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A Birch River man will be back in court next month in relation to a death in that community.
21-year-old Lincoln Chartrand-Flett is charged with second-degree murder, after a house fire in Birch RIver last October.
Swan River RCMP says after the fire was extinguished, they located the body of a 68-year-old man inside of the home.
Chartrand-Flett remains in custody and is due back in Dauphin court on October 31st.
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Harvesting operations across the Northwest region have neared the three-quarters complete mark.
According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture, farmers were greeted with good harvest weather throughout the week, with some rain pausing progress in some areas on Sunday.
The Ashville weather station recorded the warmest temperature of the week at 28 degrees, with the coolest temperature coming in at 1.1 degrees in the Inglis area.
Spring wheat harvest is now about 98 per cent complete, with yields ranging from 50 to 90 bushels per acre, and quality being reported mostly as good, although there have been some reports of lower protein.
Canola harvest is now about 75 per cent wrapped up, with yields averaging between 40 and 55 bushels per acre.
Field pea harvest is now complete, with yields varying from 40 to 45 bushels per acre on fields with less precipitation, and 60 to 70 bushels per acre on other fields.
Soybean harvest has started in some areas, with more fields expected to be ready throughout this week, Early yields are ranging from 30 to 35 bushels per acre.
The report adds that most winter cereals have now been seeded.
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The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum Wednesday night for voters in the Dauphin constituency.
Local candidates Gord Wood of the Progressive Conservatives and Ron Kostyshyn of the New Democrats will answer pre-submitted questions during the anticipated 90-minute event.
Parkland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stephen Chychota says the event is ideal for anyone who is still undecided on who they will vote for on October 3rd.
"For anybody to get a little more insight into what are some of the issues and how the candidates are addressing things. And even understanding a little bit more of the party's perspectives on certain items. It is a good opportunity to check it out and see what the candidates are all about."
The forum begins at 7 p.m. at the Watson Arts Centre.
"We are going to have some intros by the candidates, and then questions that were submitted previously by the public. So everything that is addressed by the candidates is current topics that residents of the Dauphin riding are concerned about. We will get through as many as we possibly can."
Chychota reminds those attending that there will not be an open mic session during the forum, but there will be brief periods before and after the forum for those in attendance to meet the candidates in person.
He adds there will also be a members-only segment from 6 to 6:45 pm, where Parkland Chamber members will have the chance to meet and talk to the two candidates.
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A 45-year-old woman will be sentenced in late January in relation to a 2020 death in the city.
On October 25th of that year, Dauphin RCMP responded to a report of an unconscious injured male.
When they arrived on the scene, the 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ramona Tanner of Dauphin was subsequently charged and eventually pled guilty to manslaughter.
A sentencing date has been set for January 31st in Dauphin court.
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The Thompson RCMP are broadening their search for a missing 14-year-old.
Vera Lynn Flett was first reported missing on September 23rd. She was last seen in Thompson but is believed to Winnipeg.
Vera is described as 5'6, with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes.
Thompson RCMP and the Bear Clan Patrol are actively searching both Thompson and Winnipeg, but have been unable to locate her.
Police and family are concerned for her well-being.
If you have information on her whereabouts please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Elections Manitoba is reporting a strong opening few days of advanced voting ahead of next Tuesday's provincial election.
Advanced voting began on Saturday, and in the first few days, over 69,000 ballots were cast province-wide.
That includes roughly 32,000 on Saturday alone, well above the single-day record for advanced votes in the 2019 election, which was 22,000 votes.
Throughout the 2019 election, a total of 131,000 advanced ballots were cast.
Officials believe the strong response so far could be due in part to changes that have made it easier to vote this year
Manitobans can now cast ballots at any of the 300 polling stations across the province, instead of being restricted to the station closest to their home.
Advanced voting wraps up on Saturday.
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With the Provincial election rapidly approaching, CKDM took to the streets to hear about the issues that matter to you.
Both the New Democrats and the Progressive Conservatives are hot on the campaign trail in the Dauphin riding.
The NDP has spoken extensively on increased funding for healthcare across the province, While many PC announcements are discussing tax cuts and home funding.
When asked what the people of Dauphin are focusing on, some take a big-picture approach to the issues.
"The economy, but you know, every election is always healthy. Everybody works on health. Promises are made on health years and years ago, and they're never filled. When the economy is strong, everything else fits into it."
Another person interviewed had a more focused approach to the increasing crime in rural areas. More specifically;
"The Drugs that are running rampant. If there's a way to get rid of it, just get rid of it."
one thing that everyone interviewed had in common is a resounding message for everyone:
Be sure to get out and vote, and have your voice be heard on the matters that are important to you.
Advanced polls are already open, and the election is set for October 3rd.
Visit Electionsmanitoba.ca for all the details on where and how to vote.
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The Portage La Prairie RCMP are currently looking for a missing teen.
On September 21, 2023, at 10:30 am, the Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a missing 13-year-old female from a residence located on 9th Street NW in the City of Portage la Prairie.
Tyeanna Daniels was last seen in her home on the evening of September 20.
She’s described as being 5’3” in height, 85 lbs with long dark brown hair and brown eyes. It is possible she may currently be in the City of Brandon.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Friday marked the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of a Skownan First Nation man, and police are hoping someone may have some information that can help them locate him.
Dwayne Lavallee was just 21 years old when he was last seen on September 22nd, 2018, filling up a vehicle at a store on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.
His vehicle was located four days later north of Ste Rose during a ground search.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Ste Rose RCMP detachment, or Manitoba Crimestoppers.
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Voters in the Dauphin constituency will choose between just two candidates for our MLA when they go to the polls on October 3rd.
The Dauphin riding is one of eight across Manitoba that does not have a Liberal candidate running in it.
Both Ron Kostyshyn of the NDP and Gord Wood of the PC say they are working to try and secure those votes from people who would otherwise have voted for another party locally.
Kostyshyn feels his party's platform is appealing to voters from other parties.
"I think there are a lot of ingredients that we talk about as the NDP party that the Green party appreciates, that the Liberal party appreciates, and people that are with the government of today - the Conservative party - are also liking our language. And we are there as the NDP party to be a good representative for Dauphin and the province of Manitoba."
Meanwhile Wood says with just two candidates running, they are working hard to get every vote that they can.
"We want to make sure that we are connecting and that everybody understands the issues and the platforms and supports that our party has. So it is going to be close in that regard, but that is exciting. That is what makes elections exciting when you know that every vote can matter."
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Street construction work begins Monday on three different roads in Dauphin.
According to a release from the city, work will occur on River Avenue from the North junction of PTH 20 to Main Street North by the courthouse.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is in charge of that project, which is expected to wrap up in about a week's time.
The city adds road closures will be in effect while work is being done.
Meanwhile, work will also be done on 1st Avenue NE from Main Street to 4th Street NE, as well as on 2nd Avenue NW from Main Street to Provincial Road 362.
The city says they will provide updates on road closures and completion dates for construction on both of those projects as the work progresses.
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