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The RM of Lakeshore are saying the Rorketon Landfill will be closed Saturday, July 18.
The landfill will be back open on Wednesday, with regular hours from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Staff with the RM apologize for any inconvenience.
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Manitobans dealing with a number of conditions and disorders will now have help in paying for their prescription medications, according to Health, Seniors, and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen.
The province has added 137 drugs to the provincial formulary, including 109 generic medications.
Drugs added to the formulary include:
- Akynzeo – for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with some forms of chemotherapy;
- Enstilar – for the treatment of psoriasis;
- Mezera – for the treatment of ulcerative colitis;
- Prevymis – for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection;
- Radicava – for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS);
- Sublocade – for the treatment of opioid use disorder;
- Truxima – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; and
- Velphoro – for the control of serum phosphorus levels in patients with end-stage renal disease.
Coverage for the added drugs came into effect yesterday.
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Public health officials have identified 5 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today. The total number of cases in Manitoba is 336.
All five cases are located on a Hutterite colony in the Interlake-Eastern health region.
No one is in the hospital at this time, and the number of deaths remains at 7.
We currently have 11 active cases in Manitoba, and 318 people have recovered from the virus.
For more detailed information on COVID cases in the province, you can go to manitoba.ca/covid19.
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UPDATE | At 3:24 p.m. the severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted.
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At 11:03 a.m., Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Parkland.
The advisory is in effect for the following areas:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
Conditions of strong wind, large hail, and heavy downpours may develop.
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The Bowsman man accused of crashing the gate at Rideau Hall and uttering threats against the Prime Minister appeared in court today.
Corey Hurren faces 22 criminal charges, most of which are firearms-related offences stemming from the July 2nd incident.
The matter was in court briefly today, with Hurren appearing via videoconference.
The case was put over until the end of the month.
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A fire in Ochre River this morning destroyed two sheds, and sent a firefighter to hospital with heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
At 9:40 a.m. Thursday morning, Ochre River Fire was dispatched to a structure fire.
Firefighters quickly got the blaze under control, stopping the garage & shed fire from spreading to the resident's home.
The Ochre River Fire Department say the firefighter that was sent to the hospital is now "doing just fine", and safe and sound at home.
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Manitoba law enforcement will be incorporating a new tool that helps officer’s better deal with people in mental health crisis situations.
The provincial government is investing over $450,000 into the new HealthIM system.
The system works by helping officers determine the most appropriate response to someone in a mental health crisis.
Justice Minister Cliff Cullen made the announcement today, saying “law enforcement officers are often the first line of response to emergency mental health crisis situations and the HealthIM system provides an effective, evidence-based tool to help improve crisis outcomes and ensure people are referred to appropriate resources in their communities.”
Manitoba will be the first province in Canada to adopt the HealthIM tool.
For more information, click here.
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It seems as though the mosquitoes are on everyone’s mind this summer.
Some municipalities have resorted to mosquito fogging to try and keep the pesky bugs in check.
But what’s the City of Dauphin doing to control mosquitoes this summer?
City Manager Sharla Griffiths tells CKDM the city is periodically doing larvicide spraying in ditches and standing water to eliminate mosquito eggs.
She says we typically have more larvicide spraying during a wet year like this, with more standing water.
Including labour and the cost of the chemical, the cost is between $4,000 and $10,000 annually depending on the number of applications.
Griffiths explains fogging is typically done when the mosquito population reaches a certain threshold — but that won’t be happening this year.
“Unfortunately, the province is not doing trapping in Dauphin this year, so we do not have access to those count numbers.” The City Manager adds that “this year, the city will be controlling mosquitos solely with the larvicide method.”
The City is encouraging residents and businesses to look over their yards and properties for standing water, which can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government will provide $19 billion to provinces and territories to help them re-start their economies amid COVID-19.
The money will be directed to priority areas, such as funding child care, more testing, personal protective equipment, and protection for seniors.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the government’s effort to make sure no Canadian goes hungry or homeless because of economic hardship from the pandemic — is a shared responsibility.
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It’s news none of us want to hear: the Splash Park at Vermillion Park will be out of commission for the time being.
Dauphin Recreation Services staff tells us the closure is the result of a mechanical issue.
At this time, there is no timetable for when the Splash Park might be back in action, but in the meantime, the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre is open with public swimming now on the schedule.
You can view the pool schedule here.
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One new case of COVID-19 was announced in today’s update from public health officials.
There have been a total of 331 cases in the province.
Manitoba has 6 active cases at this time, and 318 people have recovered.
With summer in full swing, health officials are reminding Manitobans to practice physical distancing while at beaches and lakes.
For more information about the virus, click here.
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