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Although they're closed today and tomorrow for maintenance; Splish Splash Waterpark Minnedosa recently opened for the summer.
Owner of the waterpark, Gerry Champagne says they are past the hardest part because the 4000-pound structure has been put up.
For the first week, the first 15 people lined up get in for free. The grand opening will be happening this weekend too.
Champagne has a 3-year contract with Minnedosa, so the waterpark will be open in future years. It’ll be open until the Labour Day weekend.
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Dr. Erika Spek is the new veterinarian in Ethelbert.
Spek says her family moved from Ontario.
“It’s been good, it’s been very positive, Ethelbert has been very welcoming.”
Spek can do it all from working on large animals like cattle to servicing cats and dogs. She can work from the clinic or travel to farms as well.
“I’m just looking to getting to work and helping any of the animals that need treatment or care and preventing disease as well.”
Spek has been a vet for 18 years.
Yesterday afternoon there was a meet and greet to welcome her to the community.
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At 6:00 am Sunday morning, the Dauphin Fire Department responded to a structure fire 9 miles southwest of Dauphin.
Upon arrival, DFD found the home completely engulfed with the roof and the main floor already having collapsed into the basement.
Three seperate buildings were also on fire due to the strong winds and flying embers.
Neighbours reported that no one was home at the time of the fire.
The fire was under control within 2 hours.
There are no injuries or estimates on damages at this time, but the home is a complete loss.
The fire remains under investigation.
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Trevor Shewfelt is a pharmacist. Kirk Nyquist is a nurse. And for the past 2 years, these canna-curious Dauphinites have been hosting a podcast called Reefer MEDness, which explores all aspects of Canadian cannabis culture both pre and post legalization.
This weekend they're taking their show to another level, and on the road, to the Hempfest Cannabis Expo in Saskatoon, where they'll be recording podcasts live on stage.
Trevor and Kirk are particularily excited to be interviewing social media influencer Jacqui Childs about how medicinal cannabis has changed her life.
Jacqui is a best-selling author, actor, and activist with over 2 million followers who will now be introduced to the Reefer MEDness Podcast, which is produced in our 730 CKDM studios.
You can explore their complete library of eductional and entertaining podcasts at www.reefermed.ca.
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The entertainment lineup for Countryfest has been known for awhile, but now the lineup to get into the grounds on Thursday has started!
Barry Bloomfield, as in many years past, was first in line once again. He comes early to hang out with the other people that come early, and then to get into Countryfest quickly and beat the rush.
He plans to sleep and spend most of his time waiting in line for Thursday, .but says he won’t be bored because he has some yard work he could work on back home.
Bloomfield is ready for any amount of rain, saying “I’m not made out of sugar, I’ve been doing this for 29 out of 30 years.”
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Planes that have ties to World War II will be in the air above Brandon this afternoon.
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is hosting its annual display day.
"For a number of years we've been having a number of air displays," said Stephen Hayter, Executive Director. "These aircraft are the training aircraft that the RCAF used to train pilots for the war efforts. These are historic 75-year-old air crafts that have been meticulously restored. You'll hear them just as you would have in the 1940s.
The gates at the Brandon Municipal Airport open up at 1:00 p.m. The air show itself begins at 3:00 p.m.
There will also be food vendors.
"There will be several planes going up into the air, it's going to be very exciting," added Hayter. "To see planes this old fly is really neat, everyone should come to check it out."
It's just $10 to get in while 12 & under get in for free.
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Selkirk RCMP started working on Project Deteriorate in November 2018.
A drug trafficking network operating between Selkirk and Winnipeg which supplied drugs to many communities in the Interlake was discovered.
On June 19, 2019, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Winnipeg.
As a result of this investigation, officers seized over two kilograms of methamphetamine, a quarter of an ounce of fentanyl/heroin, $25,000 in Canadian currency, a Chevrolet Trax vehicle and a conducted energy weapon.
Larry Albert Pottinger, a 34-year-old male from Winnipeg is being charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking heroin, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x 2, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 3.
Connie Amanda Barker, a 36-year-old female from Selkirk has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 5, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
Lise Chantalle Malenfant, a 53-year-old female from Selkirk has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 7.
