RCMP Media Release |

On September 14, 2013, at approximately 4:30 pm, Swan River RCMP and Minitonas Fire Department were dispatched to a bridge fire on 2nd Avenue in Minitonas. No injuries were sustained. The fire caused considerable damage to the bridge, which is now closed to ensure public safety.

The investigation showed the cause of the fire to be arson.

On September 17, 2013, Swan River RCMP arrested two 17-year-old male youth of the RM of Minitonas in relation to the fire. The youth have been released to their parents on a Promise to Appear, with their first court appearance set for November 6, 2013, in Swan River.