Winkler Police Service

06/22/2026

Our thoughts are with the members of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, the family and friends of the police officer killed in the line of duty, the injured officer, and all those affected by this tragic event.

We also remember the civilian who lost their life and acknowledge the profound impact this incident will have on families, colleagues, first responders, and the broader community.

While many questions remain unanswered at this early stage, we know that lives have been lost, loved ones are grieving, and fellow officers will continue their work in the face of unimaginable loss.

Montreal may seem a world away from Winnipeg, but today its police service and community are close to our hearts and minds.

To our colleagues in Montreal, please know that Winnipeg stands with you. We offer our support, our respect, and our gratitude to all those continuing to serve and protect their community during this extraordinarily difficult time.

06/12/2026

By now, most in our community are aware of the Pride event taking place tomorrow in Winkler. There has been support expressed for this event, alongside some negative commentary circulating on social media. As a police service, our responsibility is to ensure the safety of all individuals, regardless of their beliefs, background, or lifestyle. We have been in contact with the event organizers and will be available to help ensure the event proceeds safely and without disruption.

We recognize that some individuals may choose to attend in protest. The right to protest is protected, provided it is carried out peacefully and within the bounds of the law. Any behavior that crosses the line into criminal activity will be addressed appropriately. While people may hold different views on Pride, everyone is still called to treat others with respect and dignity and ultimately to love our neighbors. For me, that means recognizing the worth of every person in our community regardless of their belief.

Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, all groups have the right to gather and host events free from discrimination. It is not the role of municipal leadership to prevent lawful expression or assembly, and doing so would violate those rights.

Winkler is a strong and caring community, and it is encouraging to see so many people choosing respect even amid potential disagreement. My hope is that tomorrow’s event proceeds safely, respectfully, and peacefully for everyone involved.

Ryan Hunt
Chief of Police

06/12/2026

Police reports for May 2026 are available on our website.

See the latest report below.

May 11 – Police were dispatched to an iPhone crash notification at the intersection of Highway 14 and 15th Street and upon arrival police observed two damaged vehicles. Police spoke with several witnesses who advised that the driver of an eastbound vehicle proceeded through a red light and struck ...

04/30/2026

Police reports from March to April 2026 are available on our website.

See the latest report below.

April 15 – While on Main Street police observed a southbound vehicle accelerate rapidly which caused the vehicle’s exhaust system to rev loudly and make excessive noise. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was issued a ticket for: Making unnecessary noise, namely exhaust system ($237). ...