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The keynote speaker at the lunch series yesterday spoke about the importance of an economic strategy.
President of Johnston Group Dave Angus goes over his role in helping the Parkland.
“The reason I’m here is I co-chaired an economic development initiative for the province, looking at creating an economic strategy for Manitoba. I came here to explain some of our findings and how Dauphin and the Parkland can leverage what we created.”
A big positive is the people in the area, as well as some great assets, and there is huge potential in the area.
The Chamber needs to get better at making connections, the Parkland needs to integrate into organizations about economic development and develop relationships.
Angus says there is a great opportunity for economic growth in the Parkland.
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The third Dauphin Arts Fest went on last week.
Somewhere between 500 and 750 kids performed at the Dauphin Arts Fest this year.
Chair of the Dauphin Arts Fest, Martijn Van Luijn thought it was great.
He adds that even though the event was scaled down due to illness, the event went off without a hitch.
He says the scaled-back version is definitely a one-year thing, they want to add things back to Arts Fest.
If someone has an idea for Arts Fest and would like to get involved, let them know and they’ll try to add it.
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A 15-year-old male is in stable condition after being shot by a shotgun yesterday morning in Easterville.
RCMP say the victim was taken to the nursing station and then to the hospital.
Another 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with attempted murder with a firearm among other things.
The teen charged will appear in court on April 11th and police continue to investigate.
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Charlie Major and George Canyon could be on the way to Grandview this summer.
As a part of "Our Birthday, Your Party", seven communities around the province have been chosen and the winning community will be getting a concert from Major and Canyon.
"Oh, it's absolutely exciting. When we made the application we weren't sure what chance we had," said Ryan Balak. "When we were named one of the seven finalists, we were very excited."
The rest is up to you!. Until Friday at midnight, you can vote for Grandview and if they receive the most votes, Major and Canyon will be heading to the GACC. It's very simple, all you have to do is head to "Our Birthday, Your Party" and vote. You can do so once per device until the deadline.
Grandview is joined by Oakville, Arborg, The Pas, Oakbank, Hamiota, and Boissevain.
"Everyone in the Parkland should vote for this," added Balak. "All of the money from the event will be going into different projects from around town. It will be a really good time if we win this so make sure you vote."
The winner will be announced on Monday, April 15 and the concert will be sometime in May.
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The 10th bi-annual Zirka Ukrainian Dance Competition is being held this weekend in Dauphin.
Oleski notes the different competitions range by age, solo, duets, trio performances and then small, medium, and large group dances. People typically think of Ukrainian dancing as guys doing big jumps in the air, and that’s what you’ll see at the end of the day on Saturday.
A woman based out of Ukraine will adjudicate the groups.
“Her name is Lana Niland. She’s originally from Canada but now lives in Ukraine. One of the things that she does is, she does go all over Canada adjudicating dance competitions. As well, she actually has a Ukrainian website where she sells Ukrainian clothing and items and stuff, and she is going to be one of the vendors set up.”
Oleski says it’s something different to experience.
The competitions take place Friday from 1pm-9pm and Saturday 8 am to 6:30 pm at Credit Union Place. It’s 5 dollars to get in for anyone 12 and up. 11 and under can get in for free.
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Matthew Delaronde turned himself in this afternoon. He did so after seeing yesterday’s news about his outstanding warrant of arrest.
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Oxycodone pills seized in Thompson earlier this year were found to contain fentanyl.
The pills were found on February 1st during a traffic stop.
29-year-old Matthew Delaronde had been arrested and released but is now wanted by the RCMP as the conditions of his Recognizance were revoked.
Delaronde is also wanted for Robbery in relation to an incident that occurred on March 20 in the City of Thompson.
“The public needs to be aware that there may be additional pills, in the community and surrounding area, disguised as Oxycodone that may contain fentanyl,” said Cpl. Julie Courchaine of the Manitoba RCMP. “These pills could cause serious harm or even death and should not be consumed.”
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid which is 100 times more potent than morphine. A lethal dose of the drug is as little as two milligrams.
The RCMP are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Matthew Delaronde to call the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6911, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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The Intermountain Conservation District will be amalgamating with the Turtle River Watershed Conservation District next year making this past weekend’s annual banquet its last.
