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The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has completed its review of the death of an adult male following an interaction with RCMP officers from Ste Rose.
The interaction began on December 30th, 2022, when Mounties were alerted about an alleged home invasion and vehicle theft in Rorketon.
The vehicle was found in a ditch near Crane River with four people trying to dig it out.
Three of the suspects were arrested, and the fourth escaped into the woods.
A few days later, police received a missing person's report for the fourth individual and returned to the wooded area, where his body was located.
An autopsy determined that he cause of death was hypothermia, and following more investigation and consultation, the IIU decided no charges would be laid against the officers and no further action would be taken.
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The excitement is building at the Dauphin Fire Department (DFD).
Fort Garry Fire Trucks was awarded the tender in August 2023 to build a new fire truck that will be used in Dauphin to serve and protect the area. Less than two years later, the truck will soon be coming to its new home.
Cam Abrey is the Fire Chief of the DFD.
"We had our final inspection a couple of weeks ago with Fort Garry Fire Trucks to make sure everything was in line and had brief training on the new pump," said Abrey. "Once they're done the last of their prep work, delivery is planned for April 9."
The final cost of the truck was just less than $850,000, including taxes.
Elsewhere at DFD, Abrey says they're looking to recruit new firefighters.
"We are always in the process of recruiting new members," added Abrey. "We encourage if you're interested, stop by and ask questions. You can check out our facility and try out some of the equipment."
Abrey says they are looking at hosting an open house recruitment session later this year.
If you've always dreamt of serving and protecting, now is the perfect time. The Dauphin Fire Department is waiting for you.
"26 years ago, I took the step, and it's turned into a career for me," ended Abrey. "It's one of the best ways to give back to the community in which you live."
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Manitoba's minimum wage is going up as of October 1st.
It will jump 20 cents to $16 an hour.
This adjustment reflects Manitoba’s 2024 inflation rate of 1.1 per cent, rounded up to the nearest five cents.
The minimum wage is updated annually and is regulated through the Employment Standards Code
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Now that spring is here, one of Dauphin's favourite recreation spots during the winter is closed for the year.
Dauphin Recreation Services has announced the closure of the outdoor rink, effective immediately.
They thank everyone who used the outdoor rink over the past few months.
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You may have noticed several people on the picket line holding MGEU signs in front of Michif Children's Place in Dauphin over the past several days.
Kyle Ross is the president of the Manitoba General Employees Union (MGEU).
"Workers with Métis and Michif child and family services are on strike in the province," said Ross. "We've been trying to bargain a deal that would bring them parity with workers in the sector including the civil service that do the same work. Unfortunately, the employer has not even come close with the offer."
A strike mandate was voted on in December, and a two-week strike notice was issued earlier this month. Workers officially went to the picket lines on March 25. The contracts for about 390 employees expired on January 31, 2023.
According to Ross, workers are asking for a contract similar to what was given to other civil service workers last year. That was a four-year, 14 per cent wage increase.
Ross says this is not what the workers wanted, however, it's all about fair wages.
"These workers are not happy taking job action, but they know it's what they need to do," continued Ross. "They want to be treated as equals for the work they do."
Social services, family support, youth care, and administrative workers at the Winnipeg area Métis Child, Family and Community Services are also striking. If the latest offer from the employer was accepted, the hourly wages for Métis CFS members would fall $2.06 behind the civil service by the end of the proposed contract. That's $3,800 annually. The shortfall for Michif CFS members would amount to an annual shortfall of $5,300.
"When I talk to our workers on the picket line, the valuable service they provide to vulnerable families and children is second to none," ended Ross. "It's very frustrating for them. There are now families that are not getting the full support they require and expect, so it's frustrating for our workers being on the picket line. We know this could be resolved very quickly with the employer showing up and making a fair offer."
This is a developing story, and CKDM will provide additional information when it becomes available.
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The ice fishing season came to a close on Monday on Dauphin Lake.
Dozens of people were out on the lake looking for one final haul. Local guide and seasoned fisherman Rod Carberry called it a fantastic winter season.
"The increase measurement on slot limits from 45 to 48 cms had a very positive result in bringing some meat home," said Carberry. "Guys were catching good keepers, and the ratio from not legal to legal fish was good. I would say it was a fantastic year."
The Dauphin Lake Walleye Dash was a marquee event hosted this year. It was a partnership between Rod and the Kin Club of Dauphin.
