Tornado warning and severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of southern Manitoba
Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa and the Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes as a severe thunderstorm tracks through the region.
The storm, capable of producing a tornado, was located 10 km southwest of Wawanesa at 8:18 p.m. CDT, moving north at 50 km/h.
United Way kicks off campaign at City Hall
United Way West Central Manitoba has kicked off its Portage la Prairie campaign, aiming to support eight local agencies while providing some services of their own.
In 2023, United Way was able to raise over $185,000. Those funds were split among the Bear Clan, Service for Seniors, Family Resource Centre, CMHA Central, Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Plains, CFS Central, Sunset Palliative Care, and the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre.
UPDATE: Power knocked out for a section of Cochrane
Update: Residents are reporting a return of power to the area as of 7 p.m.
Orignal story follows.
Residents in the Bow Ridge/ Bow Meadows and Jumping Pound area of Cochrane are dark this evening after an unexpected power outage.
Fortis Alberta is currently working in the area to restore power.
The work is predicted to return around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Assault, criminal harassment, and breach of conditions mark busy start of the week for EPS
The Estevan Police Service (EPS) addressed various incidents so far this week, including traffic violations, harassment reports, and impaired driving charges.
On Monday, police monitored traffic through the King Street construction zone, issuing several summary offence tickets for speeding. Drivers are reminded to slow down and exercise caution in work zones to ensure safety.
A report was received about a man breaching his release conditions. He was located and warned.
EPS is investigating a complaint of mail theft from an apartment building in the downtown area.
Strathmore Spartans take home gold from Calgary volleyball tournament
The Strathmore Spartans senior boys' volleyball team came home from the weekend with a win in a provincial tournament.
The team won gold at the Dinos tournament; a 20-team event held at the University of Calgary.
"We were all super excited. Strathmore has never won that tournament, so that was pretty impressive," said Jared Rilling, a Spartans player. "Most of us have played since Grade 6, so it's all coming together in our Grade 12 year. We have a great group of kids."
Additional rain on Wednesday causes more road damage in the R.M. of Stanley
The R.M. of Stanley is dealing with even more damage across the municipality after additional rainfall Wednesday morning.
In an update provided to PembinaValleyOnline late Wednesday afternoon, as of 4:00 p.m. September 18th, the list of currently closed roads include:
Village of Blumenfeld - Roblin St N from Blumenfeld Ave to RD 4N
RD 22W from 4N north to PR201
RD 4N from 1/4 mile east of RD 22W to RD 23W
Village of Chortitz - Chortitz St S at the low-level crossing
RD 18W from RD 9N north to RD 12N
RD 18W from PR 201 north to 8N
YouthBiz is Back: Southeast Saskatchewan students, show your skills with Community Futures Sunrise
Young entrepreneurs in southeast Saskatchewan have an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit through the YouthBiz competition. Open to students in Grades 6 to 12, this competition allows participants to develop business ideas, enhance financial literacy, and engage with the local business community.
Male wanted after armed robbery in RM of Spalding
Melfort RCMP are on the lookout for a male suspect and have charged one individual following a robbery on a residence in the RM of Spalding on Monday morning.
The RCMP’s investigation found two males entered the residence with firearms and wearing masks and pointed the firearms at two people inside the residence. The adult males stole two firearms and electronics from the residence before leaving the area in a vehicle. No physical injuries were reported.
USask College of Nursing and St. Peter's College welcome first students of Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Local students interested in pursuing a career in nursing can now stay at home to pursue their professional goals.
On Wednesday, St. Peters College and USask College of Nursing celebrated the first intake of Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) students in Muenster with a formal signing of the agreement.
With this agreement, students have the chance to complete their undergraduate nursing degree without having to relocate.
IIU investigation into Sandy Bay arrest concludes that the officer's use of police dog was justified
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has investigated an incident concerning the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) in Sandy Bay First Nation.
The incident occurred during an arrest in which a police dog bit a man who was a suspect.
On September 27, 2023, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service informed the IIU about an incident on September 26.