RCMP Sergeant addresses safety concerns amid illegal border crossings in southern Manitoba
As reporting on illegal border crossings increases, a Sergeant with the RCMP's Border Integrity unit in southern Manitoba says his team is aware there may, understandably, be some public safety concerns.
Sgt. Lance Goldau says his team is trying to inform area residents as best they can.
"Everybody has to take a stance on border safety," says RCMP Sgt.
A Sergeant with the RCMP's Border Integrity (BI) Unit in Manitoba says his team is seeing the results of recent investments to increased border security.
Four arrested in Teulon/Swan Lake robbery investigation
Four men have been arrested for a string of armed robberies in Manitoba, including two reported last week on PortageOnline that happened at gas stations in Teulon and Swan Lake First Nation.
Stone calls for cross-party collaboration to unleash Manitoba's potential amid tariff threats
Manitoba's Finance Critic says it's time to work together and unleash the province's economic potential.
In an op-ed, Lauren Stone, says U.S. President Trump's initial February 1st tariff deadline should serve as a wake-up call, adding it's time to pivot and diversify our export markets and attract investment to Manitoba.
"The United States has shown that with a single stroke of a pen, they can devastate Canada’s economy," said Stone during a follow-up interview.
U.S. Border Patrol and North Dakota law enforcement team up to halt illegal border crossing
Collaboration between U.S. Border Patrol and local North Dakota law enforcement is being credited for stopping a recent illegal crossing at the Canada/U.S. border.
U.S. Border Patrol and North Dakota law enforcement team up to halt illegal border crossing
Collaboration between U.S. Border Patrol and local North Dakota law enforcement is being credited for stopping a recent illegal crossing at the Canada/U.S. border.
Fire fighters rescue one from loaded semi trailer east of Plum Coulee
One person was sent to hospital with minor injuries Thursday afternoon after being rescued from the front of a loaded semi trailer.
Emergency crews, including the members of the Plum Coulee Fire Department and RCMP, were called to the scene of an outdoor bale storage site about two miles east of Plum Coulee on Highway 14.
Boil Water Advisory issued for portion of Dominion City
A portion of Dominion City is under a Boil Water Advisory following a water break earlier today.
According to the public notice distributed by the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin, the break led to the loss of water pressure which can compromise the safety of the water supply.
Affected areas include:
Wadell Avenue between Sullivan Street and Scott Street;
Scott Street, including Roseau Valley School and;
Franklin Avenue West from Scott Street to Hunter Avenue
Semi driver ticketed after two-vehicle crash near Ste. Agathe
Police have released details from Tuesday evening's crash near Ste. Agathe.
According to Manitoba RCMP, around 6 p.m., a semi-truck carrying washer fluid drove through the southbound lane of Highway 75 and collided with an SUV. The collision closed the main thoroughfare, near Highway 305, for several hours until around 9 p.m.
Semi driver ticketed after two-vehicle crash near Ste. Agathe
Police have released details from Tuesday evening's crash near Ste. Agathe.
According to Manitoba RCMP, around 6 p.m., a semi-truck carrying washer fluid drove through the southbound lane of Highway 75 and collided with an SUV. The collision closed the main thoroughfare, near Highway 305, for several hours until around 9 p.m.