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TUESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2023.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has closed another 10 stores in Manitoba, including the one in Dauphin. Steinbach, Selkirk, and Gimli's stores, as well as 7 more in Winnipeg are also closed as of today.
The crown corporation says they must reduce the number of liquor marts open for business to ensure they can effectively manage their limited inventory to the remaining open locations, most of which are in Winnipeg.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2023.
The strike by Manitoba General Employees Union (MGEU) members at Manitoba liquor marts continues today with dozens of locations now locked out.
As of sunday afternoon, two dozen liquor mart stores, including the one in Swan River, have been closed by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL). So far, Dauphin's location remains unaffected.
The following locations are closed:
- The Liquor Mart Express store in Brandon, and the St. Anne's, Gateway, Sargent Park, Rendeers, and Bison Drive express stores in Winnipeg.
- Rural Liquor Marts including: Swan River, Flin Flon, Portage La Prairie East, Morden, and Carman.
also in Winnipeg:
- Burns Creek, Charleswood, Tyndall Market, True North Square, Southglen, Rivergrove, Dominion Shopping Centre, Transcona Square, Madison Square, Tuxedo Park, Fort Garry, Park West, Brandon South.
At the heart of the strike is an increase to wages. MGEU members were offered increases around 2% over 4 years, but they're seeking raises in line with the 3.3% to 3.6% raises that Premier Heather Stefanson and cabinet ministers are to receive over the next few years.
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- Contributed by Alec Woolston
Premier Heather Stephenson made a quick stop in the city last night to meet with some groups that recently got some funding from a provincial program.
The Art, Culture, And Sport In The Community Fund has provided over $25,000,000 in funding to support numerous projects across the province, with a notable amount coming to the parkland area.
Introduced by local MLA Brad Michaleski, Premier Stephenson was excited to meet the groups that directly benefit from this funding.
"It was amazing to hear the stories of where this money is going to be contributing in the community, and it's really all of the people who are here today, and beyond who are here today that really make this community what it is. It's very exciting for us to be a small part of that."
Some of the projects that have been funded by this program include upgrades at Country Fest facilities, The Manitoba Summer Games Committee, new flooring at the Watson Art Center, and a $400,000 grant for the Maamawi Park Project, and it doesn't just stop in Dauphin.
Many different projects across the parkland and area are seeing several hundred thousand dollars. Community groups and infrastructure upgrades in Ste. Rose, Rorketon, Swan River, Gilbert Plains, Sifton, Roblin, and many more places will be granted funding to further their work.
Stephenson acknowledged and appreciated Dauphin's slogan of "Adventure From Here On Out" and how it builds strength in not just the city, but the whole of the parkland
"It's really nice to see community leaders stepping up and doing the things that they are to make this community a vibrant community. and it wasn't just here in Dauphin, it was surrounding communities as well and I think that's how communities work together to become stronger. it was great to see it today."
You can find the Art, Culture, And Sport In The Community Funds full list of beneficiaries on the Government of Manitoba's Website.
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- Contributed by Michael Brossart
Terry Fox Day, Manitoba's Civic Holiday could see some hours shift at local businesses.
We've compiled a list of several locations, and many of them are applying shorter hour (or closing) for the holiday.
Co-op Food Store
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 8 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Closed
Co-op Main Street Gas Bar
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
Co-op Mountain Road Gas Bar
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
Dauphin Liquor Mart
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 10 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 11 am - 6 pm
- Monday, August 7th - 11 am - 6 pm
Fusion Credit Union
- Saturday, August 5th - Closed
- Sunday, August 6th - Closed
- Monday, August 7th - Closed
The Dauphin Marketplace Mall
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 8 am - 6 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 8 am - 6 pm
Walmart
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
Safeway
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
No Frills
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 9 am - 9 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 9 am - 7 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
City of Dauphin
- Saturday, August 5th - Closed
- Sunday, August 6th - Closed
- Monday, August 7th - Closed
Dauphin Rec Services
- Saturday, August 5th - Open Regular Hours
- Sunday, August 6th - Open Regular Hours
- Monday, August 7th - Closed
Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 9 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Open 12 pm - 2 pm
- Monday, August 7th - Open 12 pm - 2 pm
Super Thrifty Pharmacy
- Saturday, August 5th - Open 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday, August 6th - Closed
- Monday, August 7th - Closed
Call 204-638-3702 between those times for assistance.
Dauphin Vet Clinic
- Saturday, August 5th - Closed
- Sunday, August 6th - Closed
- Monday, August 7th - Closed
When the clinic is closed, a vet is on call for emergencies at 204-638-3208.
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Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development is sending out inspectors who will be looking for trees infected with dutch elm disease or infested with emerald ash borer.
You may see inspectors, who will be donning high-visibility vests and carrying government-issued identification, driving, biking, or walking around public and private properties.
As well as the previously mentioned things inspectors will be keeping an eye out for, they will also look for elm firewood with bark. It is illegal to store as it can spread dutch elm disease.
Staff may not go up to every resident or house before entering properties to do the inspections, but will ring doorbells or knock on doors before taking any branch samples or marking any trees for removal.
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Ste. Rose Hoof 'n' Holler Days are always one of the biggest annual events the town hosts.
Thanks to a provincial grant, this will also feature a rodeo for the first time in a decade.
The Arts, Culture, and Sport in Community Grant offered by the province helped make this possible, providing $5000 dollars to help cover the operating costs of the rodeo.
Ashley Vandepoele, the president for Hoof 'n' Holler days has already gone to the plans in the works to make this event happen rain, shine, or even less favorable weather.
