Severe storms miss much of the Pembina Valley, but make for stunning vistas - Rainwatchers for July 6th
It was a stormy late afternoon and evening Wednesday for parts of Southern Manitoba as a weak low pressure system moved through the province, kicking off storm development which reached severe criteria in a number of regions. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued at points for the Municipalities of Pembina, Louise, Dufferin, Grey, MacDonald and Morris. Winnipeg was also under a warning at one point, as well as areas of southeastern Manitoba including the Vita, Buffalo Point, Piney and parts of the Whiteshell.
Hit or miss showers soak some, miss others – Rainwatchers July 4th
Two rounds of shower activity rolled through the Pembina and Red River Valleys Monday.
“Rain during the early morning hours Monday was followed up by showers and a few thunderstorms in the afternoon,” said CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. “After a relatively quiet week heading into Canada Day long weekend, we’re entering a more active pattern, but that will be later in the week. We’re expecting sunnier and drier conditions for a day or two.”
Katie's Cottage snags 1 of 10 grants through Red River Mutual's Spruce Up Your Story campaign
Katie's Cottage is one of 10 organizations across Manitoba and Saskatchewan that is getting a financial boost through Red River Mutual's Spruce Up Your Story program.
Morden Police investigating 'mask wearing bike thief'
Morden Police received a report of a stolen bike Monday morning that was left in a yard the previous night.
Police said the suspect dropped the bike at the home on Nelson Street and ran into bushes to hide from vehicles passing. The bike was left at the residence as the suspect ran away wearing a ski mask.
Police are continuing their investigation.
RCMP issue safety message following off road vehicle incident
Manitoba RCMP is raising awareness of how to safely operate an off road vehicle (ORV) this summer. The reminder comes after Pembina Valley RCMP charged a 29-year-old woman with three offences after her 13-year-old daughter and her six friends were in a collision involving an ORV.
Winkler Community Foundation awards nearly $99-thousand in grants
The Winkler Community Foundation (WCF) has distributed nearly $99,000 in grants.
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Winkler Police investigating thefts
Police in Winkler is investigating the theft of a pick-up truck and flat deck trailer from a business on Roblin Boulevard East. According to police, the vehicles were stolen sometime between June 10-11.
Police are also looking into a report of tools and copper wire stolen from a Manitoba Hydro station sometime between June 17-23.
Meantime, a resident of Scotia Drive in Winkler reported to police that the front license plate of their car had been stolen while the vehicle was parked on their driveway.
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