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Snorkelers with Parks Canada have been hunting for Zebra mussels, the reason Clear Lake has been closed for the season, and they have been found.
During a survey, a live adult zebra mussel was found, as well as a partial shell.
This, along with environmental DNA in water samples, shows that this invasive species has indeed built a presence in the Lake.
The next step is to install an impermeable curtain around the boat cove and pier area to isolate the mussels from the rest of the lake.
Potash is being considered as a means to eradicate this invasive species, but this choice needs more testing and consideration of its environmental impact.
A technical briefing is scheduled for next week that will provide further detail on this situation, and the efforts going into solving it.
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Roblin's Chamber Street Fair goes on Saturday along Main Street.
It starts with a pancake breakfast at 9 and is followed up by business and food vendors, a farmers market, and kids activities.
There is no admission cost to attend.
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Two people were recently charged after using their paddleboards on Clear Lake.
At this time, personal watercraft use on Clear Lake is prohibited and can lead to a maximum fine of $25,000. The two individuals who were charged also had their paddleboards seized.
Park Wardens are asking that if you see someone using a paddleboard or any other personal watercraft on bodies of water within Clear Lake, call them at 1-877-852-3100.
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The RCMP's Musical Ride is heading to several communities in the province.
This includes a stop in Dauphin on Saturday, August 3. That will start at 12:30 at the Dauphin Fair Grounds and tickets can now be purchased at Dauphin Co-op Gas Bars. The community of Ashern will also host an event on Sunday, August 4.
Before that, the show rolls into Erickson next Wednesday, July 24.
"We have been planning this event for many months," said Eric Bjornson. "We're coming down to the last few days, it's going to be an extremely unique event for Erickson."
The event to be hosted in Erickson next week will also be historic. With more than 800 tickets already sold, Eric says it will be the largest single gathering event in the community since the Queen visited in 1970.
"It's quite exciting, very exciting to be a part of," ended Bjornson. "It will bring many people to town that haven't visited before, we can't wait for next Wednesday. We hope that everyone enjoys their visit."
Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Musical Ride set to begin 60 minutes later. The riders will also host a question and answer period and introduce their horses.
You can get your tickets here. You can also head to several locations in Erickson if you're around that community.
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UPDATE: 9:10 A.M. - July 19
We have reached out to the Dauphin Fire Department for more information.
We are expecting to hear more in the coming hours and once we hear something, we will provide all the details.
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A structure fire was called at 4th Ave SE in Dauphin shortly after 6:30 pm, on July 18th.
Flames could be seen pouring out of the front window as the Dauphin Fire Department was on the scene to extinguish the blaze.
Several firefighters worked diligently to douse the flames in the house, with several trucks attending to the fire, and police directing traffic away from the area.
We'll have more details on this situation as it becomes available.
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This Weekend, Ochre River Family Fun Days is set for a full day of activities.
Marie Sorlie is a coordinator for this day, and she's excited about the fun.
"Early in the morning, 8 o'clock, there's going to be a pancake breakfast by the Ochre River Fire Department. There is also a ball tournament happening, starting at about 10 am, we have a few teams signed up for that. We also have the beer gardens, the bouncy castles happening, and some giant lawn games for people to play."
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It will be a full day, as it goes all the way until midnight, wrapping up with a kids late-night movie!
Aside from the fun, you might also shop for an interesting find!
"We also, of course, have the community yard sale happening, and over at the community hall, we have an indoor vendor market. I think it's about 10 vendors coming to join us on Saturday showing off their goodies."
So whether you want family fun, local antiquing, beer gardens, or ball games, the Ochre River Family Fun Day offers something for everyone!
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A 24-year-old female remains in custody after a 48-year-old man from Peguis First Nation was killed.
During the early morning hours of July 18, officers from the Fisher Branch Detachment received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and an ATV on Provincial Road 224, located in Peguis First Nation. The 48-year-old man was driving an ATV and heading southbound in the northbound lane when it collided head-on with a northbound SUV, being driven by a 24-year-old female from the Peguis First Nation.
The 48-year-old man was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The 24-year-old female driver, along with her four female passengers, were not physically injured. The driver was arrested on the scene for Impaired Driving and was taken back to the Detachment to provide samples of her breath for analysis.
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A recent announcement from both the federal and all provincial government could symbolize a big step forward in food security.
this statement from Statement from Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture notes that all major retailers have joined the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct.
This includes Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro, and most recently, Walmart and Costco.
The goal of this grocery sector code is to bringing more fairness, transparency, and predictability to Canada’s grocery supply chain and for consumers.
This code is expected to be in place federally by 2025 to support Canadians with fair, and equitable grocery prices.
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RCMP in the province are still on a manhunt for an 18-year-old wanted in connection with a homicide.
Head-Martin is believed to be in The Pas.
Anyone with information is asked to call Moose Lake RCMP at 204-678-2399.
Mounties say if anyone sees the suspect, do not approach him and call police immediately.
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The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union has released a report on the staffing crisis in rural health care, which includes ten recommendations that they feel would greatly fix health care issues in the province.
The report, titled From Crisis to Stability – Fixing the Staffing Crisis in Manitoba’s Health Care System, showed that Health Care Aide vacancies across Prairie Mountain Health was over 30 per cent, with 16 facilities showing vacancy rates of over 40 per cent.
There were also over 700 vacant positions in health care aide and home care programs in Prairie Mountain Health and interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorities combined.
It also reported that Health employers are competing for workers with the retail and service industry in small and medium sized communities and must improve wages to recruit and retain these vital members of the health care team.
Among the recommendations in the report were implementing an aggressive recruitment and retention strategy, providing more training opportunities in more communities, expanding the number of full-time positions, and putting an end to unnecessary system-wide restructuring exercises.
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The Rural Municipality of Ethelbert has Now declared a state of agricultural disaster.
between the first of May and the first of July, 163 percent more rain fell on the area than the 30 average before it, roughly 223mm of rain.
This follows suit with the RM of Mossey River, and the RM of Dauphin, who hope these collective efforts could lead to more financial aid to producers beyond the standard crop insurance.
Their Statement notes that they've been plagued with overland flooding, inaccessible fields, and issues in hay cutting and cattle health water-logged pastures.
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