Crane River man arrested, charges laid

A Crane River man is facing several charges after being stopped in Portage la Prairie last week.

On October 8 at about 11:30 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on 6th Avenue NE and when they approached the vehicle, Cannabis could be seen inside the vehicle. After a search, a can of bear spray was found under the driver's seat.

The 27-year-old was arrested and he faces a Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose charge and he also received a $672 ticket for Consuming Cannabis in a Vehicle on a Roadway. He has been released and is set to appear in a courtroom at a later date.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Oct 16, 2023 - 11:41 am

As the mercury continues to drop, it's time to think about getting ready for the winter driving conditions.

Elisha Dacey with CAA gives us some useful advice to ensure you don't get caught off guard by the cold.

"CAA recommends you switch over your tires when temperatures are consistently 7 degrees Celsius or colder. We're not quite there yet. Now is a great time to make an appointment to have your tires changed so you're not caught off guard."

Getting ready for road conditions is one thing, but Dacey says preparing for an emergency is just as important.

"We recommend you have an emergency kit. That kit should include water, non-perishable food, jumper cables, blankets of course, batteries and a flashlight, waterproof matches, and candles. you may want to consider a small shovel and kitty litter in case you get stuck."

The biggest problem that CAA runs into on a seasonal basis is battery life, as it really starts to pop up as things get colder.

"If your battery is 3 years or older, we recommend you have it tested. Your mechanic can do that, it's a really quick test. Make sure your battery is still in good condition, and you won't end up like me on New Year's Eve in a parking lot, and your battery dies. so don't be like me!"

Dacey hopes that her cautionary tale will inspire people to make sure their battery is ready to go for winter, and no one gets stuck out in the cold.

For everything that CAA recommends for the winter season visit CAA.ca and see their full collection of winter safety tips.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Oct 16, 2023 - 11:04 am

Dauphin's Mayor Has recently received some national recognition from the Canadian Parks And Recreation Association.

Mayor David Bosiak was 1 of 4 people in Canada to receive the CPRA Award of Merit this year, and he says he didn't see it coming.

"I was very surprised by the award. I know that I have been involved with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association for many years, back to the time that I was the Recreation Director here in Dauphin. So I have always been a huge advocate of parks and recreation. And so to be acknowledged by them for one of their awards was quite meaningful to me."

"It is really nice to be recognized by them for work done, but there are a lot of other people that have done a lot of good work as well. Again, it is just a nice feeling to know that sometimes the work that you do does get recognized by your peers in the field."

While the recognition may have been a surprise to Bosiak, it is no surprise that he won, as his focus on community building really shows in Dauphin.

"I think having a vibrant recreation delivery system, whether that is facilities such as the rec complex with the swimming pool, or the theatre, the library, Northgate trails - all of those things add to the quality of our life and I think recreation is a big part of that."

Bosiak also notes the importance of this work, as recreation creates a thriving and vibrant community

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Oct 14, 2023 - 1:00 pm

A Neepawa man will be back in court on November 14th regarding luring and child pornography-related charges.

26-year-old Jaime Centeno was arrested in April of 2021, following an extensive investigation by Manitoba's RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit.

That investigation revealed that a suspect was posing as a teenage male on Snapchat, requesting sexual photos from girls under the age of 18, and even meeting some of them in person.

Centeno, who is being held in custody, was also charged with breaching court-ordered conditions from previous charges in 2018.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Oct 14, 2023 - 10:48 am

We will find out on Wednesday if Dauphin MLA-elect Ron Kostyshyn will be a part of Wab Kinew's first-ever cabinet.

The Premier-designate and his cabinet will be officially sworn in during a ceremony at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park.

The government says the tradition-filled ceremony will honour the seven Indigenous nations in Manitoba.

The ceremony will officially mark Kinew becoming the first First Nations premier of a province in Canadian history.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Oct 13, 2023 - 12:43 pm

Eggs are an important part of any balanced breakfast, and today is a day to commemorate the people who farm them!

