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Some students at the DRCSS are learning wilderness survival skills this term, and having fun while doing it.
Grade 9 students in the Wilderness Skills course had their first field trip on Friday, October 9 — building shelters and practicing other survival skills just south of Ochre River.
Eighth-year DRCSS teacher Steff Sochan says the new course covers topics of the psychology of survival, trip pre-planning, leave no trace camping, axe use and fire building, animal safety and shelter building.
“Our goal is to provide students with practical skills and experiences they can use, not only in the wilderness setting, but many of them are interested in hunting and camping and doing day trips on their own.”
Approximately 60 Grade 9 students are enrolled in the course, co-taught by Sochan and fellow teachers Matt Smigelski and Bryan Hannibal.
"You can tell this is a course that’s really beneficial for them.”
Sochan can’t confirm if the course will be offered in the spring, but anticipates there will be a demand for it after being “totally overwhelmed” with the number of students showing interest.
“We’ve had students that come in with very little experience in anything in the outdoors, and see them progress to the point where they can build their own fire and prepare firewood. When we took them to the shelter building on Friday we had students that were grinning ear to ear. You can tell this is a course that’s really beneficial for them.”
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Health officials in Manitoba are reporting 54 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Today’s data shows:
• two cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• five cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region
• seven cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 40 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
In the Parkland area, there are active cases in Asessippi (1), Little Saskatchewan (1), and the Whitemud health district (4 cases).
There are no active cases in the following health districts: Dauphin, Riding Mountain, Duck Mountain, Porcupine Mountain, and Agassiz Mountain.
The entire Prairie Mountain Health region has 18 active cases; Brandon has eight active cases.
The total number of cases identified in Manitoba is now 2,578.
There are 1,063 active cases in the province, with 913 in the Winnipeg area. Health officials report there are 24 people in hospital with 4 in intensive care.
The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 32.
Testing for COVID-19 is available on Thanksgiving Monday at community testing sites in Winnipeg, Brandon, Selkirk, Eriksdale, Powerview–Pine Falls, Winkler, Steinbach, and Portage la Prairie. Click here for more information.
This past week, the Manitoba government extended the province-wide state of emergency — which went into effect at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 for a period of 30 days.
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The Thanksgiving holiday is on Monday – here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed in Dauphin this long weekend.
Grocery Stores
The Dauphin Co-Op will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but will be closed Monday.
No Frills in Dauphin will be open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Safeway in Dauphin will be open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Walmart in Dauphin is open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on the holiday Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Dauphin Liquor Mart is open Saturday and Sunday with regular business hours, and on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Dauphin Post Office will be closed for the holiday Monday.
The Dauphin Veterinary Clinic will be closed for the holiday Monday.
Dauphin City Hall will be closed for the holiday, and the schedule for garbage and recycling pick-up will not be affected.
COVID-19 Test Sites
The site in Dauphin will be open on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed Monday.
Swan River's site will be open Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and closed Monday.
Brandon's site will be open on Sunday from 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. and on the Holiday Monday from 8:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For a map of PMH testing sites and hours of operation, click here.
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For a second consecutive day, Manitoba health officials have reported the highest daily increase in cases, with 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and two more deaths.
Two women from Winnipeg, one in her 90s and the other in her 80s, are the province’s 31st and 32nd death due to COVID-19.
The total number of cases identified in Manitoba to 2,524.
The data shows:
• nine cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region;
• one case in the Northern health region;
• seven cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• six cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; and
• 74 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
In the Parkland area, there are active cases in the Little Saskatchewan health district, Asessippi, and Whitemud health district.
There are no active cases in the following health districts: Dauphin, Riding Mountain, Duck Mountain, Porcupine Mountain, and Agassiz Mountain.
There are 1,017 active cases; 1,475 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, and there are 24 people in hospital with four people in intensive care.
Testing for COVID-19 is available on Thanksgiving Monday at community testing sites in Winnipeg, Brandon, Selkirk, Eriksdale, Powerview–Pine Falls, Winkler, Steinbach, and Portage la Prairie. Click here for more information.
This past week, the Manitoba government extended the province-wide state of emergency — which went into effect at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 for a period of 30 days.
