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All City of Brandon flags are flying at half-mast for four days and four nights following a recent announcement by the Lower Kootenay Band.  

The Lower Kootenay Band says that a search using ground-penetrating radar has located the remains of 182 people near the former St. Eugene’s Mission School, near Cranbrook B.C.

The school operated from 1912 to the 1970s.

The community of ʔaq’am, situated within the territory of the Ktunaxa Nation, located 182 unmarked graves in 2020 using ground-penetrating radar, but only recently notified the nearby Lower Kootenay First Nation.

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The Manitoba government says it's ready to start construction on the Lake St. Martin outlet channel.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler gave an update on the project yesterday, which was the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 flood that forced the entire Lake St. Martin First Nation community to relocate.

Another flood occurred in 2014. Schuler says these floods highlighted the need for better infrastructure, but that they weren’t isolated events.

Schuler says Manitoba has experienced four record high-water events, and we can expect more in the future, causing more frequent and larger flood events.

“Constructing the outlet channels project will provide certainty and critical flood protection to Manitobans by addressing outstanding vulnerabilities in the provincial flood mitigation network.”

The province has tried to alleviate future flooding by cutting two new outlet channels that would divert water from Lake Manitoba through Lake St. Martin and into Lake Winnipeg, the project has been delayed because of regulatory hurdles.

Schuler says the province has completed all preliminary designs for the outlet channel, and that detailed design work is underway and will incorporate feedback from the ongoing federal and provincial environmental assessment processes, key stakeholders, and Indigenous communities.

"It's up to our federal government and our Indigenous partners to allow us to move earth. We are set to begin construction of the Lake Manitoba outlet as early as this fall."

Construction could take four years to complete.

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The wildfire threat is growing in Manitoba amid the dry and hot conditions.

The province is reminding people to use extreme caution around fire, especially in wilderness areas.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service says fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited in provincial parks and campfires are only allowed within an approved pit.

There are a few burn bans in effect in the province.

A burning ban is in place and all existing burn permits have been revoked in the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, and a complete burn ban is in place in Mossey River Municipality.

There’s a fire ban in the Rural Municipality of Yellowhead, which applies to all outdoor grass and stubble fires, but barbeques and covered fire pits are allowed.

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Burning Restrictions In The Province

Lytton BC has endured the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Canada for days on end this week, and residents were forced to flee last night due to fires. 

Mayor Jan Polderman says he told everyone to leave, as a fire rapidly spread into the small community of about 250 people.

He said he told residents to head for the nearby community of Boston Bar, and was on his way there himself.

Earlier this week, Lytton recorded the highest temperature ever seen in Canada on three consecutive days, topping out at 49.6 C on Tuesday.

The area’s MP confirmed that 90 percent of the village has been destroyed.

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Today is Canada Day – so here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed for the holiday.

Walmart
Thursday, July 1st — 7:00 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Safeway
Thursday, July 1st — 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.

No Frills
Thursday, July 1st — 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Co-op Grocery Store
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.

Dauphin Liquor Mart
Thursday, July 1st — 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

CIBC
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.

Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
Thursday, July 1st — 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

City of Dauphin
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.

Dauphin Vet Clinic
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.
When the clinic is closed, a vet is on call for emergencies at 204-638-3044. 

Canada Post
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.

Testing Sites in Prairie Mountain Health
Thursday, July 1st — Closed, will resume regular schedule Friday, July 2nd.

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No pass, no problem.

Park passes aren’t required for enjoying Riding Mountain National Park this Thursday.

Those who would like to purchase a pass for the rest of the summer can do so at the gate.

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One man is in custody after a shooting in Dauphin.

On June 16th, Dauphin RCMP were made aware that a man had been seen with a firearm and had shot another man.

Officers began an investigation, and on June 22nd they were able to locate the victim, a 22-year-old man who had arrived home on the evening of June 4th with a gunshot wound to the hand.

The incident wasn’t reported and the man didn’t go to the hospital.

Investigators located the suspect, 24-year-old Jericho Flatfoot from Pine Creek First Nation.

He was arrested on June 26th, and charged with numerous firearms offenses, Assault with a Weapon, and Aggravated Assault. He has been remanded in custody.

The firearm hasn’t been recovered and the investigation continues.

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Another accident happened in Dauphin this afternoon.

This accident was at the intersection of 1st Avenue SW and 9th Avenue SW. 

We'll provide more information as we can. 

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There was two-vehicle collision in Dauphin earlier today. 

The accident was at the intersection of River Avenue and Bond Street.

We've reached out to the RCMP for more information. 

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The province is seeking feedback from Manitobans on housing needs, priorities, and solutions.

Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the new online survey today, saying that affordable housing is a cornerstone of sustainable, inclusive communities.

“The feedback received through this survey will help us develop solutions to address housing issues in our province and we look forward to hearing from Manitobans.”

The National Housing Strategy bilateral agreement is a 10-year agreement that was signed by the governments of Canada and Manitoba in 2019.

The Manitoba government says the agreement will provide nearly $450.8 million in joint funding from both governments to protect, renew and expand social and community housing, and will support the province’s priorities related to housing repair, construction, and affordability.

To provide feedback on housing needs, priorities and solutions click here. 

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Portage la Prairie RCMP are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl.

Rayne Trista Roulette was last seen on June 25th at around 10:00 a.m. when she departed the Portage Collegiate Institute.

She left wearing a white shirt, black leggings, and white sandals. She is described as 5’4” with brown eyes and long black hair with blonde highlights.

Her family and the RCMP are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445.

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The government of Manitoba is launching another intake for the Military Memorial Conservation Grant.

Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox says it’s important to reflect on our past and honour those who built our nation, served our country or made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms and prosperity of our province and country.

“Our government is proud to support for the work of preserving memorials and commemorating the contributions of Manitobans to Canada’s Armed Forces or our local military history.”

The Military Memorial Conservation Grant was established in 2019, and is intended to assist with conservation work on existing military memorials in Manitoba.

To apply, and to find more information click here.

The application deadline is July 31st.

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