The RM of Portage has embarked on an effort to curb overuse of the Emergency 911 system. Phone labels with specific RCMP numbers are being sent to residents over the next month.

RM of Portage residents will see something extra in their water bills next month.

Phone labels matching numbers with the type of calls made to the RCMP are being included.


It's an effort to curb overuse of the Emergency 911 system. It's something RCMP Constable Dave Spakowski believes will dispel confusion when dealing with the police.


At the same time, he stresses response times aren't likely to be impacted. However, Spakowski thinks this measure will help RCMP support staff manage calls coming into the detachment.