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Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson announced yesterday that the current rates for personal care services would remain unchanged for the upcoming year.
Stefanson says the government hopes that these measures will help ease some of the financial burdens that personal care costs can create.
"By making the decision to keep rates the same, they hope to ease some of the financial issues families and clients may face due to the pandemic."
Although the rate structure remains unchanged this year, the 2021-22 residential rates will still increase if a resident's net income increased from 2019 to 2020.
Personal care services are offered throughout the province and include:
- Meals, including meals for specialized diets.
- Assistance with daily living activities like bathing, getting dressed and using the bathroom;
- Essential nursing care
- Routine medical and surgical supplies;
- Prescription drugs eligible under Manitoba's Personal Care Home Program;
- Laundry and linen services.
The provincial government and the client share the cost of these services through the Residential Charges Program.
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The RCMP has updated CKDM on the cyclist/motorist collision, which occurred yesterday afternoon. Stating that the bicyclist collided with the side of the automobile after the driver of the vehicle proceeded through a stop sign at the intersection of Riverside Road.
The cyclist was taken to hospital with minor physical injuries.
No charges are being laid.
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A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on the service road off Main Street South in Dauphin, just south of the mall.
No injuries are known at this time.
CKDM has reached out to RCMP for further details and will provide them as they come in.
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With August Long weekend upon us, CKDM has comprised a list of what’s open and closed for the long weekend.
Walmart
Regular hours on Saturday & Sunday. 9 am - 6 pm on Monday.
Safeway
Regular hours Saturday. 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday & Monday.
Co-op Grocery Store
Regular store hours for Saturday & Sunday. Closed on Monday.
Co-op Gas Bars
Regular hours all long weekend.
Dauphin Liquor Mart
Regular hours apply Saturday & Sunday. Monday open 11 am - 6 pm.
Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
Regular hours on Saturday. Sunday & Monday, the clinic will be open 12 pm - 2 pm.
City of Dauphin
Closed over the entire long weekend.
Dauphin Vet Clinic
Closed all weekend.
When the clinic is closed, a vet is on call for emergencies at 204-638-3044.
Cloud Nine Canna Supplies
Open Saturday from 11 am. – 4 pm. Sunday & Monday the shop will be closed.
Canada Post
Closed all weekend. Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
Countryfest Community Cinema
Open Saturday & Sunday from 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Closed Monday.
CKDM wishes you a safe and happy August long weekend!
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The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that with some improvements in weather conditions in northern Manitoba, there will be a gradual lifting of some fire and travel restrictions. However, the south and central regions of the province still face high to extreme fire danger levels, therefore current restrictions will continue to apply, including in the Dauphin area.
Some rural municipalities have their own fire bans in place. Below is a list of RM’s surrounding Dauphin and the fire bans in place:
- RM of Roblin – Enclosed fire pits, propane BBQs/fire tables permitted between the hours of 8 PM to 8 AM.
- RM of Ethelbert - Complete fire ban in place with the exception of enclosed fire pits and BBQs.
- RM of Mossey River – Complete fire ban in place with the exception of enclosed fire pits and BBQs.
- RM of Rosedale – Fire pits/BBQs allowed only if attended.
- RM of Alonsa – Complete fire ban in effect.
- RM of Lakeshore – Complete burn ban in effect.
- RM of Swan River – Complete fire ban in effect.
- RM of Grahamdale – Complete fire ban in effect.
- RM of Mountain - Complete fire ban in effect.
- RM of Minitonas-Bowesman – Complete fire ban in effect.
To view a full list of RM’s that have fire bans in effect, click here.
Riding Mountain and Duck Mountain Provincial Parks have some fire bans in effect. Enclosed fire pits and BBQs are allowed. However, fireworks and lanterns are prohibited at all times.
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There’s a road closure in the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore.
Work has begun on the Bottrell Drain, which means Road 133 north between Road 100 and Road 102 may be closed periodically during the construction.