“Since it’s the last year of Intermountain Conservation District before we change to a watershed district we’re just trying to celebrate the past as well and just give everyone a taste of the future of what it’s going to be like in 2020.”
But Jeff Thiele, the manager of Intermountain, says this kind of event will keep going into the future.
“We haven’t really got to those details with the Turtle River Conservation District, but yes, maybe we’ll need a bigger hall next year for a bigger party.”
This year’s Conservation District Family was the Welland family, from Garland. They also celebrated several long term members if the conservation district.
This year’s banquet was held in Garland, which is just north of Ethelbert.
Intermountain and Turtle River are amalgamating on January 1st, 2020 creating the Inter-Mountain Watershed District.
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Weight restrictions in the RM of Lakeshore are now in effect.
The two roads affected are Road 102W (Cameron Trail) from highway 5 to Highway 20 and Road 94W (Turtle River Road) from Highway 5 to Road 140N.
The restrictions are in place until further notice.
If you have any questions, you’re encouraged to call either municipal offices.
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Riding Mountain National Park has implemented spring weight restrictions.
The move is intended to minimize the impact to highways from damage during spring thaw conditions.
Highway #19:
Effective immediately, weight restrictions of 6,006 lbs or 2,730 kg gross vehicle weight will be enforced on Hwy #19 within the boundaries of Riding Mountain National Park. As an approximate guide, the largest vehicle allowed would be an empty three-quarter ton truck or a loaded half-ton truck.
This limit will remain in effect until road and weather conditions permit restrictions to be lifted.
Highway #10:
Closure to heavy truck traffic (three axles or more) on Hwy # 10 within the boundaries of Riding Mountain National Park remains in effect.
Advance signage will be posted to allow alternative routes to be used. Please be advised that in order to ensure compliance there will be unscheduled enforcement of these restrictions.
Vehicles with three axles or more will be allowed access to the townsite, the Parks Canada’s Maintenance Compound, and the Clear Lake Golf Course from the south entrance of the park only for delivery purposes.
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Windmill Microlending is a charity that gives low-interest loans to immigrants and refugees so they can get the proper credentials to continue a high skilled job in Canada.
Olukayode Jegede is from Nigeria but living in Swan River, and says Windmill has worked for him, adding it’s pretty easy to apply.
“I just put in if I worked and I got in the mail a letter I was scheduled for a Skype interview, after that, I was connected with the financial department and they told me how to request for the loan at every point I needed.”
National Director of Marketing and Communications for Windmill, Mary Ellen Armstrong says Canada really tries to attract skilled immigrants and refugees.
Armstrong says it’s very common for newcomers to end up not returning to their careers, which means they end up working in a lower skilled, lower paid position than what they are trained to be doing.
Windmill has helped over 4000 skilled immigrants and refugees all over Canada since starting in 2006. Manitoba clients had 2 loans in 2006, in 2018, the number jumped to 18. Almost all Manitoba clients are nurses to help with the nursing shortage some areas are facing.
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Over 8 thousand dollars was presented to 10 Gilbert Plains community groups on Saturday.
The Gilbert Plains Community Fund held its annual Awards and Grant Recognition evening at the new community hall.
Charlene Gulak says it’s always been a special event for Gilbert Plains, noting it’s one of the first annual of the spring, which brings people together.
“What’s been so special this year is that the event has been held in the new community hall, which is just a wonderful facility. It’s one of the first events being held here and we’re just pleased moving forward to be able to have local celebrations.”
It was a night of big donations, both from the Community Fund and to the fund. Gulak notes they received two legacy donations that grew the fund by 35 thousand dollars.
“To receive a legacy donation like we did this last year, in particular, just really just represents how important and significant the fund is in supporting local community projects.”
The fund has practical value in charitable giving and supporting people’s own tax plans. Gulak says that’s something to be mindful of.
The list of recipients includes:
Richardson Pioneer Gilbert Plains Community Hall received $2,175,
Veselka Dancers were given $500,
and the Gilbert Plains Community Resource Council received $200.,
The Gilbert Plains Curling Club received $500,
The Gilbert Plains Recreation Commission was given $2,175,
Gilbert Plains Legion #98 received $700,
Heartland Lanes received $850,
the Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home received $700,
The Daily Discoveries, Inc. was given $250,
And the Gilbert Plains Drop-In Centre received $500.
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