News - Snowmobile

On January 19, 2013, Swan River RCMP received a complaint from Rough Country Sports in Swan River, advising that their compound was broken into overnight and that 4 snowmobiles had been stolen.

Keystone Agricultural Producers is reminding snowmobilers to use caution when crossing farmers’ lands due to the high number of grain-filled bags located on fields this year.

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is reminding Manitobans to put safety first when enjoying the new winter recreation season.

Snowmobile enthusiasts, both novice and experienced, are reminded to think safety first when enjoying the outdoors this winter.

On December 10, 2011, at about 10:30pm, Winnipegosis RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene of a snowmobile going through the ice.

On March 2, 2011, at about 7:30pm, Selkirk RCMP as well as EMS were dispatched to the scene of an injured pedestrian who was struck by a snowmobile in the RM of St. Clements.

On December 24, 2010, at about 12:30am, Selkirk RCMP members on patrol in Petersfield, observed a man operating a snowmobile in an erratic manner in the parking lot of a hotel.

As Manitoba’s winter recreation season begins in the north and will soon arrive in central and southern regions, snowmobilers are being urged to avoid waterways where thin ice is extremely dangerous.

Swan River RCMP are conducting snowmobile patrols in the Duck Mountain and Minitonas area and are committed to making all of the designated snowmobile trails in the Swan Valley safer for anyone wishing to use them.