The idea of a shared police service for Winkler and Morden is moving closer to reality with new provincial funding supporting a regional policing study.

Recommended Videos This week, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced that $99,000 from Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund will go toward examining what an amalgamated police force between the two communities could look like. The study aims to identify potential benefits, challenges, and long-term impacts of blending two neighbouring services into one.

Building a Case for Regional Policing Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt says while immediate cost savings are unlikely, combining resources could make more sense over time. “I don’t think there would be any significant cost savings year over year,” Hunt explained. “Although I do t

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