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Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touched down yesterday near Alexander, just west of Brandon.
A tornado warning was issued for southwestern Manitoba shortly after 5:00 p.m.
The tornado touched down at around 5:40 p.m.Thursday evening, and was on the ground for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Environment Canada says there haven't been any reports on the extent of any damage or injuries at this time, however posts on social media show that multiple power lines and trees were knocked over.
This comes days after a tornado touched down near Virden on Friday night, killing 2 and injuring another.
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COVID numbers are on the rise in the Prairie Mountain Health region, and the Almost New Store in Dauphin is joining other businesses in implementing a mask-wearing policy.
Manager of the Almost New Store, Janie Galloway explains you are now required to bring your own mask when shopping at the store.
“Business is going great. We love having shoppers in our store, but we want to keep everybody healthy and safe, so we are asking everyone to wear a mask.”
There is still a customer limit in place – only 10 shoppers are allowed in the store at a time.
Donations continue to be by appointment only.
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Today the province released some updated protocols and guidance for Manitoba school divisions, ahead of the return to classrooms on September 8.
One updated measure is regarding the use of masks in schools — as the province now “strongly recommends” students in grades 5 to 12, and school staff wear non-medical masks in common areas where 2 metres of distance can not be maintained.
Although mask-wearing within the school remains only a recommendation at this time, the province will be mandating non-medical masks be worn on school busses for students grade 5 and above, including bus drivers.
Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the province will supply masks to school divisions for students and staff, along with other personal protective equipment.
COVID-19 Cases Occurring In The School
The province has also outlined a protocol in the event a COVID-19 case occurs within a school. Public health will work closely with school administrators to identify close contacts, and advise them to self-isolate.
Areas where an exposure takes place in a school will be cleaned and disinfected, and those areas will not be used until it’s determined safe to do so.
School communities will be notified when a student at their school is a confirmed case, once close contacts have been identified.
Dr. Roussin notes the closure of a school would be a last resort and only with evidence of transmission among multiple groups of students or staff.
Going Forward
School divisions are set to post their individual plans during the week of August 17.
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Public Health officials have announced 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
The total number of cases in the province is now sitting at 603.
12 of the new cases are in the Prairie Mountain Health region. There have now been a total of 143 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region, including 1 death.
Manitoba has 218 active cases, 377 people have recovered, and 7 people are in hospital.
The province is now giving us a closer look into where Manitoba's cases are located.
The original health regions have been divided even further, into sub-health groups. Dauphin has a total of 5 cases, with 3 active, and 2 recovered.
For more information about COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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With demand for COVID-19 testing on the rise, Dauphin’s COVID testing site has extended its hours of operation for this weekend.
The site will be open Sunday, August 16th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The site's regular hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m, closed for lunch between 12 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.
PMH will continue to monitor the need for more weekend hours on a week-by-week basis.
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During the first couple weeks of August, the Dauphin RCMP has responded to several break and enters or attempted break and enters.
RCMP say the incidents have occurred at businesses throughout the Parkland including Dauphin, Gilbert Plains, and Grandview.
The RCMP requests the public’s assistance in securing or monitoring their property, securing or depositing currency and reviewing security camera footage for suspicious activity.
If you observe any suspicious activity or have any information regarding these occurrences, contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020, Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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At around 11:45 a.m., emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle collision south of Dauphin.
(Pictured: patch in the road that caused a flat tire, airbags to be deployed)
Dauphin Fire Department and at least one EMS unit were on the scene. Emergency personnel were slowing traffic through the area, which has since opened back up to regular traffic
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The investigation into a judge in Dauphin has finished.
In June, Judge Christina Cheater was unassigned with pay while a complaint was being investigated.
Chief Judge Margaret Weibe confirmed that Judge Cheater was being investigated, but wouldn’t comment any further.
Sandy Kuchinski, administrator of the judicial board said in an email “The matter has been concluded and no further action is required.”
She added that she wouldn’t provide any further information on the matter.
Judge Cheater is back, sitting in Dauphin Provincial Court.
In June, CKDM was told the hearings are kept private unless the complaint gets elevated to a Judicial Council and unless a charge was formulated, additional information wouldn’t be released.
Judge Cheater was appointed to the courthouse in Dauphin, in February.
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To this date, Peguis First Nation hasn’t had a single case of COVID-19.
They’re looking to keep it that way by re-introducing COVID restrictions.
The Peguis Pandemic Planning Team says anyone travelling to and from hotspots will have to self-isolate and self-monitor for 14 days. Those hot spots are Brandon and Steinbach.
The team also announced those travelling out of province must self-isolate and self-monitor for 14 days, face masks are mandatory when in all Peguis businesses including the Peguis Mall, and it’s mandatory that employees stay home when feeling symptomatic or sick, a COVID-19 nasal swab test is required prior to returning to work.
The Peguis Pandemic Planning Team would also like to remind members to:
– Stock up on medications
– Refrain from posting non-validated COVID-19 information online. These posts can cause panic and confusion.
– Self-Isolate when: Experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, etc.), travelled out of Province, or been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19
– Social Distance
– Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds or more
– Use hand sanitizer
– Be prepared when travelling outside of the community.
– Make sure to have enough face masks and hand sanitizer for everyone in the vehicle.
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A man was transported by air ambulance after a cycling accident in Riding Mountain National Park.
The man was cycling through one of the park trails when he was injured.
Park staff and EMS had to travel deep into the trail to locate and stabilize the patient, before bringing him to a STARS air ambulance. He was transported to hospital in serious but stable condition.
STARS would like to thank Park staff and Prairie Mountain EMS for their efforts.
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Manitoba’s state of emergency has been extended for another 30 days.
It was extended as of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.
The state of emergency was originally put into effect on March 20th and gives the province the power to take necessary measures during emergency situations.
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