Two people from Virden, Manitoba are in custody after a drugs and weapons bust in the community.
Two Charged After Drugs, Weapons Seized from Virden Home
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Virden Comes Together to Help Stranded Motorists Caught in Storm
Motorists who had been stranded on Highway 1 near Virden since Tuesday were looked after by emergency personnel over the last 24 hours.
Two Homes Destroyed by Explosion in Virden
Firefighters are on the scene of a massive fire in Virden, Manitoba that has reportedly destroyed two homes. Witnesses told CJ Radio they heard an explosion shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday and saw several firetrucks headed toward Thompson Place. RCMP say a homeowner...
Ottawa, Province Funding New Wastewater Plant in Virden
The second phase of a wastewater treatment plant in Virden, Manitoba is going ahead after an $8 million funding commitment. The new plant will improve the level of wastewater effluent prior to being discharged into Gopher Creek. The province says it will protect and...
Virden Under Boil Water Advisory
The town of Virden is under a boil water advisory after a major water main break in the community Tuesday night. "The leak that caused the dramatic drop in water reserves and pressure has been located," Mayor Jeff McConnell said on Facebook. "It will take time to have...
Floyd Buhler to Carry Liberal Flag in Arthur-Virden
The Liberals have nominated Floyd Buhler as their candidate in the Arthur-Virden byelection later this month. The Kenton, Manitoba resident is currently a safety advisor with the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. “Arthur-Virden is a constituency full of...
Highways Icy-Covered, Slippery in Western Manitoba
Drivers in Western Manitoba are being urged to be extra cautious on the roads today, as RCMP report ice-covered and slippery conditions. Two minor collisions occurred in the Virden area on Friday with the first appearance of winter-like driving in the province. The...
Man Killed in Snowmobile Crash Near Virden
A 50-year-old man from the RM of Wallace was killed Monday after a two-vehicle snowmobile crash west of Virden. RCMP say the crash happened just after 2 p.m. adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway. According to police, a male snowmobiler had become stuck when another...
Virden Hardware Store Fire Was Arson: RCMP
A fire that destroyed a hardware store in Virden last Saturday has been contributed to arson. The fire broke out just after 3:30 a.m. and also damaged a four-unit residence behind the business as well as a building beside the store. Damage estimates are expected to be...
Virden Oil Capitals — MJHL’s Newest Team
Virden's new Manitoba Junior Hockey League team will be known as the Virden Oil Capitals. Town Mayor Jeff McConnell tweeted the name Wednesday. The name replaces the Winnipeg Saints, which had its franchise moved to Virden recently. The Oil Capitals will play in the...
Eastbound Lanes of Highway 1 Shutdown Near Virden
The eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway -- about 2.5 kilometres east of Virden, Manitoba -- are shutdown after a semi-trailer truck rolled Friday morning. Traffic is currently being re-routed to the westbound lanes while crews clear the scene, which is...
Virden to Host 2010 Qualifying Hockey Championship
Virden will play host to the 2012 TELUS Cup West Regional qualifying championship, Hockey Manitoba announced Wednesday. The championship March 29 to April 1, 2012 will be hosted by the Southwest Cougars of the Manitoba Midget Hockey League (Midget AAA). The qualifying...
