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A Dauphin man, who was originally supposed to go to trial on charges stemming from an assault and shots fired incident is off the hook.
Back in September of 2022, Dauphin RCMP say two people were confronted outside a business by two individuals, with one woman being struck in the head with a hard object, while a man was cut.
They added as the victims got into their vehicle and tried to leave, a man allegedly shot at the vehicle, striking the passenger side, but not injuring anyone.
28-year-old Peter Flatfoot appeared in Dauphin court on Tuesday, where the charges against him were stayed by the Crown.
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It's finally here.
The gates are open at the Selo site and the 59th edition of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival officially kicks off today (Friday).
There will be performances on four different stages over the course of the weekend, including five grandstand shows on the main ampitheatre.
CNUF president Kayla Gillis says they have also had a great response this year from vendors.
"The pavillion is completely full with vendors, along with the hall and a lot of the kiosks as well. Specifically with the food, we have our traditional Ukrainian dishes, and then we have some Italian and some Mexican. So we will have a bit of everything."
Dance groups set to perform this weekend on the main stage include Cheremosh from Minnesota, Rusalka from Winnipeg, and local favourites Zirka and Canada's Riding and Dancing Cossacks.
There is also a strong list of bands, including By Request, Budmo, Sloohai, and Dauphin's Party Time Orchestra,
For anyone going to the festival but not camping out at the site, Gillis suggests using the shuttle service.
"It starts at noon and goes all the way until 2 in the morning so we will get you home safely as well. We have the four regular stops - the high school, Fudd's, Home Hardware, and then just by the Liquor Store. With all of the construction going on - bear with us the sign will be there and there will be a stop."
Shuttle wristbands are $15 for the weekend and are available at the Co-op gas bars, or you can pay $5 per person per ride.
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Prairie Mountain Health has released an update on many of its construction projects in the province.
Here in Dauphin, the DRHC has entered another phase of construction that looks to add additional inpatient beds (seven in the Medicine Unit, two in Surgery), renovate the former cancer care unit into a physiotherapy area, and add additional storage areas.
The new Endoscopy suite, which was part of Phase 1 is still under construction and PMH is working toward having the new suite operational within the next few months.
Other expansions also include the new CT scanner in Swan river, a $2.9 million expansion at the Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee in Russel, and a new hospital being built in Neepawa.
There is also a sizeable project in the Western Manitoba Care Center, adding a nearly 9,500-sq-ft expansion and a second medical linear accelerator, used for delivering external beam radiation treatments to patients with cancer.
As well, Brandon Regional Healthcare will be adding a new Critical Care bed tower addition, containing 16 new intensive care beds, 30 medical beds on the second floor, and space for expansion above that.
many of these projects are estimated to be completed in 2026.
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This year marks a special year for Rockin the Fields of Minnedosda.
It's the 20th year for the rock music festival, which opens tomorrow (Friday).
Marketing co-ordinator Kamryn Winters is very impressed with their lineup for this year.
"Friday we have Molly Hatchett and Kim Mitchell. On Saturday we have Econoline Crush and Theory of a Deadman, and then Sunday we have Colin James, Amanda Marshall, and the Trews. Overall, it is a really well-rounded lineup."
Winters says the main stage is not the only place to catch entertainment.
"We also have the Heritage Co-op Hilltop Stage, and there will be a lot of good rock acts up there over the course of the weekend. And it is a little different than Countryfest (In Dauphin). At Countryfest, all of the stages are going at once. But at Rockin the Fields the crowd shuffles. So you go to the main stage, and then when the main stage closes for the changeover, you run up to the top and the top starts. So you are constantly shuffling between the two stages so you never really get to miss a beat."
Weekend and day passes for the festival are still available online at www.rockinthefields.ca, as well as at the festival site throughout the weekend.
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The annual service and celebration at the Trembowla Cross of Freedom Heritage site will have a special addition to it this year.
Set for Sunday afternoon at 12:30, this year's service will also include a special blessing of the new bell tower that was recently replaced at the site.
The service, which will be followed by lunch and entertainment, is held annually as a part of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival.
The Trembowla Cross of Freedom site is located about 27 km Northwest of Dauphin on Provincial Road 362 and is home to St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, which is the oldest preserved Ukrainian Catholic church in Canada.
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On Wednesday at approximately 4:30 pm, Dauphin RCMP received a report from a member of the public who recognized a stolen vehicle from the Winnipegosis area based on social media photos.
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over and fled onto a gravel road.
Due to the dust conditions and limited visibility, the officers lost sight of the vehicle and were unable to track it. Despite additional patrols in the area, the vehicle was not located.
