCMP is asking the public to be on the lookout for Roulette but to not approach him if seen. Call 911 immediately.
CBC
16-07-2025
- CBC
Stolen windmill in rural Manitoba has RCMP heads spinning
The RCMP are fanning out in their search for a stolen 25-foot-tall windmill and hoping the public can provide some tips. The turbine was taken sometime from July 4-6 from a property in the rural municipality of Grey, south of Portage la Prairie. "Due to the nature of the sheer size of the stolen property, RCMP believe someone in the area may have seen something," a news release said on Wednesday. The windmill is 7.6 metres tall with two-metre blades and is silver in colour. Anyone with information is asked to please call the RCMP at 204-745-6760.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
First Fridays, Portage Ex and Summer Fest: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place across Manitoba this weekend. Here are some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and Manitoba between July 4 and 6, 2025. Portage la Prairie Fair Grounds July 4-6 The Ex returns to the Island in Portage la Prairie with a midway, live entertainment, horse shows and more. Tickets required. Carberry Fairgrounds July 4-6 Manitoba's largest small-town fair features a parade, inflatables, baby animals, a lemonade train, chuckwagon and chariot races, fireworks and more. Tickets required. Creamery Museum Grounds & McEwen Park, Eriksdale July 5-6 A variety of fun for young and old with a parade, BBQ lunch, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Tickets required. Schoenwiese July 5, 4 p.m. A hamlet near the Canada-U.S. border, Schoenwiese kicks off its 150th anniversary celebration with a weiner roast and some country classics. Visitors are asked to bring a lawn chair. Libau Community Club July 5 The Libau Community Club presents its 3rd Annual Summer Fest, a full day of family-friendly entertainment, a farmers' market, and live music. Proceeds go toward renovating the club's bathrooms. Tickets required. Winnipegosis July 4-6 A weekend of tractor pulls, kids races, live entertainment and more. Tickets required. Boggy Creek July 4-6 Live entertainment, a pancake breakfast and children's activities highlight this event presented by the Shell River Metis Association and The Northwest Metis Council. Tickets required. Westlake Community Centre, Eddystone July 5, 3 p.m. The inaugural event features music from Neil Thornham, Beryl Brandson, Derrick Mccandless, Paige Drobot and Confuscia. Bring your own lawn chair. Tickets required. St. Norbert Community Centre July 6 Pet-related vendors, animal rescue groups and more. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Money raised supports the Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba. Tickets required. FortWhyte Alive July 5, 9 a.m. Take a self-guided tour of 14 gardens in South Winnipeg and beyond with a plant sale at FortWhyte Alive. Car-pooling or biking encouraged. Tickets required. Oak Valley Outdoor Theatre, La Riviere July 5-6, 11-13 Experience Manitoba's Passion Play in the great outdoors. The production is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Tickets required. Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Brandon July 5 Connecting more than 23 Prairie-based cartoonists, comic makers, graphic novelists and more. Take part in panels, comic-making workshops or enjoy the artist market. Tickets required. Dalnavert Museum July 4, 8 p.m. Join the Winnipeg Paranormal Group as they try and make contact with the otherworldly residents of Dalnavert Museum. Equipment provided. Must be 16 years or older to attend. Tickets required. Dalnavert Museum July 6, 1 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of Winnie the Pooh themed games and snacks. Tickets required. CN Stage and Field, The Forks July 5 Culture, food and crafts from Africa. Cranberry Portage July 5 The largest artisan market in Northern Manitoba with over 50 vendors. Lyric Field, Assiniboine Park July 5, 10 a.m. Try out a new sport, including gymnastics, baton twirling, cricket, judo and more. Individuals of all abilities are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Pembina Threshermen's Museum, Stanley July 5, 10 a.m. A fun-filled day of events and demonstrations, including corn grinding, rope making and barrel trains. Killarney July 5, 4 p.m. Kick off the summer with a concert featuring Jade Eagleson and Steven Lee Olsen. Tickets required. Please bring your own lawn chair. Maples Community Centre July 5, 10 a.m. Celebrate culture and unity with a chariot parade, vegetarian feast, cultural performances and more. St. Vital Centre parking lot July 4-14 Acrobats, illusionists, mysterious creatures and more, all in a spooktacular setting. Tickets required. No one under 13 admitted. 3rd annual Hawaiian Lua Elkhorn Resort, Onanole July 5 Travel to Hawaii with a pig roast, dancers, live music and games. Tickets required. Exchange District July 4 Explore the Exchange District with free fun on the first Friday of the month. CN Little Obie Rivers July 6, 1 p.m. A miniature scale model of a CN locomotive rolls into Rivers for some free rides and to promote rail safety. Family Fair IKEA Winnipeg parking lot July 4-6 Enjoy midway rides, tasty treats and some family fun. Tickets required. South Winnipeg Community Centre - Richmond July 6 Check out collectibles, cards and Pokémon. National Bank Tennis MB Hub @ West St. Paul July 6-13 Over 60 players vie for tennis greatness. WNBC is the first stop on the Challenger outdoor series. Tickets required. Rainbow Stage June 25-July 12 The story of a small-town girl and city boy set to an '80s rock soundtrack that will make you want to sing along. Tickets required. Shakespeare in the Ruins: Macbeth Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park June 5-July 5 SIR's new season takes a break from comedies and romances to feature one of the Bard's finest tragedies. Tickets required. Shakespeare in the Ruins: Waiting for Godot Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park June 13-July 6 SIR brings us Samuel Beckett's masterpiece about two men waiting for someone or something. Tickets required. Assiniboine Park Summer Event Series Concert Series Lyric Theatre July 6, 7 p.m. Band: Dominique Adams Garden Concerts The Leaf July 5, 11 a.m. Band: Rachel Colman Jazz Leo Mol Sculpture Garden July 6, 12 p.m. Band: Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Exchange Event Centre July 6, 7 p.m. The Canadian comedy duo brings their never-ending battle to a Winnipeg stage. Tickets required. Adult-only event. Corydon Ave. & Cockburn St. S. July 4, 7 pm Band: Cold Hard Cash Corydon Ave. & Hugo St. N. July 5, 7 pm Band: Streetside Blues Enjoy live music and the other sights and sounds of Corydon Avenue. Winnipeg Beach July 5, 7 p.m. Band: The Coveralls Enjoy an evening of music steps away from the Winnipeg Beach boardwalk. Gimli Harbour July 5, 7:30 p.m. Band: Tracey Martin Band Gimli Harbour acts as a backdrop for this summertime concert series.
