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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Peer Connections Manitoba is participating in an event called Chalk The Walk. Community Support Worker Eleanor Snitka says the goal of today is to let people know there are ways to get help.

"We're distributing chalk to people in four different communities; Swan River, Roblin, Dauphin, and Ste. Rose. We're encouraging people to use that chalk to write on their sidewalks, to write on the sidewalks of the community, and to write messages of hope, and resilience, and encouragement to people who might be struggling with mental health."

The chalk can be picked up from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, although there is a limited supply. In Dauphin, it's available at Under one Roof, and at the Dauphin Friendship Centre, while in Ste. Rose it's available at the Primary Healthcare Centre. In both Roblin and Swan River, chalk will be available for pickup at the Hero Club.

"People can call any of the crisis lines that are available in our region with Prairie Mountain Health or with the Dauphin Community. At Peer Connections Manitoba, we have people who work right in the emergency room at the hospital so if people are in dire straights, if they're in crisis they can certainly go there, and when they go there to see the doctor or to get help, there will be someone to offer them peer support as well."

There are a number of crisis lines available in the Prairie Mountain Health Region which can be found here. Peer Connections Manitoba also has a list of resources available to those in crisis here.

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The North-West Regional Library (NWRL) in Swan River has been closed to the public due to flooding.

NWRL Head Librarian Kathy Sterma says that the flooding was caused by a plumbing issue in the staff washroom.

"We're still in the midst of clean-up and that," she adds.

Sterma went on to say that, at this time, there isn't a target date for when the repairs will start because they're still waiting for the damages to be assessed.

Although most of the library is inaccessible to the public, the library is still open for curbside pick-up and front-counter service Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Curbside pick-up and drop-off requests can be made by calling 204-734-3880 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

According to Sterma, the library's drop box is closed, since it's located in the flooded portion of the library.

Anyone unable to make it to the library during the hours mentioned above can make alternate arrangements by calling or emailing the library.

Fines for overdue books will be waived until the library is reopened to the public.

Sterma says that updates on the current status of the library will be posted to the North-West Regional Library Facebook page.

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The Mossey River Municipality is advising residents of a water shut-off scheduled for Monday, September 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

According to the municipality, people in the following areas will be affected by the shut-off:

  • 4th St. from Jubilee Ave. to Princess Ave.
  • Jubilee Ave. from 4th St. to Stanley St.
  • 5th St. from Jubilee Ave. to Stanley St.
  • Winnipegosis Collegiate

The municipality says that a break in the main waterline is the reason behind the shut-off.

They recommend that residents fill their bathtubs with water prior to the shut-off, so that they can flush their toilets, and that they fill a container with water for drinking and cooking purposes.

Water will be made available throughout the day at the water plant on Minto St.

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UPDATE: The frost advisories have ended.

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Environment Canada has issued multiple frost advisories for Dauphin and surrounding areas.

They are currently in effect for many communities in the following areas:

According to Environment Canada, frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas and widespread, patchy frost is expected tonight throughout the region.

They say that temperatures will drop towards the freezing mark tonight, with some areas going below 0.

They also say that people should cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas and that they should take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

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A business on Mountain Road was broken into today, September 9th, at around 12:30 a.m.

According to the RCMP, two male suspects broke the front window and entered the business.

They say that it appears that they stole cigarettes, but add that their investigation is continuing.

They also say that the two suspects left the scene in a black truck and that they may have headed eastbound on Davidson Avenue.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020.

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The Rodeo Returns to Waywayseecappo this weekend, with events on both Saturday and Sunday. Chief Murray Clearsky says the community is looking forward to having the event after a few years off.

"It's a great thing for our community members, we haven't had one for a while. It's a CCA-MRCA-approved rodeo, so contestants from Manitoba and Saskatchewan can compete."

There will also be other entertainment at the event, with fireworks Sunday night, and Fred Mitchell performing. The grounds are located off of Highway 45, behind the Band Office.

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After serving as the Queen of Canada for seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II has died. While her death represents a sombre moment in Canadian history, it does signal that a bunch of changes will need to be made.

Above all, the death of Queen Elizabeth means that Prince Charles automatically becomes King of Canada. According to the Associated Press, royal officials say the new monarch will be known as King Charles III.

Since the Queen’s name, image, and title are used on many things, such as stamps, legal contracts, citizenship oaths and passports, governments will have to replace those as quickly as possible. However, it could take time before all of those references are replaced.

