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Altona and Rhineland Emergency Services (ARES) responded to a road bridge fire Tuesday afternoon. At 1:48 PM, ARES responded to the call northeast of Rosenfeld. There were no injuries, however the bridge was a total loss.

Chief Greg Zimmerman says fire fighters were able to extinguish 85 per cent of blaze in the first few minutes, thanks to the department’s new foam truck. However, by the time crews could get around to the other end of the bridge, it had burned too far, and the structure collapsed.

A 29-year-old Morden man is facing charges after a hit and run incident in Winkler September 18th.

Winkler Police and paramedics responded that afternoon around 2:35 p.m. to the corner of Townsend Drive and Roblin Boulevard.

The investigation revealed a 3-year-old girl riding a scooter had left the sidewalk on Roblin to cross the street at the intersection, and was struck by a green Subaru Forester that made what appeared to be an unexpected left turn onto Townsend Drive from Roblin.

No one was injured following an early morning vehicle rollover south of Altona on Friday. 

RCMP responded to the single-vehicle incident around 6:40 a.m. on Highway 30 near the intersection with PR 421. 

According to RCMP, the vehicle was travelling south from Altona to Gretna along Highway 30 when it went into the ditch and rolled onto its side.

The driver, a 58-year-old man from Gretna, was not injured.

Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.

A 22 year old male from the R.M. of Stuartburn has died in a single vehicle incident.

Thursday morning, just before 10am, Emerson RCMP, fire department and emergency medical services responded to a report of a vehicle submerged in a ditch in the municipality.

The vehicle was located in a ditch northwest of Vita.

A lone male was found in the vehicle, and pronounced deceased at the scene.

It’s believed sometime overnight the vehicle was travelling south on Road 38 East when it turned onto Road 10 North, went into the ditch and rolled.

A 25 year-old woman from Gretna was arrested and charged following a string of incidents last Friday in and around Altona. 
    
That day, a 2018 Ford F-150 was reported stolen from the industrial park in Altona. Local police say the suspects spray painted the truck black.

A series of low pressure systems brought precipitation to the Red River Valley and Southeastern Manitoba Thursday and Friday, and in some cases the totals were substantial.

Altona/Rhineland Emergency Services was called to the scene in front of the Altona Mall Thursday afternoon after a vehicle jumped the curb and ruptured the gas tank spilling gas onto the street.

Town of Altona Public Works brought sand to dam both sides of the the gas spill to contain it. Foam was applied to capture vapours and eliminate the possibility of fire. 

Altona Police blocked traffic at the scene and the vehicle was hauled away.

EMS also attended but there were no injuries.

On September 14, at approximately 10:05 am, Morris RCMP responded to a disturbance in Lowe Farm.

It was reported that a male was walking on the road, screaming and smashing vehicles with a metal bar on Main Street.

Several officers immediately headed to the scene.

"Manitobans were saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth the Second, a remarkable queen who reigned with an unwavering commitment to service and duty." 

That from Morden-Winkler MLA Cameron Friesen. He said the queen set the standard and was a model for many. 

"The Province of Manitoba is recognizing September 19th, Monday, as a day of mourning. Of course, businesses can stay open, but we're encouraging Manitobans to honour and pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

The Morden Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for David Larrance Penner.

The 33-year-old was facing charges for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.  

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact their local police service.