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The real estate market in the Parkland was much more active in the first four months of 2021, compared to the first four months of 2020.
In 2020, the total house sales in Dauphin was 26 from January to the end of April. In the first four months of this year, the number of homes sold has risen to 38, an increase of 12.
Including the entire Parkland in the first four months of last year, 44 residential properties were sold.
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From January 1 to April 30, 2021, 55 properties were sold, an increase of 11 from the previous year in the same time frame. Colette Carefoot, Managing Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Parkland realty, says it appears that families are more comfortable purchasing homes now.
"It was scary for everyone at the start with COVID and all of the restrictions that were put in place," said Carefoot. "Now that we've lived in it for more than a year combined with the strict regulations that have been set up for us, we're certainly seeing more action this spring."
And if you're looking to get into a home of your own in the Parkland, now could be a perfect time. Kathy Stokotelny, Broker with Action Realty Ltd., says with the interest rate in a great spot, getting into your forever home or even just a starter home could come at a much better price.
"We just want to tell people not to be worried when they want to look at a property," said Stokotelny. "With the interest rate where it is, this is a great time to be a buyer, it's the time to be in the market."
Both Kathy and Colette agreed that they expect home sales in the region to continue trending in an upward direction after a great start to 2021.
"Anyone who is in a position to buy, I feel like they're trying to take advantage of interest rates," ended Carefoot. "
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A burn ban will be in effect for the entire Municipality of Roblin starting tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
The ban includes no burning of crops, grass, leaves, garbage, fireworks, or burn barrels.
Chief Administrative Officer, Dione Cherneski says all burn permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued until further notice.
Fires that are set in an outdoor fire pit or solid fuel burning appliance will be allowed and must be enclosed on all sides, covered with a non-combustible grate or mesh, and located on a non-combustible base clear of overhangs. Propane fire pits and barbecues are permitted.
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The eligibility to be immunized at a supersite or pop-up clinic has been expanded to include Manitobans aged 30 and older, and indigenous people aged 18 and older.
Eligibility also includes people aged 18 and older who are pregnant, are a client of Community Living disABILITY Services, work in any health-care setting including outpatient settings, or work as a front-line police officer or firefighter.
Eligibility for the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine includes individuals aged 40 or older and people aged 30 to 39 with priority health conditions.
To date, 565,219 doses of vaccine have been administered in Manitoba.
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The Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual State of the City Address on Tuesday.
Executive Director of the Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce, Stephen Chychota, says a number of guests will be presenting.
“We’re going to hear from Mayor Al Dowhan with updates from the city. They’re going to tell us where they’re at and where they’re going. We’re also going to hear from Chuck Davidson, president and CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. We’ll hear from commerce updates on a provincial scope and what that means for the city of Dauphin.”
The address will be live-streamed over Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 11th at 12:00 p.m.
Anyone can join the event and registration is not needed.
You can find the Facebook event page here.
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Dauphin's COVID-19 vaccine supersite is opening today.
The supersite is located at 304 Whitmore Avenue East.
A supersite is also coming to Steinbach on May 18th at 294 Lumbar Avenue.
Pop-up clinics are coming to Neepawa, Russell, Shoal Lake and Swan River next week.
Appointments for supersites and pop-up clinics can be made by calling 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.
Vaccine eligibility currently includes Manitobans aged 35 and older, Indigenous people aged 18 and older, and pregnant women who are 18 and older.
The full list of eligible Manitobans can be seen here.
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The Mountain View School Division is hosting its 9th annual Graduation Powwow virtually this year, to honour all grads in the community.
On a normal year, the Powwow would be held at the Selo site south of Dauphin.
MVSD Indigenous Education Facilitator, Carole Shankaruk, says this year the division will be releasing a video production of the event in June for everyone to enjoy.
“We have a large geographical area, but if someone from outside our area, like in Ste. Rose wanted to participate, we wouldn’t turn anyone away. This is for all graduates. The beauty of this is that it’s for indigenous and non-indigenous students, and we’re dancing and celebrating for all grads.”
She adds that the event is a great way for people to come together.
