Hand Sanitizer Abuse On the Rise

Posted by Len on February 17, 2010 · 2 Comments 

With all of the problems currently plaguing Winnipeg we can now add hand sanitizer abuse to the list. It seems that some people have figured out that by adding salt to the gel the alcohol can be separated from it. Sgt. Darrall Randy Kotchon of the Winnipeg Police Service said officers began finding empty containers last year and the problem has steadily grown. It’s gotten to the point where the product is so popular people are stealing it from store shelves. So how has the government addressed the problem? By coming down on store owners. Armed with the Liquor Control Act, police are now warning... continue reading

Filed under Local · Tagged with

Showdown Looming

Posted by Len on February 17, 2010 · 4 Comments 

Thanks to the “spend now ask questions later” behaviour of Manitoba’s NDP government we now find ourselves with a projected $600 million budget deficit. As a result, the Dippers find themselves in the uncomfortable position of potentially alienating the public service sector. In an effort to get a handle on the province’s finances, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk wants all public employees to take a two-year wage freeze. The problem is the government is currently in the middle of negotiations with its nurses. It also starts to bargain with the Manitoba Government Employees... continue reading

Filed under Local · Tagged with

Heroes Recognized

Posted by Len on February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

A big tip of the hat to Winnipeg Free Press employee Harry Prymak. He was among a group of people in Ottawa on Thursday to receive bravery decorations from Governor General Michaelle Jean. Mr. Prymak was icefishing with a group of friends up in Lac du Bonnet three years ago when they heard the screams of a snowmobiler who had fallen through the ice. Despite not being a strong swimmer, he risked his life by sliding on his belly over to the hole in the ice where the victim was. As he pulled the man up from the water the ice broke and he too fell in. He continued to go after the drowning man until... continue reading

Filed under Local · Tagged with

Honesty Still Alive

Posted by Len on February 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

When reading the headlines of the day it’s easy to become frustrated. Reports of terrorist attacks, war, assaults, muggings etc dominate the news on a daily basis. Just when it seems all hope is lost along comes a story that makes you step back and re-assess your outlook on things. Such is the case with the following story. Winnipeg resident Peter Vandenberg parked his car at the Wal-Mart on Regent Ave at about 5:00 p.m Saturday when he noticed something sticking out from the snow. He got out of his vehicle and retrieved the mysterious item only to discover it was a wallet containing …... continue reading

Filed under Local · Tagged with