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A 25 year-old woman from Gretna was arrested and charged following a string of incidents last Friday in and around Altona. 
    
That day, a 2018 Ford F-150 was reported stolen from the industrial park in Altona. Local police say the suspects spray painted the truck black.

A series of low pressure systems brought precipitation to the Red River Valley and Southeastern Manitoba Thursday and Friday, and in some cases the totals were substantial.

Altona/Rhineland Emergency Services was called to the scene in front of the Altona Mall Thursday afternoon after a vehicle jumped the curb and ruptured the gas tank spilling gas onto the street.

Town of Altona Public Works brought sand to dam both sides of the the gas spill to contain it. Foam was applied to capture vapours and eliminate the possibility of fire. 

Altona Police blocked traffic at the scene and the vehicle was hauled away.

EMS also attended but there were no injuries.

On September 14, at approximately 10:05 am, Morris RCMP responded to a disturbance in Lowe Farm.

It was reported that a male was walking on the road, screaming and smashing vehicles with a metal bar on Main Street.

Several officers immediately headed to the scene.

"Manitobans were saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth the Second, a remarkable queen who reigned with an unwavering commitment to service and duty." 

That from Morden-Winkler MLA Cameron Friesen. He said the queen set the standard and was a model for many. 

"The Province of Manitoba is recognizing September 19th, Monday, as a day of mourning. Of course, businesses can stay open, but we're encouraging Manitobans to honour and pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

The Morden Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for David Larrance Penner.

The 33-year-old was facing charges for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.  

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact their local police service. 

Municipalities in the Pembina Valley have joined in the memoriam of Queen Elizabeth II, following Her Majesty's passing today. She was 96 years old.

Flags at municipal buildings and others in the region have been lowered to half-mast in recognition of her passing. 

Martin Harder, Mayor for the City of Winkler, issued the following statement:

The province's Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is looking into the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle chase that resulted in the suspect sustaining a broken ankle.
    

The Federal Government is providing over $7.9 million to the City of Winkler to support the renovation of the Centennial Arena to complete Phase 2 of the Meridian Exhibition Centre.

Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the funding via a news release issued Thursday afternoon.

A six-year-old child has died after an incident involving a side-by-side ATV.

According to Pembina Valley RCMP, officers received the report Monday evening, which indicated an ATV collision involving a child had occurred.

The initial investigation has determined the 6-year-old was riding his scooter and came around a blind corner when he was struck by the side-by-side being operated by a 19-year-old male.

The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.