RCMP Media Release | Swan River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 41-year-old Carl CHAMPION of RM of Langford, MB. CHAMPION was last seen and in contact with his family the week of July 27th, 2014. He is a resident of Manitoba, but had recently been in Regina, Saskatchewan, for employment purposes. His […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 26, 2014, just after midnight, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 10 and Provincial Road 150 West, near Minitonas, Manitoba. Initial investigation shows a female pedestrian was on Highway 10 attempting to flag […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 16, 2014, at approximately 5:00 am, Winnipegosis RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence in Camperville, Manitoba. Police seized a significant amount of marihuana, as well as a large sum of cash and six firearms. An adult male and an adult female were […]

RCMP Media Release | On July 16, 2014, at approximately 8:30 am, Swan River RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Provincial Road 483, 12 kilometres west of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, Manitoba (Shoal River). It appears the minivan rolled and landed upright in the Bell River. A 24-year-old female driver and lone occupant of the […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report June 2014 Below are the Town of Swan River Detailed Statistics for the month of June, 2014. Assaults 10 B&E Business 1 B&E Res & Oth 6 Theft Motor Vehicle 3 Theft Over $5000 0 Theft Under $5000 18 Shoplifting 10 Mischief 27 Have Stolen Goods 3 Frauds 1 Drugs […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On July 5, 2014, at about 1:30 pm, Swan River RCMP and Prairie Mountain EMS responded to a report of an accidental drowning at the Steep Rock River swimming area, near Shoal River I.R. / Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. A 32 year old male from Shoal River I. R. / Sapotaweyak […]

The Swan River RCMP wish to remind the public of the merits of vigilance in personal safety, and general awareness of one’s surroundings. If something seems out of place, or unusual in it’s current setting. Then report it to the police. Urgent matters: Use ‘911’, or (204) 734-3454 If a suspicious person – take note […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On June 20, 2014 around 3:30 am Minitonas Fire department and Swan River RCMP were called to a house fire on Learners Street in Minitonas, MB. There were no injuries reported, however the house was a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Office of the Fire […]

RCMP Media Release | On June 5, 2014, at about 7:30 am Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a business break and enter that had occurred on the 500 block of Main Street in Swan River, MB. Police attended and found that extensive damage had occurred to the main door and windows of Adventure Outdoors. […]

RCMP Media Release | On the morning of June 14, 2014, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of vandalism to the front windows of the Valley Hotel (700 block of Main Street), in Swan River, Manitoba. Sometime over night culprit(s) had smashed the front windows that face Main street, causing extensive damage, on the […]

RCMP Media Release | A 16-year-old male from Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Obstruction and Breach of Recognizance and has been remanded in custody to appear in Provincial Youth Court in Dauphin on June 4, 2014. Dauphin Municipal RCMP Detachment continue to investigate the home […]

RCMP Media Release | Winnipegosis RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nathan Robert Oigg, 41, of Jackhead First Nation, Manitoba. Oigg is wanted on six separate warrants issued by Winnipegosis RCMP, Swan River RCMP, Dauphin RCMP and the Winnipeg Police Service. The charges against Oigg include Assault, Forcible Confinement, Obstructing a Police Officer, […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On May 8, 2014 at about 4 p.m. emergency personnel received a call that a house was on fire in Shoal River Indian Reserve. By the time the fire was reported, the house was a total loss. All residents of the house are accounted for and no injuries were reported. […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On May 1, 2014 police observed 2 vehicles accelerate rapidly from the lights of Main & 5th Ave and racing eastbound on Main. Charges were laid against a 25 year old male from Minitonas and a 18 year old male from Kamsack. The vehicles, a 2012 Chevy Tahoe and a […]

RCMP Release | Swan River RCMP would like to caution the public in regard to frauds & scams in general, and to caution the public in regard to online frauds & scams specifically. Yes, there are credit card, debit card, & phishing scams, and there is frauds that request: – the sending of cash, or […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report March 2014 In this month of March, 2014 Police investigated 296 incidents. Criminal Code investigations were slightly higher than normal levels for this month. Property offenses were at normal levels. Persons crimes investigations were also at normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had two sexual assaults, six common assaults, […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 26, 2014 at about 9:00 PM the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire dept, and Prairie Mountain EMS received a dispatch regarding a collision between a pick-up truck and a tree on the 300 block of 7th avenue south (residential area), in Swan River, MB. A 27 year old […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 24, 2014 at about 6:30 PM the Swan River RCMP received a ‘911’ call regarding a robbery on the 700 block of Main street, in Swan River, MB. A 38 year old female from Swan River who received minor injury during the robbery (& theft of beer), was subsequently […]

