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The RM of Lakeshore is preparing to introduce their new protective services as a special service levy.
Clinton Cleave, the Reeve of the RM, says this new fee will go towards funding services like fire, ambulance, and all other emergency responders.
“We’re going to put it on every parcel that’s within the municipality and that fee comes out to $41.97. Whether that’s farm land, a pasture, or residence, a bare lot, or a seasonal, you would pay the fee.”
A public hearing is planned for Thursday, April 5th at 7 in the evening at the Ochre River municipal chamber office.
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Knowing your on farm labour needs is important.
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is preparing to update their agricultural supply and demand forecasting system.
Debra Hauer, the Project Manager, talks about the resources available to Parkland farmers.
“On our website we have a couple of online tools. Calculators for people to help them understand how much turnover costs are in their operation and also benchmarking tools so they can compare their business with other types of farmers.”
They are preparing to send out a survey that will be delivered to farmers after harvest in the fall.
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The Dauphin Arts Fest has announced a few changes to its original schedule.
The festival has a variety of events all week long.
Martijn van Luijn, Co-Chair for the Arts Fest, talks about the workshops available:
“Well some of them are or almost are and some of them are not, except the one that is really sold out is the first night of knit and wine. That one sold out so quickly that we added a second night, which is almost full. All the other workshops, it depends on which one, they all have a little bit of room left, so if you phone the Watson Art Centre, you can register by phone.”
Go to dauphinartsfest.com, for a complete schedule of events.
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Toastmasters will be holding their open house in just under two weeks’ time.
The event will give participants a more in depth look at what the organization is doing, and unveiling a new program.
Laverne Lewycky, President of the Speak Up Parkland Toastmasters Club, talks about what to expect that night.
“Toastmasters International is going to be rolling out a new program called the Pathways program. This new program is going to be more interactive, making more use of computers and (technology). Also this should be of interest for human resource people or those who want to do either personal or professional development.”
The event is free to attend and will be at Assiniboine Community College from 7:00 to 8:30 at night on April 10th.
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RCMP has officially charged a Crane River man with Manslaughter after causing a death in a house fire.
19-year-old Earl Moar was initially charged with Aggravated Assault, Arson with Disregard for Human Life, Assault, and two counts of Breach of Recognizance.
Moar remains in custody.
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The Dauphin Cookbook Club Night is tonight.
The community is invited to the public library to share recipes and use the resources to expand their cooking knowledge.
Glen Irvine, Library Supervisor, talks about what kind of recipes you can bring.
“It’s wide open, we have lots of cook books in our collection and everybody else has a few too many cook books in their cupboards. Wherever you get your recipe, it’s more for the fun of it and using the resources that are available to share with others.”
The Book Club Night starts at 7:00 in the evening and for more information, contact the Dauphin Public Library.
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The National Cattle check-off is increasing to $2.50 on Sunday.
This is the first time in almost two decades that it’s going up from the $1 collected.
Melinda German, the General Manager for Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency, talks about the increased price.
“The increase came about under the National Beef Strategy. All nine provincial provinces got together in 2014, with national service providers and came up with a strategy as a group that was intended to continue and advance and build on the beef industry. The check-off dollars go towards those programs.”
Inflation has a big impact on the purchasing power in getting the message about the beef industry to the general public.
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The Manitoba Métis Federation announced today, they’re going ahead with legal action over the cancellation of the $67.5 million agreement with MB Hydro.
The province had signed the Turning the Page Agreement in 2014, which the MMF feels the provincial government has breached.
MMF President, David Chartrand, stated in a press conference this morning that Pallister should be dumped as the Manitoba leader.
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A donation was made yesterday, in memory of Larry Miner, former Dauphin Co-op Board member.
Joan Chetyrbok Marketing Manager for the Co-op, talks about donation:
“Dauphin Co-op Board of Directors have donated their per diem to the Dauphin & District Food Bank in memory of Larry Miner. Larry was a member of the Dauphin Co-op Board of Directors for more than 28 years. He was very highly valued and has done a lot of work for the community, especially the food bank and the Food For Thought Program; it was very important to him.”
A donation of $1100 was made to the Dauphin Food Bank.
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The water main break in Gilbert Plains has finally been fixed.
The municipality says water has been restored to all places.
They thank everyone for their patience.
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The Gilbert Plains Community Hall will be getting a facelift.
The town is now putting things in order to get funding, as well as taking proposed tenders into consideration for their renovation.
Blake Price, chair of the Gilbert Plains Hall Sub-Committee, explains what they’re hoping to do with the hall.
“What is being proposed now, our intent is to lift the hall, move it off its current foundation and then redo all the concrete work, so a completely new foundation under the building. (We will then) set it back down, and then we will add possibly around 1200 square feet to the east end of the hall and the west end entrance way will get rebuilt, as it currently sits on concrete.”
The town is now taking proposals for the tenders, which can be submitted by contacting the Municipality Office up to April 27th.
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