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A new federally funded commercial rent-relief program is now open for applications.

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is aiming to help businesses struggling to pay their bills during the pandemic.

This new program will replace the rent-support program for businesses that was introduced in the spring. The program from the spring saw little pickup because it relied on landlords applying.

The new program will cover up to 65% of rent or commercial mortgage interest on a sliding scale based on revenue declines.

For more details click here.

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Contributed by Isaac Wihak

Published: Nov 23, 2020 - 12:51 pm

The Dauphin Co-op has posted on social media that someone who tested positive for COVID-19 may or may not have been in close contact with the Ste Rose Home Centre.

The post goes on to say that as a precaution and following guidance from public health authorities, the Ste Rose Home Centre will be closed until further notice.

Co-op says this is so they can bring in a third-party company to complete a deep clean of the facility.

In the post, they say the decision has been made to first and foremost keep their team members, customers, and community safe.

The closure of the Ste Rose Home Centre is in effect and an update on the reopening will happen after the facility has been thoroughly cleaned and the team members are safe and healthy.

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Contributed by Isaac Wihak

Published: Nov 23, 2020 - 11:35 am

Public health has identified another confirmed case of COVID-19 at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS).

Officials say the individual was at the school when they may have been infectious on November 16, 17 & 18 (Monday to Wednesday).

Anyone identified as a close contact will be contacted by phone or letter with instructions, according to Prairie Mountain Health.

The letter states the exposure was assessed to be low risk, and the infection was not believed to be acquired at the DRCSS.

The school is following Mountain View School Division procedures for a positive COVID-19 case, including additional cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

Two other confirmed cases have been reported at the DRCSS.

Click here to see the letter to parents from Prairie Mountian Health sent out Nov. 22.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 22, 2020 - 8:56 pm

The province has made some amendments to the list of essential products that can be sold in-person at stores in Manitoba.

Gift cards, prepaid credit cards, and newspapers are back on the shelves, as they were added to the list of essential items on Saturday afternoon.

This follows a decision last week by the province to expand the red level restrictions, with Dr. Brent Roussin noting too many Manitobans are gathering or shopping for non-essential purposes, creating a greater risk to public health, and causing significant strain on our health-care system.

Only essential items can be purchased in-person in Manitoba, which includes things like:

• personal protective equipment for the workplace
• pet food and supplies
• postage stamps
• cellphones and cellphone accessories
• parts and supplies for all types of motor vehicles and watercraft
• major household appliances
• hunting, fishing and trapping supplies
• tools and hardware
• materials for home maintenance, repair or construction
• property maintenance products such as shovels.

Click here for the Manitoba Government's list of essential items for sale in-store.

Items deemed non-essential may still be purchased online, by telephone, or by delivery or curbside pickup.

Restrictions On Private Gatherings

The message from Manitoba’s top doctor has been that the province is at a critical point in the fight against COVID-19, and the new restrictions will “help limit social contacts and the opportunity and motivation for Manitobans to leave their homes for non-essential purposes.”

Manitobans must limit social gatherings to people who they live with, and those who live alone may designate one person who is allowed to visit their home.

There are exemptions that would allow someone to enter the home of another person:

• provide health-care, personal care or home care services
• allow a parent or guardian to visit a child who does not normally reside with that child
• receive or provide child care
• provide tutoring or other educational instruction
• perform construction, renovations, repairs or maintenance
• deliver items
• provide real estate or moving services
• respond to an emergency

The health orders also restrict Manitobans from gathering in groups larger than five people at any indoor or outdoor public place, with the exception of a health-care facility or critical business that adheres to health protection measures.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 22, 2020 - 2:45 pm

Manitoba closed out the weekend adding another 12 deaths and 243 new cases.

All of the deaths announced Sunday are individuals from the Winnipeg health region. You can find a full list of the most recent Manitobans to die after contracting COVID-19, at the bottom of this article.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.7% provincially and 13.4% in Winnipeg. The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is now 13,544.

There are 8,122 active cases and 5,193 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. There are 288 people in hospital with 52 people in intensive care.

The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 229.

Today’s data shows:
•    14 cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region
•    29 cases in the Northern health region
•    16 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
•    49 cases in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region
•    135 cases in the Winnipeg health region

Five Cases Added In The Riding Mountain Health District

According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (7), Riding Mountain (18, up from 13), Swan River (8), Porcupine Mountain (7), Duck Mountain (10), Asessippi (9), Little Saskatchewan (9), Whitemud (21), and Agassiz Mountain (1). Brandon has 116 active cases.

Pictured: the Riding Mountain health district | courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 77 active cases. The Fisher/Peguis health district has 121 cases.

Manitobans are being urged to only leave their homes for essential purposes, and to avoid leaving the home when sick, or when any member of their family is sick.

Public health officials advise 12 additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today, including:
•    a male in his 40s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a male in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the Victoria General Hospital outbreak
•    a female in her 70s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the Parkview Place outbreak
•    a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the Maples Long Term Care Home outbreak
•    a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the Beacon Hill Lodge outbreak
•    a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the St. Norbert Personal Care Home outbreak

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 22, 2020 - 12:48 pm

The province announced 10 more deaths and 387 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

A woman in her 100s is the fourth person to die after contracting COVID-19 at the Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home.

At the bottom of this article, you can find a full list of the most recent Manitobans to die after contracting COVID-19.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.8% provincially and 13.6% in Winnipeg. In Steinbach, the test positivity rate has been reported as high as 40%.

The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 13,304.

