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The Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program opened its doors on March 1st, 2022, and a year later, they're continuing to grow and spread awareness.
Founding Board Member and Co-Chair, Roberta Galbraith, is going to be presenting at this week's Dauphin Ag Society Farm Outlook, and she says spreading awareness has become a big focus.
"We opened the doors on March first, 2022 and we thought, people know that the programs out there and uptake will be pretty quick. And we did have, initially, we had a little run of folks that were looking for the program, and then things just really died off. Partly that would be spring seeding and whatnot, but partly we realized very quickly that awareness about the program and its accessibility just wasn't out there."
Galbraith says they had to adapt their strategy, making awareness a top priority. That isn't anything new, however, as spreading awareness is a big way that organizations are addressing the stigma that comes with talking about mental health and well-being.
"I'd like to think people are becoming much more comfortable talking about mental health and wellness, and when they're just not feeling ok. So let's hope that some of that stigma and those barriers are being reduced."
Part of spreading awareness for the program is going out to events, like Manitoba Ag Days earlier this year, and Farm Outlook 2023 later this week.
The Farmer Wellness program provides six free counseling sessions a year for farmers and their families, with certified counselors who are in the ag industry and know the stress that's put on producers. You can find out more about the program on their website here.
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The Dauphin Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) has been on the streets helping to keep our city safe.
Since mid-December, COPP has covered nearly 870 kilometers of road, driving around the City of Dauphin while keeping a close eye out for suspicious activities.
Richard Ives, the program's coordinator, tells us how the patrol program benefits the City.
"We just want to be the extra eyes and ears for the community and the RCMP. so anything that looks suspicious, if we come across a fire or anything that may be happening before anyone else reports it, we can be that first contact to get support for those folks at their time of need."
The program has eleven trained volunteers currently, and has another four undergoing training. The group is always looking for volunteers to help the cause, and more training is planned in March to increase the ranks to as many as 18 or more.
COPP will be at the Dauphin Kin Business Expo on April 22nd to inform the public about the work they do. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Richard Ives at 204-638-6003, Rodney Juba at 204-638-4946, or Frank Giesbrecht at the Dauphin RCMP detachment at 204-622-5050.
CKDM would like to thank the volunteers of the Dauphin Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) for patrolling our community....
Posted by 730 CKDM on Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Affordable childcare's coming to Manitoba much sooner than expected.
When the province signed on to the Canada-wide early learning and childcare agreement in August of 2021, the original target was to have $10-a-day healthcare by 2026.
However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg this morning, to announce that it's coming way ahead of schedule.
"We're here together to announce that Manitoba will achieve an average of ten dollars a day for regulated childcare in a few weeks, on April 2nd, three years ahead of schedule."
Trudeau says that today's announcement shows the work that can be done when governments work together for a common goal.
"All of this work wouldn't be possible without the advocacy and leadership of the childcare sector. So to all the experts, educators, providers, and families, who've been tireless in advocating for better childcare for years, indeed for decades, thank you for your continued work."
Premier Heather Stefanson was part of the announcement as well, also stressing the importance of working together on these projects.
"As the Prime Minister said, and I'm gonna reiterate again, when we work together we can accomplish great things, for our communities, for our province, and for our country."
Manitoba's childcare subsidy program will continue to give financial support by further reducing fees for those who can't afford the $10-a-day price tag. Stefanson says they want to ensure that cost isn't a barrier to quality early-learning programs.
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Two 14-year-old girls are dead after they were found outside a residence on St. Theresa Point First Nation Wednesday morning.
RCMP officers from the Island Lake detachment responded to a report of two females found outside the home. They were then taken to a nursing station where they were pronounced deceased.
It is believed that they were outside for a period of time when the temperature was around -23 overnight.
Autopsies will be conducted and Island Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
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If you're looking to get married to the love of your life and you aren't sure where to do it, the Gilbert Plains Country Club will have you covered starting in the spring.