In Manitoba, the Court of Queen’s Bench will now be known as the Court of King's Bench, effective immediately after her death. A similar change has been made to courts in Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.

The current $20 bill features Queen Elizabeth, as do all the coins that are currently in circulation. Those will, however, need to be replaced over time to feature a portrait of the new King. 

Pascale Poulin, a public affairs coordinator with the Royal Canadian Mint, says that the change doesn't necessarily need to be made right away because all coins issued by the Government of Canada are legal tender, regardless of whether a new monarch is crowned. She also says that the transition to a new heads side of the coin will be made at the direction of the federal government.

The Bank of Canada says that it doesn't plan on re-designing the $20 bill anytime soon, but plans on featuring the current reigning monarch when it is eventually re-designed.

Canada Post hasn't said whether anything will happen to stamps featuring the Queen’s image, but will presumably continue to accept those used after her death as legal postage.

They say that they have a National Stamp Advisory Committee that evaluates and determines what appears on stamps, which is only disclosed once the stamp is announced publicly.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the coming days will be a period of mourning for Canadians and for all Commonwealth citizens around the world. He says this period will end with a national day of mourning when a commemorative service is held to mark her passing. During this period of mourning, all Canadian flags will be flown at half-mast on all federal buildings in Canada and abroad, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service. In addition, public events or ceremonies involving government officials may be postponed.

More information on the commemorative events that will be taking place can be found on the Government of Canada website.

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After it was delayed a week because of this year's late harvest, Threshing Day has officially been scheduled for tomorrow. The day runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the site is located a mile and a half north of Dauphin on Highway 362.

Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club President Dennis Forbes says that because of the delay this year, and limited time to plan, it will have to be a slightly scaled-down event.

"What we plan on doing is a scaled-down version of other years. We will be cutting with a binder, and stooking, and then threshing a good portion of the crop that we're dealing with. We will also swatch and combine with a vintage combine. One of our members is going to bring a team of horses and a wagon in and give rides, and I intend to have my forage there and do some blacksmith demonstration."

The event is free to attend and the 4-H Club will also be on-site with a concession.

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According to the Royal Families' official Twitter account, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.

The monarch was surrounded by family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where doctors have had her under medical supervision since this morning. Her son, Charles the Prince of Wales is first in line for the throne, with his son, Prince William the Duke of Cambridge next in line.

 The Queen has visited The Parkland twice, the first time being in 1970, and the second was for the Opening of Selo Ukraina in 1984.

Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch to open parliament in Canada in 1957, a job normally done by the governor-general. Her 70 years in power make her the longest-running monarch in British and Commonwealth history.

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Todd Boguski is running in the municipal election to become a councillor on the R.M. of Dauphin Council.

According to Boguski, he was born and raised in Sifton, where his family ran a grocery store for over thirty-five years.

"My brother and I lived with them... and we've basically lived in the R.M. our entire lives... [We] relocated a little bit away for school, but then ended up coming back home and [have] made this home now," he adds.

Todd Boguski says that he's running for office because he admired the way his parents gave back to the community while he was growing up.

"I asked [my dad] once... 'why do you do it?' and he [said]... we live in such a great location and giving back just allows everybody to... enjoy what we have and I've kind of modelled that growing up and... now that I'm at a certain age, it allows me more time. I feel it's my right to do the same now," he adds.

Boguski says that he's running because he considers himself to be somewhat youthful in age with different perspectives and ideas.

"The R.M. of Dauphin is a great location. We have so many great things to offer and I think... working with the City allows us an opportunity to really showcase what we have here," he adds.

Todd Boguski says that if he's elected, he plans on being available for all residents and wants to listen to what they have to say.

"Fostering great relationships with the people of the R.M... is key, [along with] hearing what they have to say and being able to take that back to council," he adds.

Anyone interested in running for municipal office must register before September 20th.

The election is scheduled for October 26th.

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Greg Rekus and Paige Beller will be performing live at Heartland Lanes in Gilbert Plains tonight at 7 p.m.

Kayla Luky, owner of Old September in Gilbert Plains, has known Rekus for almost two decades through playing music.

"He is on tour promoting a record that he released just before COVID hit, so now he finally has the opportunity to promote it," she adds.

Luky went on to say that it will be a show for all ages and that everyone is welcome to attend.

According to Kayla Luky, the proceeds will be going directly to the artists and Heartland Lanes won't be collecting any portion of the money raised.

Luky believes that live music is really important for the community because it brings people together and makes them feel something.

"It makes the world not seem like such a dark place," she adds.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10.

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