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At around 3:00 this afternoon, emergency crews were called out to the scene of an accident at the intersection of Mountain Road and River Avenue.

The two-vehicle collision resulted in a set of street lights being knocked out.

No injuries have been reported.

We will have more information as it becomes available.

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An investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Waywayseecappo by the Independent Investigation Unit has finished.

A Manitoba First Nations Police officer shot and injured a man after being stabbed in the head and neck.

On May 29th of this year, the officer attended a disturbance complaint in Waywayseecappo in the parking lot of the gaming centre.

The officer spoke to a group of intoxicated people and then tried to arrest a man. The man suddenly stabbed the officer in the head before continuing to stab him in the back and neck a total of nine times.

The two fell to the ground whilst wrestling. The officer was able to stand up and shot his service pistol once, hitting the man in the side of his face and shoulder.

The IIU was mandated to investigate because an injury was caused by the discharge of a firearm by a police officer. Interviews with nine witnesses, surveillance video from the gaming centre parking lot, and medical reports from the man and officer helped the IIU in the investigation.

In a press release, the IIU includes Civilian Director Zane Tessler’s conclusion.

“The man attacked the officer without warning or provocation and the officer’s decision to shoot the man to prevent further harm to himself was both reasonable and justified.”

The officer won’t face any charges.

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Starting on December 16th tougher and timelier consequences for drinking and driving will come into effect in Manitoba.

The new consequences will see drivers lose their vehicles for registering a “warn” on an approved screening device.

A “warn” is a blood alcohol content of .05 to .079, getting caught with this will result in a monetary penalty of $400 for a first violation, escalating to $500 for a second violation and $600 for a third or subsequent violation. Your vehicle will also be impounded for three days for a first violation, seven days for a second, or 30 days for a third or subsequent violation.

Justice Minister Cliff Cullen said that these new measures will make sure impaired drivers will know that driving impaired is not acceptable.

“Impaired drivers are still taking the lives of Manitobans and we need to do more to make sure people get the message that this is unacceptable,” said Cullen.  “Immediate roadside prohibition ensures on-the-spot consequences for making the poor decision to drink and drive.  The consequences are clear – impaired drivers will lose their licence, their vehicle and face significant financial penalties.”

The new approach, called immediate roadside prohibition is aimed at providing a faster alternative to the breathalyzer test and resolving matters outside of the criminal justice system for drivers who refuse or fail a sobriety test the first time.

The new protocol is not intended to be used in cases where an impaired driver kills or injures another person or if there are other significant aggravating circumstances.

For first time drivers who register a “fail” – any BAC over .08 or a refusal- on a sobriety test, and cause no bodily injury or death, police have the discretion to impose a $700 fine as well as a mandatory ignition interlock of one year, rather than proceeding with a criminal charge.

The new sanctions would compare to those applied post-conviction and would be applied on top of the existing pre-conviction 90-day licence suspension, 30-day vehicle impoundment and mandatory remedial programming.

People who refuse the roadside screening will be treated as them failing the test, and their car will be impounded for up to 60 days.

A “warn” reading will result in the driver receiving 5 demerits on their licence, increasing to up to 10 for a “fail” or a refusal.

Under the new approach, testing a suspected impaired driver can take as little as six minutes, rather than the up to four hours that the old system required.

The commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP, Jane MacLatchy, said that the new protocol will make roads safer.

“Collisions caused by impaired drivers continue to kill and cause significant injuries to far too many Manitobans. These collisions are entirely preventable and it’s time we look at new ways of getting these dangerous drivers off our roads,” said MacLatchy. “Without a doubt, the immediate roadside suspensions will be a powerful tool that will help our officer to quickly remove impaired drivers from Manitoba roads, making our highways and roadways safer for all.”

Adding up all the administrative sanctions and fines, the minimum cost for a first time “warn” will be $700, with a third violation costing a minimum of $3.420.

The minimum cost for registering a “fail” will be $3,520, and the minimum cost for a refusal will be $3,970.

MPI will launch an education program focused on impaired driving and the immediate roadside prohibition approach later this month.

Manitoba isn’t the first province to launch such protocol; B.C. launched the approach in 2010, and it has been credited with saving 351 lives and reducing alcohol-related injuries and collisions by 50%.

In 2018, 70 people were killed and 437 people were seriously injured in collisions in Manitoba. Impaired driving accounted for 40 percent of those killed. This year alone, 10 people have been killed by drunk driving.

For more information on the new roadside approach, you can go to the government’s website.

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Yesterday we posted the story about Dauphin’s hotel tax on Facebook and it caused some confusion about who the tax applies to and what it’ll be used for.

City Manager Sharla Griffiths emphasizes it’s just for those staying in hotel rooms.

“It’s not (for) residents, it’s (for) people visiting our community and it’s so people who do visit our community have more things to do. A benefit of that is that residents will also be able to partake in those activities.”

The tax will be used for maintenance of all recreational facilities in Dauphin, funding for other recreational projects, and possibly extending the protected bike lanes.

For more information visit yesterday’s article.

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Part of the lineup for the 31st edition of Dauphin’s Countryfest has been announced.

The Thursday night kickoff party will feature Canadian country crooner Corb Lund.

Friday will feature a fully Canadian lineup with Jade Eagleson, The James Barker Band, and then the night finishes off with Canadian superstars Dean Brody and Dallas Smith.

