Leons Headlines May 15: Growing wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes. Fort Nelson BC is under evacuation order, while in AB Fort McMurray residents have been told to evacuate.
-Brandon Police seized $800,000 worth of crystal meth from a commercial truck driving on the Trans-Canada Highway earlier this month. An ON driver was arrested on trafficking charges.
-Police are seeking information on two missing persons in the Westman area. 15yr old Destiny Ackabee was last seen on May 10 at 3 p.m. in Shoppers Mall in Brandon. She was wearing a white hoodie, blue jeans, a red baseball cap and high-top sneakers. Dauphin RCMP are looking for a 48yr old man last seen on May 1 on Buchanon Avenue, which turns into Highway 5. Ronald Adam Gabriel six feet tall, 160 pounds and was last seen wearing a grey sweater, black pants with a white stripe and grey runners.
-Grocery staff hospitalized after violence at Winnipeg Foodfare store. Assembly of MB Chiefs and Foodfare to hold a joint news conference about incident at 11:30am Wednesday.
-Two Westman municipalities are looking forward to new doctors. Killarney Turtle-Mountain will welcome 2 and a Doctor in residency in Hamiota has asked to stay.
-Classic rock filled the Keystone Centre as Foriegner said farewell to fans after decades of music. Yesterday True North announced comedy superstar Russell Peters will visit Wpg Nov. 30 to play Canada Life Ctre.
Miss the Foreigner Concert? Here it is in 30 seconds. (Brandon, Mississippi as opposed to Brandon Manitoba). Today on the show we talked about first concerts we ever attended and the first MUSIC we ever bought!
CELL PHONES AND DRIVING. Never a good idea. But are you really driving if you’re rolling through a Drive-Thru? A young guy in Saskatoon looking to get a free burger ended up paying $600 for it when he got a distracted driving ticket for being on a phone he needed to help him cash in his restaurant points.
Everyone loves a deal. Want to get on a plane this Summer? Here’s 5 North American cities you can visit for less than $300 RETURN with TAXES Included. From Los Angeles to Halifax, there’s some good deals here just in time for Summer Vacation and all from Winnipeg! (May Deals)
Germans battle in traditional “pull my finger” competition. Last Sunday in Bernbeuren, Germany, the lively tradition of ” fingerhakeln ” took center stage in a beer tent. In this unique sport, 150 men, decked out in traditional Bavarian attire, faced off by hooking their middle fingers through a leather loop and trying to yank each other across the table.
https://boingboing.net/2024/05/15/germans-battle-in-traditional-pull-my-finger-competition.html
McDonald’s Infamous Grimace Shake Is Finally Coming To Canada. McDonald’s beloved purple mascot is bringing a notorious sweet treat up north. For a limited time, the infamous Grimace Shake is finally available in Canada.
https://www.mashed.com/1582005/mcdonalds-grimace-shake-canada-debut
RED LOBSTER ALERT-BANKRUPCTY IS COMING: SOURCES. Red Lobster to file for bankruptcy this month, report says. A filing could come as early as next week, according to the Wall Street Journal. The seafood chain closed dozens of restaurants in recent days.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/red-lobster-file-bankruptcy-month-report-says?
