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A new initiative to try and get more people to visit Canadian national parks is in its early days of implementation.
The Canada Strong Pass allows all Canadians to enjoy free entry to all national parks, as well as discounts on camping and backcountry campsites.
It first launched last Friday, and Scot Shellborn, with Parks Canada at Riding Mountain National Park, says the feedback so far has been very positive.
"I spent some time at one of the entrance gates on Friday, just to get a feel. And, some already knew. They were like "I know it is free as of today," and then they had some questions like how long and some other things. And, then there were others that went to pay, and our wonderful gate crew would tell them that it is free from now until September 2nd, and they were surprised and said, "Really? Well, that is wonderful."
There is no cost for the Canada Strong pass; simply show up at any Canadian national park.
Shellborn thinks the initiative will lead to an increase in visitors this year, especially by those who have never visited a national park before.
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A man was stabbed and a man from Winnipeg faces several charges.
On Saturday at 6:00 a.m., Swan River RCMP were at a house in the RM of Mountain after 34-year-old Clinton Duck stabbed the homeowner. The homeowner was treated at the hospital and later released.
About 30 minutes later, officers received a report that Duck was trying to steal items from vehicles in Bellsite, which is about 60 kilometres away from Swan River. While in Bellsite, officers responded to a property on Mountain Avenue after a report of a stolen vehicle that was located. A quick search of the truck led to the seizure of a knife believed to have been used in teh stabbing earlier in the day.
Duck now faces charges of Break and Enter, Robbery, Theft of a Motor Vehicle x2, Theft Under $5,000 x2, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Obstruction and numerous Fail to Comply with Release Order Conditions. He remains in custody.
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Dauphin and District Handivan has announced it will be operating with reduced hours this Saturday.
The handivan will operate from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, and organizers are asking potential users to prebook their ride by calling 204-638-8884.
A shortage of drivers is being given as the reason for the reduced hourss of operation.
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Our MLA recently received some special recognition.
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A 23-year-old from Saskatoon faces several charges after deciding to rob a business on Main Street South in Dauphin.
On Sunday at 8:30 p.m., Dauphin RCMP responded to the armed robbery. Dravan Guldie entered the store with a firearm, face covered, and demanded money. He fled on foot after getting an undisclosed amount of cash. The employee was not physically hurt.
The suspect was caught a short time later in the back lane of 6th Avenue SE and was arrested without incident.
Guldie faces the following charges:
- Pointing a Firearm;
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purposes;
- Robbery with Firearm; and
- Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Fail to Surrender Authorization.
Guldie will appear in court on Tuesday in Dauphin.
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Have you spotted a raccoon on your private property?
Raccoons are a natural part of the urban ecosystem, and sightings are common in cities across the province, and Dauphin is no exception.
"They naturally thrive in cities, especially near parks and green spaces," said Lisa Gaudet, Deputy City Manager and in charge of Animal Services. "Like many other cities, we are encouraging residents to co-exist with wildlife rather than relying on trapping or lethal measures."
The city of Dauphin does not provide raccoon removal services. Homeowners are responsible for managing nuisance wildlife on their property, similar to how you would manage ants, mice, or skunks.
"Residents are encouraged to secure garbage, seal access points, and remove attractants to prevent issues with raccoons coming onto their properties," offered Gaudet. "If people live near a park or green space, this could mean they have to remove their bird feeders. I know people enjoy birds, but if there is a food source, raccoons will show up."
You're also encouraged to use motion-activated lights or sprinklers as a deterrent. If need be, contact a licensed pest control professional.
If a raccoon appears disoriented, unusually aggressive, or approaches people or animals, these could be signs of canine distemper. Canine distemper can attack multiple organ systems, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
It is contagious to unvaccinated dogs, so Gaudet says you should always get your loved furry friends vaccinated.
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The RM of Lakeshore has cancelled their regularly scheduled council meeting for this Tuesday, due to unforeseen circumstances.
It has been rescheduled to July 2nd at 5 pm in Rorketon..
The RM of Lakeshore apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates the public's understanding.
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RCMP from several local detachments and branches converged on a north end Dauphin apartment building on Sunday, after a man with a firearm allegedly chased a female into the building.
The female victim had escaped by the time police arrived, but several other police resources were brought in to help, including the crisis negotiation team.
After several hours, officers were able to convince the suspect to come out of the building, along with two additional people.
Those additional individuals, a 37-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, were released without being charged.
But 33-year-old Jimmy Pruden of Dauphin faces numerous charges, including assault, two counts of uttering threats, mischief under five grand, pointing a firearm, and numerous weapons possession offences.
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The Kinew government has lifted the province-wide State of Emergency, which was invoked on May 28th by the wildfire situation in Northern Manitoba.
Residents of Flin Flon are beginning to return to the community this week, while other Northern residents started to return to their homes the weekend of June 14th.
Despite the state of emergency being lifted, the evacuation orders set by some local authorities remain in place until deemed safe to return.
Lisa Naylor, the minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Act, thanked the front-line responders, the Emergency Management Organization, and government departments for their continued efforts during this wildfire crisis.
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Dauphin RCMP are looking for the public's help in locating a large Texaco sign that was taken from a service station in the Ashville area earlier this month.
The sign was removed on June 11th from a stand that was approximately 20 feet tall.
If you have information on its whereabouts, you are asked to call the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020
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Dauphin Rec Services (DRS) planted 5,000 trees at Vermillion Sportsplex.
Then, many of them were either pulled out of the ground or vandalized. Trees now need to be replanted and that's exactly what DRS is doing and they're asking the community for help. On Tuesday, it's Tree Planting Day in Dauphin.
They need to plant 3,000 and that's where you come in. The prep work is done, they need help getting them in the ground. There are three shifts on Tuesday, from 9 to 12, 1 to 4, and 4:30 to 7:30.
Those interested in lending a hand will plant trees, spread mulch, and be a part of something positive. DRS says even an hour helps.
If you help, you can then head to Obsolete Brewing Company on Tuesday night for a drink, on the house.
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