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Manitoba Ag Days returned to the Keystone Centre in Brandon with a vengeance last week.

After years of having to hold virtual events because of the pandemic, Ag Days had a fully booked speaker lineup, all booths were sold out, and there was a waiting list. Media Coordinator Teresa Vallotton says it was really great to be back.

"We're very pleased with how the ag community really pulled together and showed up, it was an amazing year from the perspective of visitors and exhibitors. We had great comments of positive feedback all around, so it was a really, really positive way to kick off the 2023 growing season, and definitely where the ag year begins."

This year's event took a focus on farmer health, safety, and wellness, and part of that initiative was the sale of Ag Days merchandise for the first time ever. The proceeds go to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, and Vallotton says it was well supported.

"We had a great response to the Manitoba Ag Days shirts being sold. There was always someone at the booth having questions or conversations, so I think it was a success from both points of view. Both in terms of the shirt sales and the conversations that were started."

Vallotton says another great cause being supported through the show was the Ag Days Gives Back Program. All the money raised by the 50/50 draw goes to community improvement grants and scholarships.

"The 50/50 was through the roof, I can't even say thank you enough for the support. We were at almost $70,000, and the support was phenomenal. We started Thursday with sales above what they had ended with in previous shows. So again, just amazing, thank you for all of that support, and our winner took home almost $35,000."

This year, the money was given to community fire departments around the province, and next year's category will be announced in September. The application process will open once the category is announced.

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Just two months ago, Brian Onofreichuk once again started collecting dog food in memory of Adrian Gulay, a former RCMP officer based in Roblin. He took his life nine years ago so Brian, a great friend decided to start collecting dog food because Gulay was a big dog lover.

Then two months after he started collecting, Brian was at the Parkland Humane Society on Saturday afternoon to donate the food. The total donated was just about 3000 pounds.

Standing outside his trailer full of dog food, Onofreichuk says he was overwhelmed by the support.

"There has been so much incredible support," said Onofreichuk. "The generosity from everyone has been incredible."

The food will now be used to feed homeless dogs around the region. Ron Chartrand is the President of the Humane Society and he says the donation means a lot.

"It means that we can help a ton of animals around the region," said Chartrand. "To have Brian be able to pull together something like this, it's just incredible. We rely on the support from the public so we really can't thank him enough, it's amazing."

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The Dauphin Bible Camp is hosting an Outdoor Family Fun Day Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4. Camp Director Andrew Sevigny says they have some great activities planned.

"We have our toboggan hill open, and we have a skating rink here available, as well as, we're gonna do this fun thing for younger kids, where our wranglers are gonna pull them behind their horse on a sled, and just go for a little horse ride in that way."

The day is free to attend, and Sevigny says you just need to bring your skates or toboggan, whatever you plan on using.

"It's just a day aimed towards families to come out and enjoy camp and get people introduced to camp before we start looking towards the summer."

Family Fun Day: Sunday January 22 1-4pm Come and join us at camp for an afternoon of sledding, skating, and...

Posted by Dauphin Bible Camp on Monday, January 16, 2023
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The Neepawa RCMP, Fire Department, and EMS responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence located on Walker Avenue at 7:10  p.m. on January 19th.

Firefighters quickly entered the home and located a deceased 68-year-old man.  The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, and the Neepawa RCMP, along with the Office of the Fire Commissioner, continue to investigate.

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The water for Eclipse Water Co-op customers will be temporarily turned off at 10 this morning.

This will affect anyone east of road 108/east of Ecoil Recycling.

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After a memorable 40-year career, Ron Hedley retired as CEO of Fusion Credit Union on June 1, 2020.

Although Ron remains busy with the many groups and organizations he is a part of in Dauphin, Hedley says he is enjoying retirement and the opportunities that he and his wife can now take part in.

