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The hot topic issue of parental rights could be discussed during tonight's Mountain View School Division board of trustees meeting.
A delegation is expected to be in attendance regarding the issue.
School board chair Gabe Mercier says they are currently reviewing documents related to the issue from three provinces, but stresses that no proposals have been brought forward to them regarding this topic, on either side.
He says they have a protocol to follow, "if '' they ever do receive a proposal.
"If the proposal is controversial, my right-hand rule is to first put it to an in-camera committee, and let them take a look at it. And if we think it is palatable to the public, we would put it to the public and let them know that we have received that proposal. But so far we have not received any proposals by anyone, on those issues"
Mercier admits he has received numerous emails on the topic as of late.
"Some of the emails do not reflect what is happening. because we do not have a proposal regarding that issue. All we have are three documents that we are discussing. And the people misunderstand what a proposal is. I think as adults, we should be able to discuss issues in education and seriously consider them and then either cast them aside or to look at it."
Mercier says the documents they are reviewing, which were from New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, are currently being reviewed at their policy level.
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Local RCMP could have another tool at their disposal in the future.
Dauphin RCM Sergeant Scott Linklater says body cameras could be added to officers at some point in the future.
"The RCMP is in testing mode right now, they have a couple of models that they are testing to see how they are going. It could be a few months or it could be a few years, I am not sure."
Linklater thinks officers will welcome the addition.
"It is an actual recording of what they see and what has been going on. I think they are looking forward to it because sometimes they are accused of doing something wrong, when they have not. This will very much clear that up, and it also holds them accountable and makes sure they are doing the right things and saying the right things."
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The average retail price for gasoline in Manitoba dropped another 0.9 cents a litre over the past week, according to the website gasbuddy.com.
It now sits at 148.92 cents, which is 4.1 cents cheaper than one month ago, and 9.2 cents cheaper than on this day one year ago.
Here in Dauphin, prices range from 148.6 to 148.9 cents a litre.
Other Parkland communities range from 139.9 cents in Roblin to 148.9 cents in Swan River, Russell and Ste Rose.
The national average price was down a full cent over the past week to 147.54 cents a litre.
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Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the provincial government intends to temporarily freeze hydroelectric rates, but it may push back the promise it made during the election campaign for one year.
His remarks come as new Manitoba Hydro numbers show the utility is expecting a net loss this year instead of the profit it predicted in the spring.
Sala says the former Progressive Conservative government should have known about the utility's challenges and released an updated deficit figure to include them.
But Tory hydro critic Grant Jackson says they made it clear that Hydro's finances would be challenged by dry weather.
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A measure introduced by the former Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba in an effort to help agricultural producers is being expanded by the governing N-D-P.
A temporary rent reduction for Crown land used for things like grazing, haying, and annual cropping had been slated to be 50 per cent this year, 33 per cent next and 15 per cent in 2025.
The N-D-P says next year's rate will be going up to 55 per cent.
Premier Wab Kinew says the move will essentially keep next year's rate the same as it is now and will provide producers with more than two million dollars in support.
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RCMP in The Pas has arrested a 24-year-old Swan River man after an incident in that community Wednesday night.
Mounties say at around 11:35 that evening, they received a report of a pickup truck being stolen from a residence.
Thanks to the GPS in the truck, police were able to track the vehicle and eventually pull it over.
The driver, who did not have a driver's license, was arrested and taken to The Pas detachment.
Mounties say the suspect uttered threats and then assaulted one of the officers who was placing him in the cell.
The officer was treated for their injuries in hospital and was released.
Allan Knight remains in custody and faces a number of charges, including assaulting a Peace Officer.
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Tonight, the jewel of the Parkland will be shining bright, as the Roblin Parade of Light is taking place.
This annual event will kick off at 7 pm tonight, and it's not the only reason to be out on the town.
As well as the parade, Many shops will be open for some late-night shopping across the town of Roblin!
you can see the details and everything going on in the parkland on the community calendar.
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The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, which would temporarily pause the collection of the provincial tax on gasoline for at least six months starting next year.
Bill 3, the fuel tax amendment act would temporarily reduce the provincial fuel tax rate to zero cents per litre on gasoline, natural gas, and diesel fuels for road use.
This tax pause would remain in place for six months. During the fuel tax holiday, the 14-cent fuel tax rates on gasoline and diesel used to operate motor vehicles will be eliminated.
Fuel taxes would continue to be collected on aviation, locomotive and propane as these are not included in the fuel tax holiday.
The average Manitoba family with two cars is expected to save approximately $250 during the six-month fuel tax holiday.
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The Dauphin and District community is responsible for a lot of community projects, and Kit Daley, with the DDCF, says a crucial aspect of their work is local support.
Kit Daley, with the Dauphin and District Community Foundation, notes that they get a large amount of support from local businesses, and they make sure to give it right back to the community.
"In addition to providing employment opportunities, businesses donate to organizations like ours, which in turn support projects and organizations that benefit everyone. Dauphin and District Community Foundation was recently chosen for the Smile Cookie campaign by our local Tim Hortons. And, we immediately had businesses step up as daily sponsors providing matching funds, as well as providing staff to help decorate cookies."
On behalf of all of us, THANK YOU DAUPHIN AND AREA!! And, THANK YOU Tim Hortons Westman & Area for your gracious support!
Posted by Dauphin & District Community Foundation on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
The DDCF does a lot of wonderful things in the city, and it's all fueled by the people who choose to put their money where their house is.
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In a historic announcement today, Manitoba's current premier gave recognition to its first.
In this announcement, Premier Wab Kinew was proud to recognize Louis Riel and his accomplishments.
“For generations, Red River Métis people in Manitoba have fought for recognition, dignity, and inclusion in our province. They have long known the true history of our province: that Louis Riel was our first premier. Today, our government will honor their tireless work to keep his legacy alive by introducing legislation that would recognize him as the first premier of Manitoba.”
Riel was just 25 when he and other Red River Métis formed a provisional government and presented Canada with a bill of rights, which led to our province entering the confederation with the 1870 Manitoba Act.
This bill looked to protect indigenous languages, religious rights, and federal representation and demanded that the treaties made with First Nations be ratified.
Riel also represented the province 3 times in parliament, negotiating these terms with the Government of Canada.
His leadership and the Red River Métis forever changed the shape of Western Canada, ensuring rights to democratic representation from the West were honored.
Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand was also deeply proud to see Riel get this recognition.
“To see Louis Riel – leader of the Red River Métis of the Northwest – receive his rightful recognition for his contributions to the formation of Manitoba and Canada will touch the hearts of all our citizens, particularly our elected officials, elders and seniors who have spent their lives fighting and advocating for this moment. This legislation is just the beginning. We look forward to seeing the true history of Canada taught in schools from kindergarten to Grade 12 and beyond including the contributions of the government of the Red River Métis and all Indigenous nations.”
Kinew also stated that this new legislation is the first step in resetting the relationship between the Manitoba Government and Indigenous Governments as partners and leaders of the province.
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At a recent community policing town hall, Dauphin RCMP Sergeant Scott Linklater reported that the number of firearms offences locally has gone up in the past year.
Linklater says any illegal firearm out in the public is a concern to them.
"The more guns we can get off the street, the better. We are looking at it, we are targeting the people that we think may have the guns. We are working with groups that do good work with surveillance and intel gathering. I think we are addressing but it is just a never-ending battle."
Linklater adds the public can help with this.
"If people see (weapons), please report it to us. The more we know, then the more we can deal with it and the better we can respond."
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