Manitoba RCMP have announced that they are introducing a new community notification system aimed at improving how important public safety information is shared with residents.

Beginning May 21, 2026, Manitoba RCMP will launch a pilot project using Rave Mobile Safety, a voluntary mass notification platform that allows local RCMP detachments to send timely and targeted alerts directly to community members by text message, email, or automated phone call.

The pilot program will be introduced in the following detachments:

  • Thompson
  • Norway House
  • Dauphin
  • Winnipegosis
  • Oakbank / Beausejour
  • Morris / Emerson

The system will be used to share important community-focused information such as public safety advisories, missing person information, requests for public assistance, traffic or road condition alerts, crime prevention messaging, and other urgent “need-to-know” notifications.

Rave Mobile Safety will complement existing RCMP communication channels, including local detachment social media pages, by providing a more direct and accessible way for residents to receive timely updates.

“Strong communication is an important part of community safety,” said Cpl Terry Sundell, RCMP Community Engagement Services. “This new system will help us share important information quickly and directly with residents so they can stay informed and take appropriate action when needed.”

The platform is voluntary and designed with privacy and accessibility in mind. Residents can choose how they receive alerts and can update or remove their subscriptions at any time. Notifications will initially be available in English and French.

Manitoba RCMP emphasizes that Rave Mobile Safety is not intended to replace the provincial Alert Ready system or emergency services. In an emergency, residents should still call 911 or their local police emergency line.

The pilot project is expected to run for approximately three months while Manitoba RCMP gathers feedback and evaluates the program.

Residents interested in subscribing or learning more about the program are encouraged to follow their local RCMP detachment social media pages for upcoming registration information and launch details.