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Around 11:15 a.m., emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 20, between River Avenue and Highway 20A.

RCMP have confirmed that two vehicles were involved, and one person was injured and transported to hospital.

Road closures were in effect while emergency crews were on scene.

The Dauphin Fire Department has now cleared the scene.

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School divisions received letters this week from the education minister saying January 2021 exams have been cancelled for grade 12 students.

The decision comes down to the mix of in-class and remote learning for students this year.

Mountain View School Division Superintendent Dan Ward says the cancellation won't impact in-class learning.

"Students can expect to learn the same topics that students would've learned last year at this time in those courses. But there is a greater emphasis on recovery learning, knowing that students, although there certainly was material available, because of the suspension of classes back in the spring, there's still going to be some catch up in those areas. So, there's going to be a greater emphasis on core learning."

While students were encouraged to work online from home, not everyone was able to.

The province had also announced that grades wouldn’t drop for students after class was cancelled, leading to some students giving up on the rest of the school year.

Ward says exams for other grades will depend on the school's decision, adding there is protocol from the division. 

"Tests can certainly still be given in class and will be given on important curricular outcomes. However, for a good number of years, we have provided the option for teachers to do a different kind of end of term assessment, could be a portfolio or a project. Our thinking is that there's likely going to be a greater emphasis on different types of end of term assessments."

In the letter, Goertzen says a decision about May and June exams will be made in February.

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This morning, the provincial government announced that $130,000 will be given out to various regions in Manitoba for the Heritage Grant Program and the Parkland was left off the list.

Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox made the announcement, saying the grants provide funding support so organizations and communities can carry out projects that their general budgets might not allow them to do.

“This funding helps them take on special projects that will further improve the service they provide all Manitobans.”

The Heritage Grant Program has intakes in January and June, the second wave of which has been approved. A wide variety of projects have been proposed by museums and communities.

Funding has been approved for the following regions:

  • Winnipeg – $54,293
  • Central – $25,273
  • Eastman – $18,800
  • Interlake – $12,750
  • Westman – $11,000
  • Norman – $8,000

Not-for-profit community organizations can apply for up to 50 per cent of their projects total expenses. Funding ranges from around $1,000 to more than $10,000, depending on the size and scope of the heritage projects, which include interpretive signs, murals, bilingual exhibits, book research and writing, and digitization of photograph or sound recordings.

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Early this morning, US President Donald Trump took to Twitter to announce that he and the First Lady, Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. 

The positive test result of the President came a few hours after the White House announced senior aide Hope Hicks was infected after travelling with him several times this week.

According to Trump's personal physician, the pair will stay at the White House to recover.

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The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) has doubled the reward for information about a missing woman.

An additional $10,000 has been added to the reward for information on Jennifer Catcheway – who was 18 years old when she went missing in June of 2008.

In July of this year, Jennifer’s mother Bernice Catcheway organized a search for her missing daughter in the Pine Creek area.

MMF president David Chartrand says it's been twelve years of searching, and that he knows there’s someone out there with information.

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Officials announced 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the Prairie Mountain Health region on Thursday, where there are now 15 active cases.

The province-wide COVID case total increased by 36, bringing Manitoba up to 2,029 total cases.

Winnipeg gained 28 cases today, while 2 of the new cases are in the Interlake-Eastern Health region, and 2 are in the Southern Health-Santé Sud region.

There are 621 active cases in Manitoba and 1,388 people have recovered. Fifteen people are in hospital and the number of deaths remains at 20.

Dr. Brent Roussin stated 1,803 tests were performed since yesterday, and explained that the average turnaround for a COVID-19 test in Manitoba right now is 2.5 days.

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7 the use of non-medical masks in Manitoba Health facilities will be extended to doctors’ offices. Anyone seeking treatment in or visiting a health-care setting operated by the provincial government will be required to bring and wear a non-medical mask.

Today the federal government’s COVID Alert app launched in Manitoba, and health minister Cameron Friesen encouraged Manitobans to download the app.

Dr. Brent Roussin explains that when downloaded on your phone, the app will send an alert that you’ve been in contact with someone that’s tested positive of COVID-19. Roussin says public health would then recommend the individual get tested, self-isolate pending results, and then self-monitor for symptoms.

The Manitoba health minister says some groups are telling him the app only becomes useful when a minimum of 60% of people download and use it — but added that number might be even higher.

For up-to-date information about COVID-19, click here.

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Canada’s COVID Alert app is now active in Manitoba.

The app notifies users if they come into contact with a person who’s tested positive with COVID-19, and directs them on what to do next.

The app doesn’t access the user’s location or private information, and instead uses Bluetooth to detect COVID exposures.

Manitoba is the 5th province in Canada to adopt the app, which is already in use in Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

For more information and to download the app, click here.

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Fire crews battled a fire in the north end of Swan River last night.

Around 8:15, the Swan River Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at Spruce Products Ltd.

When they arrived, crews found the fire involved a conveyor system and incinerator building.

Mutual aid calls were sent out to the Bowsman, Minitonas and Birch River fire departments because of the size and complexity of the facility.

A quick knockdown by first on scene crews contained the fire to the single structure and no other damaged was sustained at the mill. 

The departments cleared the scene around 2 a.m.

There aren't any damage estimates, or injuries reported and the cause remains under investigation.

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The early bird deadline is fast approaching for the Neepawa & District Medical Committee Farm & Leisure Lotto.

To get in the early bird draw happening on Sunday, October 4th, tickets must be purchased before 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd.

The early bird prizes include a John Deere Gator, or $10,000 cash.

The final draws are happening on November 1, with a selection of prizes this year valued at over $150,000.

The final day to purchase tickets for the final draw is October 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at NeepawaLotto.com, or the toll-free line at 1-877-876-8555.

You'll be able to find Alec Woolston in the CKDM cruiser in Neepawa on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday leading up to the early bird draw.

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Some prescribed fires will be happening in Riding Mountain National Park over the next two months.

Officials say the park will remain open to visitors during the prescribed fires, although some areas may be closed for short periods of time to ensure the safety of visitors.

The fires are part of the park’s grasslands restoration project, which officials say works to reduce the danger of wildfire to the public, while improving the ecological health of forests and grasslands.

The areas that are targeted this year will be located between the Lake Katherine Road and the Whirlpool River, and between the south part of the Grey Owl trail and Highway 10.

The fires will be happening between October 1st and November 30 — when weather conditions permit.

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5:15 a.m. Update:

The frost advisory ended at 4:27 this morning for these communities.

  • Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
  • Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
  • Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
  • Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
  • Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
  • Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
  • R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
  • R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park

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A frost advisory is in effect for southwest Manitoba, with an overnight low tonight in Dauphin forecasted at minus 2 degrees.

Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas, and Environment Canada is encouraging preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

The frost advisory is in effect for:

  • Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
  • Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
  • Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
  • Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
  • Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
  • Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
  • R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
  • R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
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