Youth ticketed and fined after dirt bike joy ride
A 14-year-old boy was handed nearly $850 in fines after he and a buddy went for a ride on their dirt bikes.
According to Winkler police, officers were heading north on Highway 32 when they spotted the dirt bikes going at a 'high rate of speed' in the west ditch. As the riders approached the intersection at Southview Drive, police say they accelerated and ramped the intersection and kept heading north in the ditch. That's when officers tried to pull them over - one driver stopped but the other fled.
Heavy rainfall again brings comprehensive drainage plan to forefront for Rhineland
The heavy rainfall this week has again brought to the forefront Rhineland Municipality's desire to complete a comprehensive drainage plan. Don Wiebe made the comment for today's Reeve on the Radio.
He noted one of the first steps was becoming a member of the Pembina Valley Watershed District, which has been done.
Winkler police arrest two for sexual offences
Two men were arrested by Winkler police earlier this month for sexual offences.
On September 2nd, a female youth reported she'd been sexually assaulted two weeks earlier by a man known to her. The man was arrested for sexual interference and later released on an undertaking with a future court date.
Then on September 12th, another female youth disclosed two historical sexual assaults by man also known to her. This suspect was arrested on two counts of sexual assault and released on an undertaking with a future court date
"Kids are being kids again." Teachers react to early days of cell phone ban
Classes are back in session for the 2024-25 school year, with a noticeable difference across Manitoba schools: a provincial government-imposed ban on cell phones.
Camille Sanderson teaches Grade 7 at La Verendrye School and says cell phones were certainly becoming a hassle to deal with during the previous school year.
Genesis House AGM announces new support for sexual assault survivors
Genesis House (GH) Board members, staff and volunteers and special guests took part in the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) Report at Winkler Arts and Culture Tuesday night.
With an increase from 1037 bednights for 64 women in 2021-22 to 1213 for 76 women in 2023-24, and from 0 bednights for men in 2021-22 to 35 for 1 man and 904 bednights for 60 children in 2021-22 to 1216 for 82 children in 2023-24, the need for support for victims of domestic violence is increasing.
Steinbach Aquatic Centre reopens after scheduled maintenance and filming excitement
The Steinbach Aquatic Centre is open once again, after being closed for the past two and a half weeks.
Local musician Joey Siemens ventures into photography, captures stunning weather shots
Joey Siemens, widely recognized in the Pembina Valley as drummer for L Rae & J, has recently shifted his artistic focus to photography. Siemens shared his journey into this new passion, which he says began early in life, inspired by his mother, who was an avid photographer.
Falk says Conservative supporters eager for election
The Member of Parliament for Provencher says what Conservatives are hearing from supporters is that they want an election, and the sooner the better.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will table a non-confidence motion next week aimed at toppling the Liberal government. His party will likely need the support of both the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois for the motion to pass.
City council addresses homelessness encampments in Steinbach
Councillor Jake Hiebert spoke on the issue of homelessness and encampments to open up Tuesday’s Steinbach City Council meeting.
He says the perceived influx of homeless people and the visibility of their possessions has become a recent prominent concern of the citizens of Steinbach.
Drumheller RCMP find 15-year-old girl after two days
Drumheller RCMP has found 15-year-old Sierra Pope after she was reported missing a few days ago.
Police put out a call for help on Monday (Sept. 16) to try to find her.
"The Drumheller RCMP would like to thank the public, media, assisting police and community agencies for all their assistance in this case," says Staff Sgt. Robert Harms, detachment commander with the Drumheller RCMP.
According to a news release, RCMP previously said they thought she could have been in Drumheller or Calgary, but they didn't provide a location where she was found.