The investigation is continuing, more arrests and additional charges are expected.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous culture.
Chief Barry McKay of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve says when we understand each other’s cultures; it strengthens our relationship.
Chief McKay shares what National Indigenous Peoples Day means to him.
“I’m very proud of it because it’s a day of recognition of who we are and the people of Canada recognizes our celebration date of June 21st, for us that’s a very successful milestone that’s come forth and been put on the map. It’s the day of recognition right across Canada.”
Chief McKay has a message for the Parkland.
“I just welcome everyone in the Parkland area, if there’s events going on throughout the day for First Nations near them, I encourage them to participate. When they participate, that strengthens our relationship because we all need each other in this walk of life and it doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, we’re all given that gift of life, so we can enjoy it together instead of competing with each other.”
In the Parkland there are some events you can check out. Today there will be celebrations in Dauphin at the WAC from 10 to 3 and in Winnipegosis from 5 to 8 this evening.
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Today is the 100th Anniversary of Bloody Saturday, the climax of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.
On that day, returning soldiers had announced a demonstration in the form of a “silent parade” on Main Street. Thousands of people assembled on the streets around City Hall. At City Hall, the crowd tipped over a streetcar and set it on fire.
The Royal North-West Mounted Police charged at the protestors, beating them with clubs and firing over 120 bullets. The violence injured about 30 people and killed two. The day ended with federal troops occupying the city’s streets.
After the crowd was dispersed, 80 people were arrested by the “special police”
The events of that day caused the Strike Committee to end the strike 4 days later on June 25th, 1919. The strike lasted a total of six weeks.
Although the current labour rights regime that is currently in place in Canada wasn’t implemented until the Second World War, The Winnipeg General Strike kick-started a fight for labour rights and health and safety standards that unfortunately some workers still fight for today.
“It’s important, in some ways, to know that some of the struggles people fight for in 2019 are things that people were fighting for 100 years ago,” said Travis Thomchuk, a curator at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. “I think (the strike) showed the seriousness for workers in improving their working situation”
The vandalised streetcar now sits at the intersection of Portage and Main as a monument of that historic day
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Jean-Louis Guillas isn’t officially done until next Friday, but last night at the Third Thursday Music night was his retirement party.
“Oh, it was just exactly what I wanted it to be. Which was a celebration of all the different kinds of musicians that have played here at the library through our seven-plus years of doing this program.”
The night had some great performances and surprises for Guillas.
“My girls did a beautiful, beautiful number that was very, very special, for them to have made the trip out from Winnipeg to do that. It was also great to see the barber shoppers, that was a complete surprise to me I didn’t know they were coming. All my friends who’ve played here over the days it was all fantastic to see all of them here.”
165 different performers have performed at least once during Guillas’ time as library director.
Although Guillas may be retiring, he’s sticking around town.
“My wife and I are not leaving town. I wear a few different hats so I’m going to continue to be working around town with groups like the Dauphin Rotary Club, Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal, youth theatre at the WAC, and here at the library I’m going to be doing some of the same things but as a volunteer.”
He’ll be volunteering his time to assist the staff in keeping the diverse kinds of programming.
The night finished off with Mayor Allan Dowhan sharing a few words and giving Guillas a certificate from the City of Dauphin.
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Brandon RCMP seized a large quantity of cannabis during a traffic stop in the RM of Cornwallis.
On June 14th, officers with the RCMP Roving Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop east of Brandon on Highway 1. The traffic stop led to a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of 60 kilos of cannabis.
Police arrested 39-year-old Douglas Durham and 60-year-old Richard King both from Windsor, Ontario. They have been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Distributing, Possession of Illicit Cannabis, Possession of Unstamped Cannabis and have been released for court scheduled in Brandon on August 8, 2019.
“While recreational cannabis is legal, this seizure shows that there is still illicit cannabis in our communities and police will continue to enforce this,” said S/Sgt. Kyle McFadyen of “D” Division Traffic Services. “The only way to know your cannabis is safe is to purchase cannabis through approved distributors as outlined in the federal Cannabis Act and the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act.”
If anyone has any information regarding drugs or any other criminal activity, please contact your local police agency or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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