Mischief tops weekly Morden Police Report

Morden police officers were called to deal with a pair of incidents at the washroom facility at the City's park twice last week. 
    
The first call came Tuesday of a report of mischief that took place sometime over the weekend. 
    
The next day, officers were called to the park again regarding a group of youth damaging the washroom. 
    
Police are continuing their investigation.

Zahid Zehri wants to give back, seeking Morden-Winkler PC nomination

Three Cs - Collaboration, Consultation and Constituency - form the basis of Zahid Zehri's bid to win the PC nomination for Morden-Winkler. The Winkler-based pharmacist and business owner is the latest to throw his hat into the ring.

After serving his community for nearly 20 years, Zehri explained, he wants to take that service to the next level. 

Gardens on Tenth residents enjoying suite updates in The Manor

An effort to update the suites in The Manor at Gardens on Tenth in Altona is well underway. 
    
Board Chair, John Falk, says two apartments have already been made fully accessible, and renovations are happening in three others. 

He noted, the people who've moved into the completed suites, built in 1973, are really enjoying the updates.

Roads, low level crossings continue to close in Rhineland

Spring run-off continues to make its way east and, as a result, the Municipality of Rhineland is reporting additional road and low-level crossing closures.

Road Closures Updated as of April 16 2023 9:30 AM

1.Road 9N from west of PR 306 to Road 15W near the Blumengart Hutterite Colony

2.Road 15W south of Road 12N the bridge is closed

3.Road 12NW between Section 3-3-3W & 34-2-3W

4.Road 12W from PR 201 to Road 3N has been closed due to water going over the road.

5.Road 11W from PR 201 to Road 4N

Portage Diversion gates open as Overland Flood Watch Issued for Winnipeg and Eastern Manitoba

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising the public that recent warm temperatures have initiated spring thaw and surface run-off has begun in most southern and central Manitoba basins.

The centre is issuing an overland flood watch for eastern Manitoba including Winnipeg and areas east of Provincial Trunk Highway 75. The watch will be in effect until noon tomorrow.