Federal Funding For Eco-Protection

Over 11 million dollars will be going to protect vital ecosystems in Manitoba.

This is split into 2 portions, 5.1 million will focus on preventing land conversion and loss of carbon from peat harvesting in the Interlakes region of Manitoba.

the remaining 6.1 million to secure 1,200 hectares of privately owned land prioritizing the maintenance of grasslands, wetlands, and forests.

Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change notes that this is "the largest conservation campaign in Canada’s history, with a goal of reversing biodiversity loss and protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030."

this funding is part of a 5 billion dollar funding plan to further conservation efforts from 2021 to 2031

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Jul 20, 2024 - 3:15 pm

Two long-standing cases with ties to the Parkland were back before the courts this week.

A Dauphin man accused of a serious assault from November of 2022 had his case recessed until August 20th.

40-year-old Wayne Becks faces several charges including Aggravated Assault and Uttering Threats, and remains in custody.

And a Winnipeg man arrested following a March 2021 drug bust in the RM of Dauphin also had a new court date set.

33-year-old Jory Rowe is set to return to court on July 23rd.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 20, 2024 - 12:00 pm

Snorkelers with Parks Canada have been hunting for Zebra mussels, the reason Clear Lake has been closed for the season, and they have been found.

During a survey, a live adult zebra mussel was found, as well as a partial shell.

This, along with environmental DNA in water samples, shows that this invasive species has indeed built a presence in the Lake.

The next step is to install an impermeable curtain around the boat cove and pier area to isolate the mussels from the rest of the lake.

Potash is being considered as a means to eradicate this invasive species, but this choice needs more testing and consideration of its environmental impact.

A technical briefing is scheduled for next week that will provide further detail on this situation, and the efforts going into solving it.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 4:30 pm

Roblin's Chamber Street Fair goes on Saturday along Main Street.

It starts with a pancake breakfast at 9 and is followed up by business and food vendors, a farmers market, and kids activities.

There is no admission cost to attend.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Two people were recently charged after using their paddleboards on Clear Lake.

At this time, personal watercraft use on Clear Lake is prohibited and can lead to a maximum fine of $25,000. The two individuals who were charged also had their paddleboards seized.

Park Wardens are asking that if you see someone using a paddleboard or any other personal watercraft on bodies of water within Clear Lake, call them at 1-877-852-3100.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 11:02 am

The RCMP's Musical Ride is heading to several communities in the province.

This includes a stop in Dauphin on Saturday, August 3. That will start at 12:30 at the Dauphin Fair Grounds and tickets can now be purchased at Dauphin Co-op Gas Bars. The community of Ashern will also host an event on Sunday, August 4.

Before that, the show rolls into Erickson next Wednesday, July 24.

"We have been planning this event for many months," said Eric Bjornson. "We're coming down to the last few days, it's going to be an extremely unique event for Erickson."

The event to be hosted in Erickson next week will also be historic. With more than 800 tickets already sold, Eric says it will be the largest single gathering event in the community since the Queen visited in 1970.

"It's quite exciting, very exciting to be a part of," ended Bjornson. "It will bring many people to town that haven't visited before, we can't wait for next Wednesday. We hope that everyone enjoys their visit."

Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Musical Ride set to begin 60 minutes later. The riders will also host a question and answer period and introduce their horses.

You can get your tickets here. You can also head to several locations in Erickson if you're around that community.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 10:04 am

UPDATE: 9:10 A.M. - July 19

We have reached out to the Dauphin Fire Department for more information.

We are expecting to hear more in the coming hours and once we hear something, we will provide all the details.

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A structure fire was called at 4th Ave SE in Dauphin shortly after 6:30 pm, on July 18th.

Flames could be seen pouring out of the front window as the Dauphin Fire Department was on the scene to extinguish the blaze.

Several firefighters worked diligently to douse the flames in the house, with several trucks attending to the fire, and police directing traffic away from the area.

We'll have more details on this situation as it becomes available.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 9:00 am

This Weekend, Ochre River Family Fun Days is set for a full day of activities.

Marie Sorlie is a coordinator for this day, and she's excited about the fun.

"Early in the morning, 8 o'clock, there's going to be a pancake breakfast by the Ochre River Fire Department. There is also a ball tournament happening, starting at about 10 am, we have a few teams signed up for that. We also have the beer gardens, the bouncy castles happening, and some giant lawn games for people to play."

Family Fun Day is coming up this Saturday in Ochre River. There will be a community yard sale, vendor sale in the...
Posted by Lakeshore & Ste Rose Recreation on Monday, July 15, 2024

It will be a full day, as it goes all the way until midnight, wrapping up with a kids late-night movie!

Aside from the fun, you might also shop for an interesting find!

"We also, of course, have the community yard sale happening, and over at the community hall, we have an indoor vendor market. I think it's about 10 vendors coming to join us on Saturday showing off their goodies."

So whether you want family fun, local antiquing, beer gardens, or ball games, the Ochre River Family Fun Day offers something for everyone!

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 7:30 am

A 24-year-old female remains in custody after a 48-year-old man from Peguis First Nation was killed.

During the early morning hours of July 18, officers from the Fisher Branch Detachment received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and an ATV on Provincial Road 224, located in Peguis First Nation. The 48-year-old man was driving an ATV and heading southbound in the northbound lane when it collided head-on with a northbound SUV, being driven by a 24-year-old female from the Peguis First Nation.

The 48-year-old man was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The 24-year-old female driver, along with her four female passengers, were not physically injured. The driver was arrested on the scene for Impaired Driving and was taken back to the Detachment to provide samples of her breath for analysis.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Jul 19, 2024 - 6:27 am

A recent announcement from both the federal and all provincial government could symbolize a big step forward in food security.

this statement from Statement from Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture notes that all major retailers have joined the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct.

This includes Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro, and most recently, Walmart and Costco.

The goal of this grocery sector code is to bringing more fairness, transparency, and predictability to Canada’s grocery supply chain and for consumers.

This code is expected to be in place federally by 2025 to support Canadians with fair, and equitable grocery prices.