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A landmark event for the Gambler First Nation is allowing them to pay it forward.

The Gambler First Nation has recently voted in favor of an individual agreement on First Nations Land Claim Payout, yielding roughly 77 million dollars to its members.

Gambler's Chief David LeDoux is aiming to use one million dollars of that to fund the search for murdered and missing indigenous women.

The John James Tanner Legacy Foundation will be the name of Chief LeDoux's new project, and in a press release, he's proud to have lots of support in setting this up.

“This is an important new response to the growing need for assistance among the families affected by the disappearance or murder of our relatives across Canada,” stated Chief Ledoux. “I am pleased to be joined by Grand Chief Daniels, and other leaders, as we take the initiative in providing the necessary support, particularly for the children affected by the numerous tragedies involving our peoples.”

Grand Chief Daniels will serve as Treasurer for the new foundation. He will be joined by Grand Chief Cathy Merrick from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse, Ray Anne Gray, and Kellie LeDoux. The newly assembled Board of Directors will oversee the foundation's establishment and operations.

Another donation will be made towards this project from a local potash mine PADCOM, which is a partner with Chief LeDoux, and the Gambler First Nation.

It will match the Chief's generous donation, making a total of 2 million dollars for the new Legacy Foundation. 

The Land Claim Payments are being handed out today, and the announcement for the John James Tanner Legacy Foundation will happen between 3 and 5 pm today with Premier Wab Kinew in attendance. 

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Published: Nov 10, 2023 - 1:34 pm

Dauphin will once again play host to Remembrance Day ceremonies on Saturday.

The ceremony at Credit Union Place will start at 10:45 am, with things moving to the Cenotaph at 12 noon.

Norma Johnson with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch number 20 in Dauphin encourages you to arrive early for the ceremony at Credit Union Place.

"We encourage people to come and be seated by 10:30.  There usually is plenty of seating but we have been getting a very good turnout of people of all ages, which is very nice."

Johnson encourages everyone to come out and participate,.

 "It is a time for us to stop and remember all that have served, and especially the people that have made the ultimate sacrifice to allow us to live in a free country.  I do not think we appreciate the freedom that we have."

Ceremonies are also being held in several other Parkland communities.

Check the Community Calendar on 730CKDM.com to see when and where the ceremony closest to you is taking place. 

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Published: Nov 10, 2023 - 1:08 pm

The manager of the Dauphin Co-op Main Street Gas Bar has received some national recognition. 

Canada Convenience Store News has named Kelly Moroz one of its 2023 Future Leaders in Convenience and Car Wash. 

The awards are presented to individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate a commitment to a career in convenience/gas/car wash stations and show leadership, innovation, and initiative in their daily work. 

Moroz became manager of the Main Street Co-op Gas Bar at the age of 24. 

In 2021, she was awarded a Women in Leadership award. 

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Published: Nov 10, 2023 - 12:54 pm

A Swan River man facing a number of charges in relation to incidents from late September in that community will return to court in the new year.

Just before midnight on September 24th, Mounties say a man broke into a home, assaulted a man, and stole a cellphone and bicycle, before fleeing the scene.

The next morning, the same suspect broke into that same home, smashing items, and stealing a hammer before leaving, and going to a Main Street business, where he allegedly smashed two parked vehicles, and windows of the business, with flying glass injuring a female employee.

37-year-old Jeremy Gingras faces a total of 10 charges, including two counts each of break and enter and uttering threats, three counts of mischief, and one count each of assault, theft, and theft of a bicycle. 

He is scheduled to be back in Dauphin court on January

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Nov 10, 2023 - 11:33 am

Amaranth RCMP has taken a Winnipeg man into custody after the police dog service was called in to track down a suspect hiding in a wooded area.

Around 12:35 pm on Wednesday, Mounties were notified about an Off-Road Vehicle - which had earlier been stolen from the Sandy Bay First Nation area -  going in and out of yards on Road 50 West in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone.

The ORV eventually broke down, leading to two suspects escaping into a wooded area North of Road 50 West and Road 92 North. 

A female suspect eventually came out of the wooded area and was arrested, but Jolt the Police Service Dog was sent in with his handler to locate and apprehend a male suspect. 

32-year-old Blake Beaulieu has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, mischief, and two counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer. 

