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Selkirk RCMP started working on Project Deteriorate in November 2018.
A drug trafficking network operating between Selkirk and Winnipeg which supplied drugs to many communities in the Interlake was discovered.
On June 19, 2019, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Winnipeg.
As a result of this investigation, officers seized over two kilograms of methamphetamine, a quarter of an ounce of fentanyl/heroin, $25,000 in Canadian currency, a Chevrolet Trax vehicle and a conducted energy weapon.
Larry Albert Pottinger, a 34-year-old male from Winnipeg is being charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking heroin, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x 2, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 3.
Connie Amanda Barker, a 36-year-old female from Selkirk has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 5, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
Lise Chantalle Malenfant, a 53-year-old female from Selkirk has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 7.
The investigation is continuing, more arrests and additional charges are expected.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous culture.
Chief Barry McKay of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve says when we understand each other’s cultures; it strengthens our relationship.
Chief McKay shares what National Indigenous Peoples Day means to him.
“I’m very proud of it because it’s a day of recognition of who we are and the people of Canada recognizes our celebration date of June 21st, for us that’s a very successful milestone that’s come forth and been put on the map. It’s the day of recognition right across Canada.”
Chief McKay has a message for the Parkland.
“I just welcome everyone in the Parkland area, if there’s events going on throughout the day for First Nations near them, I encourage them to participate. When they participate, that strengthens our relationship because we all need each other in this walk of life and it doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, we’re all given that gift of life, so we can enjoy it together instead of competing with each other.”
In the Parkland there are some events you can check out. Today there will be celebrations in Dauphin at the WAC from 10 to 3 and in Winnipegosis from 5 to 8 this evening.
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Today is the 100th Anniversary of Bloody Saturday, the climax of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.
On that day, returning soldiers had announced a demonstration in the form of a “silent parade” on Main Street. Thousands of people assembled on the streets around City Hall. At City Hall, the crowd tipped over a streetcar and set it on fire.
The Royal North-West Mounted Police charged at the protestors, beating them with clubs and firing over 120 bullets. The violence injured about 30 people and killed two. The day ended with federal troops occupying the city’s streets.
After the crowd was dispersed, 80 people were arrested by the “special police”
The events of that day caused the Strike Committee to end the strike 4 days later on June 25th, 1919. The strike lasted a total of six weeks.
Although the current labour rights regime that is currently in place in Canada wasn’t implemented until the Second World War, The Winnipeg General Strike kick-started a fight for labour rights and health and safety standards that unfortunately some workers still fight for today.
“It’s important, in some ways, to know that some of the struggles people fight for in 2019 are things that people were fighting for 100 years ago,” said Travis Thomchuk, a curator at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. “I think (the strike) showed the seriousness for workers in improving their working situation”
The vandalised streetcar now sits at the intersection of Portage and Main as a monument of that historic day
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Jean-Louis Guillas isn’t officially done until next Friday, but last night at the Third Thursday Music night was his retirement party.
“Oh, it was just exactly what I wanted it to be. Which was a celebration of all the different kinds of musicians that have played here at the library through our seven-plus years of doing this program.”
The night had some great performances and surprises for Guillas.
“My girls did a beautiful, beautiful number that was very, very special, for them to have made the trip out from Winnipeg to do that. It was also great to see the barber shoppers, that was a complete surprise to me I didn’t know they were coming. All my friends who’ve played here over the days it was all fantastic to see all of them here.”
165 different performers have performed at least once during Guillas’ time as library director.
Although Guillas may be retiring, he’s sticking around town.
“My wife and I are not leaving town. I wear a few different hats so I’m going to continue to be working around town with groups like the Dauphin Rotary Club, Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal, youth theatre at the WAC, and here at the library I’m going to be doing some of the same things but as a volunteer.”
He’ll be volunteering his time to assist the staff in keeping the diverse kinds of programming.
The night finished off with Mayor Allan Dowhan sharing a few words and giving Guillas a certificate from the City of Dauphin.