This could affect travel plans for some.
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The province’s public health orders will be updated next week, according to a release from the government.
Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Premier Brian Pallister at a news conference on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
The next step of the 4-3-2-One Great Summer reopening plan is for 80 percent of eligible Manitobans to have their first dose, and 75 percent to have two doses of the vaccine by Labour Day.
Currently, 79.5 percent of eligible Manitobans have had their first dose, and 69.3 percent have had two doses.
Tuesday will also be the province's next update on COVID-19 numbers, as they are no longer being released on weekends.
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A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of the parkland and surrounding areas tonight.
At exactly 8:34 pm Friday evening Environment Canada officially ended the watch.
The thunderstorm watch was in effect for the following communities:
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore, incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- 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 Lakeshore, incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
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A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on the service road off Main Street South in Dauphin, just south of the mall, this afternoon.
No injuries are known at this time.
CKDM has reached out to RCMP for further details and will provide them as they come in.
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An RCMP officer based in Virden has pled guilty in Brandon Provincial Court.
Kyle Trenholm was charged after Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit looked into three alleged incidents, between May 1 and June 1 of 2019.
Trenholm has now pled guilty to two lesser counts of Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and he was fined $1500 on each count.
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Keystone Agricultural Producers held their Summer Advisory Council Meeting on Wednesday.
President Bill Campbell started the meeting by talking about the drought.
“Livestock producers are struggling to secure feed and water, while crop producers have seen issues with germination, poor crop growth, May frost, and now grasshoppers.”
Campbell also gave an update on the next Canadian agricultural partnership framework. He says that Keystone Agricultural Producers are working with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Manitoba agriculture and resource development.
“Our recommendations include improved business risk management programming to ensure it reflects the needs of producers and providing support for initiatives and programs that build public trust in the agriculture and agri-food industry.”
The new GM, Brenna Mahoney gave a GMs report.
“So when I look at what my first 100 days will look like, it looks like a roadmap design. We have to work on that organizational alignment that’s already begun. I’ve been meeting with each of our board members, commodity members, staff, and key stakeholders. That has been the key focus, getting out to people, talking to them and having those conversations.”
Vice President, Jill Verwey gave a finance report, and John Fitzmaurice talked about AAFC Living Labs Project.
The meeting ended with a vote on several resolutions, including a resolution to lobby Manitoba Hydro to increase the electric supply capacity to Manitoba Farms, that was passed.
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On average, one person is killed, and 90 others are injured each long holiday weekend, with 36% of those injuries and deaths occurring on Friday.
Satvir Jatana, MPI’s Chief Customer Officer, stressed the importance of roadway safety, especially during holiday weekends.
“There’s an air of excitement as we enter a long holiday weekend. But sometimes, that excitement translates into high-risk driving behaviours. Speeding continues to be an issue of concern. Over the last few years, speed was a contributing factor in about one in four of all fatal crashes on Manitoba public roadways.”
In 2020, there were 70 fatal collisions on public roads in Manitoba, resulting in 78 fatalities, according to Manitoba Public Insurance data.
Manitoba Public Insurances top five safety tips:
Don’t drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Driving drunk or high slows reaction time and continues to be a significant contributor to fatal collisions in Manitoba. It’s also a Criminal offence that can result in severe penalties, including jail time.
Don’t speed. Speeding at-fault drivers are responsible for the deaths of 20 people each year and injure almost 800 others.
Don’t text and drive. It’s against the law and attracts five demerits on the Driver Safety Rating scale. More than one in three fatal crashes in Manitoba are related to distracted driving.
Buckle up. A person is more than 50 times more likely to be killed and almost four times more likely to be seriously injured when not wearing a seatbelt.
Slow down in construction zones. Watch for signs as the speed limit will be lower in a construction zone. Follow directions. The flag person helps control the flow of traffic. Follow their directions, including slowing down or stopping.
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