He was already wanted on warrants for a number of offenses, including two assaults and robbery with other offensive weapons. 

Beaulieu remains in custody, but no details of a court appearance were released.

No word on if any charges were laid against the female suspect. 

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Nov 10, 2023 - 10:48 am

Brian Schoonbaert has announced his plans to retire as CEO of Prairie Mountain Health. 

Schoonbaert has held the CEO position since 2021.

He has spent over 35 years in the health field, including time as the CEO of Brandin Regional Health Authority, and Vice President, Finance, Capital, Support Services, and Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Regional Health Centre. 

In a news release, PMH Board of Directors chair Lon Cullen said Schoonbaert’s commitment to providing quality health care and supporting all PMH staff, physicians, and volunteers was always been evident.

A recruitment process for a new CEO is now underway

Schoonbaert's final day at PMH will be April 5th, 2024. 

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Published: Nov 9, 2023 - 1:15 pm

A drug bust in the RM of Dauphin from 2021 was back in a Winnipeg court this week. 

32-year-old Winnipeg native Jory Rowe faces a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking and has had hit matters put over until November 14th. 

In March of 2021, Mounties pulled over a vehicle on Highway 5, about ten kilometres west of Ochre River, and after the driver refused to give a breath sample, he was arrested.

A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of a large variety of cannabis products, about 195 grams of cocaine, cash, and an open bottle of liquor.

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Nov 9, 2023 - 12:53 pm

A Parkland resident has been identified as the victim of a fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision from last week.

Last Thursday night, Blue Hills RCMP in Brandon was notified of the accident about 10 km west of Brandon in the RM Of Whitehead.   

They say the pedestrian, who has been identified as a 21-year-old male from Ochre River, was walking in the middle of a driving lane on the Trans Canada Highway near Road 115 West when he was struck by a westbound semi-trailer. 

The unnamed man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The semi-driver, a 25-year-old from Regina, was not physically injured as a result of the collision. 

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Published: Nov 9, 2023 - 12:23 pm

It has been a welcomed change and a very exciting one at that.

The old Ashern fire hall opened in the 1970s and it served its purpose for the better part of 52 years. Now, the Ashern Fire Department has moved into a brand new fire hall which they did earlier this year. The brand new fire hall in Ashern is right along the highway and it is a gorgeous building that Ken Falk is very pleased with.

"It's been a process, we have been working on this for a number of years," said Falk. "To finally get the go-ahead to get this new hall has been very exciting. It truly is a beautiful building and everyone is very excited to have moved in."

To mark the exciting move, the Fire Department will be hosting its grand opening on Friday with opening ceremonies and ribbon cutting starting at 1:00 p.m. and the event will run until 3:00 p.m.

The event is open to the public and the Ashern Fire Department will begin the day with students from the Ashern Early Years School. You can tour the new fire hall and if you're interested in joining the Ashern Fire Department (AFD), you can also get information on that as well. 

The department services a very large area which includes a fire agreement with the RM of Grahamdale. Their service area includes the north part of West Interlake including up to Lake Manitoba Narrows, halfway to Fisher Branch, and halfway to Moosehorn in the north.

Falk is the Fire Chief and he understands every member of the Fire Department is a volunteer and he is extremely appreciative of all they do.

"We have a very good group of young men and women that have joined over the years," ended Falk. "I'm proud of the group that we have here and their commitment to the firefighting service we do. I'm very proud."

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Published: Nov 9, 2023 - 6:13 am

Jeannette Ritchot has had a deep passion for music her entire life, and now she gets to share it with the city for years to come.

In order to spread her wealth of musical love, Richot has donated her Yamaha Clavinova piano, worth $1,500 to the Watson Art Center.

"I donated this piano for different reasons. For local piano players to come in to play, and for local piano teachers to use for their students for lessons and recitals, and also possibly a piano concert. i also know this piano is going to be a legacy that I have left behind."

The piano does have a plaque, right above middle C, where you can see the words "kindly Donated By Jeannette Ritchot October 2023", where her legacy will be etched for time immemorial. 

Ritchot sends a message to every avid player in the city, come out to the open mic nights, or any opportunity you can to play this wonderful instrument.

She looks forward to hearing it sing it's tune time and time again, but in its new home at the Watson Art Center.

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Published: Nov 9, 2023 - 6:00 am