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The Mountain View School Division is hosting its 9^th annual Graduation Powwow virtually this year, to honour all grads in the community.

On a normal year, the Powwow would be held at the Selo site south of Dauphin.

MVSD Indigenous Education Facilitator, Carole Shankaruk, says this year the division will be releasing a video production of the event in June for everyone to enjoy.

“We have a large geographical area, but if someone from outside our area, like in Ste. Rose wanted to participate, we wouldn’t turn anyone away. This is for all graduates. The beauty of this is that it’s for indigenous and non-indigenous students, and we’re dancing and celebrating for all grads.”

She adds that the event is a great way for people to come together.

“We’re all dancing together, and in terms of the pandemic, we’re all in this together. I’m not sure that people realize why people are dancing - but we’re dancing for all of us, so that we all have healthy, balanced lifestyles. So again, it speaks to where we’re currently at, and getting through this pandemic.”

For more information, or to have your grad photo included in the video, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, May 28^th.

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Published: May 10, 2021 - 5:00 am

Schools in Winnipeg and Brandon will move to remote learning next week.

Staring Wednesday, May 12, all Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the two cities will practice remote learning.

All other schools in the province will continue in-person instruction with additional health measures.

The following additional measures will be implemented in Manitoba schools from Wednesday, May 12 to May 30^th:

•    schools with multiple cases (outside of same household cases) will be moved proactively to remote learning as per existing guidance
•    school officials can require students and/or staff who are showing symptoms to stay home for 10 days and encourage them to seek testing Household members without symptoms should also self-isolate (quarantine) until the sick individual’s test result is received
•    all extra-curricular activities, organized sports and off-site activities are suspended, except for physically-distanced walks/runs in the local community
•    no indoor singing and no indoor use of wind instruments will be allowed
•    all other public health measures will remain in effect

For more guidance on Manitoba's current public health orders, click here.

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Contributed by Tess Kovach

Published: May 9, 2021 - 2:10 pm

As COVID-19 restrictions ramp up in the province, many Manitobans are finding new ways to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend.

CKDM wanted to know how your plans have changed this year.

Karen from Dauphin says she will have to celebrate with her family virtually.

“Usually I’d go out for breakfast with my kids and then go to their house and hang out. It’s going to be different this year. We’lll probably facetime.”

We spoke with Jesse from Dauphin, who is making the best of COVID-19 restrictions.

“Well we’re working on a campsite at home because of COVID restrictions, so if the weather is nice we’ll go and have a barbeque and relax.”

Mitchell From Dauphin says his usual plans to hit the golf course won't change this weekend.

“I’d go golfing with my mom usually, go to the golf course for breakfast and all of that, have fun. It’s going to be the same this year since golf courses are open.”

When asked about how she'd like to celebrate in the future, Kaylee from Dauphin says she’d love to take her mom traveling.

“I would love to go to Europe with my mom because we both love Ireland and the U.K. and the culture. I’d definitely want to backpack with my mom in Europe”

Dylan from Dauphin says he's hoping people can get back to their usual celebrations soon.

"I'd just like them to be able to go back to their normal lives because they'd like to get back and I'd like to get back to that too."

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Published: May 8, 2021 - 7:00 am

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Published: May 7, 2021 - 7:42 pm

The Manitoba government has announced additional public health restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The following additional public health order restrictions will be in effect on Sunday, May 9 at 12:01 a.m.:
•    outdoor gatherings that include people from multiple households are limited to a maximum of five people
•   restaurants, bars, and patios will close to in-person dining but can still provide take-out and delivery services
•    gyms and fitness centres will close
•    casinos remain closed and VLTs will close
•    museums, galleries, and libraries will close
•    indoor community, cultural and religious gatherings are prohibited
•    personal services such as estheticians, barbers, salons, and tanning salons will close
•    indoor sports and recreation, including after-school activities, will close
•    outdoor sports and recreation activities will have a maximum of five participants and organized team games will not be permitted
•    dance, theatre and music schools will close
•    day camps will close
•    retail stores, markets and garden centres will be able to open at 10 percent capacity, to a maximum of 100 people, and malls will be open to a maximum of 10 percent of the facility’s capacity
•    self-help gatherings will have a maximum of 10 participants

These restrictions will be in effect for a period of three weeks and will be re-evaluated on May 30^th.

For a full list of COVID-19 health orders in Manitoba, click here.

Officials encourage all Manitobans to follow COVID-19 fundamentals which include staying home when sick, washing your hands, physical distancing, and wearing a mask.

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Contributed by Tess Kovach

Published: May 7, 2021 - 6:13 pm

A 58-year-old woman has died after a fatal collision in the Pinaymootang First Nation.

On Thursday afternoon at about 4:15 p.m., Gypsumville RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Main Road in Pinaymootang First Nation.