RCMP Report | At about 2:00 am on March 24, 2014 Swan River RCMP responded to a commercial alarm in Birch River . Police are investigating a break and enter at the Birchwood Grocery. Significant damage to the store occurred and liquor was taken. Anyone with information is asked to call the Swan River RCMP […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report February 2014 Town of Swan River: In the month of February, 2014 Police investigated 191 incidents. Criminal Code investigations were at normal levels as were property offenses. Persons crimes were slightly below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had ten common assaults and two Uttering Threats complaints. Town of […]

RCMP Media Release | On March 1, 2014 at about 1 pm, a ‘911’ dispatch was received regarding a “House Fire” at Antler Corner, in the RM of Mountain (approximately 30 km north of Swan River, MB on Hwy #10). Swan River RCMP and the Birch River Fire Dept. attended. All occupants managed to get […]

On February 16, 2014 shortly after 2:30 am, Ethelbert RCMP as well as local emergency services responded to a commercial property fire on Poplar Avenue in Pine River, Manitoba. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Damage estimates are not available, but the damage is considered extensive. The Manitoba Office of the […]

RCMP Media Release | On the 9th of February, 2014 at about 5 pm, the Swan River RCMP, EMS from Mafeking. and EMS from Swan River were dispatched via `911` to a single Motor Vehicle Collision at the bridge in Mafeking, MB. (approximately 70 km north of Swan River, MB, on Highway # 10) A […]

RCMP Media Release | On the 5th of February, 2014 at about 9 pm, the Swan River RCMP were dispatched via `911` to an Armed Robbery that had just occurred at the gas bar along highway #10, about 50 km north of Swan River, MB on the Indian Birch Indian Reserve (Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation). […]

RCMP Media Release | Winnipegosis RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Stanford Lester Parenteau, 42, of Pine Creek First Nation. It is believed Parenteau is in the Pine Creek or Duck Bay area. Parenteau is wanted on three separate warrants: Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose; Assault, Uttering Threats and […]

Swan River RCMP Report | At about 10 pm, January 7, 2014 Parkland EMS and Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Indian Birch Indian Reserve / Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation, MB regarding an Assault. A 20 year old male from Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation had been involved in an altercation, and had […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report December 2013 Town of Swan River: In the month of December, 2013 Police investigated 217 incidents. Criminal Code were well below normal levels while property offenses were also below normal levels. Persons crimes were normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had nine common Assaults, One Sexual assault and five […]

RCMP Media Release | On the evening of December 29, 2013, Winnipegosis RCMP were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba, where a male was found to be fatally injured. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Scott Larry NEPINAK of Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba. On December 30, 2013, an […]

RCMP Media Release | RCMP Officers from the Winnipegosis Detachment assisted by the RCMP Serious Crime Unit, the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, and additional resources were dispatched to the Community of Pine Creek First Nation where they are currently investigating the death of a man. Police were advised of this matter shortly after 8:00 pm […]

Swan River RCMP Report | Since the RCMP Holiday Checkstop program started on December 2, Swan River RCMP conducted 9 checkstops as of December 22, 2013. A total of 179 vehicles were stopped with two drivers found to be driving while over .08.

RCMP Media Release | A 72 year old male with a medical condition was noticed missing from his residence in Swan River, MB at about 6 am this morning, December 17, 2013, which was subsequently reported to police. Swan River RCMP and Swan River Fire Dept (search & rescue) were dispatched. The missing person was […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report November 2013 Town of Swan River: In the month of November, 2013 Police investigated 230 incidents. Criminal Code were at normal levels while property offenses were below normal levels. Persons crimes were slightly below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had six common Assaults, One aggravated assault, One assault […]

RCMP Media Release | Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the Swan River RCMP warns the public to be on alert after noting a recent incident(s) in the Swan River Valley. Please note that the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre specifically warns the public to be […]

Swan River Fire Department Press Release | At 12:50 pm on December 9, 2013, Swan River Fire, RCMP and Swan Valley EMS were called to a structure fire on Ditch Road near the edge of town. On arrival, smoke was billowing from a basement window. One crew was quick to attack initially from the exterior, […]

