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Dauphin Rec was unable to offer their regular facilities and programs for much of the pandemic, but that changed after recent revisions to public health orders.
The pool was able to open back up a week ago.
Wes Carnegie, Operations Manager of Dauphin Recreation Services says that right now they’re trying to catch up on old lessons that were cancelled in the spring.
“Those people are now enrolled to get caught up on, and to get them done, and then we’re going to be starting some new lessons.”
Today the ball plex and soccer field are reopening. Carnegie says slow-pitch and men’s soccer is starting today.
On top of all of this, Carnegie says there’s also a walking track that people can use.
“It hasn’t been too busy just because it’s been so hot outside, people are kind of staying outside, so right now that’s where we’re standing.”
The Rec Centre is also looking to put their ice back in July, to have it ready for August.
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The Minority Liberal Government’s Bill C-10 has been put on hold after the Senate paused for the summer before voting on the bill.
This bill would make changes to the Broadcasting Act, among other things.
Many conservatives are against this bill, including MP for Dauphin, Neepawa, and Swan River Dan Mazier.
“There are parts of this bill where the government can actually go in and say ‘This kind of speech is unacceptable for society so we’re going to limit this post.’ It goes right into if you post something on Facebook and the government finds it offensive, they can take it down.”
The bill passed the third reading on June 22nd.
If an election is called before Bill C-10 is re-introduced the bill will die. It would have to be re-tabled by a new government and go through all legislative stages again before becoming law.
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19 communities tied or broke temperature records this Friday.
This includes:
- Mccreary with a new record of 34.4, beating their old record of 31.1 set in 1977
- Swan River with a new record of 36.2, beating their old record of 31 set in 1989.
- Fisher Branch Area with a new record of 34.2, beating their old record of 32 set in 2013
- Shoal Lake Area with a new record of 32.1, beating their old record of 29.4 set in 1965
The heat is set to become less extreme this coming week, as a cold front from the north brings back regular seasonal temperatures.
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The City of Dauphin and surrounding areas seem to have an overpopulation of cats on their hands.
Kelsey Bates, Shelter manager at the Parkland Humane Society, spoke with CKDM about a desperate need for adoptions, foster animal parents and donations.
Bates admits it's overwhelming and disheartening the number of calls they field.
"The amount of cat calls we get is just insane," said Bates. "I'd say for every one cat that gets adopted. We have five waiting to come in."
The overpopulation of felines in the area has caused the Humane Society to start shipping some of their cats away to British Columbia.
"We're not the only rescue that ships to BC, and we do work with a few different transporters who dedicate their hearts and souls to these animals," said Bates. "They take in cats from all over the province. They do these trips about once a month."
Kelsey spoke about the difference between the two provinces when it comes to cats.
"They're fighting for cats there, people spend up to $500 for your average cat, and there's just not nearly as many cats in BC as there is here," she said.
In BC, cats from Manitoba shelters almost instantly get adopted. While back at the Parkland Humane Society, Kelsey says they have had cats stay at their shelter for three or four years at a time.
Vet prices and trips to BC add up to a hefty bill for the Humane Society. However, Bates says there is no real other option with the overpopulation.
"We're looking for donations to cover some of these costs, it is adding up very quickly, but it is our only resource to send them there right now."
Lastly, Kelsey added that she wanted to shout out to everyone who volunteers or donates time at the humane society.
"You don't understand really how much it all adds up, and we do a lot of great work here."
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On Thursday night at around 11:30 pm, Dauphin RCMP responded to a shooting incident on 5th Avenue NE.
A 25-year-old male was walking on the sidewalk when he was shot in the lower body.
Officers determined the shots came from inside the house.
RCMP then contained the area around the home. The suspect did exit the home without incident and was arrested on the scene. There were other people present in the house at the time of the shooting, but no one else suffered injuries.
An 18-year-old male remains in custody today pending charges while the victim was transported to Winnipeg with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect and victim reportedly do know each other.
The investigation in this case continues.
