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UPDATE: Work has completed and the area has reopened.
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A section of Main Street in Dauphin will be closed for a few hours as crews complete some road work.
A short stretch on the north side of Main Steet between 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave. is closed off with barriers.
A staff member with the City Shop explains crews are patching a trench, and should be finished within a few hours.
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Brandon University is moving to a mostly online approach in the upcoming fall term.
In-person instruction will be limited to where necessary, allowing special classes, labs, or practicums.
The university campus remains open for faculty and staff, as well as for students who have arrangements to access needed campus facilities.
Detailed plans for the Fall Term will continue to be developed through June and will be shared in early July.
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A pair of traffic stops by the RCMP in Dauphin on Saturday, May 30th has left four people facing drug charges.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on May 30th, officers conducted a traffic stop on 11th Avenue SW. A search of the vehicle recovered 3 grams of cocaine, some cannabis shatter, and a large amount of cash.
Police arrested a 29-year-old man from Dauphin, as well as a 32-year-old woman from the RM of Lakeshore. They face charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.
Later that evening around 10:50 p.m., officers pulled over a vehicle on 7th Avenue SE. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of 19 grams of methamphetamine, Canadian currency, bear spray and various drug paraphernalia.
A 38-year-old man and 39-year-old woman — both from the Long Plain First Nation — are facing charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Police continue to investigate.
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Prairie Mountain Health testing sites will be moving to new locations.
Beginning tomorrow, Dauphin’s COVID-19 testing site will be moving to the Dauphin Community Health Services parking lot at 625 3rd St. SW.
The site will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday.
The Swan Valley testing site will relocate to the Swan Valley Primary Care Centre parking lot at 1000 Main Street.
The Swan River site will operate from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Brandon’s testing site remains at the Brandon Town Centre. The site will be open from 8:45 to 3:15 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Testing has been expanded to any symptomatic Manitoban, and no referral is required.
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UPDATE
3:31 p.m. - The severe thunderstorm warning has ended for the following areas:
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
CKDM has received reports of pea- to dime-sized hail in places between Fork River and Sifton.
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2:54 p.m. - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the following area:
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
The public is advised to look monitor weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.
More information will be shared when it becomes available.
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With the province allowing more businesses to reopen as part of Phase Two, it’s become somewhat challenging to navigate which businesses in the Parkland are actually opening their doors to customers.
Luckily, the Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce has organized a Facebook group to help spread some of that information.
Chamber Executive Director Stephen Chychota says the “Parkland Area Business Updates” is a useful online tool for businesses and customers.
“It’s a great one-stop-shop for residents to come together and find out what business are doing, and what they have going on with sales or different hours of operation.”
The Facebook page also has an option to filter the information based on location.
The Dauphin Chamber is continuing to support the businesses community in the Parkland, sharing the latest information from the provincial and federal levels of government.
“As for now, it’s making sure our business community is well informed and supporting them as best we can. This has been quite an unprecedented time that they’ve had to go through.”
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Two new cases were announced today, increasing the total number of cases in the province to 297.
There is still no one in the hospital, and the number of deaths remains at 7.
There are 12 active cases and 278 people have recovered.
The latest COVID-19 information can be found here.
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Today the province announced more details about which Manitobans will be eligible for the $120 million wage top-up for front-line workers.
Front-line workers will receive a one-time payment based on their income for their risk of working during the COVID-19 situation.
Manitobans eligible for the wage top-up include, but are not limited to: retail workers, health care workers, law enforcement and emergency services.
To see the full list of eligible positions and organizations, click here.
Online applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, June 3. The application deadline is June 18 and the province will issue payments via direct deposit once it verifies applications.
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Due to a lack of rain in the area through May, the Inglis area is experiencing extremely dry conditions.
Yesterday, Inglis Fire Fighters responded to three fires.
On Facebook, they say the three fires had the potential to turn extremely bad because of high winds, but they were able to get the fires under control.
They ask that residents use caution when having a bonfire, as the slightest ember caught by the wind can start a fire right now.
Inglis Fire Fighters are also reminding residents that burn permits are required to do any kind of burning with the exception of controlled bonfires.
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The local chapter of a climate change awareness group has planned a small event outside Dauphin City Hall on Friday.
The event will run from 12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5th — which coincides with World Environment Day.
Rebecca Van Otterloo and Virginia Cail are co-chairs of the Citizens' Climate Lobby Dauphin Chapter — and plan to make sure the event follows to public health guidelines.
“We want to be safe, but we also want to draw attention to the ongoing climate problem.”
Rebecca says she will use chalk markings on the ground to give attendees a reference for proper physical distancing, and says they welcome people to come on Friday — but will ask people to carry on their way if they do hit that 50 person cap.
The group has invited Dauphin City Council to take part.
“The ongoing issue of climate change remains just as real and urgent as ever. We just welcome people to join us and explore those solutions and be apart of building a liveable future together.”
For more information on the Citizens' Climate Lobby - Dauphin Chapter, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Five youths that escaped from the Agassiz Youth Centre late last week were successfully located by Portage la Prairie RCMP.
On Friday, May 29th, police responded to reports of six young offenders attempting to escape the facility.
Five of the youths were successful in escaping under the fence and running off — but were located and arrested shortly after with the help of a drone and canine unit.
Five male youths, between the ages of 15 and 18, are charged with Escape Lawful Custody and Prison Breach.
The investigation is ongoing.
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