Cut Off in Crisis | Winnipeg News

Twenty-two families north of the Qu’Appelle Bridge are stranded with no cell service—turning a crisis into a life-or-death emergency as floodwaters rise and rescue teams can’t reach them. The local fire chief publicly blamed Bell MTS for failing the community, echoing years of ignored pleas since last year. This isn’t an isolated glitch: in April, 50+ people couldn’t dial 911; last March, a man died after 90 minutes of futile calls—blamed on Bell’s equipment failure. With pipeline risks, rail disasters, and fires looming, reliable communication isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. Bell claims rural expansion is too costly without public backing, but the province is now negotiating with federal ministers and even offering to fund infrastructure. The clock is ticking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06ae0c200ed869da