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An 81-year-old from Regina has been arrested by the Russell RCMP for a sexual assault dating back to the early 1970s when he was a priest at a church in Lennard, Manitoba, which is seven minutes away from Inglis.
On June 13, Constantin Turcoane was arrested. The Russell RCMP received a report of a sexual assault on March 16, 2022. That's when a female in her 60s reported that she had been sexually assaulted multiple times over two years by the priest when she was a parishioner at St. Elijah Romanian Orthodox Church.
At the time of the assaults, the female was 11-12 years of age.
An investigation included locating and taking statements from multiple people and searching historic church records. A warrant of arrest was issued for Turcoane for Rape and Sexual Intercourse Under 14. He did turn himself in to the police and has been released with a court date.
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It is seen by many as the unofficial kickoff to Ukrainian Festival weekend in Dauphin.
The annual Parkland Chamber Street Fair and Dance is set for today (Thursday) along 1st Avenue North West.
The day begins with a pancake breakfast at 7 am, and continues until the final performers exit the stage at midnight.
Chamber Executive Director Stephen Chychota says one significant change for this year will be the location of the performance stage.
"We are not going to be on the street anymore. We are going to be right in the (CN) Park, so we are really excited about having a different platform and a different layout for that. We are also really excited to bring back the Kids Zone, and our partner for that this year is McDonald's. The McDonalds Kids Zone is coming out with a new layout and some really neat features."
Chychota adds the new location and setup for the stage will give them more room for vendors and food trucks along the street.
"Now that we do not have that Countryfest stage hanging out there anymore. It has been helpful and thank you to Countryfest for having that stage for us to use for the previous years, but that trailer has moved on to bigger and better things and we do not have access to it anymore. So we will be working with the platforms that we get from (DRS). And also for the bands they will be at different points during the day hanging out in a bit more shade inside of taking it all in in that trailer."
There is no cost to attend the street fair.
A reminder though that First Avenue NorthWest will be closed the entire day to vehicle traffic from Main Street to the Watson Arts Centre.
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A five-day extravaganza will be rolling into Roblin Today, as their Annual Ag Fair and Rodeo begins!
It will be a packed 5 days, with new and returning events like the small town smoke off and supper, gymkhana, and more.
the King Farmer Competition, taking place tonight, offers a challenge to anyone to Dethrone the local king.
This will be 8 different events that test the metal of the competing farmers to take the crown, from 7 pm to 10 pm.
The Small Town Smoke-Off is this Friday, and new this year. Several competitors will be cooking both pulled pork and brisket, and it's 20$ a plate.
and Saturday is the highlight, according to Dean Chescu, President of the Roblin Ag Society:
"Saturday is the big day, we have Little Britches rodeo in the afternoon, Rodeo is after at 5 o'clock, and then talent competition in the evening, already a few competitors for that."
The Roblin's Got Talent Competition will take place at 9 pm and is sponsored by 730CKDM.
Sunday starts with a pancake breakfast and Gospel Music Jamboree, followed by an afternoon of exhibits, markets, kids events, and of course more rodeo excitement.
Monday has free grounds admission, and a ranch rodeo running all day.
Chescu also mentions that there will be lots of space for folks looking to camp out and attend the full event.
"If you want to bring your camper. Currey Park is just a quarter mile away, there's another campground by Goose Lake, and there's lots of amenities in town."
And with how busy it is, you'll want to stay for all five days if you can!
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More Support for Canadian Seniors is coming after federal changes to the Old Age Security fund.
Adjusting for inflation, this increase looks like a 2.8 percent rise from last year.
Eligible seniors aged 65 to 74 years were to receive a maximum monthly amount of up to $718.33, with those over 75 receiving even more.
On top of the pension, seniors and their partners may also be eligible for extra benefits such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor under the OAS program. These three benefits are non-taxable.
For single, widowed or divorced Canadians aged 65 or older and earning an annual net income of less than $21,768, the maximum GIS payment per month for the July to September period is set for $1,072.93.
to be eligible for the OAS payments, a person must be at least 65 years old, and In most cases, Canadians are automatically enrolled into the OAS plan when they turn 65.
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The RCMP of Gimli are investigating after a shot was fired in a home in Riverton.
Reports state that 4 male suspects, one carrying a firearm, entered a home in that community and confronted two other adult males.
In the altercation, a shot was fired inside the residence, injuring a 44-year-old male.
The 44-year-old from Lynn Lake was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where he remains in stable condition. The other victim, a 33-year-old male from Riverton, was not injured.
Gimli RCMP is more information on this incident. anyone with information about this incident to contact the Gimli RCMP Detachment at 204-642-5106, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477
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