Altona Police Service

Police in Altona responded to an apparent opioid overdose, a traffic stop that led to drug charges and another call involving fentanyl possession during a series of incidents reported in the last month or so.

According to the Altona Police Service, officers were called after a concerned citizen reported seeing a man having difficulty walking near a local business last week. When police arrived, they found the man unresponsive and believed he was experiencing an opioid overdose. Officers administered naloxone, and he gradually became responsive before paramedics took him to hospital.

Earlier in May, police arrested two people during a traffic stop in Altona.

The Altona Police Service says officers found unstamped to***co and a small quantity of fentanyl during the stop. A 28-year-old man from Altona and a 29-year-old woman from Morden were arrested and charged with drug possession.

Police had another fentanyl-related encounter on May 19th after officers were called about an intoxicated man who was unable to care for himself.

Officers located the 31-year-old, detained him and found a small amount of fentanyl in his possession.

Police said he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and later turned over to family members because he remained highly intoxicated.

Article courtesy of Pembina Valley Online

In Manitoba, rules apply to cyclists and also when towing a bike trailer.

While there are no specific maximum trailer width or length laws for bicycles, cyclists must strictly adhere to helmet mandates, lighting requirements, and safety guidelines for passengers

Take a look, familiarize and practice hand signals with your children. Cyclists play a large role on our streets and we need everyone to help keep our town safe!

We are thankful for our relationship with the Altona Panthers. Thanks for the invite to your season wind up! We hope you take the summer to recoup and relax and we’ll see you all again on the basketball court next season!