UPDATE: Saturday October 12: The Winkler Warming shelters in Winkler and Morden remain on standby.

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The Southern Emergency Response Committee (SERC) continues to monitor the major winter storm sweeping through the region.

Organizers have opened warming shelters at the Winkler Civic Centre, as well as the Access Event Centre in Morden to offer temporary shelter for anyone in need.

At the Winkler location, people are asked to use the south entrance and look for the SERC signage.

SERC officials also warn residents to be wary when walking under or near trees as the heavy snow fall may cause branches to break off unexpectedly.