Power Outage In Dauphin

Many customers are without power on Friday morning in Dauphin.

Manitoba Hydro is working to fix a power outage that is affecting 553 customers.

The estimated restoration time is 11:30 a.m.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: May 14, 2021 - 8:36 am

Stephen Chychota has been the executive director of the Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce for seven years as he will celebrate his eight-year anniversary in the position in September.

Stephen says so many things have changed over the past seven years and he's looking forward to more positive change moving forward.

"It's amazing to see the progress of myself in this role and the chamber as a whole," said Chychota. "Our shift in perspective has flourished over the year, we've really put an emphasis on the and district part of our responsibilities. It's been tremendous to not only support businesses in Dauphin but ones from around the Parkland as well."

Chychota is also a chairperson for the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and a board member for the Chambers of Commerce executive of Canada. And as of 1:30 on Thursday afternoon, Stephen took on a new role.

He's been appointed to the board of directors for the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, a position that came open after a previous member ended their term. Chychota says it's an honour to be appointed to the board.

"It's a great opportunity and I'm thankful that I've been given this opportunity," offered Chychota. "Chambers across the province do so much for their communities and I'm glad to be one of the voices that will be heard."

Entering his eighth year, Chychota is excited to continue helping Parkland businesses, especially during a time that some are struggling because of restrictions put in place.

"We're going to continue pushing that we're here for the entire area, not just Dauphin," ended Chychota. "It's extremely important that we continue looking forward to the future and continue to grow."

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: May 14, 2021 - 5:00 am

The 2021-22 fishing officially kicks off this Saturday in Southern Manitoba.

All Anglers are required to have a license, which are available 24 hours a day, by clicking here.

The province has implemented some new fishing regulations this season:
• Marge Lake – walleye limit is two and all walleye shorter than 35 centimeters must be released;
• Bradley Lake – provincial smallmouth bass limits and size restriction;
• Mirror Lake – trout limit is one and closed to all fishing from Sept.15 to and including Oct. 31; and
• Summerhill Lake – walleye limit is four.

Anglers are being reminded that some fish may still be spawning during the start of the season, and to release fish that are discharging eggs.

The province will once again be operating watercraft inspection stations to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Anyone transporting a powerboat, canoe, Jet Ski or other type of watercraft over land must stop at the inspection stations when they are open.

The set fine for failing to stop at one of these stations station is $672.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 14, 2021 - 5:34 am

The Rural Municipality of Dauphin has implemented an immediate burning ban effective today.

The ban prohibits all fires with the exception of essential crop residue burning.

The fire chief of the Rural Municipality of Dauphin will remove the ban when deemed appropriate.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: May 13, 2021 - 5:15 pm

For the second year in a row, the Manitoba Government will be reducing vehicle registration fees.

The fees will be reduced by an additional 10 per cent starting on July 1^st. The province says this will keep around $15 million in the pockets of Manitoba drivers.

The registration fee decrease applies to non-commercial vehicles, resulting in an annual registration fee of $129 for most vehicles.

Owners of other non-commercial vehicles will also benefit from reduced registration fees.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says Manitobans will benefit from a $10 decrease to the existing $139 vehicle registration fee as a continued step to reverse the 30 per cent increase in 2012 implemented by the previous administration.

He says reducing these fees is a step toward making life more affordable for Manitobans.

Combined with last year’s 10 per cent reduction, the province has reduced fees by 20 per cent in two years.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: May 13, 2021 - 3:46 pm

The Manitoba government has come to an agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc. to provide more than 125,000 unserved or underserved Manitobans with high-speed internet.

Premier Brian Pallister and Central Services Minister Reg Hewler held a press conference today to announce the agreement.

This will provide broadband services to nearly 30 First Nations, and 270 rural and northern communities in the province.

Communities receiving cellular service include Eriksdale, Peguis, Fisher Branch, Neepawa, Riding Mountain, Sandy Lake, Waywayseecappo, Clear Lake, Alonsa, Bowsman, Dauphin, Erickson, Grandview, Glenella, Minnedosa, Minitonas, McCreary, Ochre River, Ditch Lake, Birtle, Onanole, and more.

A full list of communities receiving services can be found here.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 13, 2021 - 12:38 pm

As southern Manitoba experiences extremely dry conditions, the province has issued a number of travel restrictions to prevent wildfires.

These restrictions include all provincial parks south of the 53^rd parallel and the Duck Mountain Provincial forest.

The area of travel restrictions is bordered by PR 302 to PTH 12 to PR 317 to PTH 59 and PR 319 on the west, all the way to the Ontario border, and from the U.S. border north to the Dauphin River and Berens River.

In southwest Manitoba, restrictions cover the area from PTH 10 and PR 268 on the west, north to Lake Winnipegosis to PR 327 to the south shore of Cedar Lake and north shore of Lake Winnipeg and Lake Winnipeg on the east, and south to PR 271 to Lake Winnipegosis (south shore) to Lake Manitoba (north shore) to Lake St. Martin/Dauphin River and Dauphin River to Berens River and now also includes the Duck Mountain Provincial forest.

A map of these restricted areas can be found here.

Level 2 travel restrictions include the following:
• motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit
• camping is restricted to developed campgrounds
• campfires are permitted only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• wayside parks remain open
• landing and launching is restricted to developed shorelines only
• industry and outfitters should contact local Conservation and Climate offices for more information

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 13, 2021 - 12:16 pm

Alex Lytwyn is 35-years-old and he lives with Cerebral Palsy in Winnipegosis.

He has always been a big voice and his goal has always been to help people and that's where WillPower Media comes in.

Alex has started his own company with the goal of showing people that we still have to push and understand ourselves, although it may be tough as we continue to alter our life based on restrictions.

Alex is offering motivational speaking to individuals, groups, companies, and motivational videos as well.

"Ultimately, I want to inspire people, that's what this is all about," said Lytwyn. "I feel that I have a lot to say and what I have to say will be benefical for many people."

If you are interested in what Alex has to offer, you can email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 656-4270. You can also check him out on Youtube. You can also reach Alex on Facebook.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: May 13, 2021 - 5:00 am

The Countryfest Community Cinema is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a new membership campaign.

Ron Suchoplas, General Manager at the Countryfest Community Cinema, says those who sign up to be a member will receive in-theatre perks once they can safely open.

“So the individual one is $150 a year and that’ll give them one movie ticket every month for a full year to the theatre. The couple one is $275, that’ll give two movie tickets every month for a whole year, and the family one – if it fits their family for two adults and two children – is good for four tickets every month for a year.”

The cinema is holding a drive-thru-style event to collect membership pledges and donations on Friday, May 14^th. You can take part by dropping your pledges off at the parking lot behind the cinema from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Suchoplas says they’re looking to raise between $150,000 to $200,000.

“We’re looking to hit that and that way it’ll give us a bit of a cushion to cover our operating costs while we’re closed and have a little bit of cash at the end to do some minor repairs or upgrades as they come about.”

For more information about the event, click here.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: May 13, 2021 - 5:00 am

The Mountain View School Division has announced that Henderson Elementary School will reopen Friday after the school was closed following a positive case of COVID-19.

On Wednesday, Public Health Officials notified the school of positive cases of COVID-19 at the school.

The MVSD has confirmed that at least one positive case was at the school in the Grade 4-5 Cohort and Grade K-3 class between May 5th and 7th.

All close contacts have been notified.