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An employee at Dauphin's Co-op's food store has tested positive for COVID-19.
The team member's last shift was on July 7 and they were notified of a positive test on July 9. The employee is now self-isolating and will remain home while doing so.
The food store remains open.
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After a year that was anything but normal, Dauphin residents are looking forward to what could potentially be a summer of at least some normality.
With provincial health orders still in effect, people are doing what they can to enjoy this summer.
730 CKDM spoke with several Dauphinites, and many are taking advantage of what the province has to offer.
Betty plans to go to the beach.
“We’re hanging out at Rainbow Beach because we have a seasonal there all summer.”
Holly is looking to do some gardening.
“We’ve got a big garden, we’ve flowerbeds, we’ve got everything.”
Colton plans to go to Winnipeg.
“Probably hit The Forks, go to Grand Beach.”
Though most people are planning to travel within Manitoba, some people are travelling out of province, like Lynda.
“I’m going away to B.C. for holidays.”
For those travelling within Manitoba, Provincial parks will be free next week, from July 12th to the 18th.
Vehicle permits will not be required at any provincial park, but overnight camping fees will continue to apply.
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Over the past few summers here in Manitoba, bear encounters have been more frequently reported than in the past.
This increase may be due to the fact that there has been a lack of precipitation in the province, which often leads to all sorts of wildlife leaving their natural habitat to seek food from other sources.
On the topic of Bear safety and more, CKDM sought after the advice of Janine Wilmot, a Human-wildlife conflict biologist with the Government of Manitoba.
Wilmot spoke of ways to decrease your chances of seeing a bear to begin with.
"We really encourage people to take preventable measures so they can avoid these encounters in the first place. So some important things to thinks about doing, making sure that your securing attractants in your yard or campsite, and attractants for black bears can be anything that might potentially smell like food to them. So make sure to store food in a secure building or a bear-resistant garbage container if you are storing garbage."
Ms. Wilmot expressed concern about hanging out in areas that bear frequently are seen, but if you must, she does have tips to stay safe:
"If you're recreating in bear country, it's really good to be making noise and letting them know that there are people in the area. Most wildlife will try to avoid encountering people if they can."
She carried on to suggest more safety precautions that can be taken,
"Carrying deterrent is a really good thing to do; deterrents are devices that discourage unwanted behaviour from wildlife—things like noise-making devices, an air horn, a whistle, a rattler. A walking stick is a really good deterrent. You can use it as a visual deterrent because it's long, pointy and sharp, as well as a noise deterrent by banging it against a tree. You can use it as a physical weapon if you need it."
For a more at length lesson in bear safety, Janine Wilmot suggests viewing the international associations for bear research and managements safety video on YouTube.
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Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development are advising that conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources.
This includes compliance checks for fisheries, addressing illegal hunting, and supporting wildfire prevention and suppression.
Following the successful conclusion of an investigation earlier this year that resulted in a significant seizure of walleye, conservation officers recently donated more than 200 whole walleye to Siloam Mission in Winnipeg.
The fish were seized in the spring and had been safely stored until they were cleared for donation. The walleye were seized after officers found people dip netting in the Turtle River, near Ste. Rose du Lac.
On June 19th, officers from the Riverton Compliance Area located a boat in the Hollow Water area of Lake Winnipeg, with three people (helpers), pulling an improperly marked commercial gill net without a licensed commercial present.
Two nets, five tubs of fish, and various commercial fishing gear were seized.
The commercial fisher responsible for the helpers was issued a ticket of $486, and the helpers were given tickets of $1,296 for fishing without a license.
That same day, officers also found a boat with a single fisher pulling a net. The net did not clearly identify the owner, or type of net so the net and one tub of fish was seized. A ticket fishing an improperly marked gill net was issued, with a set fine of $672.
The next week, conservation offices found a series of illegal commercial fishing nets in the Hollow Water Area.
On June 26th, officers observed a boat in Wekusko Lake, with people who appeared to be fishing in the closed area, so they launched a boat patrol.
The anglers were charged under the Manitoba Fishery Regulations for ‘catch and retain fish during the closed time’. Officers seized 17 walleye, five fishing rods and issued restitution notices for the fish that were caught in the closed area.
This amounted to $1,435 in fines and $714 in restitution. All fish will be donated to people in need within the community.
Information about fishing regulations can be found here.
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A group of students from across the province will join in discussions on the future of education as members of the Student Advisory Council.
The province received close to 200 applications for consideration. The 29 students chosen are aged 14 to 18, and as a whole, represent the diversity of the people in Manitoba.
