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The Brandon School Division has rejected a call to remove books dealing with sexuality and gender identity from libraries within Brandon School Division.
The rejection came Tuesday night in front of a packed crowd at Vincent Massey Collegiate.
Earlier this month, many Brandonites began to email and call the school division urging them to remove the books and other resources because they believed it was only harming kids.
Cyndie Blythe, President of Winnipegosis Pride said Wednesday has been a great day.
"It was a terrifying moment to start but as the night went on, it became so clear that Brandon really rose to the occasion," said Blythe. "Brandon showed their true colours, it's amazing."
Blythe says she and her wife have felt so extremely supported after watching the meeting.
"It's been a great day to watch the news and watch it all happen," ended Blythe. "This is great news for so many."
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Four children were taken to a safe environment unharmed after a traffic stop in Dauphin earlier this month.
On Sunday, May 21, around 12:30 a.m., Dauphin RCMP conducted the stop and officers saw a firearm and the two adults were arrested. A search led to the seizure of two loaded firearms
A 32-year-old female from Ste. Rose is facing several charges including Possession of a Firearm with tampered serial number, Unsafe Storage of Firearms, and Weapons Possession Contrary to Order.
She was also issued three fines under the Highway Traffic Act for Driving without a License, Unlawful Transportation of Cannabis in a Vehicle and Carry Liquor in a Vehicle contract to the Act. She will now appear in court at a later date.
A 24-year-old male from the RM of Ethelbert has been charged with Possession of a Firearm with tampered serial number, Weapons Possession Contrary to Order, and Unsafe Storage of Firearms.
The man was also issued two fines under the Highway Traffic Act for Unlawful Transportation of Cannabis in a Vehicle and Carry Liquor in Vehicle Contrary to the Act.
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The Virden RCMP responded to a fatal accident on Highway 3 Sunday night.
Police were called to the scene around 9:45 pm Sunday, where a single vehicle had rolled off the highway. When officers arrived, they noticed a car flipped over inside the fenceline of a nearby property.
The initial investigation found that the vehicle was traveling at a high speed, eastbound on Highway 3, when it lost control and rolled several times, going through a fence and landing on its roof.
The driver and lone occupant, a 19-year-old from Brandon, wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time and was thrown from the vehicle. He was given emergency medical treatment but was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist.
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31 delegates will be on hand Tuesday night as they make a call to remove LGBTQ, sexual education resources, and other books in school libraries within the Brandon School Division.
On May 8, Lorraine Hackenschmidt called for the removal of the resources and books and since, the school division has said it has received numerous calls and emails on the subjects, as have local trustees.
As a result, a meeting will now be held on Tuesday evening at 7 at Vincent Massey High School. It will be live-streamed on the school division's website.
Cyndie Blythe is the president of Winnipegosis Pride and she spoke to CKDM about the meeting.
"I believe that this is an absolutely terrible idea," said Blythe. "I grew up myself in an era of LGBTQ oppression and can speak personally to the damage that is done to individuals who discover they can't help who they are and can't truly be who they are."
Also earlier this month, Hackenschmidt equated child abuse images online with 'transgender books' and that children are being enticed to go down a 'dangerous path'.
Blythe believes keeping all resources readily available is incredibly important.
"It's okay to be gay, it's more than okay, it's wonderful, and it's beautiful," said Blythe. "It's something to celebrate because it is who we are. Taking away the resources to become educated and aware is a very slow kind of torture and often ends in the worst kind of outcomes."
Winnipegosis will be hosting its Pride Day on June 10.
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The Manitoba Youth Job Centre(MYJC) has returned for another summer and is bringing back a program that was paused during the pandemic.
MYJC helps youth and students aged 13 to 29 with job preparation and connects them with employers says Youth Engagement Leader, Rowan Balchen.
"Our main focus is to connect youth to employers within their community in order to help them secure summer employment. We also focus on helping them to gain the skills and tools they need to prepare to enter the workforce."
This year, they also have the Odd Job Squad(OJS) returning for the first time since 2019. Balchen, says the OJS is designed to help their younger youth have more opportunities.