"It went great. We set a capacity at 200 tickets and feel like that's a number we want to stick with moving forward," said Carberry. "We had 68 entries and plenty of good, positive feedback. 40 fish were caught; it was very impressive."
Now that ice fishing is in the books on Dauphin Lake until next winter, it's time to prepare for summer fishing. Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never fished in the past, Rod says Dauphin Lake is a gem waiting for you.
"Dauphin Lake is pretty under-estimated in the summer; it has plenty of tributaries that flow into it," ended Carberry. "The spring river fishing is always great. In the summer, with it being a big basin, the fish are spread out, and there are a lot of them."
Your next fishing trip is waiting for you on Dauphin Lake.
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Dauphin Tourism is looking for a male model to help them with a special photo shoot this Sunday.
Economic Development Manager Martijn van Lujin says they have worked with a local artist to design a line of clothing with the new Dauphin Tourism slogan of "Dauphin - Adventure from Here on Out."
"We are going to be introducing it this summer, and we are looking for models to help us model this clothing. We have a professional photographer that we have hired. So we put a call out, and we got a lot of people to respond. But we need a guy! We have selected a female, and now we still need a male model."
The only specification is that the male must be 18 years of age or older.
Interested adult men can send a message through either Dauphin Tourism's Facebook or Instagram pages.
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Dauphin is home to Manitoba's last remaining rail turntable, and efforts have been launched to try and keep it from being demolished.
Currently located at the city's Public Works Shop, the 84-foot, approximately 40-ton steel structure debuted in Dauphin in 1906.
It was initially preserved in 1993 through the efforts of 17 community members, who raised money to purchase the land from CNR, with the city, in turn, purchasing the turntable and leasing the land to Fort Dauphin Museum.
Now, the city has announced plans to remove it from the Public Works Shop as of this summer, despite proposals being presented that the Dauphin rail museum says would provide more room for the city and their vehicles at the public works shop while still preserving the turntable.
The Rail Museum has now launched a campaign to continue to try and preserve the turntable in its original and current location, including an online petition created through Change.org.
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The woodworking course at McCreary School is one of the finest around, and a nice boost is on the way.
Through the Skill Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund, the school has received a grant of $50,000 that will go towards the purchase of new computers for the program. The current computers are outdated, and the new ones will provide students with a better product while carving out beautiful projects.
Jason Nadeau is the principal at McCreary School, and he's thrilled to receive the funds.
"It's amazing, we're a very humble school division and school, right in rural Manitoba," said Nadeau. "Having access to some of the latest technology will help our students continue doing incredible work, as they are now."
The work being crafted by students at the school speaks for itself.
Principal Nadeau is always incredibly impressed with the students' ability to create masterpieces out of wood, and he wants to thank Michael Annetts for his great leadership.
"We're very fortunate to have him; he's been teaching industrial arts for more than 30 years, and he's a cabinet-maker by trade," said Nadeau. "The students love him, and he always brings out the best in them."
Nadeau shares the reactions of the students in the course.
"I don't think it's hit them as much as us, understanding what this means," ended Nadeau. "They are excited to have new computers that won't freeze and will be able to handle the graphics required for this program."
Some of the finest woodworking masterpieces are coming from students at the McCreary School, and now, new computers are on the way to help enhance what the students are doing.
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Canada Post has lifted the red delivery service alert that it issued for the Dauphin area.
The alert was initially issued last Friday following the massive dumping of snow that the Dauphin area received late last week.
The lifting of it means regular mail collection and delivery have resumed in the city.
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Canola growers in Canada are going through very difficult times right now with tariffs on their exports to both China and the United States.
With lobbying efforts to the federal government stymied by the current federal election, the Canadian Canola Growers Association hopes farmers will take up the issue with their local candidates that are running for seats on Parliament Hill.
CCGA CEO & President Rick White says tariffs are not the only issue that producers can discuss with their local candidate.
"They need compensation. That is first and foremost to help with the losses as they occur. Secondly, there is a very small way to mitigate this. That is to encourage the federal government to get biofuel production up and running here in Canada. That can take two to three million metric tonnes of canola to get it right. Right now, it is very much in its infancy."
White says the government needs to make biofuel production in Canada a reality so that the canola industry is less reliant on Chinese and U.S. markets.
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