Two Pedestrians Killed in Thompson Crash
A youth and a young man are dead after a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrians in Thompson.
Police were called to the crash on Thompson Drive around 11:50 Tuesday night. A 17-year-old died at the scene. An 18-year-old later died in hospital.
RCMP say alcohol is believed to be a factor. Their investigation shows the two males were walking with a group of friends when they were struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then hit a hydro pole and came to a stop.
Police say the driver, a 22-year-old woman from Thompson, stayed at the scene and was taken into custody.
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Canada Post Lockout Notice Pushed Back
There's been no response yet from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on its employer's latest announcement in their labour dispute.
Canada Post announced last night it is extending its Friday lockout notice to Monday morning and is willing to submit the contract disagreement to binding arbitration.
It is hoping the union will oblige.
Representing 50,000 postal workers, CUP-W is at odds with the Crown corporation over wage and pension issues.
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Dauphin City Hall Recommends Signing Up for Utility E-Billing
Due to the potential lockout, the City of Dauphin is reminding people about e-billing.
The city says the deadline to sign up for utility e-billing for this quarter is this Friday.
The city estimates the bills themselves will be ready on July 15.
To sign up for e-billing, you can email the city's utility clerk or go to the city's website.
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Party at the Dauphin Grandstands
Tonight's the night.
The RCMP Musical Ride takes place at the Dauphin grandstands at 7.
It's the first Manitoba stop for the 32-horse troupe this year.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for teens, and free for kids 12 and under. They're available at the Dauphin Co-op food store and gas bars.
Before the event, food vendors will be set up and the Parkland Tappers, Junior Tappers, and Parkland Steppers will perform.
As well, the barns set up behind Credit Union Place are open to the public from 9 until 9 today.
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Nearly A Dozen Manitobans to Receive Provincial Honour Today
Eleven Manitobans will receive the Order of Manitoba today -- the province's highest honour.
They include indigenous leader and entrepreneur Marileen Bartlett; Betsy Kennedy, the longest-serving female chief in the province; Bernadette Smith, an advocate for missing and murdered aboriginal women; and Dakota spiritual leader Wanbdi Wakita.
From the health sector, honours will go to Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal, past president and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba; and Ebola researcher Dr. Gary Kobinger.
Others to be inducted into the order are trucking magnate Paul Albrechtsen; Maria De Nardi, founder of the Sons of Italy organization; Susan Thompson, the first female mayor of Winnipeg; artist and activist Wanda Koop; and hockey player Reggie Leach.