While it has been more than two years since Ron left Fusion Credit Union, his legacy lives on as he recently received the Order of Merit from Manitoba Credit Unions. The Manitoba Credit Union Order of Merit recognizes individuals who demonstrate a significant commitment to the credit union system at the local, provincial, national and international levels.

"It's such a great award to receive," said Hedley. "It comes from your peers and it's always nice to be recognized like that."

During Ron’s tenure at Fusion, he was instrumental in promoting environmental sustainability initiatives including loans for solar panel projects and promoting Dauphin’s first ‘net zero’ home. He carried the same philosophy to the wider credit union system by volunteering on several boards and committees at the provincial level. Also during his time, Fusion Credit Union received some impressive accolades including being named one of Manitoba's Top Employers. He also introduced the Full Circle Fund to support community groups and projects.

"It was a fun ride. I had a board of directors, staff, and management that were so awesome, it was great going to work every day," ended Hedley. "I truly enjoyed going to work with the wonderful people that I had the chance to. 

Ron also wants to thank his wife and his two sons for their amazing support over the years.

"I really appreciate everything they have always done for me and how much they have supported me," ended Hedley. 

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There were ten people from the Dauphin constituency awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in Brandon this week.

Dauphin MLA Brad Michaleski was part of the selection process, and he says the most difficult part was narrowing it down to just ten people.

"We literally have thousands of people that do so much good work. You know the medal is to recognize Manitoba's generosity, community and volunteer service, and reconciliation, so when we look at that, there are literally thousands of people across the constituency that qualify for this honour."

Michaleski says he tried to make sure the entire constituency was well represented through the honours.

"I did try to make the selections based on different walks of life, different experiences, you know people that have helped people in different circumstances. Try to get a wide range of people and interests. Our region is just so blessed with fantastic people that it was tough to choose."

The local recipients are:

  • Michelle Mazurkewich
  • Brian Damsgaard
  • Jim Perchaluk
  • Tony Safronetz
  • Al Gray
  • Kay Slobodzian
  • Alex Lytwyn
  • Carole Shankaruk
  • Rodney Juba
  • Bev Harvey

You can watch the full ceremony from earlier this week on the province's YouTube page.

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A planned power outage to Grandview is underway as of 10 o'clock this morning in order to get rid of ice from power lines.

Hydro crews will create a controlled short circuit in the lines to melt the ice until it falls off. How long the outage lasts depends on weather conditions and how quickly the ice melts.

The risk of not doing this is the weight of the ice can snap wood poles and bring lines down, which would cause a longer outage to repair the damage.

In an email to CKDM, Manitoba Hydro says, "We know this is frustrating to our customers in Grandview, and our goal is to minimize the interruption and do this work as quickly and safely as possible."

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City of Dauphin crews will be working to repair a water main leak on Jackson Street starting tomorrow morning (Thursday, Jan. 19th) at 7 a.m. Jackson will be closed In front of St. Paul's Personal Care home (between Oak Avenue and Pioneer Avenue), and all traffic will need to detour around the area.

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The Manitoba RCMP has arrested and charged 46-year-old Melvin Catcheway with Manslaughter, in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation on Skownan First Nation. Catcheway was remanded into custody and appeared in Swan River Court Today.

On Saturday, the Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Skownan First Nation. When police arrived on the scene they found the body of a 68-year-old victim deceased.

RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate.

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28-year-old Thunder Gott, who is from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and was last seen on boxing day, still has not been found.

Swan River RCMP, as well as concerned family and community members have been searching by vehicle, snowmobile, and foot, but nothing has turned up so far. Therefore, efforts are being ramped up with the use of a helicopter.

Thanks to the support of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), a Sapotaweyak councillor will depart Swan River in a helicopter today to search areas near Birch River.

Birch River, which is roughly 50 kilometers north of Swan River, is an area of focus because searchers had spoken to a couple who had picked up Gott and drove him to the town junction.

Anyone who may have information that could help investigators can contact the Swan River RCMP at 204-734-4686.

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