OSS is Now in Charge of Recycling in the RM
A new recycling system has started a little early in the RM of Dauphin.
The RM posted to Facebook yesterday that due to a miscommunication Ottenbreit Sanitation Services has taken over recycling duties as of yesterday.
That means there is no longer any door-to-door pickup for any RM residents.
Large recycling containers are placed throughout the RM. Most are open 24 hours a day.
You are asked not to bag the recycling you drop off.
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Mexican Delegation Makes Economic Trip to Neepawa
Neepawa is bolstering its connection with a city in Mexico.
Yesterday, delegates from Mexcio visited the HyLife plant in Neepawa to discuss future economic opportunities with the company and the town.
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Robert Sopuck says there's a terrific market for HyLife pork in Mexico.
"HyLife has an operation in Salvatierra, and so there's a very strong connection now between Neepawa and this community in Mexico. So this is not just theoretical anymore, this is a very real, alive trade relationship that exists in Manitoba pork with Mexico."
The Mexican delegation was hosted by the World Trade Centre in Winnipeg.
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Truck Drives Through Airport
A man has been charged with impaired driving after a truck smashed through the front of a building at a regional Manitoba airport.
RCMP say the driver appears to have lost control of a GMC Sierra that plowed through the Commercial Properties building at the Southport Airport about 5 yesterday morning.
The truck didn't stop there. It crashed through the front desk area before stopping in an office.
The 26-year-old suspect is also charged with failing to remain at the scene.
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China's State News Tells Canada to Look in the Mirror
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has publicly criticized China's record on freedom of expression and human rights.
It came during a major speech by the PM to several hundred business elite hosted by the Canada China Business Council in Shanghai as he continues a week-long official visit.
In the past, the Chinese leadership has not taken kindly to public criticism of its human rights record, particularly from western countries.
An item in the state-run Xinhua news agency scolded Canada, saying this country needs to look within its borders at its own reputation on the treatment of aboriginal peoples.
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MCMA Nominees Announced
There's no shortage of local talent nominated for the Manitoba Country Music Awards.
Kayla Luky and Frannie Klein are up for female artist of the year. Ryan Keown is up for male artist of the year. And Del Barber is nominated along with Quinton Blair and Blake Berglund for their song Followin Him Around.
Ryan Keown is also nominated for the Fans Choice Award.
You can vote for Fans Choice online.
Countryfest is up for festival of the year, and CKDM's got some representation in there as well.