Their brand new Event Centre is completed and they are excited to introduce 'The Grounds'. It is the newest wedding venue in the Parkland and it's a one-stop shop. That means you won't need to travel to any other venue, the entire ceremony, meal, and everything else included in a wedding will be done at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.
"It's going to be a park like atmosphere," said Easton Gryba. "We're going to be planting a bunch of trees, flowers, and plants throughout the course to attract more people."
Easton, who recently got married to her husband, Regan, says the best part about The Grounds is the accessibility.
"You don't only get access to a hall, you will also have access to a ceremony site with benches and an arch," said Gryba. "You won't have to worry about renting chairs or wondering where your ceremony will be, that's the great thing about this venue."
If you are interested in getting more information or booking a wedding in the spring, you can call or text Easton at 204-648-5047.
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The Bear Clan Patrol is reporting that 14-year-old Faith Winter, who had been missing since Sunday, has been safely located.
C23-46401 Faith Winter Age 14 Update ********* Has been located safe.
Posted by Bear Clan Patrol - Missing Persons on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The RCMP is recommending anyone who handles money to be vigilant when handling large bills after two suspects were caught on camera using counterfeit cash.
This comes after Selkirk RCMP received reports from local businesses that two individuals produced multiple suspicious $100 banknotes.
One of the suspects fled the scene after a cashier became suspicious and called the police. Luckily, this was after security cameras took an image of his face.
The counterfeit currency was seized and two of the three bills were found with the same serial number. The three bank notes also had a security feature that is found on a different denomination.
For anyone who thinks they have received counterfeit currency, contact your local RCMP.
For tips on how to spot counterfeit currency, please go to https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/.
The Selkirk RCMP is asking for public assistance in finding the two suspects.
For anyone with information on either of these two suspects, please contact the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 or submit an anonymous tip through crime stoppers at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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The Fisher Branch RCMP is investigating the shooting of a six-year-old on Peguis First Nation.
On Monday night, the child was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound, and police were notified of the incident.
Initial investigation determined that two children at a residence in the community found a firearm. A four-year-old shot the gun, which hit the six-year-old. They were taken to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Yesterday, police executed a search warrant at the residence and seized five firearms, a crossbow, and ammunition. An adult male was arrested and will face a charge of unlawful storage of a firearm. He was released with an upcoming court date.
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A portion of Ashern will be without water pressure this morning, and are under a boil water advisory, as work is done to install a new water line.
The new line will connect to the Lakeshore General Hospital and is a part of the hospital's expansion project. The majority of residents west of Steenson Drive will be affected.
A friendly reminder that some residents on the west side of Ashern will be without water this morning to facilitate the...
Posted by RM of West Interlake on Thursday, March 2, 2023
Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute before use. This includes drinking and ice making, preparing drinks(including baby formula), preparing food(including washing fruits and vegetables), and brushing your teeth.
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The Discover Portugal Information Session is taking place at the Dauphin Active Living Centre at 7 pm tonight.
This informative seminar, hosted by Parkland Chamber of Commerce's Stephen Chychota, will highlight all the details about the trip to Portugal scheduled for October of this year.
We spoke with Chychota, who gave us a preview of what this information session has in store for people.
"they'll find out what happens day to day, they'll find out what the sights are like, and hear a little more about the optional tours. so there is, with this trip, a little bit more downtime involved with it, so people have the luxury of going out and doing their own thing."
The session is free for anyone to attend. Those who can't attend in person can view a virtual broadcast through the link here.
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The family registration number on the Manitoba health card is about to include a letter in its 6-digit code.
This small change will allow the Manitoba healthcare system to keep options open for the growing population in the province.
The change will be seen on any cards issued after March 1st, 2023.
Manitoba Health has also worked to reduce processing times for people who need new or replacement health cards. The backlog created by the pandemic is now eliminated and most new application requests are handled within a four-week window.
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