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The Dauphin RCMP are looking for a suspect after a Main Street business in Dauphin was robbed again.
On June 7 at 9:15 a.m., officers responded to the business and were told that a male entered the store with a knife, went behind the counter, and stole 20 to 25 cartons of cigarettes. He fled before officers arrived.
They found the knife believed to have been used in the incident. After further investigation, it was the same suspect who used a stolen debit card at the store on June 2.
If you have any information, you're asked to contact the RCMP.
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The fire ban in Riding Mountain National Park is no longer.
And the fire danger rating is now low. This came after the weekend brought rainy conditions and mild temperatures.
While the ban is over, officials did provide a few tips.
- Keep campfires in the fire pits provided;
- Keep fires small and never leave a fire alone; and
- Extinguish fires fully before you leave or go to bed – pour water on it, stir the ashes, and repeat until they are cool to the touch.
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Beautiful is one word used to describe the transformation at the Ashern Lakeshore General Hospital.
Construction on an 18,000 square-foot single-storey addition began in January of 2023. The new inpatient unit added 12 beds, bringing the total to 26. The addition includes a spiritual care space and a new occupational therapy and physiotherapy space.
Candace Blahey is the director of health services for acute care.
"Each of our rooms has floor-to-ceiling windows. Private rooms and private bathrooms," said Blahey. "We have an extended palliative care space with an adjacent family room for anyone wanting to stay. Each room has ceiling track lifts if that's required, which is lovely."
The space was moved into on May 6. All patient rooms are single-bed rooms. This increases patient privacy and improves infection prevention and control.
"It's amazing. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's a little bit of a dream come true," continued Blahey. "Ashern and the surrounding communities needed something. They need a nice and beautiful space to be cared for. There are so many words to describe how wonderful it is that this renovation is complete."
Now fully operational for over a month, the newly opened space has paved the way for long-awaited renovations to the emergency department. Currently, the department has just five treatment areas to serve a population of approximately 10,000 people from the town and the surrounding area.
"Five spaces are just not enough to provide care," ended Blahey. "The old inpatient unit is going to be expanded into the new emergency department. The existing emergency department will remain as is."
The 5,400-square-foot expansion will add eight treatment spaces, increasing the total to 13. It will feature a dedicated interview and consult room, and convert hallway stretcher bays into fully equipped treatment rooms.
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They've been awarded General Motors' prestigious Triple Crown Award for customer satisfaction. In 2022, they won the General Motors Presidents Club Award. Twenty-Twenty-Three brought forward the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, Top 5 Customer Satisfaction Award.
They opened their doors on May 1, 1995. In 2004, they moved into their state-of-the-art 30,000 square foot facility at 1600 Main Street South. They go above and beyond to ensure every customer is satisfied. Whether that's to purchase a vehicle, to collision repair, or everything in between, the crew at Dean Cooley GM in Dauphin has been there.
Thirty years after opening their doors for the first time, Dean Cooley says they're going stronger than ever.
"We feel very fortunate that we deal with multiple generations of families," said Cooley. "To see customers come back time and time again makes us feel very good about the relationship we have with them. Hopefully, our customers know how much we appreciate them."
Dean Cooley GM offers brand-new Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles, on top of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Their highly knowledgeable sales staff and finance experts take great pride in helping you find your dream vehicle.
Their Service Department and Collision Centre have highly trained technicians, and their Parts Department is well-stocked with all the parts, accessories, and tires you need.
Customers are greeted with a smile, and the staff takes great pride in making sure every customer leaves with a smile.
"We have a great group right now. They work hard every day and get along with each other. The atmosphere around the store is incredible," continued Cooley. "That's what makes a successful business. It comes down to two groups of people: the teammates who are performing the work every day and our customers. Right now, I think we are in the best position we've ever been in our history."
To ring in 30 incredible years, they're celebrating with a fundraising BBQ on Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30. Proceeds will go to the Dauphin & District Food Bank, and you can try your luck for a chance to win a Blackstone.
Dean Cooley GM in Dauphin, has been driving with you for 30 years, and Dean is looking forward to 30 more.
"It makes you feel great. I am very proud of our dealership, and thankful to do business in the Parkland," ended Cooley. "For a farm kid from Birtle, it's been the most awesome place to live, raise a family, and do business."
For everything Dean Cooley GM has to offer, head here.
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Weather issues are being blamed for a decrease in final attendance numbers for this year's Manitoba Summer Fair in Brandon.
The five-day event wrapped up on Sunday with crowds estimated at around 35,000 to 40,000 - a drop from the 50,000 that attended the 2024 show.
In particular, the wind is said to have impacted some of the midway rides during this year's show.
Organizers say there were no major incidents this year, which they attribute to upgraded security measures for this year.
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The year for the Prairie Mountain 4-H Beef club comes to an end tonight with their annual supper and auction in Roblin.
The supper goes at 5 pm at the Roblin Curling Rink, while the auction starts at 6:30 at the Roblin Rodeo Grounds.
Club leader Jimmy Hunter says the events complete a year of work done by the 4-H members with their steers.