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Brandon RCMP seized a large quantity of cannabis during a traffic stop in the RM of Cornwallis.
On June 14th, officers with the RCMP Roving Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop east of Brandon on Highway 1. The traffic stop led to a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of 60 kilos of cannabis.
Police arrested 39-year-old Douglas Durham and 60-year-old Richard King both from Windsor, Ontario. They have been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Distributing, Possession of Illicit Cannabis, Possession of Unstamped Cannabis and have been released for court scheduled in Brandon on August 8, 2019.
“While recreational cannabis is legal, this seizure shows that there is still illicit cannabis in our communities and police will continue to enforce this,” said S/Sgt. Kyle McFadyen of “D” Division Traffic Services. “The only way to know your cannabis is safe is to purchase cannabis through approved distributors as outlined in the federal Cannabis Act and the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act.”
If anyone has any information regarding drugs or any other criminal activity, please contact your local police agency or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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The Dauphin and Onanole Home Hardwares will start a new chapter this morning. They will open up an M&M Food Market Express at both locations.
"It was kind of brought to our attention through our Home Hardware area rep," said Whitney Odut, Owner/Manager. "They actually had one start up in Rankin Inlet if you can believe it. It was doing well so we sat down and talked with M&M Express people and we made it work. We're very excited about the opening."
Although they won't offer everything a full store would, you certainly won't be disappointed at what they will have to offer.
"We still offer a wide variety of things. Everything from appetizers to ready-made meals to desserts" added Odut. "There's no shortage of options."
The hours to get your meal or tasty treat are 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
There is a little change from the full store to the Express opening up in Dauphin and Onanole. You won't be able to use any M&M gift cards. You can, however, use Home Hardware gift cards for all your purchases. There will be no flyers and no rewards program.
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18 people registered for the Walk for Alzheimer’s last night.
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is expecting to have raised 2000 dollars, which includes a donation from the Dauphin Masonic Group who contributed over 500 dollars.
The money will go towards their support groups for people affected by dementia and for those that are caring for someone with dementia, education for the public, different programs they have, and some of the funding will go towards finding a cure for dementia.
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After 33 years at the helm, Vern Ellis is saying goodbye to the Gilbert Plains Co-op Agro Centre.
Although Vern's last day isn't until the new year, the Agro Centre held a farewell barbecue yesterday.
Tons of people came out to enjoy free burgers, chips, and pop and have a chance to congratulate Vern on his retirement.
The new managers are Kory Lulashnyk and Katelynn Musey.
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A Grandview cartoonist has released a book full of cartoons that take a journey through the 2018-19 Edmonton Oilers’ season.
Lance Maxwell has been cartooning since the late ’90s and started drawing Oilers cartoons at the 2016 Winter Classic between Edmonton and Winnipeg.
The book is a chronological record of what happened in the Oilers’ season in cartoon form. Each drawing takes Maxwell about an hour to draw.
He chooses what to draw based off of something unique that happens in the game.
The book is available on Amazon if you’d like to check it out, click here.
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A Manitoba attraction is starting to gain international attention.
The snake dens in Narcisse, Manitoba have been listed in the New York Times annual list of top places to see. The listing has garnered attention from outlets like the BBC.
Around 70,000 snakes make their way to mate in the pits located in the Interlake region every year. Five species of snakes breed in the pits, one of them being the red-sided garter snake which have the largest range and is the most abundant species of garter snake in the province.
Den sites include a variety of topography including shale cliffs, rock piles, animal burrows, and sinkholes. The snakes are most active around the May Long weekend and then return to the denning area in late August and September.
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Premier Brian Pallister held a press conference yesterday afternoon at 2:30 where he announced the provincial election will take place on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019.
Pallister says his government has accomplished most of what it had set out to do and needs a fresh mandate. N.D.P. leader Wab Kinew says he is ready and will focus on health care during the campaign.
Speculation of an early election ramped up last week when the provincial government announced a media blackout.
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