Winnipeg, MB – At 5:31 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey multi-family residence in the 300 block of Selkirk Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:34 p.m.

Crews completed a search of the structure and no occupants were found.

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:29 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant residential and commercial combined-use structure in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered light smoke coming from the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 12:48 p.m.

Crews completed a search of the structure and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg announced today a project that will bring new recreational amenities to the communities of Elmwood and North Kildonan. A new project at Bronx Park Community Centre (720 Henderson Hwy.) will include the addition of a new accessible spray pad and other park improvements.

Winnipeg, MB – Silver Avenue, from Hamilton Avenue to Sturgeon Road, will be closed on Monday, August 29 at 7 a.m. until Saturday, September 3 at 6 p.m. for road construction.

Transit will be rerouted during the closures. Follow @TransitAlerts on Twitter for details and updates.

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:32 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 400 block of Pritchard Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 1:04 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg announced that 20 community groups will receive funding for community safety and crime prevention activities through the fourth and final annual intake of the City of Winnipeg’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention (CSCP) program.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires this morning.

Banning Street Fire

At 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an unoccupied two-and-a-half storey multi-family residence in the 800 block of Banning Street.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg announced three park projects today that will improve safety and recreational opportunities for families in the ward of Transcona. The projects include light enhancements at Southland Park (175 Royal Mint Dr.), development of a new playground at Kildonan Meadows Park (1120 Devonshire Dr. West) and renewal of the playground at Kern Park (14 Kern Dr.).

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey hotel in the 100 block of Garry Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from a window in the building. An offensive attacked was launched and the fire was declared under control at 5:07 p.m. Damage was mostly contained to the suite where the fire originated.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the activation of a monitored fire alarm in a two-storey combined-residential and educational facility.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found heavy smoke coming from the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 9:26 a.m.

All occupants of the building safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.