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Early last week, the Taxation Special Investigations Unit division of Manitoba Finance executed a search warrant at a Brandon residence and seized 68,150 contraband cigarettes and $3,760 in cash.
A 37-year-old female was found to be in possession of illegal tobacco products that were not marked for Manitoba tax purposes. She now faces charges under The Manitoba Tobacco Tax Act, The Tax Administration, and Miscellaneous Taxes Act and The Criminal Code of Canada.
If the woman had sold the cigarettes, the province would have lost $20,104.25 in tax revenue. The woman, who is a first time offender, faces between $1,000 and $10,000 and/or up to six months in prison. If convicted, she would have to pay a triple tax penalty of $60,312.75.
The province urges anyone with information on contraband tobacco to call their local police department, the Manitoba Finance Special Investigations Unit at 204-945-1137, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Manitoba Hydro Contractors will be performing safety inspection surveys on natural gas lines in Dauphin and the surrounding area until Friday.
Pure HM is the company conducting the inspections in our area.
Residents may notice the contractors on or near private property.
All contractors carry approved ID and must clearly display it, they’ll also have Manitoba Hydro business cards explaining what they are doing.
The Public Utilities Board mandates yearly safety inspection surveys.
The contractors will walk along buried natural gas lines and check natural gas metres to make sure there aren’t any leaks.
If a leak is found, Manitoba Hydro will be made aware and will make repairs as soon as possible.
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The Prairie View Municipality has put a burn ban into effect as of today.
All outdoor fires are banned with the exclusion of BBQs and designated campfire pits.
The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice.
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If you’re walking through Vermillion Park towards the Sports Complex you might notice something a little different about the bridge.
It is now called the Eric Irwin Bridge after Dauphin’s late mayor.
City Manager Sharla Griffiths says that the bridge is named in Irwin’s honour because it was a project that he was passionate about and one that he championed. The process of naming the bridge was something that City Council voted on a while ago.
Griffiths stated that there weren’t any plans for a formal ceremony as of yet. There was a ceremony in Irwin’s honour at the unveiling of the cooperation statue in Vermillion Park
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The RM of Mossey River has issued a burn ban effective immediately.
The RM asks people to refrain from open fires.
Anyone with questions can call the RM at 204-656-4791
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The Dauphin Fire Department had to fight smoke coming out of a house on Davidson Avenue E in Dauphin.
The fire department responded just before 12:40 along with the RCMP and an ambulance.
Upon arrival, firefighters were told by neighbours that there may be someone in the basement.
Firefighters entered the home and located the fire in the basement, after an initial knockdown, they searched both the basement and the main floor but found no occupants.
The fire was brought under control quickly but crews remained on scene for approximately 2.5 hours to ensure there was no chance of re-ignition.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner with assistance from DFD and the RCMP.
There are no estimates on damages at this time.
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The Thompson RCMP are asking for help in locating a missing man.
RCMP are looking for 25-year-old Cody Kyle Merasty, who was last seen in Thompson on May 19, 2019.
Police are concerned for Cody’s well being and think he may be injured. He is described as being 5’10”, 190 lbs and was last seen wearing black pants and a white t-shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
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There’s just a couple weeks left to get tickets for the 2019 Conservation Districts Tour.
Sean Goertzen, executive director for the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association, says they tour a district every year to showcase success stories.
This year’s Conservation Districts Tour is in the Whitemud Watershed District which is in the Neepawa area.
The tour will involve small bands, shelterbelts, waterway infrastructure work, and will cover most of the Whitemud Watershed District.
Goertzen says this is a chance to get on the landscape and see success stories and real physical projects.
It’ll be a way to see how sustainability is being improved.
The tour will be on June 26th from 10 til 4. You have to be registered by June 5th and it costs 5 dollars.
If you’d like to register, click here.
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Early yesterday morning (May 20th) around 4:35 Portage RCMP responded to a shooting at a residence on 1st St. NW in Portage.
A 22-year-old male had been shot inside the residence.
He was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
The RCMP are still investigating and haven’t announced any arrests related to the incident.
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The Dauphin Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is one step closer to the fundraising goal of their build.
Roblin Donor’s Choice donated 661 dollars. Rodney Juba says the donation is significant because it shows how the Parkland is willing to come together for a worthy cause.
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The province of Manitoba has made some improvements to the Dauphin Courthouse.
Accessibility and security to the courthouse is the focus of the improvements. A handicapped parking spot has been added right next to the building. Access is arranged to the entrance and elevator usually used by judges with a power door opener and activation panels installed for the judges’ entrance.
The Sheriff’s Services are just a button away with a call button being installed for assistance. The existing door has been widened and a new power door opener connected to new access security system was added. Renovations were undertaken to the judges’ washroom to improve handicap accessibility. A portable ramp is available for the purpose of providing handicapped access to the well for the Queen’s Bench’s Courtroom.
Even though they’ve made these improvements, the province is still looking at ways to make it better.
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