A total of eight rural police agencies, including Ste. Anne, are conducting dedicated enforcement campaigns aimed primarily at speeding motorists, thanks to funding provided by Manitoba Public Insurance. The campaign began this month and will continue into the fall.
Const. Travis Assiniboine, from Dakota Tipi First Nation, is the first First Nations K-9 handler in the province of Manitoba, according to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.
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Manitoba First Nations Police Service is pleased to announce the newest Member to the Police Service, K-9 ZION.
Zion is a Belgian Malinois and is currently in training with his Handler Cst. T.A. (Travis) Assiniboine. On April 19, 2021, a competition was held for Opaskwayak Detachment and a new dog Handler. Cst. Assiniboine was the successful candidate, and along with Zion is currently in training at the Office of the Fire Commissions training facility in Brandon.
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Zion is being trained in Search and rescue, drug and firearms detection and further suspect apprehension. The course is an intense 16 weeks of training and upon graduation, both Zion and Cst. Assiniboine will be deployed to the community of Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Cst. Assiniboine is the 1st First Nations K-9 Handler in the Province of Manitoba. Zion is a needed and valuable addition to our
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By Ryan Young
Apr 30, 2021 6:44 PM
A man arrested in connection with the stabbing of a police officer on the Waywayseecappo First Nation, has appeared in court again.
22-year-old Matthew Benn previously pled guilty to Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer, and was remanded in custody for sentencing on June 7th.
The Manitoba First Nations Police officer was called to a business in May of 2019 on a report of a disturbance, and when he attempted to arrest a male, another male stabbed the officer multiple times.
The 29-year-old police officer was treated in hospital for serious injuries, but was released soon after.