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A major winter storm projected to move through the northern U.S. plains could possibly bring impacts Sunday night through Tuesday morning to parts of Southern Manitoba as it tracks through the Dakotas and Minnesota.

With the federal budget being finalized, it's not likely many changes can be made at this point. However, that doesn't stop the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) from continuing to lobby Ottawa about some major concerns that our communities have with financing.

President Kam Blight outlines their efforts, including the former gas tax program.

Winkler Police Service is hoping someone recognizes the individuals in the camera footage screenshots above and below. 

"These individuals are persons of interest, and may be able to provide police with information regarding a theft," noted a social media post.

The images are being released for identification purposes only. The subjects may or may not be responsible for the aforementioned crime.

If you are able to identify these people, please contact the department at 204-325-0829

The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would lower the age a child is required to attend school and remove barriers to students enrolling in schools in the area where they live.

Parts of the Pembina Valley have been receiving a relatively unexpected shot of snow Thursday. The initial forecast for the day had been for a few flurries, but Environment Canada updated what was to be expected around 9 a.m., indicating several centimeters of flaky white stuff could fall.

Manitoba RCMP has confirmed an investigation is underway, and continues, after receiving a report February 20th of a hazing incident that happened the month before in January. The incident was reported to have occurred in Winnipeg.

In an update provided to PembinaValleyOnline, RCMP indicated the incident involved a hockey team. Because the investigation is ongoing, authorities say no further information will be provided at this time.

Prairie Spirit School Division provided the following statement to PembinaValleyOnline regarding the investigation.

Whether we like it or not, this weekend our clocks will spring forward, shifting from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM Sunday morning. Kudos to those of you who will be celebrating that spring forward in real time, but the rest of us will be mourning a lost hour of sleep.  

Here are some suggestions on what you can do to prepare in advance and deal with the dreaded loss of an hour of sleep, without losing your mind in the process. 

Updated Wednesday, March 6th 7:15 p.m. - A Snowfall Warning has ended for much of Southern Manitoba including the Red River Valley and Southeastern corner of the province.

"Communities including Pilot Mound, Manitou, Morden, Carman, Winkler, Altona, Emerson and Morris can expect a few more centimeters Wednesday night before the flurries taper off some time this evening," stated CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "I would suggest another 5cms max for those areas, on top of the 5 to 10cms we've already received."

After the Pembina and Red River Valleys missed the worst of Sunday's significant winter storm, the areas are looking likely to see some accumulating snowfall on Wednesday as a low-pressure system tracking through the Dakotas brings flurries to the region.

For the latest Road Report and Cancellation information, click here.

Manitoba RCMP are confirming a person was found deceased in Emerson over the weekend. 

Several people reported to PembinaValleyOnline there was an RCMP presence in the community. Authorities have released no other details, including the reason for the police presence. 

RCMP confirmed there is no risk to public safety, adding the law enforcement agency will be in a position to provide more information on Monday.