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Twelve Manitobans will soon be receiving the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and Chancellor of the Order, Janice C. Filmon will preside over the ceremony.

Among those receiving the Order of Manitoba are award-winning singer and songwriter, Steve Bell, and President of the Manitoba Historical Society, Dr. Gordon Goldsborough.

On top of being president of the Manitoba Historical Society, Dr. Gordon Goldsborough, is an aquatic ecologist who studies the impact of humans and invasive species on lakes and wetlands.

He was surprised to receive this honour.

“I work with the Lieutenant Governor quite frequently, so it’s not uncommon for her to phone me. So when she phoned me I was expecting her to talk about something completely different. I was at a loss for words.” He adds, “It’s nice that I’m doing something that I love and people apparently appreciate it, so that’s nice to know.”

Steve Bell, whose music you can hear on 730 CKDM, says he has received awards in the past but none quite this special, as it’s awarded for contributing to the betterment of fellow citizens.

“It’s a nice sort of encouragement. I’ve always wanted my music to be more than pleasant or entertaining. I’ve always hoped that it would help us move towards a better society, more neighbourliness, justice, all of those sorts of things.”

Also receiving the order this year are:

  • Transportation executive and former Winnipeg International Airport CEO, Franklin Bishop
  • Indigenous historian, storyteller, educator and elder Ruth Christie
  • Canola researcher and food science writer, Michael Eskin
  • Former Wawanesa Mutual CEO, Gregg Hanson
  • Film producer and Eagle Vision co-owner, Kyle Irving
  • Winnipeg Folk Festival founding director and veteran of the Winnipeg arts community, Ava Kobrinsky
  • Manitoba Museum CEO and longtime advocate of arts and culture, Claudette Leclerc
  • Internationally recognized women’s rights advocate, Doris Mae Oulton
  • Manitoba’s 21st premier, Greg Selinger
  • Entrepreneur and philanthropist, Arni Thorsteinson

The Order of Manitoba recipients will be formally invested at a ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building scheduled for July 15th, depending on CODI-19 restrictions.

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MacKenzie Middle School will be closed tomorrow and Friday due to positive school-related COVID-19 cases.

School administration says they will work closely with Public Health officials and follow their recommendations.

More information will be provided as it becomes available from Public Health, and remote learning will be offered where possible.

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Because of smoke and firefighting efforts, the province has had to close highway 20 between Cowan and Camperville, highway 6 between the St. Martin Junction and the Easterville Junction, and Road 307 between Seven Sisters Falls and Otter Falls.

There is no backcountry travel allowed in the area south of the 53rd parallel at this time, and a number of other fire and travel restrictions remain in effect.

The Homebrook wildfire is now estimated to be 144,000 hectares, and more than 80 kilometres long and approximately 16 km wide at its widest point.

Smoke from the fire could affect a number of communities in the area including Grand Rapids, Homebrook, Skownan First Nation, Waterhen, Mallard and Gypsumville.

The fire burning near Cowan, which is approximately 1,700 hectares, has crossed Highway 20, prompting its closure.

The government would like to remind Manitobans to avoid wildfire areas, and not to congregate on roadways to watch or take pictures of a fire or firefighting efforts.

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A 17-year-old male was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning after a shooting in Dauphin.

RCMP received a report of a teen being transported to hospital after being shot.

RCMP say the shooting is believed to have occurred in the alleyway behind a business on Main street.

The area was secured and is being examined by a forensics team.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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The Manitoba government has announced that people will be able to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for second doses beginning Friday.

The first set of appointments will be reserved for vaccine priority groups with certain health conditions.

All interested and eligible Manitobans are expected to receive their first dose by June 9th. A provincial report shows that Manitoba’s vaccine task force plans to have 70% of Manitobans fully vaccinated by July or earlier.

 The province says the rollout of second doses will be based on when individuals received their first dose.

Beginning Tuesday, May 25th, the province will begin administering second doses at congregate living settings in Manitoba. You can find a full list of these locations here.

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The Dauphin Co-op grocery store is working with Public Health officials after a positive case of COVID-19 was identified there.