When officers arrived they found a female unconscious outside of the vehicle. They performed CPR until Emergency Medical Services arrived.

The 58-year-old female from the community was pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial investigation shows the female was the only occupant of the vehicle when it appears that she swerved on the road and slid into the ditch, where her vehicle rolled and she was ejected.

RCMP say she was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson

Published: May 7, 2021 - 3:24 pm

Fisher Branch RCMP are searching for a wanted 28-year-old man.

RCMP say Skylar McPherson is wanted for several serious offences including using a firearm in the commission of an offence, pointing a firearm and uttering threats.

RCMP say McPherson may be armed and is considered dangerous. They ask that you don’t approach him, and call the police if you see him.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call RCMP at 204-372-8484, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online.

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Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson

Published: May 7, 2021 - 2:37 pm

The Manitoba government has announced a COVID-19 sick leave benefit.

The Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave program will provide employers with up to $600 per employee for up to five full days of COVID-19 related sick leave. Sick days do not have to be taken consecutively.

Eligible employees must live and work full or part-time jobs in Manitoba.

Those eligible for the benefit must provide a positive COVID-19 test, be showing cold or flu-like symptoms, or be caring for a loved one that is sick.

The eligibility period begins today and runs until at least Sept. 25.

More information and an application can be found here.

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Published: May 7, 2021 - 11:08 am

May is motorcycle awareness month, and Manitoba Public Insurance is advising all motorists to stay safe on the roads.

MPI says fatal motorcycle crashes are on the rise on Manitoba’s rural public roadways, adding that over the last 2 years, nearly 300 motorists have been injured on Manitoba roads.

As the weather warms up MPI is reminding all drivers to watch closely for an increased amount of motorcyclists on our roads.

MPI has some safety tips for motorcyclists and drivers.

For motorcyclists:

• Wear the right gear, including an approved safety helmet, eye protection, jacket, pants and boots.
• Try to be highly visible whenever possible by wearing bright or fluorescent colours such as yellow, red or orange to enhance visibility.
• Ride with your headlight on and in a position on the roadway where you are visible to motorists and out of their blind spots.

For drivers:

• Always look twice when changing lanes and at intersections to be sure there isn’t a motorcycle or moped in the blind spot.
• Watch for signals. It may be hard to see a motorcycle or moped’s turning signal so watch for other signs like shoulder checking which can indicate the rider is planning to change lanes or turn.
• Keep your distance. Motorcycles and mopeds may stop faster than other vehicles. Maintain a following distance of at least four seconds and increase this distance at night or when it’s raining.

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Published: May 7, 2021 - 5:14 pm

As the temperatures continue to rise, so do the number of off-road vehicles (OVR's) that are out and about. 

While spending time on your ORV can make for a great day, the Manitoba RCMP is urging every rider to remain safe and not to drive faster than you are used to.

In 2020, RCMP responded to seven fatal collisions including ORVs and 46 collisions where serious injuries occurred. Although the RCMP couldn't provide any early numbers this year, Tara Seel did confirm that they have already responded to ORV collisions in the province.

So before you turn on your ORV next time, make sure you know what you can and can't do. 

• Anyone under the age of 14 must-have direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian who is a minimum of 18 years of age. Youth over the age of 14 can ride without parental supervision, but cannot cross a roadway until they obtain a valid driver’s license;
• ORVs are not to be operated on roadways, shoulders, medians of divided roadways, or sidewalks;
• ORVs are permitted to be in the ditch, provided travel is in the same direction as vehicle traffic, the ORV is to the right of the roadway and the shoulder, and the ORV is being operated in an area where ORV use is permitted. Always remember to be on the lookout for hazards in the ditch, such as culverts, driveway approaches, and road signs.

Even if you are an experienced driver in a vehicle, Seel says that may not be the case when on an off-road vehicle. 

"You might be great behind the wheel of a vehicle, but ORVs are different," said Seel. "They handle differently, there are tipping factors and the fact that your head isn't covered as it would be in a car. It's extremely important that you take the time to learn how to drive properly."

While you may drive in a ditch, there are several places that you can't take your off-road vehicle.

• On privately owned or leased land without permission.
• Within 30 metres of a playground or area set aside for recreation that is not fully fenced.
• Environmentally sensitive areas and wetlands, and areas easily damaged by churning wheels.

You should always remember to use caution when conditions are dry as sparks from an ORV can ignite grass and branches, starting a fire.

Seel hopes everyone that uses an off-road vehicle enjoys their time this summer, as long as they are safe while doing so.

"We encourage everyone to get outdoors after spending so much time inside with everything going on," said Seel.

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Contributed by Darnell Duff

Published: May 7, 2021 - 5:00 am