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Customers of Dauphin’s Co-op can expect to see their equity cheques in the mail soon.
Dauphin Co-op announced $1.27 million in cash-back to their member-owners, thanks to another successful year in 2020.
General Manager, Lorne Eiffert wants to thank members for their support in 2020.
"You can feel confident knowing that every single dollar our Co-op earns stays right here in your communities and goes back to your members. I am very pleased to announce cash-back to our members this year of over $1.2 million dollars and the cheques are in the mail!"
He adds that the support has helped Co-op invest in brand new facilities, and expand existing ones to serve customers better.
“In 2020, over $170 thousand was invested in community programs and initiatives. This investment betters the lives of our employees, you and your family and the communities we work and raise our families in.”
Those wanting to support local can take their cheque to Fusion Credit Union and exchange it for Chamber Bucks.
Anyone can become a Co-op member by signing up at any Co-op location, or online.
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Parks Canada is looking into the possible presence of blue-green algae in Moon Lake, in Riding Mountain National Park.
Parks Canada says as a precaution, swimming is not currently advised.
They also say to not drink the water, or allow pets to drink the water at this time.
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The Parkland and many other parts of the province are under an extreme heat warning this weekend.
Environment Canada says temperatures are expected to hover in the low to mid-thirties as an upper ridge builds across the Prairies.
In Dauphin we could see a high of 33 with a humidex of 36 today.
Environment Canada says temperatures will cool off in the north of the province on Monday, but will remain very warm in the south.
Dauphinites can expect a high of 26 with a humidex of 28 on Monday.
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There are several Prairie Mountain Health walk-in vaccine Clinics happening in the Parkland next week.
There are Moderna walk-ins at the supersite in Dauphin, from today until Wednesday, July 14th, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
There will be 30 Pfizer walk-ins at the Dauphin Supersite today and Tuesday for youth only. On Walk-In Wednesday, there will be 350 Pfizer doses for all ages, but youth will be given priority.
There will be 150 Moderna walk-ins at the Community Hall in McCreary on July 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In Swan River, Moderna walk-ins are starting at 11:30 a.m. on July 13th at the Veterans Hall.
In Winnipegosis there will be 50 Pfizer walk-ins for youth, and 150 Moderna walk-ins on July 14th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Booked appointments are still available at the Swan River clinic on July 13th.
Moderna vaccine 1st dose eligibility is 18 years and older.
Pfizer vaccine 1st dose eligibility is 12 years and older.
Second-dose eligibility is 28 days after your first shot.
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An employee at Dauphin's Co-op's food store has tested positive for COVID-19.
The team member's last shift was on July 7 and they were notified of a positive test on July 9. The employee is now self-isolating and will remain home while doing so.
The food store remains open.
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After a year that was anything but normal, Dauphin residents are looking forward to what could potentially be a summer of at least some normality.
With provincial health orders still in effect, people are doing what they can to enjoy this summer.
730 CKDM spoke with several Dauphinites, and many are taking advantage of what the province has to offer.
Betty plans to go to the beach.
“We’re hanging out at Rainbow Beach because we have a seasonal there all summer.”
Holly is looking to do some gardening.
“We’ve got a big garden, we’ve flowerbeds, we’ve got everything.”
Colton plans to go to Winnipeg.
“Probably hit The Forks, go to Grand Beach.”
Though most people are planning to travel within Manitoba, some people are travelling out of province, like Lynda.
“I’m going away to B.C. for holidays.”
For those travelling within Manitoba, Provincial parks will be free next week, from July 12th to the 18th.
Vehicle permits will not be required at any provincial park, but overnight camping fees will continue to apply.
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Over the past few summers here in Manitoba, bear encounters have been more frequently reported than in the past.
This increase may be due to the fact that there has been a lack of precipitation in the province, which often leads to all sorts of wildlife leaving their natural habitat to seek food from other sources.
On the topic of Bear safety and more, CKDM sought after the advice of Janine Wilmot, a Human-wildlife conflict biologist with the Government of Manitoba.
Wilmot spoke of ways to decrease your chances of seeing a bear to begin with.
"We really encourage people to take preventable measures so they can avoid these encounters in the first place. So some important things to thinks about doing, making sure that your securing attractants in your yard or campsite, and attractants for black bears can be anything that might potentially smell like food to them. So make sure to store food in a secure building or a bear-resistant garbage container if you are storing garbage."
Ms. Wilmot expressed concern about hanging out in areas that bear frequently are seen, but if you must, she does have tips to stay safe:
"If you're recreating in bear country, it's really good to be making noise and letting them know that there are people in the area. Most wildlife will try to avoid encountering people if they can."
