Clean up begins after Saturday's snowfall, cancellations Sunday morning, highways reopen
Pembina Valley and western Red River Valley residents are waking up Sunday morning to quite the dump of snow from Saturday's potent low-pressure system which impacted the region for much of the day. As of 10:45 a.m. Sunday, essentially all highways in our region were reopened. Highways throughout the region are reported as partly snow covered, with some blowing and drifting snow.
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Special Weather Statement expanded to more regions ahead of possible Saturday winter storm
Environment Canada has expanded a Special Weather Statement to most of Southern Manitoba ahead of the expected arrival of a strong low pressure system Friday night which will bring with it heavy snow, and potentially, gusty winds.
The Statement was issued Thursday morning for most of western Manitoba, and was pushed eastward as far as the Red River Thursday afternoon. The Pilot Mound, Manitou, Morden, Carman, Winkler, Altona and Morris regions are included in the Statement area.
Can you identify this person?
Winkler Police Service is looking for the public to help identify the person in the above photo.
This individual is a person of interest, and may be able to provide police with information about a shoplifting investigation.
According to social media posts, this image is being released for identification purposes only. The subject may, or may not, be responsible for the crime being investigated.
If you are able to identify this person, please call Winkler Police at 204-325-0829.
Sold out show for Morden's first Y2K Drag Brunch
It was a sold-out Y2K Drag Show in Morden on Saturday. Hosted by the Pembina Hills Art Council (PHAC), the show was originally scheduled to take place at the PHAC building in the clock tower, but it sold out in minutes, leading organizers to move the event to a larger location, the Morden United Church.
Performer, Peachy Keen, grew up in Morden, and explained how the show came about.
Stolen firearm seized by Morden Police
A 27-year-old male is facing numerous firearm-related charges following an investigation by Morden Police.
The investigation began on Valentine's Day after police were informed of a vehicle that was taken without the owner’s consent. Fearful of the suspect, the victim advised police about a firearm inside a residence located in the City of Morden.
Through their investigation, police located the firearm and determined it had been stolen from a business in the RM of Dufferin in January.
The male was located and arrested for the stolen firearm.
Winkler Police file charges for sexual assault, field 3 calls in 1 day about motorists passing school busses when prohibited
On February 8th, the Winkler Police Service received three reports from the Garden Valley School Division of vehicles passing a stopped school bus while red lights are activated and the stop sign extended.
To help keep students safe, police are reminding drivers to be prepared to stop for school buses.
The fine for passing a school bus while red lights are activated and stop signs extended is $672.
All Highways in Southern Manitoba have reopened
A persistent northerly wind gusting to 70 km/h along with fresh falling snow is producing poor driving conditions throughout much of Southern Manitoba.
PembinaValleyOnline.com has received numerous reports of vehicles in the ditch, as well as a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 14 just west of Plum Coulee.
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Damage sustained to numerous maintained snow trails prompts reminder from Pembina Valley RCMP
Reports of vehicles operating on the trails of various Sno-Clubs and causing significant damage have recently come into the Pembina Valley RCMP detachment. The RCMP says it's received numerous reports of such incidents.
The trend has prompted the detachment to remind the public that groomed and maintained snowmobile trails within the Province are for designated snowmobiles with a Snopass only.
United Way Pembina Valley set to disperse over $100k
Nineteen local non-profits will benefit from a total of $103, 000 collected through the United Way Pembina Valley's 2022-2023 campaign.
“We’d like to thank everyone who made a donation to this year’s campaign,” said United Way Pembina Valley president Chris Willsey in an emailed statement. “By working together, we’re able to support a range of vital programs, services, and projects that aim to make life better for so many people who call the Pembina Valley home.”
Funds from Jewelry Donation Program to further efforts of grassroots group to "Bring Life Back" to Boyne River
Continuing to support local projects and agencies through its Jewelry Donation Program, Nine Lives Fashions in Carman recently rewarded a local grassroots group with the funds collected during this round of the program.
$1,200 from the store's Jewelry Donation Program was recently donated to The Boyne River Keepers. Having received funds through the program before, the group has been given a total of $2,200.