There are 8,012 active cases and 5,075 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. There are 276 people in hospital, with 45 people in intensive care.

The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 217.

Today’s data shows:

•    26 cases in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
•    34 cases in the Northern health region
•    15 cases in Prairie Mountain Health
•    94 cases in Southern Health-Santé Sud
•    218 cases in the Winnipeg health region

In The Parkland: Two More Active Cases In Dauphin

The number of active cases in the Dauphin health district has increased to 7 (up from the 5 reported yesterday).

According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (7), Riding Mountain (13), Swan River (8), Porcupine Mountain (6), Duck Mountain (8), Asessippi (9), Little Saskatchewan (9), Whitemud (22), and Agassiz Mountain (1). Brandon has 109 active cases.

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 76 active cases. The Fisher/Peguis health district has 126 cases.

Public health officials advise 10 additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today that include:
•    a male in his 30s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a male in his 60s from the Northern health region
•    a female in her 70s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at Parkview Place
•    a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at Misericordia Health Centre's Transitional Care Unit
•    a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region
•    a female in her 80s from Southern Health-Santé Sud and linked to the outbreak at the Bridgepark Manor assisted living facility
•    a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at the Holy Family Home
•    a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at Maples Long Term Care Home

•    a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at Maples Long Term Care Home; and

•    a female in her 100s from Prairie Mountain Health and linked to the outbreak at the Gilbert Plains personal care home.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 21, 2020 - 2:00 pm

The City of Dauphin’s Animal Control Officer has some important reminders for pet owners.

Todd Tarrant tells CKDM there will be several points of emphasis this winter season, which are all contained in the 05-2020 Animal Control Bylaw document.

“Right now we’re dealing with all-weather shelters, dogs being off leashes, and barking — because now we’ve got no trees, no leaves, no noise outside so barking can really be heard in the house next door.”

Tarrant says dogs and cats cannot be left outside unattended for more than 15 this time of year.

When an animal is kept outside, an adequate all-weather shelter of some kind is required.

Under the City of Dauphin’s bylaw, leashes can not be longer than 6 feet.

“These are all ticketable offences — under the new bylaw 05/2020.”

Animal control will also conduct rotating inspections at the dog parks, Vermillion Park, and the off-leash park.

Licensing Rates Have Gone Up

Licenses for pets must be purchased annually, and are available as of Nov. 1. Tarrant says pet licensing has been deemed an essential service.

A pet must be vaccinated to obtain a license.

“The City has decided that in 2021, the pet licensing rates for a fixed dog will be $30. An unfixed dog will be $45 for the year."

January 31st is the deadline to purchase a license before it becomes a ticketable offence.

Tarrant says he can be contacted anytime with questions, at 204-648-3593.

To see a copy of the 05-2020 Animal Control Bylaw, click here. 

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 21, 2020 - 1:16 pm

There has now been a 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19 at the DRCSS.

Public health says the confirmed cases were in school on Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13th -- when they may have been infectious.

Based on the public health investigation, this exposure was assessed to be low risk. The infections were not believed to be acquired at school. 

Anyone who is a close contact has received a close contact letter or phone call from public health.

If you have not received a close contact letter or phone call from public health officials, your child(ren) have not been identified as being exposed to COVID-19 from these cases.

Click here for the full letter from Prairie Mountain Health.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 4:00 pm

Police are investigating after the gas bar on Pine Creek First Nation was robbed at gunpoint.

Winnipegosis RCMP responded to the robbery at around 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12^th.

Officers were told that a man had entered the gas bar carrying a rifle and a bag, demanding money and cigarettes.

The suspect was wearing a green jacket, snow pants, and a Halloween mask.

RCMP are asking that anyone with information contact the Winnipegosis RCMP at 204-656-7000, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online.

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Contributed by Tess Kovach

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 2:55 pm

Manitoba continues to have the highest per capita rate of new COVID-19 cases in Canada, with another 474 cases added in Friday along with 9 more deaths.

A man in his 80’s at the Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home is the third individual to die after an outbreak was first announced on Friday, November 13.

The outbreaks at Swan Valley Health Centre and Swan Valley Lodge personal care home have been declared over.

See the bottom of this article for a full list of the most recent Manitobans to die after contracting COVID-19.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.7% both provincially and in Winnipeg. The total of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 12,919.

There are 7,861 active cases and 4,851 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. There are 281 people in hospital with 43 people in intensive care.

The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 207.

Today’s data shows:
• 22 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region
• 28 cases in the Northern health region
• 27 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• 114 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 247 cases in the Winnipeg health region

The following Parkland health districts have active cases: Dauphin (5), Riding Mountain (11), Swan River (8), Porcupine Mountain (5), Duck Mountain (5), Asessippi (9), Little Saskatchewan (9), Whitemud (27), and Agassiz Mountain (1).

Pictured: the Duck Mountain health district | courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 76 active cases. The Fisher/Peguis health district has 129 cases.

On Friday, increased restrictions went into effect limiting the in-person sale of non-essential items. The province also ramped up restrictions on public and private gatherings. Click here to learn more.

Public health officials advise eight additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today that include: 
• a male in his 20s from the Winnipeg health region
• a female in her 50s from the Northern health region
• a female in her 60s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at the Keekinan Centre
• a female in her 60s from the Interlake–Eastern health region
• a male in his 60s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region
• a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the St. Norbert Personal Care Home outbreak
• a male in his 80s from the Prairie Mountain Health region and linked to the outbreak at Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home
• a male in his 100s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the St. Norbert Personal Care Home outbreak

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 2:09 pm