What you need to know about snow clearing in Winkler
Every time City of Winkler crews get the call to clear streets after a snowfall, 130 kms of roads, 60 kms of sidewalks, and 59 cul-de-sacs are maintained.
And at what point do crews head out? under the city's operational Snow Removal Policy, the response is tailored to the nature and magnitude of the snow event and the necessary resources are immediately made available to ensure city streets remain passable and are returned to safe winter driving conditions as soon as reasonably possible.
Stolen plates lead to more charges for man with outstanding warrant
The discovery of stolen Ontario plates on a vehicle has led to additional charges being laid against a male who already had an outstanding warrant issued.
Friday night while on patrol, Morden police located a vehicle with the stolen plates. After officers pulled over the vehicle, the male driver was arrested for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
The 23-year-old male also had an outstanding Warrant for Arrest and Driving Prohibition from Winkler Police Service.
He was released with an Appearance Notice to appear at Morden Provincial Court in February.
'From Everywhere to Bethlehem' in Winkler draws over 2,000 people
While a few days this past weekend was bitterly cold it didn't stop people in southern Manitoba from taking in a live version of the retelling of Jesus' birth.
After a two-year hiatus, the live nativity called 'From Everywhere to Bethlehem,' put on by Winkler's EMMC, was again set up in Winkler Park. The Christmas event drew 2,168 people throughout the weekend.
At one point, on Sunday evening, the line-up grew to an hour long, reaching the waterslide tower.
A glimpse into 'From Everywhere to Bethlehem'
The line-up to journey to Bethlehem was a long one Sunday evening, the last night of From Everywhere to Bethlehem.
After a two-year hiatus, the live nativity put on by Winkler's EMMC was again set up in the Winkler Park and drew 2,168 people throughout the weekend.
At one point, on Sunday evening, the line-up grew to an hour long, reaching the waterslide tower.
Blowing Snow Advisory issued for Red River Valley ahead of blustery Friday
Environment Canada has issued a Blowing Snow Advisory for the entire Red River Valley and parts of Southeastern Manitoba ahead of a blustery Friday. Communities included are Carman, Morden, Winkler, Altona, Emerson, Morris, Steinbach and Vita. The City of Winnipeg is also under the Advisory.
Gusty northwesterly winds will develop Friday morning and persist into Friday evening. These gusty winds combined with falling snow will lead to significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Legends Car Club divvies up additional year-end funds
It's being described as a welcome gift that will help support programming at Altona's newest community resource organization.
Members of the Legends Car Club board have donated $1,000 to The Community Exchange. The proceeds generated through the car club's 2022 annual Charity Drag Races.
The Community Exchange is a new initiative in Altona that serves as a hub to connect people to a network of community events and services to support living and thriving in Altona and surrounding areas.
Chris Sumner speaks with Weathercasters of tomorrow at Elm Creek School
It’s Wednesday, November 30th and yesterday afternoon and CFAM Radio 950 Morning Show co-Host, and CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner, was at Elm Creek School talking to the Weathercasters of tomorrow! He was invited to speak with Mrs. Spencer’s classroom about all things weather, and did they ever do that. What’s the difference between weather and climate? How do thunderstorms form and why can it be hot in Elm Creek, but really cold in Thompson? Those were just some of the questions he was asked.
Construction proposals now being accepted for new Morden K-8 school
A new K to 8 school and childcare centre in Morden took another big step forward yesterday with Western School Division announcing proposals for construction are now being accepted by M-C-M Architects.
Proposals will be accepted until early January.
The Division also announced costing out the possibility of a locally funded soccer field and full-sized running track on the new school site.
WSD Board Chair Brian Fransen shared his reaction to the news.
RCMP searching for male suspect in Lowe Farm, Steinbach bank incidents
Authorities in Manitoba are looking for the public's help in identifying a suspect believed to be behind a pair of bank incidents this month.
RCMP report, last Monday afternoon a man walked into the Access Credit Union in Lowe Farm, handed the teller a note demanding money and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, heading west in a light-coloured 2004 to 2008 4-door sedan.
Semi rear ends semi on Highway 14 east of Winkler
Traffic was delayed for a couple of hours this morning east of Winkler on Highway 14 following a collision involving two semis.
According to Winkler Fire Chief Richard Paetzold, both semis were travelling west when one of the semis rear-ended the other. The collision happened across from Circle K Drive.
Paetzold said the rigs sustained some damage, and some fluids were leaking from the semi that rear-ended the other. He added both semis were pulling trailers, but were hauling non-hazardous loads.