One of the students is from Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School.
Ashton Kaleta, who’s in grade 12 says he found out about the council from Kirsten and Sharon Thompson from the Mountain View School Division Student Voice Committee, which is another group he’s involved in.
“They sent out an email to all of the members, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to be able to have input in the Manitoba education system, so I sent out an application.”
Ashton feels like living in Dauphin, he has a rural perspective on education that he can offer.
“People here would have a different perspective on education than somebody in Winnipeg. For example class sizes in Winnipeg would be much larger than they are here.”
Council members will serve a 12-month term starting in August 2021 and ending in August 2022.
During the term, council members will meet with the minister of education, government staff, and education stakeholders.
COVID-19 safety precautions will be taken as required, which may mean virtual meetings.
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A man from Winnipeg is facing a murder charge after allegedly abducting a child from her mother at knifepoint before stabbing the child.
Police say they believe the suspect is the girl’s estranged father.
Before 9:45 a.m., the suspect was taken into custody at King Edward Street and Jefferson Avenue, outside a parked car.
Police found the three-year-old, who was suffering from stab wounds, inside the car and started to provide first aid.
She was rushed to hospital in critical condition and died from her injuries.
28-year-old Frank Nausigimana is in custody and faces a first-degree murder charge.
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The government of Manitoba is introducing legislative amendments this fall that would set interim rates for Manitoba Hydro and limit annual rate increases to 2.5 percent for the next three years.
Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton and Finance Minister Scott Fielding made the announcement at a news conference today.
Wharton says the increase of 2.5 percent is the lowest hydro rate increase in 10 years, and that it would result in an average residential annual increase of $35.
“Manitobans deserve a financial break during this pandemic and that’s why we’re keeping rates among the lowest in North America.”
Scott Fielding says these limited rate increases will be introduced as amendments to bill 35: the public utilities ratepayer protection and regulatory reform act.
Fielding says the act would reduce the regulatory costs currently paid by ratepayers by an estimated $40 million by moving to multi-year general rate applications, as is the case in other jurisdictions.
“All members of the legislative assembly will vote and debate this rate increase on bill 35. This will give the Public Utilities Board time to implement reforms, and allow the Utilities to prepare a more rigorous multi-year review and application process.”
The ministers noted bill 35 would create a stronger and more independent Public Utilities Board with the power to review any major projects and contracts worth more than $200 million.
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The Government of Saskatchewan has released guidelines for step three of their reopening plan.
Starting Sunday, July 11th, all public health orders in Saskatchewan will end. This includes the removal of the province-wide mandatory masking order and the removal of limits on events and gathering sizes.
Restaurants and businesses will now operate at full capacity and schools will return to regular operations for the 2021-22 school year.
71 percent of Saskatchewan residents have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 50 percent are now fully immunized.
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Dauphin Farmer’s Market is opening for the season this Friday, July 9th.
The market will run every Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. until September 24th.
It’s located in the parking lot on 1st avenue southeast across from the senior centre.
Joyce Huska, Coordinator of the Farmer’s Market says this is a long-time event, that is very well attended.
“I think we average on a couple of hundred people per week. We’re not that big these days- not as big as we used to be, but we still run a good selection of produce, we have several tables of baking, we have some craft people this year, and I might possibly have a new one with some woodworking this year.”
There’s a big selection at the market, but Joyce says that vendors who are available throughout the summer are still wanted.
“With this market, you need to be able to commit yourself. Once you start showing up people expect you to be there. If they want something they see you one week and they have to be able to come back next week and see you there again.”
The market is sponsored by Cartridge Outlet.
Social distancing must be practiced.
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Two people have been arrested after a truck was driven onto the steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building.
A black truck could be seen on the second level of stairs on the Legislature just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The man who was driving the truck, and a woman passenger were arrested.
There were no injuries and charges are unknown at this time.
The incident is under investgation.
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Norman William Sinclair, a 38-year-old male, is wanted by Gypsumville RCMP on numerous warrants for his arrest. Including charges of aggravated assault, failure to appear in court and failure to comply with his Release Order Conditions.
Sinclair is described as 5’10”, 175 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. His current whereabouts are unknown.
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In Amaranth, the RCMP is searching for a 34-year-old male named Bobbie Joe William Demach on several warrants, including assault, break and enter, forcible confinement and mischief.
Demach was last seen in Amaranth on May 7th, 2021, and his current whereabouts are unknown. If you know where he may be, please call the Amaranth RCMP at 204-843-2309.
If you have any info on these two men and their whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or visit their page here.
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