RCMP Media Release | Just before 3 am, on December 3, 2013 Swan River RCMP received a dispatch that the Minitonas Community Store (also know as Minitonas Home Hardware), that it had all of it’s exterior windows vandalized. ValleyBiz.ca photo – click for a larger version. Police attended the scene, noted the extensive damage incurred. […]

Swan River RCMP Report | At a little after 11 pm, on Nov 28th, 2013 a ‘911’ dispatch of Swan River RCMP and the Swan River Fire Department occurred involving a fire at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, in Swan River Manitoba. Fire occurred in the locker room, off of the school gymnasium. The […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 27, 2013 just before 9 pm, the Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Department, and Prairie Mountain EMS were dispatched (via ‘911’) to a residential house fire on 8th Avenue South near Main Street (next door to the Co-op Grocery Store) in Swan River, MB. All occupants safely exited […]

On November 26, 2013 at about 12:30 am, Swan River RCMP were dispatched to a Break & Enter at the elementary school in Birch River, MB. Entry had been gained, mischief occurred, as well as a number of items had been taken. Arrests followed shortly thereafter with the suspects found in possession of stolen property […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 9, 2013 just before 5:00 pm, a 59 year old male of the town of Swan River, MB reported to Swan River RCMP an earlier theft with violence, where the victim was physically assaulted and an undisclosed amount of money was taken. The assailant was known to the victim. […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report October 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of October, 2013 Police investigated 243 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code and property offenses were at normal levels. Persons crimes were below normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had three common Assaults, One aggravated assault, One assault with weapon […]

RCMP Media Release | At about 3:30 pm, on November 13, 2013 Swan River RCMP, Swan River Fire Department, and Parkland EMS were dispatched through 911 in regard to a vehicle rollover on Hwy # 10, about 2 miles east of Swan River, MB. An eastbound logging truck had apparently swerved to miss an oncoming […]

RCMP Media Release | On November 10, 2013, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a complaint of a shooting in the community of Duck Bay, Manitoba. A 43-year-old male from Duck Bay had been shot multiple times while he stood outside his residence. The victim was transported to Dauphin Regional Health Centre, where he is being treated […]

RCMP Report | On October 21, 2013, an autopsy was completed in Winnipeg on the found human remains located near Highway 10 on October 18. The deceased was positively identified as Gordon Albert BRASS, 42, of Indian Birch River (Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation), Manitoba . The investigation continues, however, foul play is not suspected.

Swan River RCMP Report | On October 17, 2013, just before 2 am, emergency crews responded to a 911 call of a couch on fire. All residents were evacuated from an apartment building in the 100 block of 5th Avenue South in Swan River, MB. The couch was moved onto the front lawn. The couch […]

RCMP Media Release | Update: October 18, 2013 Late this afternoon civilian searchers located the body of a male between Indian Birch FN and Birch River along Highway 10. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed. The investigation continues and no additional information is available at the present time. Updates will be provided […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report September 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of September, 2013 Police investigated 348 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average as were property offenses for this month. Persons crimes were also slightly above normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had thirteen Assaults, one […]

RCMP Media Release | On Monday, October 7, 2013 just before 4:00 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at the VLT Center in Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba. Investigation revealed the three suspects, fully disguised entered the office of the gaming center, one of the suspects was carrying a long barrel […]

Swan River RCMP Monthly Report August 2013 Swan River Valley: In the month of August, 2013 Police investigated 331 incidents. Town of Swan River: Criminal Code offenses were slightly above average as were property offenses for this month. Persons crimes were at normal levels for this month. Persons crimes had ten Assaults, three Assault with […]

RCMP Media Release | On September 14, 2013, at approximately 4:30 pm, Swan River RCMP and Minitonas Fire Department were dispatched to a bridge fire on 2nd Avenue in Minitonas. No injuries were sustained. The fire caused considerable damage to the bridge, which is now closed to ensure public safety. The investigation showed the cause […]

Swan River RCMP Report | On the 5th of September 2013 the Swan River RCMP received a complaint of a theft of a boat, motor and trailer that had occurred from a business in the community of Minitonas Manitoba. The theft had occurred between 6:00 p.m. on the 4th of September and 7:45 a.m. on […]