Pilot Mound fatality of 6-year-old riding scooter after ATV collision
On August 29, at 7:20 p.m., officers from Pembina Valley RCMP received a report of an ATV (side-by-side) collision involving a 6-year-old boy on a scooter on a private roadway located 16 kilometres north of Pilot Mound.
The initial investigation has determined that the 6-year-old was riding his scooter and came around a blind corner when he was struck by the ATV, being operated by a 19-year-old male. The child was taken to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Pembina Valley RCMP continue to investigate.
Portage la Prairie Bear Clan Coordinator passes away
Portage la Prairie Bear Clan Coordinator Renata Beaulieu passed away at the age of 45 on Friday, July 22nd, 2022.
The Bear Clan says their hearts are with Renata and her family at this time, and they will follow her "example of commitment and dedication for positive change and reconciliation in our community". Renata stepped into the role earlier this year on a temporary basis to fill in for Manon Timshel who is on maternity leave.