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Virden RCMP investigate a two-vehicle collision that left one Winnipeg man dead

Virden RCMP investigate a two-vehicle collision that left one Winnipeg man dead

It was just a few minutes past noon, a snowy day on Highway One when two transport trucks had an accident near Elkhorn.
BREAKING - Major 25 vehicle pile-up on the Trans Canada near Alexander

BREAKING - Major 25 vehicle pile-up on the Trans Canada near Alexander

Every winter the Trans Canada Highway in Manitoba closes for a day or two due to weather driving conditions, but this week driving conditions became extremely dangerous, culminating in the worst accident in recent memory at this location.
UPDATE: Semis line-up for 15 kms west of Virden on icy Trans Canada

UPDATE: Semis line-up for 15 kms west of Virden on icy Trans Canada

By Saturday evening, Feb. 19  the Trans Canada Highway had closed for westbound vehicles due to icy, snow-covered lanes. With the extreme cold, the usual sand/salt could not provide the melt and traction necessary to make travel safe.
Extreme slippery conditions close Highway One

Extreme slippery conditions close Highway One

Vehicles hit the ditch on Highway One during recent days of bad weather following freezing rain early Saturday.
Blue Hills RCMP investigate fatal collision

Blue Hills RCMP investigate fatal collision

On Feb. 23, Blue Hills RCMP report on an accident on the TransCanada near Carberry, in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. 
Police investigate fatal roll-over near Alexander

Police investigate fatal roll-over near Alexander

A roll-over on a gravel road took the life of20-year-old Souris-Glenwood resident.
Blockade at Emerson Border Crossing disperses

Blockade at Emerson Border Crossing disperses

Manitoba RCMP has worked with the protest convoy at Emmerson to open the border crossing.
RCMP offer safety tips regarding current road conditions

RCMP offer safety tips regarding current road conditions

February 1st is not a good day to travel in Manitoba. Travel on closed highways can result in a fine.
Measuring the moisture

Measuring the moisture

Westman has gotten used to a slim skiff of snow in recent winters, but this year is different.
UPDATE: Highway 1 Travel advisory is lifted

UPDATE: Highway 1 Travel advisory is lifted

Highway 1 closed between Brandon and Highway 21 due to a multi-vehicle accident
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