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Most crime numbers in Dauphin peaked in 2011 or 2012 and have trended downward since then with a few bumps.
The RCMP released their policing report from October to December has been released.
Crime trends are down slightly compared to last year.
Only assaults in Dauphin went up compared to last year’s stats for the quarter.
Charges are less than the number of calls on the data because the amount of calls includes calls that don’t warrant a charge, not enough evidence is found, and calls that are assisting the public.
In 2018, charges were down 273 from the previous year.
Sergeant Nolan Suss, commander for the Parkland Detachment area, says they deal with false alarm calls as well.
There is a system in place to deal with people who call too much.
Suss says whenever a 911 call gets hung up they have to respond to the call.
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There was a van fire in front of 7-11 in Dauphin.
The van fire was put out by the owner before the fire department got to the scene.
The firefighters helped to make sure everything was put out before calling a tow truck.
Fire Chief Cam Abrey said the fire was caused by a mechanical issue along with leaking gas.
The fire department received two calls earlier in the day, they were both cooking incidents.
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The man accused of shooting an RCMP officer in Onanole this past August has pleaded guilty.
Cpl. Graeme Kingdon was shot on August 29, 2018, when he and another constable were on the scene of a break-in. Kingdon suffered a fractured skull in the shooting.
Therae Racette-Beaulieu who was 18-years-old at the time has entered guilty pleas to one count of attempted murder, breaking and entering, stealing firearms, and theft of a motor vehicle. He entered the guilty plea earlier this morning in Brandon provincial court.
Racette-Beaulieu has no prior convictions in adult court in Manitoba.
Tommy Edward Beaulieu, Shane Donovan Beaulieu, and Delaney Marcus Houle have all been charged with two counts each of breaking and entering, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 and weapons-related offences. Racette-Beaulieu has also been charged with these offences.
Tommy, Shane, and Delaney will be in court this month and a sentencing hearing is set for March.
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The extreme cold warning has ended across the Parkland.
According to the forecast, we shouldn't expect an extreme cold warning anytime soon.
Now you can expect a lot of snow to start falling.
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Fifteen First Nations students from around Dauphin began training for a plumbing career this week at the ACC Parkland Campus.
They are taking the Applied Plumbing Installation program.
Students are coming from communities like Skownan, Waywayseecappo, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, Ebb and Flow, Tootinaowaaziibeeng, Pine Creek, Rolling River and Keeseekoowenin First Nations, to learn the trade.
“They are learning how to do the rough-in plumbing portions. They can work along with whomever the community has engaged in building their homes or their public buildings. They’ll be able to work alongside them. Piping, soldering, all the aspects that are related to plumbing.”
Charles Blackbird, the coordinator of community development at ACC, says the students will be able to take what they learn back to their communities.
“We hold meetings with our community reps each year, and they identify needs in their community. They’ve shown a lot of a need for plumbing. This is why we’ve decided to do this program this year.”
The program is accredited by Apprenticeship Manitoba to provide credit for Level 1 plumbing apprenticeship in-school technical training. Graduates will be eligible for the next steps of apprenticeship.
The First Nations communities involved in this initiative require local plumbers. Currently, they are contracting work to outside contractors.
“With the graduates here, they will be able to go back home and share their knowledge. They’ll be able to perform a lot of the work that the outside plumbers and contractors would provide and also save the community money in the long run. Because they wouldn’t have to pay the service call fees and stuff like that.”
Delivering the program close to their communities increases the likelihood of academic success, a First Nations spokespersons said.
“The design of this program meets the needs of First Nations learners. We know that with Assiniboine Community College in Dauphin, our students will be more successful since they do not have to move to a larger urban centre," said Sheena Houle, post-secondary counsellor of the Ebb and Flow First Nation Education Authority.
All students will be sponsored for their tuition fees and other course costs.
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From 2-4 on Saturday the Richardson Pioneer Community Hall in Gilbert Plains is having its open house.
It’s a chance to go for free before the Grand Opening Event the following Saturday.
Blake Price, Reeve of Gilbert Plains, says they’ll explain what they did in the hall and will be able to answer any questions you have.
There will be tea and coffee available.
He also says the open house won’t be too elaborate.
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Last night a business meeting in Grandview was hosted by the Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce.
Stephen Chychota said the meeting was great.
“It was a very good start to what we’re trying to do here. It was great to connect with so many business people and those who’re involved in the Grandview and Gilbert area. We were able to collaborate on what the chamber’s approach is over the next little while. We can hopefully establish some more change and see more involvement across communities.”
Chychota is in the process of turning the chamber into The Parkland Chamber of Commerce.
This is happening because they are trying to focus more on The Parkland.
There would be a better connection throughout The Parkland and provincially.
The meeting showed Chychota how passionate people are about their community.
He also learned what some businesses are facing.
He's hoping to get more meetings going to help tackle some of those issues.
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In a week and a half, Paul Brandt will be in Dauphin with The Journey Tour.
Brandt spoke with Al Gaines this morning and shares how people are liking the show so far.
“The response has just been over the top. People seem to be having a wonderful time."
Tickets are still available for the February 10th show at Credit Union Place. You can pick yours up by clicking here or by calling 1-800-361-7300.
"I know we are having a great time. We don’t want to leave. We’re just having a blast up there. So we’re excited to continue rolling this across the country.”
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Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day to bring awareness to mental health issues.
Andrew Jensen, pro golfer and Bell Let’s Talk Ambassador, suffered from depression in his teens but didn’t know about it until his mid-20s.
He tried to take his life when he was 16 and again twice when he was 27.
After the two later attempts, he went through years of treatment and therapy.
He now has the confidence to speak out about it.
To Jensen, Bell Let’s Talk is hope. Every year more people are affected and the conversation about mental health gets louder.
If you know someone is going through a tough time, Jensen says to just be there for them, you can’t solve it or fix it. You have to show them you love them and that you’re there for them. That will move mountains.
Bell Let’s talk is important because it tells the country that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
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Fires can quickly start if your extension or block heater cords are broken or cracked.
Manitoba Public Insurance warns cords that are cracked or have exposed wires should be replaced.
The reminder comes after several vehicle fires have recently been linked to electrical arcing.
To avoid damage, one tip MPI gives is to not drive over your cord. This can cause cracking or breaking during bitterly cold weather.
Manitoba Public Insurance encourages people to unplug their block heater by using the hard, rubber end.
By pulling on the cord, it can cause breakage and potential electrical issues.
They also recommend covering your block heater plug-in with its protective cover.
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Aspen Insurance is the new naming rights sponsor for the meeting room formally known as the “Lions Den”.
Starting on Friday the room will be called “Aspen Lodge”.
Dauphin Recreation Services would like to thank Aspen Insurance for the sponsorship.
Sponsorships help keep costs like recreation fees low.
They would also like to thank the Lions club for their support over the years.
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