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Hollow Water Stabbings Renew Calls for Cell Service as Injured RCMP Officer Nears Discharge

Officials point to federal–provincial work on rural networks after the attack spotlighted Hollow Water’s lack of cellular coverage.

Overview

  • RCMP said the officer injured in a collision with the fleeing suspect was expected to be released from hospital on Monday.
  • Shared Health reported four injured community members have been discharged, with remaining patients expected to leave hospital in the coming days.
  • Police said 26-year-old Tyrone Simard died after crashing a stolen vehicle into an RCMP cruiser following an attack that killed his 18-year-old sister and wounded several others.
  • Grand Chief Jerry Daniels urged reliable cell service for First Nations so residents can reach emergency responders, noting Hollow Water residents rely on landlines and Wi‑Fi calling.
  • Bell said its network covers about 99 percent of Canadians and it is working with governments to expand service in Manitoba, while provincial minister Mike Moroz cited ongoing coordination with the federal government.