“We’re all dancing together, and in terms of the pandemic, we’re all in this together. I’m not sure that people realize why people are dancing - but we’re dancing for all of us, so that we all have healthy, balanced lifestyles. So again, it speaks to where we’re currently at, and getting through this pandemic.”
For more information, or to have your grad photo included in the video, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, May 28th.
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Schools in Winnipeg and Brandon will move to remote learning next week.
Staring Wednesday, May 12, all Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the two cities will practice remote learning.
All other schools in the province will continue in-person instruction with additional health measures.
The following additional measures will be implemented in Manitoba schools from Wednesday, May 12 to May 30th:
• schools with multiple cases (outside of same household cases) will be moved proactively to remote learning as per existing guidance
• school officials can require students and/or staff who are showing symptoms to stay home for 10 days and encourage them to seek testing Household members without symptoms should also self-isolate (quarantine) until the sick individual’s test result is received
• all extra-curricular activities, organized sports and off-site activities are suspended, except for physically-distanced walks/runs in the local community
• no indoor singing and no indoor use of wind instruments will be allowed
• all other public health measures will remain in effect
For more guidance on Manitoba's current public health orders, click here.
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As COVID-19 restrictions ramp up in the province, many Manitobans are finding new ways to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend.
CKDM wanted to know how your plans have changed this year.
Karen from Dauphin says she will have to celebrate with her family virtually.
“Usually I’d go out for breakfast with my kids and then go to their house and hang out. It’s going to be different this year. We’lll probably facetime.”
We spoke with Jesse from Dauphin, who is making the best of COVID-19 restrictions.
“Well we’re working on a campsite at home because of COVID restrictions, so if the weather is nice we’ll go and have a barbeque and relax.”
Mitchell From Dauphin says his usual plans to hit the golf course won't change this weekend.
“I’d go golfing with my mom usually, go to the golf course for breakfast and all of that, have fun. It’s going to be the same this year since golf courses are open.”
When asked about how she'd like to celebrate in the future, Kaylee from Dauphin says she’d love to take her mom traveling.
“I would love to go to Europe with my mom because we both love Ireland and the U.K. and the culture. I’d definitely want to backpack with my mom in Europe”
Dylan from Dauphin says he's hoping people can get back to their usual celebrations soon.
"I'd just like them to be able to go back to their normal lives because they'd like to get back and I'd like to get back to that too."
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The Manitoba government has announced additional public health restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The following additional public health order restrictions will be in effect on Sunday, May 9 at 12:01 a.m.:
• outdoor gatherings that include people from multiple households are limited to a maximum of five people
• restaurants, bars, and patios will close to in-person dining but can still provide take-out and delivery services
• gyms and fitness centres will close
• casinos remain closed and VLTs will close
• museums, galleries, and libraries will close
• indoor community, cultural and religious gatherings are prohibited
• personal services such as estheticians, barbers, salons, and tanning salons will close
• indoor sports and recreation, including after-school activities, will close
• outdoor sports and recreation activities will have a maximum of five participants and organized team games will not be permitted
• dance, theatre and music schools will close
• day camps will close
• retail stores, markets and garden centres will be able to open at 10 percent capacity, to a maximum of 100 people, and malls will be open to a maximum of 10 percent of the facility’s capacity
• self-help gatherings will have a maximum of 10 participants
These restrictions will be in effect for a period of three weeks and will be re-evaluated on May 30th.
For a full list of COVID-19 health orders in Manitoba, click here.
Officials encourage all Manitobans to follow COVID-19 fundamentals which include staying home when sick, washing your hands, physical distancing, and wearing a mask.
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A 58-year-old woman has died after a fatal collision in the Pinaymootang First Nation.
On Thursday afternoon at about 4:15 p.m., Gypsumville RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Main Road in Pinaymootang First Nation.
When officers arrived they found a female unconscious outside of the vehicle. They performed CPR until Emergency Medical Services arrived.
The 58-year-old female from the community was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial investigation shows the female was the only occupant of the vehicle when it appears that she swerved on the road and slid into the ditch, where her vehicle rolled and she was ejected.
RCMP say she was not wearing a seatbelt.
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