World Egg Day highlights not only this staple of almost every culture's cuisine, but also the hard-working individuals that raise hens, and keep the global supply of eggs moving.

Harold Froese is the Vice-chair of Manitoba Egg Farmers, and he's spending his weekend educating people on his farming passion.

"Together with some of my colleagues, I'm spending most of my day tomorrow at the University of Manitoba for World Egg Day interacting with students. We do events like this to promote eggs. we're setting up a display in the university center, and then we'll hand out some freebees and interact with students at the walk-by."

Manitoba Egg Farmers are big on educating people about their work, and how important egg farming is for food security moving forward.

As part of this, Manitoba Egg Farmers has supported Agriculture in the classroom with a 3-year funding commitment.

Froese loves working with this group and has done several facility tours for schools to show how things work.

"We try to be pretty active throughout the year. One of the things we're really excited about in terms of tours is the Bruce Campbell Food and Discovery Center at Glenlea just south of Winnipeg we just had an open house for a brand new, state-of-the-art facility."

Froese notes that one of his favorite things about eggs is the variety of ways that can be prepared, but as everyone does, he's got a favorite recipe.

"Probably my favorite is eggs benedict with a pot of coffee on the side. I think that's just excellent"

So how ever you like your eggs, be sure to thank your local producers for World Egg Day.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Oct 13, 2023 - 11:06 am

November 14th will mark the next court appearance for a Sandy Bay First Nation woman charged in connection with a death in that community.

26-year-old Fantasia Prince was charged with second-degree murder after Manitoba First Nations Police Service was called to a home on the reserve on June 29th after a report of an injured female.

When they arrived, police found the body of a 24-year-old woman.

The name of the deceased has never been released

Swan River armed robbery

The case of a Valentine's Day armed robbery in Swan River will return to court later this month.

RCMP in the community say a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy claimed that a man wielding a hammer demanded money and items outside of a Swan River business, before fleeing the scene.

20-year-old Jefferson Cook and 39-year-old Loni Genaille were arrested in relation to the case.

They will be back in court next Wednesday, and remain in custody until then.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Oct 13, 2023 - 7:45 am

The annual Grandview Fall Harvest show takes place Saturday at the Grandview Kinsmen Community Centre, a great chance to get a start on early Christmas gift shopping

Michelle Wohlgemuth, who helps coordinate this event, notes that there is a lot to see.

"I have never gone and not been able to come up with several things to take home. Just to get out, it is beautiful to just walk around inside of there. It is a feast for the eyes."

Michelle also lays out some of the items you'll be able to find.

"There is woodworking, baking, jewelry. There is a whole pile of stuff. It looks pretty good this year with some people that we have never had before are there so it should be a really good day."

Wohlgemuth is excited to see what this year has to offer.

"There is always so many things. I would say you come and spend the day because you come and walk around and eat or have a coffee with somebody, and then decide to go back and get something for a friend - there is a place to sit down and do that. And they always have nice food in the kitchen that does the food for us. The Seniors Centre does that for us so there is always good food."

So be sure to get to Grandview this weekend for this excellent annual event.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Oct 13, 2023 - 7:41 am

A verdict in a Dauphin manslaughter case will be handed down on November 27th.

The trial for 32-year-old Cheyenne Beaulieu wrapped up in Dauphin Provincial Court on Wednesday.

He was charged with manslaughter after Dauphin RCMP received a report in July of 2021 of a wounded 33-year-old man, who had knocked on the door of a home seeking help.

The victim was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Oct 12, 2023 - 1:12 pm

Cold and Flu season is right around the corner, and Prairie Mountain Health will be providing vaccine clinics to get ready for it.

Beginning Monday, October 23rd, free public clinics will be available to provide both the seasonal flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines.

PMH recommends that Anyone over 6 months of age receive the updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine. The respiratory virus season last year affected many younger children.

Public health strongly recommends the seasonal flu vaccine for children aged six months to under five years old.

Vaccination against both COVID-19 and seasonal flu is particularly important for people at higher risk of severe outcomes including: