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RCMP have arrested an individual in connection to a string of recent bank robberies in Southern Manitoba.

The first, and attempted robbery, happened at TD Canada Trust on November 10th. Police say the man did not obtain any money.

Four days later, on November 14th, there was a bank robbery in Lowe Farm, followed by one in Glenboro on December 8th and one in Miami on both December 23rd and January 3rd. 

Wednesday morning had Morris Mayor Scott Crick in studio to join CFAM Radio 950 Morning Show Co-Host Chris Sumner for In the Mayor's Chair. It was the first conversation of 2023 for the two, and the agenda included the exciting news the outdoor skating rink on the Valley Ag Society grounds is open, an upcoming Pembina Valley Twisters eight game homestand and more.

Listen to the conversation below.

According to social media posts by Winkler Police Sunday evening, the individual in the above screen capture is of interest, and may be able to provide police with info about a theft on December 1st at Real Canadian Superstore.

This image is being released for identification purposes only.

The subject may, or may not, be responsible for the theft.

If you are able to identify this person, contact Winkler Police at 204-325-0829.

It's been a memorable first half of the curling season for Dayna Wahl, Piper Stoesz, Anna Ginters and Gillian Hildebrand. The Altona Curling Club foursome won the Canada Games Trials in Winnipeg in late October, and then captured the Provincial U18 Championship on New Year's Eve in their hometown.

The team will now be competing at the Canadian U18 Championship in Timmins, Ontario and the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island in February.

As thousands of students get ready to head back to class after Christmas break, they, their parents, bus drivers and teachers are being greeted with yet another very foggy morning across the Red River Valley. Environment Canada has issued, for the second consecutive day, a Fog Advisory for those areas including the Morden, Carman, Winkler,  Altona, Morris, Emerson, Vita and Steinbach areas.

It was a very foggy start to Wednesday across the Red River and Pembina Valleys with a Fog Advisory in place until shortly after noon. Near zero visibility, at times, was reported in some locations, but as day broke and the sun rose, a beautiful scene was left for all of us to enjoy.

Hoar frost adorned almost every surface imaginable, with many tree limbs and branches looking nearly coated with the wintery sight.

Below are some of the pictures we captured in Altona, Gretna and Winkler.

A Fog Advisory has ended for the Pembina and Red River Valleys.

The fog will continue to lift, but will likely redevelop Wednesday night.

It's been a busy first couple of months for Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens. After October's municipal elections, Siemens said it felt really good to be given a strong mandate by voters. He said that made him feel confident in reaching out to the community, rebuilding relationships, and growing relationships in our region.

Pembina Valley Online Reporter Pam Fedack sat down with the Mayor to reminisce on a year filled with change and growth.

A 25-year-old Altona man has been charged with numerous drug-related offences following a bust on New Year’s Eve.

With the help of the Regional Support Tactical Unit, the Altona Police Service executed a narcotics warrant at an apartment suite Saturday on 2nd St. Sw in Altona. The tenant, the 25-year-old, was home at the time and was arrested for trafficking of a controlled substance.

During a search of the suite, police say they discovered a substantial quantity of various drugs.

Conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources through a variety of enforcement activities across the province with a dedicated effort against illegal night lighting, and commercial and sport fishing patrols.

Highlights from provincial hunting enforcement statistics for July 1 to Dec. 16 include:

• conservation officers conducted 131-night patrols designed to stop illegal night hunting activities, 36 of which utilized aircraft.