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The Sifton and Dauphin Fire Department were dispatched to a fire involving grass, brush and several structures two miles south of Sifton this morning at around 2:30.
A barn and at least five other small outbuildings were lost, and the fire covered approximately 20 acres of grass, field, and brush.
The fire was lit in the ditch north of the property along Road 160N, and it spread rapidly to the yard side and buildings involved.
The owner had some agricultural equipment in some of the outbuildings, which was lost to the fire.
Crews from both departments remained on scene until shortly after 6:00 a.m. to ensure there was no risk of reignition.
If anyone has any information related to the incident, please call the RCMP-Dauphin Detachment.
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Next Tuesday, Dauphin residents are able to find out how the city is operating.
The Annual State of the City Address features presentations by the mayor, city administration, as well as the chamber of commerce.
Chamber Executive Director, Stephen Chychota, tells 730 what those attending should expect for this year’s address.
“We’re looking at a fun, interactive session with Mayor Allan Dowhan. He’s going to be giving us some insight into what happened the last few months and what Dauphin has going on in the future.”
Tickets are on sale until tomorrow and can be purchased by contacting the chamber office or by going to their website.
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The RM of Dauphin is performing seasonal maintenance on their Phase 1 Rural Water Line.
Taking place this month crews are flushing lines and exercising valves among other tasks.
Chief Administrative Officer Robin Wiebe wants to make sure those using the line are aware of the work being done.
“Because the line is quite new our residents might not be aware that regular maintenance is required. It’s good practice, and just simply there is not a problem with the line, people may be concerned with water supply, it might be gurgling in their tap, or that kind of thing.”
It’s expected to take till the end of the month to complete all the maintenance.
If you have long disruptions such as air bubbles or reduced water pressure that does not rectify itself the same day you are asked to call the RM office.
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Boxes of Love is taking place today at the Dauphin Market Place Mall.
Lindsay Rubeniuk, a volunteer with Boxes of Love, tells 730 ckdm this year they have a special request.
“If you donate 20 dollars, then that 20 dollars actually buys a pair of shoes for our children in Nadvirna Ukraine. If you want to donate a little bit more every amount counts. So, $75 actually ships a box of supplies for us. We also put a challenge out to local hotels and anyone else to donate their lotions and conditioners.”
This collection drive helps over 100 students at the Internat in Nadvirna Ukraine who need school supplies and running shoes.
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A planned hydro outage for Ste. Rose, Makinak, Shergrove, north to Christian Beach and south to Laurier is scheduled for Saturday.
This outage will impact 900 customers from 6:00 until 9:00 in the morning.
Manitoba Hydro needs to replace the underground cables at the Ste. Rose substation.
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One person is dead and another uninjured in a roll-over this morning just south of Ashern.
An SUV was driving northbound around 2:30 when it rolled into the ditch.
A 42-year-old female driver from Powerview was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle and later succumbed to her injuries in hospital.
The 53-year-old male passenger from Hollow Water First Nation was not injured. It’s not known at this time if he was wearing his seatbelt.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.
Police continue to investigate.
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Paul Flett, 67-years-old from Duck Bay, was in court yesterday for his role in the hunting accident involving the shooting of a 16-year-old boy.
Flett was hunting beaver near Pulp River, which is 99 km North of Dauphin, when he heard a noise and fired into the bush, striking the boy who was also hunting.
He pleaded guilty to Careless Use of a Fire Arm earlier this year and will reappear in court for sentencing on June 5.
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A local random act of kindness on Facebook spread across the Parkland.
Dauphin’s Tara Aitken tells 730 CKDM about her experience with an outstanding employee at a local business.
“A few times when I have gone through A&W’s Drive Thru, Erica had always been the person who works at the drive thru and she has always been absolutely fabulous. She’s super nice, super kind and that is exactly how she was on Friday and it had been a fairly busy day for her earlier she said, and yet she still had a smile and still was friendly. That was my experience and she just makes you want to come back, you know. She makes you feel like you’re the only person that she is dealing with even though she has a lot going on.”
Erica Chartrand, was taken aback by the post she saw on Facebook.
“When I read that post, I was actually working and I stopped. I got these butterfly feelings, my hands were just shaking and I was so happy and proud of myself. I screenshotted it, and I was thinking it wouldn’t get more than 80 Likes and then sure enough, 100, and then it kept continuing and progressing. I was just happy and I wanted to let my team know that it's not only me, it’s all of us doing it.”
The post on Facebook received over 200 Likes in a very short period of time.
One random act of kindness sets forth a positive chain reaction and can brighten up anyone’s day.
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Magical Horizons Daycare will be closed until Monday.
The Dauphin daycare had a sewer backup today that affected the entire building.
They now have to have the building professionally cleaned.
Parents are being contacted tonight and the daycare is sorry for the inconvenience.
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A fire ban has been issued in the RM of Lakeshore.
Effective immediately all open fires will not be permitted.
All fire permits will be suspended around Rorketon and the surrounding area.
No new fire permits are going to be issued.
If you have any questions contact the Rorketon office.
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Dauphin Consumers Co-op showed strong results in all of their sectors.
During their AGM last night, board members spoke about the success they have had in 2017.
Lorne Eiffert, the General Manager, tells 730CKDM the support from the community is what really drives their success.
“Last year was a fantastic result for Dauphin Co-op. We had great earnings from the year prior and sales were up as well. Definitely, in all divisions, we have seen great improvements. Last year we had a little bit more increase on the ag side do to the wet fall in 2016.”
During the meeting, 3 Board Members were elected including Brendan Gardner, Dale Seale, and David Swanton.
Active membership of the Dauphin Co-op as of today is at 10,296.
The co-op saw growth this year with sales reaching over 80 million dollars.
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