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Manitobans will soon find out the winners of the province’s "Vax to Win Lottery".
Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton and Manny Atwal, president and CEO of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, will reveal the winners at a news conference at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Leila supersite in Winnipeg.
As part of this incentive program, the province is providing nearly $2 million in prizes that will be distributed around the province. This includes three $100,000 prizes in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; one prize of $100,000 in each of the remaining regional health authorities; and 10 draws for $25,000 scholarships for people aged 12 to 17.
There will also be a second draw next month for all eligible Manitobans who received both doses of the vaccine on or before September 6th.
The Vax to Win lottery is one of the province’s incentives to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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This is the first-ever BeGrainSafe Week, which is an extension of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s BeGrainSafe Program.
This program works to raise awareness of the dangers associated with grain.
Robert Gobeil, Agriculture Safety and Health Specialist says the BeGrainSafe Program started in 2015.
“Due to a spike in grain entrapment fatalities that year, CASA decided to start our BeGrainSafe program to promote awareness and prevention of these types of fatalities and injuries in the ag sector.”
Gobeil says they offer grain entrapment training to firefighters, which has been taken by nearly 650 firefighters.
“We’ve even had a success story of a victim being saved by someone who’s taken our training.”
More information about the program, and how to register can be found here.
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The province is going to retest the water at the lake in Birds Hill Provincial Park, which is northeast of Winnipeg.
This comes after several people reported falling ill after visiting Birds Hill Provincial Park.
The province says the lake’s bacteria levels briefly spiked last week.
Signs at the entrances to the beaches have been posted to warn people about the elevated counts of algae bloom in the lake water.
The province says e.coli densities were also briefly elevated last week but returned to below the recreation guideline by the end of the week.
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UPDATE:
Mr. Mikes Dauphin is open again after being closed on Sunday because of a case of COVID-19.
On Sunday, staff deep cleaned the building.
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On Tuesday, August 10 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, August 12 from 5-10 p.m., an individual with COVID-19 was present at Mr. Mikes Dauphin.
Although they’re not mandated to close, they have decided to close for today, Sunday, August 15, to clean the entire kitchen and dining areas with recommended cleaners to ensure a safe and healthy environment for their guests moving forward.
The restaurant posted a message to their guests on Facebook:
“The safety of our guests and staff is our utmost concern, and we wish to assure you we are taking every precaution, both now and as part of our ongoing standard routine. Our entire staff has continued to wear masks throughout the last few weeks and will continue to do so. The restaurant will be open tomorrow, and we will continue to do our best to serve our guests and our team members look forward to welcoming you. As always, takeout and delivery is an option if you choose not to visit us in person. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all do our best to navigate these challenging and unpredictable times.“
If you have any questions or concerns, Mr. Mikes can be reached at 204-701-6453
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Manitobans turning 12 this year can now get the vaccine.
Effective today, anyone born on or before December 31st, 2009 is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Anyone under the age of 18 can only receive Pfizer.
Health Canada has not approved any COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 12.
People can book their appointment online or by calling 1-844-626-8222.
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Public health officials announced 33 new COVID-19 cases in the province today.
Of today’s cases:
- None are in the Prairie Mountain Health region
- Four are in the Interlake-Eastern Health region
- Four are in the Northern Health region
- Five are in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
- 20 are in the Winnipeg Health region
There are two active cases of COVID-19 in Dauphin.
The numbers of active cases in other Parkland health districts are:
Riding Mountain (0), Swan River (1), Duck Mountain (0), Porcupine Mountain (8), Agassiz Mountain (21), Asessippi (1), Little Saskatchewan (0), Whitemud (0). Brandon has three active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 10 active cases. The Fisher/Peguis district has 134 active cases.
The current five-day test positivity rate is 1.8 percent provincially. 1,380 laboratory tests were completed yesterday.
There are 591 active COVID-19 cases in the province.
69 Manitobans are hospitalized with COVID-19, including:
Two Manitobans in intensive care units with active COVID-19.
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Norman Pompana has been located and is safe.
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Dauphin RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing person.
On August 15th at 9:00 p.m., RCMP received a report of a missing 28-year-old man from Dauphin.
Norman Pompana last made contact with his friends and family on Saturday night and has not been seen or heard from since.
He is described as 5’11”, 240 lbs with dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
The RCMP are concerned for his safety.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, you are asked to call the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020.
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Lisa Gaudet has left her position as Executive Assistant and is now Deputy City Manager.
Gaudet had worked at Dauphin city hall for the past six years.
“I am excited and more than ready to be taking on the responsibilities of the Deputy City Manager role.”
There were 19 applicants in the open competition for the position that was left vacant after the departure of Renee St-Goddard.
“I am very grateful that city management recognized my dedication and my work ethic over the last six years, and that they have confidence in me to be capable of stepping up to these new challenges.”
Gaudet says over the years as she’s gained knowledge about the City of Dauphin, she had often thought the role of Deputy City Manager would be a good fit for her, and a good use of her education.
Administrative Assistant Gertrud Carriere is also moving up the ranks and taking over Gaudet’s old position as Executive Assistant.
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Honey isn’t being sold for nearly as much as it used to, as an influx of fake honey has decreased its value, according to Bobby Podolsky, honey producer based out of Ethelbert.
Podolsky says honey is being cut with cheap syrup and sold for less, which is hurting bee farmers who are selling real honey.
“In 2014 we were getting $2.25 for our product, and we were making a profit, not a substantial profit but we were viable. Well, by winter of 2015, spring of 2016 I had to cell my honey at 93 cents.”
Podolsky says a big problem is a certification called True Source that is passing off fake honey as pure honey.
“Now when you see the name True Source you think that it’s the real authentic product, correct? All it's saying is that this product came from this country.”
Podolsky says there’s currently a class-action lawsuit against True Source, by several bee farmers from the United States. The American Honey Producers Association launched the lawsuit.
He adds that the courts will be deciding if they have grounds to sue or not at the end of this month or early next month.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Rideau Hall this morning to meet with Governor General Mary Simon, to ask her to dissolve the 43rd Parliament.
This has triggered an early federal election.
Election day is on Monday, September 20th, meaning the campaign is only 36 days, the minimum campaign length permitted by law.
The Liberals currently hold a minority government, with 155 seats in the House of Commons. The Liberals need 15 more seats to obtain a majority government.
Both Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have spoken out against a snap election during the pandemic.
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As part of Budget 2021, the Government of Canada is investing $200 million over four years in Indigenous infrastructure to address critical infrastructure gaps and improve economic, social and health outcomes in their communities.
The recipients are the five Métis Governing Members comprising the Métis National Council: Métis Nation of Ontario, Manitoba Metis Federation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Alberta, and Métis Nation British Columbia.
Manitoba Metis Federation President, David Chartrand says this is a substantial and critical investment for the Red River Métis.
“With this funding we will be better equipped to provide our Citizens with quality culturally appropriate venues to come together and celebrate our history as well as places to receive physical and mental health supports, depending on the identified needs of our Citizens.”
The federal government says the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for infrastructure developments in northern and remote communities.
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