The Saturday festivities kick off with the Saskatchewan grown Hunter Brothers, followed by the hosts for the night Big & Rich. Up and coming star Morgan Wallen will take the stage before hitmaker Chris Young.

The Sunday lineup will again feature a throwback lineup for the third year in a row. Roadhammers member, Jason McCoy will start the day and continue to host the evening. The rest of the day will feature country legends Joe Diffie, John Michael Montgomery, and Trace Adkins.

In a Countryfest twist, Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty will end the festival with a bang.

More fantastic artists will be added to the already star-studded lineup.

Dauphin’s Countryfest will run from July 2nd to 5th 2020.

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After bad weather cancelled some events at Hoof ‘n’ Holler Days, they’ve decided to donate 5000 dollars to community groups and organizations.

Ashley Hopfner, president of the Ste. Rose Hoof ‘n’ Holler committee, says it feels good to give back to the community.

“The community’s always very, very generous towards us, businesses, and people. We get so much for sponsorship and our attendance has been fantastic over the years. It’s fantastic to give back.”

They’re using the money they saved when events had to be cancelled from bad weather in October.

Hoof ‘N’ Holler based the amounts on what each group needed at the time.

“For example the schools outdoor volleyball nets were $600 so we paid that in full, we are giving $1000 to the fire department as they are a well-used resource and fire chief Daryl Vandenbosch is always extremely supportive of our organization and is there to help us anyway we need not only during the long weekend but the weeks leading up to our event. Another big one we donated to was the Dr Gendreau Personal Care Homes hallway beautification project, we gave them $1000 towards that. The project is aimed at making residents doors more unique and recognizable. In total there will be 11 non-profit organizations receiving donations from us, some are larger some are smaller but we believe they will all have the same impact for the groups.”

The other groups receiving donations are the Ste. Rose skating club for their Santa Skate Party, turkeys have been donated to both Laurier and Ste. Rose schools, the Horseman’s Association, the Grotto Committee, they’re sponsoring some public skating at the rink, the food bank, Charlie brown daycare, and minor hockey for a power skating clinic.

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Just a few weeks after being honoured by the Royal Canadian Mint, Louis Riel is now being featured on a new stamp.

The stamp is being released in honour of the 150th anniversary of the Red River Resistance, an event that led to the creation of Manitoba.

The image is a composite based on a photo of Métis leader Louis Riel surrounded by members of his government from 1870, and a lithograph of Upper Fort Garry from 1948.

The stamp was designed by Paprika and illustrated by Gerald Dubois.

In a press release, the Manitoba Métis Federation said that they hope everyone buys the stamp, and it goes all over the world.

The MMF said that during the resistance, the Métis asserted their rights and protected their families.

“It is a form of visibility and presence that will memorialize his People’s struggle for land, sovereign rights and for the integrity of our distinct culture,” said MMF President David Chartrand

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The Independent Investigation Unit had to investigate an RCMP pursuit after a 26-year-old man sustained injuries when his car went into the ditch east of Swan River.

RCMP were alerted to a vehicle being driven by a suspect who’d made threats against a woman and could be armed.

Swan River RCMP located the vehicle on Highway 20 near Camperville where a high-speed chase began.

During the pursuit, the suspect crashed into a ditch and was then taken to the Dauphin Hospital where it was determined he had a chest fracture.

The IIU, under their own regulations, was mandated to investigate because of the fracture and admission to a hospital.

It has been concluded the RCMP aren’t responsible for the man crashing into the ditch.

No charges will be laid against any officers involved in the pursuit. 

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At Monday’s city council meeting, an "Accommodation Tax" was proposed.

City Manager Sharla Griffiths, says it would be a tax on hotel stays at 5% per room, per night.

Griffiths says this is a pretty standard tax.

“Looking at other municipalities in Manitoba and around Canada, most have it. Dauphin isn’t blazing a trail here, we are trailing behind.”

The tax percentage of 5 per cent won’t change for holidays, summer, or festivals.

There are some situations where the tax won't apply, such as coming to Dauphin for medical reasons or treatments.

The council has decided to implement the tax to help fund maintenance and improvements to recreation.

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Manitoba’s police watchdog has launched an investigation in an incident that led to a 62-year-old Russell man suffering a broken jaw.

The incident happened on October 31st when RCMP were called by the hospital for assistance in locating the man. Officers located him, and in the process of arresting him, something happened that resulted in the man breaking his jaw.

Under Independent Investigation Unit regulations, a broken jaw is defined as a serious injury, which means the unit is required to investigate.

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.

No further details are being released as the investigation is still underway.

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Last night at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre, Minnedosa Credit Union members held a special meeting to vote on the proposed merger with Sunrise Credit Union.

The 73 members present at the meeting voted 100% in favour of the merger, effective July 1, 2020.

Barry Mcnabb, chair of the Minnedosa Credit Union Board of Directors says that the vote shows the democratic member control that credit unions have.

“Member-owners having the final say on important initiatives is one of the mainstays of the co-operative movement,” said Mcnabb. “We’re pleased with their decision.”

General Manager of Minnedosa Credit Union, Brad Ross says that the members made the right decision.

“This partnership will allow us to serve or communities well in the future,” said Ross. “We will bring enhanced products and services to our members and create powerful new opportunities for our staff.”

Sunrise Credit Union members will get a chance to vote on the merger tonight at the Sunrise Branch in Brandon. Member registration begins at 5:00 pm with the meeting to begin at 5:15 pm.

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