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The government of Manitoba and Manitoba 4-H council recently selected Agriculture in the Classroom as the first-ever recipient of the Alexander Cherban Agriculture Industry Development Program.
Sue Clayton, Executive Director of Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba says she was excited when she was told that they’d be receiving the grant.
“To be the first recipient, and to get the full amount, the $50 thousand a year available, we really weren’t so sure that we would get it because we were asking for the full amount.”
With this funding Agriculture in the Classroom is creating a project called The Foundations of Manitoba Agriculture Educator Primer.
This is to provide education and awareness to enhance public trust in agriculture.
“We’re going to be able to provide an ag education primer for educators across Manitoba about the primary commodities in Manitoba so that it gives them a better understanding of agriculture.”
Clayton says that work has already started on this project.
“We had a meeting about it basically as soon as we knew that we were the recipients, and we already have someone working on this on staff. We were targeting some time in the fall, but it could be closer to the end of this year.”
On his death in 2013, Alexander Cherban, a farmer from the Swan Valley region, bequeathed his estate of approximately $900 thousand to Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development.
The Alexander Cherban Agriculture Industry Development Program was launched in 2020, and the deadline for the next intake of applicants is July 31st.
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Dauphin RCMP, and the Manitoba RCMP Inland Water Transport Unit recently conducted boat patrols on Dauphin Lake.
The patrols were done to ensure boating and fishing regulations, and impaired driving laws were being followed.
On June 26th, officers conducted several stops on the lake and took the opportunity to educate the public on safe boating practices.
RCMP say there were six boats found to be non-compliant with regulations, totalling $7140. No fines were issued.
One ticket was issued for fishing without a license.
RCMP say they would like to remind everyone to be cautious on the water.
More information on boating safety can be found here.
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The Dauphin Supersite is offering Pfizer walk-in appointments for youth today.
30 spots are left for people aged 12 to 17.
Walk-ins for 1st dose youth are taking place until 10:00 a.m., and first and second-dose youth can get the vaccine from 10:00 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The vaccine clinic is located at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall at 304 Whitmore Avenue.
Future clinics:
July 4 – Pfizer booked appointments | 70 Pfizer walk-ins for youth ONLY 12-17 years of age
July 5 – Moderna booked appointments | 75 Moderna walk-ins
July 6 – Pfizer booked appointments |75 Moderna walk-ins
July 7– Moderna booked appointments | 75 Moderna walk-ins
Walk-in clients will be first come, first served on each day during the following hours:
11:30 am to 1:30 pm – First dose clients
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - both first and second dose clients
(or until allotted doses are used)
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As Manitoba hits some extreme temperatures this week, the government is warning advising Manitobans to prepare for the heat.
Public health orders allow for municipalities to repurpose facilities like libraries and community centres as cooling centres for vulnerable people who may not otherwise have the means to cool off during heat waves.
Outdoor pools, splash pads, and wading pools are operational at this time too.
The province is encouraging Manitobans to check in regularly with socially isolated community members, friends, and family, especially older adults or people with chronic illnesses who live alone.
Some signs that your body may be overheating and is at risk of heat illness or heat stroke are:
- headache
- red, hot, and dry skin
- dizziness
- confusion
- nausea
- rapid weak pulse
- a complete or partial loss of consciousness
The longer a person’s body temperature is above 40 C, the greater the likelihood of permanent effects or death.
Emergency medical care may be needed depending on the severity of symptoms.
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Emergency crews responded to a report of shots fired in Dauphin, late on Thursday night.
Several police vehicles and an ambulance was seen on 5th Avenue NE, shortly after shots were heard.
A resident in a nearby house reported a man was being put in the ambulance on a stretcher.
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Canada’s federal minimum wage is being increased to $15 per hour.
The Government of Canada proposed a minimum wage of $15 in Budget 2021, and yesterday the Government announced that this change will come into effect on December 29th 2021.
The changes will affect workers in the federally regulated private sector.
The new federal minimum wage is to rise with inflation.
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