Emerson Taxi

06/10/2026

Good Morning

We hope everyone made it through last night's storm safely.
We know many people were affected and are now struggling. Our thoughts are with you all.

Id like to add that I am just a small town country lady running a page that has become very popular in a world that is always changing and technology increasing. Im a millennial and Im not the best with technology. This includes AI photos shared to me that I than post unknowingly. If this happens I urge you to kindly reach out to me and let me know if something posted is not right.

We strive only to help and want to avoid AI posting whenever possible. Yesterday we recieved numerous vulgar, rude and hurtful messages_comments 😢 💔 that were not necessary.

So if you find yourself removed or blocked from the Emerson Taxi page hopefully someone will tell you why.

Emerson Taxi WILL NOT tolerate rude, racists or degrading comments or messages directed towards us or anyone else a part of this page.

If you feel the need to attack people dont be surprised when you find yourself removed and blocked without notice. This page makes zero $ it is for information only and I will be damned before I allow abuse of any kind.

Thank you to everyone that shared info last night and to those that nicely reached out to me when necessary im very grateful 🙏

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Some updates from around the valley in random order:

The Lenswood highway is open with a single lane. It is possible to drive from Minitonas to Swan River. It will be worked on again tomorrow.

Hwy 83 south of Swan has an inch or two of water over it yet. The police will let you drive on it after they warn you that you have no insurance on the closed portion. Be careful.

Water is dropping around and in Swan River's south side. Much of the area is beginning to drain.

Heavy equipment has arrived to start rail line repairs. It is shown below staged for work on the line. You can see one of the washouts in the back ground.

Hwy 83 south of Benito is in bad shape. Much of it is missing. You shouldn't drive on it.

Hwy 10 between Swan and Minitonas is destroyed in more than one location.

The cut on highway 10 has relieved pressure on the houses near there. If you are following the Darin Hubschur comments, he isnt wrong. But, the town asked for it and we agreed to it. They felt it would make a difference.

Wab Kinew will be touring parts of the flooded areas tomorrow. He is expected to be in Swan River and Minitonas.

Swan Valley West did declare a state of emergency this morning to allow us to repair the Harvey Lake dam. That is the only use of the emergency powers we have needed all day, or since the flood began. It changed nothing about if you will receive disaster assistance. It also changed nothing about your home insurance. It changed nothing about how much provincial and federal aid the municipality will receive. Not declaring it until it was actually needed also gave several people something to complain about online.

And if youre one of the fine people posting that I'm a jerk and have no idea what it is like to lose property or things I care about... thanks! You have clearly realized I've spent the last two days doing my job and not letting any personal distractions get in the way of making the best decisions possible for everyone in Swan Valley West. I appreciate your support.

06/10/2026

9:59p SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING (RED LEVEL) ISSUED by Environment Canada

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

(Locations listed below description)

Impact level: Extreme
Forecast confidence: Very high

Updated or ended by 10:58 P.M. Cdt.

At 9:59 P.M. Cdt, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking an extremely dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing destructive wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm location: A line stretching from Shoal Lake to clanwilliam to gregg to mordon

Motion: Moving quickly to the Northeast at 95 km/h

Hazards: Wind: Destructive (130+ km/h) hail: Up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm) rain: Heavy (15 - 50 mm)

Locations in the path: Minnedosa Neepawa Sandy Bay Dauphin Carman Manitou

Prolonged or widespread utility outages are expected. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm Approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

End/paspc

NEW:

- Mun. of Rhineland incl. Altona Plum Coulee and Gretna
- R.M. of Montcalm incl. St. Jean Baptiste
- R.M. of Morris incl. Rosenort and Aubigny
- R.M. of Roland incl. Jordan and Myrtle
- R.M. of Stanley incl. Winkler and Morden
- R.M. of Thompson incl. Miami Rosebank and Deerwood
- R.m. Of Dufferin Incl. Carman Roseisle And Homewood

06/10/2026

⚠Environment Canada has updated a tornado warning for South Central Manitoba.
Updated 9:55 p.m. Environment Canada has updated a tornado warning for South Central Manitoba.

Red level warning - tornado - continued for:
City of Winnipeg, Man. (052100)
R.M. of Rosser incl. Meadows, Man. (052251)
R.M. of West St. Paul incl. Middlechurch and Rivercrest, Man. (052252)
Red level warning - tornado - replaces yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - for:
R.M. of East St. Paul incl. Birds Hill, Man. (052433)

Impact Level: Extreme
Forecast Confidence: Very high

At 9:52 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

Tornado Location: Over West St. Paul

Motion: Moving northeast at 35 km/h

Locations in the path:
Northwestern Winnipeg
Hyland Provincial Park
River Road Provincial Park
Lockport
Lockport Provincial Park

This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Take cover immediately in a basement, interior room, or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches. If no shelter is available, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Grand opening for our new building - Thrift Shop East - will happen tomorrow - June 2. Grand opening will start at 10:00 which will include gift giving to the community. Both buildings will open after that. 😊