Elie

• 15 years after Elie tornado, Manitoba family that lost home still watches the skies

  Fifteen years ago, Les Kauppila and his family became a part of Canadian meteorological history when they witnessed the first and only 'F5' tornado in Canadian history.

  Weather

  Jun 23, 2022
  
• Man carjacked after offering to help man claiming to be stranded motorist in Elie, Man.

  Police have not been able to turn up the suspect or the stolen vehicle — a red 2014 Ford 150 XLT with Manitoba plates EMV 397.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2020
  
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• Ontario cops bust Elie man with huge haul of illegal smokes

  A Manitoba man was been arrested and charged by OPP after a traffic stop near Dryden, Ont. uncovered a massive amount of contraband cigarettes.

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2019
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• 82-year-old driver crashes into RCMP vehicles on Trans-Canada Highway

  A highway disaster was narrowly averted when a driver collided with police vehicles during a traffic stop by Headingley RCMP.

  Nov 15, 2018
• Three things: Here’s what Manitobans should know in case of a tornado

  11 years after the Elie, Man., tornado, experts say another large twister in Manitoba is possible. Know what to do, and what not to, is the best way to be safe.

  Weather

  Jun 22, 2018
• ‘Wasn’t supposed to see her first birthday’: 5-year-old battling cancer sees first day of kindergarten

  A little girl from Elie, Man. who wasn't expected to see her first birthday was able to start her first day of kindergarten Friday.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2017
• Driver charged after crash traps occupants in vehicle near Elie, Man.

  A 41-year-old man is facing charges after a crash closed a portion of Highway 1 Monday night near Elie, Man.

  Aug 29, 2017
• ‘Bricks all over the road’ closes Manitoba Highway

  A highway south of Elie has been closed in both directions after a truck carrying a load of bricks overturned.

  Aug 10, 2017
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• Girl, father hit by train west of Winnipeg while on the way home from hockey game

  A fundraiser is being held for a Manitoba girl critically injured when her and her father’s truck were hit by a train.

  Feb 3, 2016