The Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne is inviting residents to an open house on April 28, 2026, to learn how they can help improve community safety by starting a local Citizens on Patrol Program.
The event, hosted by the municipality, will feature a representative from the Manitoba Citizens on Patrol Program who will explain how volunteers can act as extra eyes and ears for local police. The program aims to reduce crime through deterrence, education, and awareness.
Reeve Richard Pelletier has identified rising theft as a major concern for the municipality, which is one of the fastest-growing areas in the province with a population of 5,584. As part of a broader effort to address these safety issues, the municipality is exploring various options, including the potential for increased police presence along Highway 12.
The Citizens on Patrol Program has operated in Manitoba since 1991, with approximately 38 groups across the province. Volunteers typically patrol by vehicle, foot, or bicycle to observe and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement. There is no cost or long-term commitment required to attend the open house, and no preregistration is necessary.
Those with questions about the meeting or the program can reach out to the Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne public works and recreation department. The municipality, located southeast of Winnipeg, has been working to enhance local services as it continues to grow.