Co-op has confirmed that an employee tested positive for the virus and is now self-isolating.

The employee was last at the store on May 14th. Staff members are working to identify all close contacts.

The food store will be open from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19th.

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Kylynn Kasto has been safely located.

The RCMP thanks the public for their assistance.

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Shoal Lake RCMP is searching for a missing 13-year-old girl.

Kylynn Kasto was last seen on Monday, May 17th at a home in the R.M. of Hamiota. It’s reported she had left the home on foot sometime overnight.

Kasto is described as 110 Ibs 5’2”, with dark brown hair on one side and light brown hair on the other.

RCMP says she may be in Brandon or Virden.

RCMP asks that anyone with information contact the Shoal Lake detachment at 204-759-2344, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online.

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A boil water advisory is in effect for the Town of Swan River until further notice.

The advisory is due to a power outage that led to a loss in water pressure in the community's distribution system

During this advisory, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute. This includes drinking and ice-making, preparing beverages, such as infant formula, and preparing food.

It's not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes.

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Shortly after 1:30 yesterday afternoon, the Dauphin Fire Department responded to a stubble fire that became out of control in the RM of Dauphin.

The landowner had a valid permit for crop residue burning, but high wind conditions played havoc. The Sifton Fire Department arrived on the scene just after 2:30 and at 4:00 p.m., the RM of Dauphin was called and heavy equipment was requested to create a fire-guard to prevent the fire from carrying any further to the west. Crews were eventually able to leave the scene at around 8:30. 

Although essential crop residue burning is allowed during the fire ban in the RM of Dauphin, you shouldn't burn when winds are as high as they were on Tuesday. 

The Fire Department would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Ron and Cody Gawaziuk and Len and Chris Sharna for their assistance, as well as to Morgan Farms for the use of their water tanker.

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It's National Road Safety Week and the RCMP is urging drivers to stay safe on the roads, something that hasn't been happening in many cases during the pandemic.

In 2020, there were 1191 impaired driving charges laid by Manitoba RCMP and so far in 2021, officers have charged 323. And while the RCMP takes any speeding infraction very seriously, it's the 'super speeders' that they're spending extra focus on. In 2020, 20,515 drivers were charged with speeding. In 2021, 7163 people have been charged so far.

Sgt. Mark Hume, Acting Enforcement Commander with Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services, says not only are many people speeding, but many are doing so at an alarming rate. The RCMP has noticed that more people are driving more than 50 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

"When you are going that fast, everything about your response as a driver changes – from stopping times, to maneuverability, to steering. This is the behaviour that puts lives at risk, and it is unacceptable," said Sgt. Hume. 

In March and April of this year, the RCMP issued 106 tickets to drivers speeding by more than 50 km/hr over the posted speed limit. That number is more than twice that was charged last year or the year before, during the same time period. In 2020, 48 high-seed tickets were issued in March and April, 42 were issued during the two months in 2019. 

"As I have said in the past, driving that fast is completely unacceptable," offered Sgt. Hume. "Not only are you putting yourself at risk, but you're putting others at risk as well. There is never a right time to speed, especially excessively as we have been dealing with this year far too many times."

Sgt. Hume says officers will be out and about more often this summer and they hope the next time that you hit the road, you will do so safely so everyone can return home safely.

I see people risking lives and taking deadly chances. We’ve said it before, but it remains true – our goal is to get everyone home safely," ended Sgt. Hume. "I don’t want to knock on any doors and tell someone their loved one has died."

The penalty for speeding can be quite severe, costing you thousands of dollars and could even cost you your license. 

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Due to a wildfire, Highway 6 between the St. Martin Junction and the Easterville Junction is closed.

Any traffic to Thompson will need to take a detour on Highway 10 and then take Highway 39.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Conservation and Climate is advising that wildfire danger levels remain extremely high across all of southern and central Manitoba.

 As several wildfires are burning across the province, air-quality warnings have been issued for parts of western and central Manitoba due to smoke.

The province has also had to close Highway 5, between Carberry and Glenboro, and Provincial Road 307, between Seven Sisters Falls and Otter Falls.

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