Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, June 29, 2012     CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS The Canada Day long weekend provides many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with a variety of events taking place throughout the city.   Large crowds will take in Canada Day celebrations and activities at a variety of locations such as: The Forks, Osborne Street Festival, including festivities and fireworks at the Assiniboine Park.   In relations to the Forks, there will be limited vehicle parking. After 5:00 p.m., vehicle access to the Forks will be limited to Waterfront Drive. Access on Waterfront Drive will be closed sometime before 7:00 p.m. based on available parking at the Forks site. After the Fireworks display at midnight, the following street closures will occur to allow for pedestrians to leave the Forks area safely.   ·        Main Street from Mayfair Avenue to York Avenue ·        Tache Avenue from the Provencher Bridge to Rue Despins   These closures will be in place for up to 1 hour.    As a result, motorists may be impacted by delays in traffic due to congestion and these road closures. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.   It is our hope that all members of the public enjoy a relaxing and peaceful long weekend.       GROUND SEARCH EFFORTS CONTINUE – DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE CITY The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit, with the assistance of the WPS Ground Search and Rescue Unit, will be conducting a search today in the Downtown area of the city as a result of ongoing homicide investigations.   Search area boundaries include:   Higgins Avenue – Main Street Selkirk Avenue – CN Tracks Officers, including two canines will be involved in a systematic search involving public and private property. The WPS is requesting the public's cooperation during this time.   In order to assist, the WPS is asking that members of the public, including the media allow for a minimum of a 50 feet working distance. This will provide minimal distractions for involved members and create the best possible working environment for the canines.   Thank you.    For further information contact either: Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:

To unsubscribe from any Winnipeg Police Service email news - unsubscribe To unsubscribe from all City of Winnipeg email news - unsubscribe Please do not reply to this message. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Replies are not monitored.

Privacy Statement: The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email because you have confirmed your subscription to an opt-in email list offered on a City of Winnipeg Web Site. From time to time, the City of Winnipeg may include additional messages of interest to subscribers. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time by going to http://www.winnipeg.ca/wpgmail Our mailing address is: Corporate Web Manager, The City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9.