She carried on to suggest more safety precautions that can be taken,
"Carrying deterrent is a really good thing to do; deterrents are devices that discourage unwanted behaviour from wildlife—things like noise-making devices, an air horn, a whistle, a rattler. A walking stick is a really good deterrent. You can use it as a visual deterrent because it's long, pointy and sharp, as well as a noise deterrent by banging it against a tree. You can use it as a physical weapon if you need it."
For a more at length lesson in bear safety, Janine Wilmot suggests viewing the international associations for bear research and managements safety video on YouTube.
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Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development are advising that conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources.
This includes compliance checks for fisheries, addressing illegal hunting, and supporting wildfire prevention and suppression.
Following the successful conclusion of an investigation earlier this year that resulted in a significant seizure of walleye, conservation officers recently donated more than 200 whole walleye to Siloam Mission in Winnipeg.
The fish were seized in the spring and had been safely stored until they were cleared for donation. The walleye were seized after officers found people dip netting in the Turtle River, near Ste. Rose du Lac.
On June 19th, officers from the Riverton Compliance Area located a boat in the Hollow Water area of Lake Winnipeg, with three people (helpers), pulling an improperly marked commercial gill net without a licensed commercial present.
Two nets, five tubs of fish, and various commercial fishing gear were seized.
The commercial fisher responsible for the helpers was issued a ticket of $486, and the helpers were given tickets of $1,296 for fishing without a license.
That same day, officers also found a boat with a single fisher pulling a net. The net did not clearly identify the owner, or type of net so the net and one tub of fish was seized. A ticket fishing an improperly marked gill net was issued, with a set fine of $672.
The next week, conservation offices found a series of illegal commercial fishing nets in the Hollow Water Area.
On June 26th, officers observed a boat in Wekusko Lake, with people who appeared to be fishing in the closed area, so they launched a boat patrol.
The anglers were charged under the Manitoba Fishery Regulations for ‘catch and retain fish during the closed time’. Officers seized 17 walleye, five fishing rods and issued restitution notices for the fish that were caught in the closed area.
This amounted to $1,435 in fines and $714 in restitution. All fish will be donated to people in need within the community.
Information about fishing regulations can be found here.
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A group of students from across the province will join in discussions on the future of education as members of the Student Advisory Council.
The province received close to 200 applications for consideration. The 29 students chosen are aged 14 to 18, and as a whole, represent the diversity of the people in Manitoba.
One of the students is from Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School.
Ashton Kaleta, who’s in grade 12 says he found out about the council from Kirsten and Sharon Thompson from the Mountain View School Division Student Voice Committee, which is another group he’s involved in.
“They sent out an email to all of the members, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to be able to have input in the Manitoba education system, so I sent out an application.”
Ashton feels like living in Dauphin, he has a rural perspective on education that he can offer.
“People here would have a different perspective on education than somebody in Winnipeg. For example class sizes in Winnipeg would be much larger than they are here.”
Council members will serve a 12-month term starting in August 2021 and ending in August 2022.
During the term, council members will meet with the minister of education, government staff, and education stakeholders.
COVID-19 safety precautions will be taken as required, which may mean virtual meetings.
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A man from Winnipeg is facing a murder charge after allegedly abducting a child from her mother at knifepoint before stabbing the child.
Police say they believe the suspect is the girl’s estranged father.
Before 9:45 a.m., the suspect was taken into custody at King Edward Street and Jefferson Avenue, outside a parked car.
Police found the three-year-old, who was suffering from stab wounds, inside the car and started to provide first aid.
She was rushed to hospital in critical condition and died from her injuries.
28-year-old Frank Nausigimana is in custody and faces a first-degree murder charge.
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The government of Manitoba is introducing legislative amendments this fall that would set interim rates for Manitoba Hydro and limit annual rate increases to 2.5 percent for the next three years.
Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton and Finance Minister Scott Fielding made the announcement at a news conference today.
Wharton says the increase of 2.5 percent is the lowest hydro rate increase in 10 years, and that it would result in an average residential annual increase of $35.
“Manitobans deserve a financial break during this pandemic and that’s why we’re keeping rates among the lowest in North America.”
Scott Fielding says these limited rate increases will be introduced as amendments to bill 35: the public utilities ratepayer protection and regulatory reform act.
Fielding says the act would reduce the regulatory costs currently paid by ratepayers by an estimated $40 million by moving to multi-year general rate applications, as is the case in other jurisdictions.
“All members of the legislative assembly will vote and debate this rate increase on bill 35. This will give the Public Utilities Board time to implement reforms, and allow the Utilities to prepare a more rigorous multi-year review and application process.”
The ministers noted bill 35 would create a stronger and more independent Public Utilities Board with the power to review any major projects and contracts worth more than $200 million.
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