Virtual Job Fair Coming To The Parkland

A virtual job fair is coming to Dauphin.

This event will profile Parkland businesses and current employment opportunities in and around the surrounding areas. Resources and information will be shared to assist job seekers and employers for employment success.

If you're interested in this event, it will be taking place on June 10th from 6 to 7:30 pm virtually via zoom.

for more information, you can call 204-648-3096, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go online.

Details: Contributed by 730 CKDM; Published: Jun 4, 2021 - 12:40 pm

Manitobans who received their first dose of Pfizer or Moderna on or before April 25^th are now eligible for a second dose.

All indigenous Manitobans aged 12 and up and individuals with specific health conditions are eligible for their second dose if at least 28 days have passed since they got their first shot.

All Manitobans aged 12 and up are eligible for their first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

Everyone aged 40 and up, and people aged 30 to 39 with specific health conditions are eligible for their first dose of AstraZeneca.

To book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at a supersite or pop-up clinic in the province, call 1-844-626-8222. Consent forms are required for first and second doses.

A total of 911,382 vaccinations have been administered in Manitoba.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jun 4, 2021 - 12:37 pm

Public health orders now allow splash parks to open amid the extremely hot conditions in the province, but Dauphin’s isn’t ready to open quite yet.

Last year Dauphin Rec Services experienced mechanical issues with the splash park equipment, so this year they’re working on some repairs.

The splash park at Vermillion Park will likely open later this month.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jun 4, 2021 - 11:15 am

The Mountain View School Division is advising of at least one positive case of COVID-19 at Mackenzie Middle School.

The case was at the school on May 25^th, 26^th, 28^th, and 29^th when they may have been infectious.

The school is working closely with Public Health officials.

Close contacts have been identified.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 4:56 pm

A second ICU patient from Manitoba has died after being transported to Ontario.

The patient, a woman in her 50s, had been transported out of the province to receive care on May 23^rd.

A total of 39 Manitobans are receiving care out of province in order to free up space in intensive care units, including 37 in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan.

Yesterday, the province announced the first death of a patient who had been transported for care outside of Manitoba.

Shared Health says that more patients are scheduled to be transferred today, including the first patient being sent to Alberta.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 4:00 pm

Education Minister Cliff Cullen has announced that all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in Winnipeg and Brandon, and the Garden Valley and Red River Valley school divisions, will remain in remote learning until the end of the school year.

They will have the ability to reopen to small groups as of June 14.

Cullen says extending remote learning will protect students, families, teachers and staff as COVID-19 case counts remain high.

All schools in Dauphin are experiencing remote learning until at least June 9th.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 4:00 pm

Prairie Mountain RCMP are seeking information about shots fired in Rossburn.

On Wednesday at around 8:50 p.m., RCMP responded to shots fired at a residence on Pioneer Avenue.

RCMP say that three people were seen fleeing the area in a pick-up truck. When officers arrived, the residence was vacant but there were signs that someone had been injured at the home.

RCMP say that a short while later a man had shown up at the hospital with injuries. He remains in hospital.

Prairie Mountain RCMP are asking anyone with information to call Russell RCMP 204-773-2105, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online.

RCMP say this is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to public safety at this time.

The investigation continues.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 2:57 pm

The province has announced its plan to get more Manitobans vaccinated.

This new phase of vaccination promotion and delivery will include four key initiatives:

the ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants, funding for local organizations, groups, businesses in the province that work with and in vaccine-hesitant communities to improve uptake
an expanded ProtectMB advertising campaign to encourage Manitobans to ‘take their seats’ by getting vaccinated so they can enjoy the activities and spaces that Manitobans have missed and that vaccination will allow everyone to enjoy once more
creating a ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee co-chaired by Cynthia Carr and Dayna Spiring that is providing advice to government on encouraging vaccination uptake and reopening safely
expanded vaccine access through clinics, pop-ups and pharmacies to make it easier than ever to choose vaccination

The ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants will offer funding of up to $20,000 to Manitoba organizations, businesses, churches, and others who work in and with low-uptake communities.

Applicants are required to attend an information session on vaccine uptake and hesitancy, and submit a proposal on their approach to addressing low uptake in their community. Staffing, outreach, food, and other activities will be eligible for funding.

Organizations can register for an information session at www.ProtectMB.ca.

Premier Brian Pallister says the province’s re-opening strategy will be announced next week.

Roughly 880,000 doses have been administered in Manitoba.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 12:16 pm

A full-on heatwave is here in the Parkland if you're a pet owner, not only do you have to worry about your safety if you're spending an extended period of time outside, but you also have to keep an eye on how your animal is feeling.

If you decide to take your furry friend out for a walk, always watch for how your animal is reacting as it doesn't take long to overheat. And if you're going to the store, it's best to keep your animal at home.

"Never leave pets in vehicles during these hot temperatures, never," said Roxane Neufeld, Owner and Veterinarian at the Dauphin Vet Clinic. "If you must bring them, you need to leave your vehicle running and keep the air conditioner on and you still need to check on them frequently."

You should always have water readily available for your pet, especially if you take them for a walk, or even if you're just spending time in the backyard. You may also need to pay extra attention if your pet is older as higher temperatures affect older pets more than they do younger pets.

"It's also best to stay away from taking your pet for a walk during the middle of the day," said Neufeld. "Take them either in the morning before it warms up or in the evening when it's starting to cool down."

If you notice your pet is looking uncomfortable, take them to shelter immediately.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 5:00 am

If you noticed a plane heading north or south last week, it could have been Attlis Geomatics collecting data.

Inter-Mountain Watershed District is working on a project to collect highly accurate topographical data, and Attlis Geomatics has been flying over the fourteen municipality area, collecting data using a technology called Light Detection and Ranging.

Jeff Thiele, General Manager of Inter-Mountain watershed District says this technology can calculate land surface topography by emitting light beams from a plane.

“By measuring the time it takes for that light beam to travel, they can come up with a really accurate digital elevation for us and they go back and process that data.”

After the data is processed, Inter-Mountain Watershed District will have accurate digital surface elevations for all land within the district.

Inter-Mountain Watershed District plans to use the processed data for surface water management planning, allowing them to make proactive decisions for better protecting the area from flood damages.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jun 3, 2021 - 5:00 am

The Rural Sugarloaf water plant in Grandview will turn its water back on at 3:30 pm today, but a scheduled shut off will happen between 10:00 pm to 7:00 am to help replenish water levels.

The Grandview Municipality is asking residents to conserve water during the day to help bring levels back to normal.

A boil water advisory is in effect, water must be boiled for 2 minutes prior to any consumption.

More information can be found here.