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Firefighters were on the scene of an early morning apartment fire in Dauphin on Whitmore Avenue West.
When the Dauphin Fire Department arrived shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10th, they learned the lone resident of the apartment was able to escape safely, but their dog was still inside the building.
Firefighters located the dog and transported it to the Dauphin Vet Clinic.
The occupant was treated by EMS for smoke inhalation and released at the scene.
The fire was quickly extinguished and firefighters were on scene until about 6:30 a.m. The fire department says the fire was accidental in nature, and was started by a carelessly discarded cigarette.
There is no available estimate on damages at this time.
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Over 100 motorcyclists hit the road on August 22nd to raise money for the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.
The memorial ride and 50/50 draw have been held for the last 3 years.
This year they raised $2,500 for local health care through the Dauphin Hospital Foundation.
Organizer John Dulewich was pleased with the turnout and encourages anyone to take part next year.
``It`s not just for bikes, it`s for cars and trucks too, and anyone that wants to support by buying a 50/50 ticket and have a chance to win some money. Half of the money goes to the hospital. We try to keep it local and do a good deed.”
This year the bike route stretched from Dauphin to Winnipegosis, Waterhen, and Ste. Rose.
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The application deadline for the Dauphin & District Community Foundation’s (DDCF) regular grant program fall intake is fast approaching.
Kit Daley, DDCF Executive Director, says October 15 is the deadline to apply.
With some money leftover from the Foundation's spring intake, Daley tells CKDM there’s over $68,000 to grant out for things like city beautification, animal welfare, supporting children & youth, sports.
To apply, you can visit the DDCF website, and any questions can be directed to Kit Daley at 638-4598.
Applications for the federal government’s Emergency Community Support Fund — which is a separate funding program for charities helping people affected by COVID-19 — have until October 30 to be submitted. The online application for this program can be found here.
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Manitoba has reported its largest increase of COVID-19 cases in a day, adding 84 new cases on Friday.
An additional 3 deaths have been announced: two women in their 80’s and a woman in her 70’s, all from Winnipeg. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 30.
The province now has 2,428 cases with 933 active and 1,465 recovered. There are 25 people in hospital and 6 in intensive care.
One of today’s 84 cases is in Prairie Mountain Health. There have been no new cases reported in the Dauphin, Swan River, Riding Mountain, Duck Mountain, Agassiz Mountain, or little Saskatchewan health districts.
With the rising case numbers in the province, health officials want all Manitobans to use extra caution when celebrating Thanksgiving this year – limiting close contacts, and increasing cleaning and hand washing.
For more guidance on staying safe during the holidays and up-to-date information about COVID-19, click here.
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Manitoba posted a strong September, with another month of increasing employment rates as the province gained 15,100 jobs.
A press release from the province states Manitoba’s employment rate is now 0.3% higher than the pre-pandemic level.
Compared to August, full-time employment in the province saw a 2.1% increase, and part-time employment is up by 3.3%.
Manitoba’s unemployment rate has now crept down to 7% -- the second-lowest in Canada.
For more details on employment in Manitoba, click here.
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With the Thanksgiving weekend upon us, health officials have provided their guidance on the safest way to celebrate.
Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin is encouraging Manitobans to try and limit the number of contacts they have with people outside of their household.
“If you are eating together with others, try to keep that distance and avoid sharing condiments and utensils. But again, the recommendation is to limit gathering with people."
Other COVID-cautious Thanksgiving tips from the province include frequently cleaning high touch surfaces, washing hands regularly before and after eating, and to consider having one person serve the food to limit the sharing of utensils.
For more details on Thanksgiving guidance from the province, click here.
But if cooking your own Thanksgiving meal isn’t in the cards this year, Irving’s catering in Dauphin is offering a Drive-Thru Supper on Sunday at the 8th Avenue Hall starting at 4 p.m.
It's $20 per plate, and is first-come, first-serve. Click here for more details.
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The City of Dauphin is advising of a temporary road closure tomorrow on 3rd Street NE between 1st Ave NE and Mountain Road.
The street will be closed Friday, October 9 to all traffic for repaving work.
The street is expected to reopen late in the evening.
Any questions can be directed to the City Shop at 204-622-3202.
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