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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…
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