"It's an opportunity for students ages 13-16. "OJSers" will help plan and execute events within the community, and potentially earn some extra cash while doing it."
Balchen says they're hoping to host four OJS events over the summer, with the opportunity for more if there's time and interest.
It's easy to get signed up for the program says Balchen, and they help teens across the area.
"In order to access our services, they will first have to fill out an intake form and ensure that they have a SIN number. These forms are available at our office, and I am happy to help if there are any questions."
The office is open from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:30 on weekdays and is located at 135 2nd Ave NE in Dauphin, right across from Mackenzie Middle School. You can also send your questions by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Employers looking to fill positions and homeowners with odd jobs can reach out to the MYJC to fill their positions says Balchen.
"We try to emphasize that by hiring a youth, you would not only be helping them to gain work experience, but you would also be contributing to the development of valuable skills that will benefit their futures and better their communities. I am currently in the process of creating a job bank, so if you are an employer or homeowner, please reach out if you have a job to fill."
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A fundraising BBQ was held by the owners of Super 8 hotel in Dauphin last week to support the breakfast program at Mackenzie Middle School.
"It went very well, we were very pleased with how it went. We're happy to announce that we will be providing a cheque to Mackenzie Middle School's breakfast program for $2,150," said Harvey Armstrong, one of the owners of the Super 8 in Dauphin.
Armstrong also says the support from the community was great, including their suppliers like Western Bakery, Dauphin Co-op, Dusty's Butcher shop, Pepsi, Temptation's Catering, and Dauphin Decorating who helped out with the cooking.
They even had some students from Mackenzie come to volunteer as well as a pair of Dauphin Kings, Madden Murray and Carter Zalischuk.
Laurie Armstrong, who used to teach at Mackenzie, says the program is important to her because of her time with the school, but that she also had a makeshift mini-breakfast program of her own.
"Many years ago when I was teaching, I used to have sort of a mini breakfast program. I had a toaster and bread so the kids could have some toast before school. The breakfast program is so important."
The Armstrongs also thanks 730 CKDM for helping to promote the fundraiser.
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The Winnipegosis Historical Society is once again opening its doors for the summer season.
From May to October, the history of the Mossy River Municipality will be on display, along with the well-preserved historical sites in Winnipegosis.
Jo Bunka, the president of the Winnipegosis Historical Society details the unique history that can be found in and around the town, dating back thousands of years.
"The Winnipegosis Historical Society operates two very unique museums in Winnipegosis. The Winnipegosis Museum, which is the former old CN station, is a building that's 125 years old. The building now houses approximately 90 different vignettes or displays, and our story begins 10,000 years ago. It starts with the settling of the indigenous people into this area and tells of their use of resources."
In a brief overview of the work she's done, Bunka tells about the established trading networks of the Indigenous people, and in relatively more recent history, how that was affected by European settlers coming to the area.
The history she tells goes over the building of the first Fort Dauphin along the banks of the mossy river in 1741. This location is where Winnipegosis stands today.
The Society also maintains another historical building in the area, called The Medd House Museum.
This 123-year-old house has had all of its original fixtures and furnishing preserved from 1914, and it catalogs the impact that the area's first doctor had on the area.
Bunka says she hopes to share the rich and storied history of the area with as many people as she can, and that she hopes to see you there.
For more information on when to visit, or to get in contact with them, visit the Winnipegosis Historical Society's website.
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Co-op Food Store
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 8 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Closed
Co-op Main Street Gas Bar
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
Co-op Mountain Road Gas Bar
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
Dauphin Liquor Mart
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 10 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 10 am - 6 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - 11 am - 6 pm
Fusion Credit Union
- Saturday, May 20th - Closed
- Sunday, May 21st - Closed
- Monday, May 22nd - Closed
The Dauphin Marketplace Mall
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 8 am - 10:00 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 8 am - 6:00 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 8 am - 6:00 pm
Walmart
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 8 am - 8 pm
Safeway
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 8 am - 6 pm
No Frills
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 9 am - 9 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 9 am - 7 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 9 am - 6 pm
City of Dauphin
- Saturday, May 20th - Closed
- Sunday, May 21st - Closed
- Monday, May 22nd - Closed
Dauphin Rec Services
- Saturday, May 20th - Open Regular Hours
- Sunday, May 21st - Open Regular Hours
- Monday, May 22nd - Closed
Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 9 am - 2 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Open 12 pm - 2 pm
- Monday, May 22nd - Open 12 pm - 2 pm
Super Thrifty Pharmacy
- Saturday, May 20th - Open 9 am - 10 pm
- Sunday, May 21st - Closed
- Monday, May 22nd - Closed
Call 204-638-3702 between those times for assistance.
