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Yesterday was the last day to vote in advance, which is something that many Canadians decided to do this year.
Marie-France Kenny, Regional Media Advisor for Elections Canada says there were around 2.2 million voters across the country on the first two days, which is more than in the previous election.
There were 28 advance polling sites and 32 polls in the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa riding.
On Election Day this riding will have 81 ordinary sites with 181 polls.
Election Day is on September 20th.
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A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly wounding another man with a knife in Eriksdale.
Around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Lundar RCMP received a report of a man armed with a knife.
When officers arrived they located a man with an upper-body wound and called for medical assistance.
25-year-old Colton Sumner from Lake Manitoba First Nation was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon, and Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purposes.
The 32-year-old victim from Lake Manitoba First Nation was transported to hospital in stable condition.
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The quarantine period for close contacts of people who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is being reduced to 10 days from 14.
Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin made the announcement today.
“The risk of becoming a case is much greater in the early parts of that incubation period. If someone hasn’t become a case within 10 days is very much less likely that they will become a case after that.”
Self-monitoring for symptoms will still be required for 14 days, but the last four days won’t have to be done in isolation.
Roussin says this change will allow Manitobans to return to work or school a bit sooner, without a significant increase in the risk.
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Starting next week students will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at school-based clinics.
The clinics will be offered during school hours, and in some cases, they will operate outside of school hours for all members of the community.
Dr. Joss Reimer, Medical Lead for the Vaccine Implementation Task Force says a few clinics will launch on Wednesday the 22nd.
"Parents and the school community will be notified when a clinic is coming to their school. We're sending letters out today to help give a bit more information about what the process will look like."
School clinics are set to run for four to six weeks.
More information on school-based immunization clinics can be found here.
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On September 11th at approximately 7:30 p.m., Lundar RCMP received a report of a motorcycle that had gone off the road on Highway 6 in the RM of West Interlake, approximately 200 kilometres southeast of Dauphin.
When officers arrived, a male was in the ditch receiving medical attention from EMS. The 62-year-old male from the RM of Coldwell was pronounced deceased on scene.
Initial investigation has determined that the motorcycle, being driven by the 62-year-old male, was travelling southbound on Highway 6, near Lundar, and passed a southbound vehicle. The motorcycle appeared to lose control and entered the ditch, at which point the male driver was ejected from the vehicle.
An RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist and the RCMP Criminal Collision Investigative Team is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
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A boil water advisory is in place in parts of the RM of Elton, which is north of Brandon.
This is due to repairs to a water line, which has led to the loss of water pressure in part of the RM, between roads 96 west to 107 west, and roads 60 north to 65 north.
Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
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Those who would like to vote early have until 9:00 tonight.
Voters can find their advance polling station on their voter information card that they received in the mail, or online.
There is also some time left to apply to vote by mail.
Voters can apply online or contact any Elections Canada office across Canada before Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. to vote by mail.
Election Day is on Monday, September 20th.
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Today starts off Smile Cookie week at Tim Hortons.
All proceeds raised in Dauphin are going towards the Dauphin Friendship Centre, and the Parkland Humane Society.
The Humane Society is using the money raised for their Spay and Neuter Program, and the Friendship Centre is using the money for their Food for Thought Program.
To pre-order cookies, call 204-638-3299.
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On Saturday Brandon Flight Centre held a well-attended grand opening for the Dauphin Flight Training Centre.
There was a constant stream of people coming to take flights over the city.
CEO of Brandon Flight Centre, David Creighton says he wasn’t expecting to have so many people attend the event.
“We had no idea coming into it if we were going to see 20 people or 200 people. So to see this many people coming through the door to help us celebrate it and to get a taste for flying, it’s fantastic.”
Finance Manager, Samantha Friesen says she heard a lot of interest in the school from people attending the event.
“I’ve heard from several people who were taking their first flight who were like ‘I’m coming back for lessons’ so we’re really excited for that.”
Creighton says that there’s no set date for students to begin, and they can start their flight training any time.
“We have one instructor here right now teaching three days a week, but we’re set up so that if he needs to be here full-time or if we need another instructor and a second aircraft we’re all ready to go with that. Basically, whatever demand is here for it we can easily meet it.”
There was also a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a BBQ, and a silent auction at the grand opening.
More information about the flight centre can be found here.
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Those who would like to get vaccinated can do so on Monday in Dauphin.
COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins are taking place at Dauphin’s Supersite from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pfizer and Moderna are being offered.
The supersite is located at 304 Whitmore Avenue east.
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Today is the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terror attacks on U.S. soil.
Premier Kelvin Goertzen made a statement on the commemoration.
“Today, we mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic and horrific events that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001, the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in U.S. history.”
Manitoba's 23rd Premier carried on to talk about his plans for the day,
“This morning, I am pleased to join representatives from both The United States and Canada at a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Site at the International Peace Gardens to honour the lives tragically lost, commemorate our long-standing positive relationship between our nations, and reaffirm our commitment of international cooperation and peace.”
Premier Goertzen offered his sympathies,
“On behalf of all Members of the Manitoba Legislature and all Manitobans, I offer my sincere condolences to those who lost loved ones, those who survived and still struggle, and those whose lives have been forever changed.”
Goertzen says the day is one to honour the bravery, sacrifice and heroism of first responders and military personal then and today, and the compassion of everyday people to help their neighbour in times of great need.
Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, including 24 Canadians in the attacks.
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