New U.S.-Manitoba Border Points Open
(Winnipeg Free Press)
Two new border access points are open between Manitoba and North Dakota.
The entry ports, refurbished ports on the U.S . side, are located in Gretna and Winkler. The Gretna port adjoins the North Dakota township of Neche, while Winkler is paired up with Walhalla, N.D.
Both ports have operational hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the two new ports on the American end have been upgraded to provide increased security measures and better transport flow between the two countries.
Date: January 27, 2012
