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A road rage incident reported to Winkler Police led to several charges being laid against a male.

October 23rd Winkler Police received a report of an assault stemming from a road rage incident regarding the speed of travel. The complainant stated he was followed by a vehicle to his workplace, and once stopped, the driver approached his vehicle and assaulted him. 

The suspect was later arrested for Assault and Mischief Under $5,000. 

He was released on an Undertaking with a court date at Morden Provincial Court.

Gabriel Vilardi scored 66 seconds into the first period and Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves for his second straight shutout as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 Thursday night at Canada Life Centre. Hellebuyck has 40 career shutouts. Winnipeg is the second team in NHL history to win 13 of its first 14 games joining the 2007-08 Ottawa Senators. The Jets wrap up their four-game homestand Saturday afternoon against the Dallas Stars.

A veteran Ottawa Citizen journalist who was accused by a former cabinet minister of being a Russian asset said it is the "height of irony" that a parliamentary committee studying disinformation has fallen for it. 

David Pugliese told the House of Commons security committee on Thursday he found it astonishing that none of the MPs challenged the allegations when they were made last month. 

Three candidates will be vying for the open council seat in the upcoming Winkler by-election. Ryan Hildebrand, Dustin Brown and Pam Fedack will be on the ballot on election day which is December 12th.

You will be able to cast a ballot at the Meridian Exhibition Centre from 8am to 8pm on election day. Advance voting will be available December 4th only at City Hall, also from 8am to 8pm.

Mobile voting places will be set up on election day at several healthcare facilities for those who live in those facilities and are qualified to vote:

Winkler Police Service continues to investigate separate vehicle and trailer thefts in the city.

On October 30th, a trailer was reported stolen from a property on Viking Road. It is a PJ Trailers dump style trailer with plate number CMC 891.

The same day a male reported his vehicle was stolen from his workplace on Badger Avenue. It's a 2006 Ford F 3-50 Crew Cab, grey in colour, with plate number KEC 302.

École Morden Middle School (EMMS) paused on Thursday to hold two Remembrance Day Services. 

Music teacher Heather Clyde described the morning. 

Community leaders from Altona and Rhineland, including the local fire chief, mayor of Altona, Rhineland reeve, and public information officer, took a trip to Winnipeg together last month for the betterment of the area. They attended the Manitoba Disaster Management Conference, which takes place every 18 months.

Perry Batchelor, the Altona and Rhineland municipal emergency coordinator, says the conference was “well worth attending.” It had over 500 delegates.  

Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure.

The government set aside $1 billion through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in direct funding to communities to build or improve infrastructure to support drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste.

Applications are available online for municipalities and Indigenous communities. Those applicants will need to demonstrate how their proposals will support the building of more homes.

In the heart of Manitoba's Pembina Valley, the farming community’s dedication goes beyond just tending to fields. This November 13th, we look forward to celebrating our Harvest Heroes -- honoring those who work tirelessly to support and sustain our region. Over the past couple of weeks, we've been inviting the community to recognize the efforts of local farmers whose impact resonates far beyond their farms.

Funeral For:  Jakob Jake Kroeker 
Funeral Date: November 9, 2024 
Jakob Jake Kroeker, 89, of Winnipeg passed away Sunday, November 3rd at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by his wife Margaret, 3 daughters, 1 son, 5 sisters, 2 brothers, and their families. 
The funeral service for Jakob Jake Kroeker will be held Saturday, November 9th at 2pm at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue, with burial at Brookside Cemetery.