"We have room for the rodeo inside in the skating rink, gotta love Manitoba weather, so we need to do it indoors."
She'd also like to send a big thank you to all the many volunteers and sponsors that are helping bring the rodeo back to the Hoof 'n' Holler Days.
So get ready for The Return To Rodeo, this Thanksgiving long weekend in the town of Ste. Rose!
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A Statement from Lorne Day with Eclipse Water Co-op:
A boil water advisory is in effect for all customers of the Eclipse Water Co-op.
It is expected to be in effect until next Thursday, August 10th.
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A 43-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle.
On August 2 at 12:20 a.m., officers from Gypsumville responded to the vehicle-pedestrian collision on Memorial Crescent on the Lake St. Martin First Nation. When they arrived, they found the man and he was pronounced deceased.
The suspect's vehicle was located a short distance away in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle, who was not injured, is a 39-year-old female from the community. She was found at a nearby residence and was transported to the hospital for an unrelated medical matter.
The investigation continues.
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It's a big weekend as Canada's National Ukrainian Festival and Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa both take place.
Ahead of both, however, the spotlight is set to shine on downtown Dauphin. The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is excited to host another 'Street Fair' in front of the Watson Art Centre and CN Park.
Beginning at 7 a.m. and running until midnight, the one-day event has something for everyone and this includes plenty of opportunities to see and chat with Stephen Chychota who is the president of the Parkland Chamber.
"I think it's safe to say that everyone is extremely excited," said Chychota. "Super thrilled about this event year after year. The Street Fair is the community event that everyone in the community gets excited about it."
Opening with the Al Morning Show on 730 CKDM, the day features tons of local entertainment, there will be a kids zone, plenty of vendors for your food needs and there is always a beer vendor to quench your thirst as the day rolls on.
The list of performers includes Owen Anderson of Ste. Rose, PTO, Bratsva & Zirka Dance, School of Rock Regina, and Kate's Outlaw wrap up the evening starting at 11. There is also the Fort Dauphin Museum's pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. on Thursday and there will be a maker's market put on by Economic Development & Tourism Dauphin.
"There is an element for everyone to enjoy," offered Chychota. "We have RCMP 150 helping us out with the kid's zone so there will be some really great features. From the pancake breakfast to the live entertainment, there is something for everyone."
If you are driving, the street in front of the Watson and CN Park will be closed all day and evening; however, there is parking on 2nd Ave NE by Dauphin Chiropractic Centre and 2nd Street & 1st Ave which is the old liquor mart parking lot.
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It's a milestone year for a group that celebrates classical Ukrainian heritage.
Canada's National Riding and Dancing Cossacks and Company will celebrate their 50th anniversary this Thursday as Canada's National Ukrainian Festival comes to town.
The group started as a relatively small one, dancing on the streets of Dauphin during the CNUF parade, and over the past half-century, it's grown to the point of being one of the biggest highlights of the CNUF Mainstage.
The Reeve of the RM of Dauphin Ernie Sirski has been part of this organization for quite some time, and he's got a big party in the works for the group's alumni, as well as their current members.
"We're having a supper for all the alumni on Thursday at 6 o'clock at the hill at the Cossack camp right at Selo Ukraina. We're inviting all the alumni to come on Thursday at 6 o'clock for supper, we're going to host a supper for them and the current dancers that will be there as well."
Reeve Sirski spoke a bit about the history of the group, and how it's expanded over time.
"It all started in 1973 as Canada's National Riding and Dancing Cossacks, and probably about 2 or 3 years later we actually added the '-and Company' component and that's the girls that dance with us. So that's how we became Canada's National Riding and Dancing Cossacks and Company."
The show is an absolute must-see event, kicking things off with the blast of a cannon and the thundering of hooves as the riders and dancers make their way to the stage.
Sirski also noted that this particular variety of performances may be unique in Canada, if not the world, as he's not aware of other groups combining the skills of both dancing and riding in such a spectacular fashion.
So if you're an Alumni of the group, Sirski says don't be late for supper at 6 on Thursday, and for the people that this show is one that you definitely do not want to miss!
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A man that was believed to be in Swan River working recently has been reported missing.
Arthur Ducharme of The Pas has not been seen by family since June 15. He was reported to have been working in the valley; however, he has not been in contact with his family, which is out of character.
He was expected to be back home in The Pas on July 20, but he has not returned and he hasn't been heard from.
If you have any information, you're asked to call The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6204
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A lawsuit filed against Amber Fisher last month alleges she stole more than half a million dollars from the Gilbert Plains municipality.
The lawsuit was filed on July 25 and it accuses the former CAO of breaching her contract through criminal, fraudulent, and unlawful conduct. The lawsuit alleges that between September 2020 and July 2021, Fisher made 33 transfers from the municipality's bank account to her own, with the total being about $515,000.
While nothing has been proven in court, Fisher is also accused of falsifying bank statements to hide the transfers, giving councillors non-legitimate reports that cleared her of any fraud, and making up a story that she had been the victim of a cyberattack.
Amber began working for the municipality in 2018 as a senior administrative officer before she was promoted to chief administrative officer in 2020. She was suspended in the summer of 2021 before Amber provided bank statements to the municipality's auditors in March of 2022, but they were later determined to be modified from the originals. Then in June of 2022, MNP was hired by Gilbert Plains to investigate. It was found that Fisher transferred roughly $532,000 to her personal bank account.
Fisher has reportedly repaid about $17,000; however, the municipality is suing to retrieve the rest of the funds and for general, special, and punitive damages.
The investigation continues. We have reached out to the RCMP for comment.
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