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Premier Brian Pallister is set to introduce a carbon tax. The Manitoba Progressive Conservative government will enforce a $25-per-tonne tax, beginning on July 1.
The provincial sales tax is also set to be reduced by one point to six per cent.
In 2017, Pallister was set to introduce a $25-per-tonne levy; however, it was withdrawn when the federal government said it wasn't high enough. The federal government then imposed its own tax on Manitoba and that is set to rise to $50 per tonne by 2022.
Manitoba will challenge the federal tax in court; however, a hearing date has not been set.
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Last night the City and Rural Municipality of Dauphin recognized some of its greatest heroes at an annual appreciation dinner.
Fire Chief Cam Abrey says it’s a special night to honour our firefighters.
“We take the opportunity during the evening to recognize our current firefighters and our past firefighter with either years of service or retirement awards. Presented in front our families, our peers, and our elected officials.”
Among those honoured last night:
- Erin Deederly for 5 years service and Darren Killen for 15 years service.
- Donny Woitowicz (alumni) was presented with the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years service split between Dauphin and Duck Bay Fire Departments.
- Alvin Bogoslowski and Richard Snyder were both presented with the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Long Service Award for 35 years Service.
- Devon Pylypchuk was also presented with a challenge coin for completing the Fire Fighter Level II training in 2019.
- Sabrina Anderson and Mark Bass were presented with their badges and officially took the Fire Fighter’s oath of office.
- Ernest Karpiak and Al Gray were both recognized for their time with DFD and the Manitoba Fire Service and presented with retirement gifts acknowledging their years of service.
“Fire Service is truly a family. So having everybody gathered together to break bread and recognize achievements that have been made over years of service, is something all the firefighters look forward to each year.”
Coming up March 21st the department is planning to hold their annual boot drive for muscular dystrophy.
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A man is set to appear in court in Brandon after he tried to attack a police officer.
The man walked out of a business yesterday with a stolen whiskey bottle and he attempted to strike the officer. Luckily, the officer wasn't hurt and he was able to get the situation under control and arrest the man.
The 43-year-old is now facing charges of assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, theft, and possessing a weapon.
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The City of Dauphin is partnering up with businesses and residents to plant trees for Manitoba 150.
There are 13 different types of trees available including varieties of Maples, Birch, Aspen, and Cherry.
Says they are giving away 190 trees to be planted
“So rather than adding to parks and green spaces that we already have, we thought we’d give residents the opportunity to add to their private yard. Our goal had initially been to give away 150 trees, but once we did our budget and with the generous donation from the mayor it ultimately ended up being 190 trees for the community to plant.”
Mayor Allen Dowhan has donated $3000 to the project.
To get involved you can sign an application at www.dauphin.ca
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This Saturday you’ll have a chance to win big at the Slaughter Underwater Ice Fishing Tour.
CKDM’s Parkland Poet and James Blake will be on the ice with you for the 32nd Annual O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Ice Fishing Derby at Crane River.
Derby organizer Andrew Spence says it’s a great day for people in the community to get together and have some fun.
“We do catch a lot of perch in the area where we’re going to be fishing. They have catfish in this area too which are hot this time [of year]. So we’re hoping that we catch a lot of fish.”
Spence also told us what happens if, heaven forbid, nobody catches a fish:
“Prizes will be guaranteed. Even if there’s not a fish caught, we will do a draw for the prizes”.
Tickets are available in Dauphin at Parkland Sport and Marine, Sticky’s Bait and Tackle, Ste. Rose at Integra Tire, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi VLT in Crane River.
For more information, you can reach Andrew Spence at 204-732-2548.
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Justice Minister Cliff Cullen has released a statement on the Dauphin correctional centre.
He said that the decision to close the jail was not made lightly and that the priority of the department has been the employees and families.
He adds that he wants to commend the staff at DCC and across the correctional system for continuing to serve the province and the people in their custody.
He says that he is happy with the finalized agreement with the employees union to offer employment to all staff who wish to remain working for the Manitoba government.
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Well, it’s not good news if you have a child attending the new Maryland Park School in Brandon.
Construction on the new kindergarten to Grade 8 school stopped earlier this week when the general contractor, Fresh Properties, suddenly walked off the job.
Maryland Park is expected to welcome 450 students in September, but the disruption of work has some questioning if it'll be ready in time for the new school year.
Over the next few weeks, Brandon School Division will work with Manitoba Education and the Bonding company to hash out an updated construction schedule.
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The Dauphin Correctional Centre Coalition group will be meeting with Justice Minister Cliff Cullen today at noon at the Manitoba Legislature.
Susie Secord, Uwe Jansen, Sasha Golding, and Larry Budzinski will be representing the coalition group at the meeting.
Stay tuned to 730 CKDM and 730ckdm.com as CKDM’s Isaac Wihak will be providing live updates from the Legislative grounds in Winnipeg.
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The MGEU is fighting forward once again for the Dauphin jail.
The group has set up a meeting with the legislature to present the hundreds of names signed on their petition to stop the closure.
MGEU president Michelle Gawronsky is hoping to see some steps forward.
“The most responsible thing that can come out of this petition presentation is that this government will acknowledge that the Dauphin Jail is a necessity. It is needed, not just for Dauphin and surrounding areas but for all of Manitoba. Our goal and our hope is that this government will cease the closure until the new structure is built.”
She adds that this is the largest petition that they’ve had.
“Many, many Manitobans outside the area have contacted us to be able to sign. Families of inmates have gotten copies to get signatures towards this. It’s not just the folks that work in the jail. It’s not just the community, but it’s also the inmates and their families.”
Gawronsky will be at the meeting along with correctional officers and concerned and affected citizens.
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Pharmacist Awareness Month has arrived and that means you’ll have a chance to win great prizes through the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy.
March is a celebration of the important contributions pharmacists make to the Canadian health care system.
Barret Procyshyn, Pharmacist with the Dauphin & Winnipegosis Clinic Pharmacy says you can win pharmacy packages and Dauphin Kings tickets through weekly Facebook contests that started yesterday.
“A big part of our pharmacy philosophy is supporting the community we serve. There’s going to be lots of local flare in our prizes and events.”
Going forward, Procyshyn believes the health care system is going to have to rely on pharmacists a lot more.
“I think pharmacists are the most trusted healthcare professional, we like to brag about that. We are doing more for patients than ever before, so if you ever have questions about your health or your family's health, don’t be scared to talk to a pharmacist.”
For more information about the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy, click here.
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Gilbert Plains has had three water main breaks in the past two and a half weeks.
Michael Steven, the urban lead hand, says the water main breaks have been caused by aging infrastructure.
When a water main break occurs, Steven says they have to locate where the water is surfacing and then they have to excavate the site until they find where the break in the pipe is.
Yesterday’s two water main breaks were both repaired by 8 pm.
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