Dauphin Vet Clinic
- Saturday, May 20th - Closed
- Sunday, May 21st - Closed
- Monday, May 22nd - Closed
When the clinic is closed, a vet is on call for emergencies at 204-638-3208.
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As part of its efforts to prevent Aquatic Invasive Species from entering Riding Mountain National Park, Parks Canada has announced that motorized boats will not be allowed on Clear Lake for the May long weekend.
The ban will stay in effect until Thursday, June 1st.
During that time, no motorized boating is permitted, but you can use self-propelled watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. However, in order to be used, they must pass an inspection. An inspection station will be open at Boat Cove on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 am to 6 pm. Once your self-propelled watercraft passes an inspection, it can be used in other bodies of water within the park.
Earlier in the year, Parks Canada announced that motorized boats will only be allowed on Clear Lake if they have not been in any other body of water in 2023, and if they have passed an initial inspection. This is in response to a positive test for environmental DNA of zebra mussels in Clear Lake in January.
Boat inspections and tagging will happen in Wasagaming on Thursday, May 25th, and Saturday, May 27th from 2 pm to 8 pm in the main parking lot. You can also have your boat inspected and tagged in Brandon at the Keystone Centre Parking Lot from Monday, May 29th to Wednesday, May 31st from 2 pm to 8 pm.
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While the wildfire danger in the province is low right now, the Manitoba Wildfire Service(MWS) is encouraging Manitobans to remain cautious this long weekend.
As of this morning, there are 11 wildfires burning in the province, and the MWS is working to suppress the two that are out of control in the area of Norway House Cree Nation and Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
Manitobans are reminded to avoid wildfire areas and watch for road closures. When using an ATV in areas where backcountry travel is permitted, operators are asked to stay on developed trails stop frequently to check areas around the engine and exhaust for debris, and carefully dispose of any debris found.
Provincial burn permits are required within the Burn Permit Area from April 1 to November 15, and permits can be restricted or canceled at any time if conditions worsen.
For more information on MWS, situation updates, restrictions, and other important wildfire links go to www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire/. To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076.
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The Walk For Alzheimer's is back for its 9th year.
The walk helps raise money for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba (ASM) and the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Since they're a non-profit organization, they would take all money that's raised and put it back into the community to help fund all sorts of programs.
Parkland Regional Director, Geoff VanMackelbergh, says that Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and that raising awareness is important due to its growing numbers throughout the province and the country.
"Here in Manitoba, currently were about 18,400 people who are living with some form of dementia and recent statistics and surveys show that they're projecting that will double by 2050. So it's really important to raise awareness to the public."
ASM is doing everything it can to offer services to Manitobans who are dealing with the illness and the caregivers who help them.
One of the programs and services they have in place is called "Mind in Motion", which is designed for people with early to moderate signs of dementia to attend with a family member or friend. The weekly program offers 8 sessions including; a gentle chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation.
"What Alzheimer's Society Manitoba has done is create services and information to those caregiving, to help with strategies. We also run a number of support groups, some online, some in person depending on the region that you are in."
In Dauphin, there are support groups at the Active Living Centre every second Tuesday of the month at 1 pm. There are also groups that rotate between Gilbert Plains and Grandview every third Thursday at 10:30 am.
If you're interested in getting into the support groups call VanMackelbergh at (204) 638-4483, and if you want to get involved with the Walk For Alzheimer's, go to alzheimer.mb.ca and follow the prompts to register.
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