"The members pick a steer and take care of it all winter. They weigh the animal in the fall and then weigh them again in the spring, so that the kids know themselves how they fed the cattle and how much weight the steer put on. Then these kids take and halter break, wash and clean, and get them all ready for the show."
A total of 13 steers will be auctioned off tonight, which is a sharp increase from last year's 4 animals.
The club also grew this year from 6 to 16 members.
Tickets for the supper are $25 each and will be available at the door.
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Phase Two of consultation work is underway regarding improvements to the intersection of Highways 5 and 68, east of Ste. Rose.
Stantec Consulting is taking the lead on this project, which will not only see improvements made to the intersection, but also includes 1.8 km of bituminous reconstruction on Highway 68.
Stantec reps will be at the Ste. Rose Community Centre on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm to hold a come-and-go Public Information Session on the project.
Final functional design of the project is expected to be completed later this year, with construction slated to start next June, and take about a year to complete.
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The City of Dauphin is preparing for a community open house on Wednesday evening.
The purpose of the open house is to review the city's zoning bylaw. The open house will be from 5 to 7 at City Hall, located at 100 Main Street in Dauphin.
CKDM News caught up with City Manager, Sharla Griffiths.
"Our current zoning bylaw was created and has been in effect since 2015," she said. "It's good practice to update it every seven or 10 years, so it's time. Part of the community open house is to show some of the differences or new things that we want to put into the zoning bylaw and get some feedback from the public."
It will be a drop-in event; come and go. There will be no formal presentation. Dauphin has several different zones. They include residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional.
"We are looking at augmenting some of those zones or giving them some new names that better describe what they are for our community," added Griffiths.
One change that Sharla spoke about on Monday was the ability to build smaller structures as single-family dwellings.
"There has been a lot of talk in the last decade about tiny homes," she said.
If you aren't able to attend on Wednesday evening, the City of Dauphin has you covered.
"Certainly. Starting June 11 on the City of Dauphin's website, there will be a form or survey," Griffiths continued. "People can take a look at some information and provide feedback."
Whether in-person or virtually, Sharla reiterated that the city wants plenty of engagement from the public.
"Some of the best ideas we get are from the public. It's those that live, work, and play in Dauphin every day," ended Griffiths. "If we can hear some feedback or ideas, we would love to take them under consideration."
If you plan to look at the changes and provide feedback virtually, head to the City of Dauphin.
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The search for a Chief Administrative Officer continues for the Rural Municipality of Dauphin.
The RM had an agreement in principle with a candidate. However, that candidate has withdrawn their application to pursue other opportunities. While an unfortunate circumstance, Ernie Sirski, Reeve, is confident the RM will find someone to fill the position.
"It's not the first time I've been involved in this type of hiring process, not necessarily with the RM, but with other organizations," said Sirski. "Sometimes it takes a while to get the right person in place. We will get there."
In an ideal world, Sirski hopes that any future candidate will have some municipal experience.
"And if not, we will take the time to train the right individual," added Sirski. "With that said, it would be nice to find someone with experience in municipal affairs."
Assistant CAO Tyral Solski has taken over the position on an interim basis. Ernie wants to thank her for all of her contributions and hard work.
"I have to give her a lot of credit. She is a real trooper and she's keeping things going," ended Sirski. "One of her daughters is graduating, and she has been very busy with volleyball. Tyral is a very busy young lady, but she's been holding things together. I have to compliment her and give her a lot of credit."
If you are interested in the position, you can visit the RM office at PO Box 574, Highway 20A, East Dauphin. You can also call 638-4531.
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A very difficult decision has been made by the Hospitality and Event Management class at Assiniboine College's Parkland Campus.
Instructor Yvonne Rempel says her students have decided to cancel the "Table for 100" event planned for next Saturday evening.
She says the response they received from the community for the event was incredible.
"The community really rallied for the event. A Glamorous Night was something that we were really looking forward to. But as a class, we decided to change our efforts and support the evacuees of the wildfires that are happening in Manitoba."
The students partnered with the Dauphin Friendship Centre, Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation, and Assiniboine College to hold a fundraising barbecue on Friday, with proceeds going to the evacuees so they can enjoy activities such as going swimming at the Kin Aquatic Centre or to a movie at Countryfest Community Cinema, while they are staying in our city.
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Mental health, diabetes, community building, and sports are all topics that Kaleb Dahlgren will touch upon during a special fundraising event on Monday night.
A survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, Dahlgren is working towards becoming a chiropractor, while also being a spokesperson for several diabetes groups and holding speaking engagements across the country.
This will be the first time that Dahlgren has visited Dauphin, and he is super-pumped about it.
"For the children, we are helping raise funds for them. For me, if I were in their shoes and had an opportunity to go to Europe and experience what it is like to play rugby in the UK, that would be so cool! So, for me, I am really excited to help raise some money for those children, too."
"An Evening with Kaleb Dahlgren" will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday night at the 8th Avenue hall.
Tickets are still available through either Dauphin Chiropractic Centre or Nutters.
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