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Now that harvest is wrapped up, it's time for the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton.
This is the 34th annual edition of this event, and a lot is scheduled for this year's show.
This year's events include a wide range of activities to take in, almost all of which are free to attend.
Events will include Cattle shows and sales, horse pulls, mutton busting, stock dog shows and so much more.
Barb Woytas is the GM of the Yorkton Exhibition, and she always looks forward to this event, as farmers can have some fun after harvest, and kids can learn more about the agricultural world.📢 Get ready for an incredible event that you won't want to miss! 🎉 Mark "Going" or "Interested" on this event to...
Posted by Yorkton Exhibition Association on Saturday, October 28, 2023
"We're very proud of our agricultural roots and we like to try and bridge the gap between urban and rural and really let kids know where their food comes from. we like to highlight our producers. it's been a long harvest. they're getting some much-needed rest now and we want them to come out and enjoy themselves."
"The only thing you need a ticket for is PBR, and the cabaret following. if you come to PBR, that ticket gets you into the cabaret, and if you just want to come to the cabaret, you can also get those tickets down here at the Yorkton exhibition."
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A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows Manitoba has the second-lowest number of doctors per capita in Canada, with 215 physicians per 100-thousand residents.
The province would need to add 445 more physicians to reach the national average of 247.
Manitoba also has the lowest number of family physicians per capita in the country, with 111 family doctors per 100-thousand residents.
A survey by Doctors Manitoba in February found within the next three years, 51 per cent of doctors in the province plan to either retire, reduce clinical hours, or leave Manitoba
with files from the Canadian Press
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A 55-year-old man from the RM of Oakview is the subject of a missing persons case with Minnedosa RCMP.
They say Jamie Wade has not been seen since 5 p.m. on Friday night, and there is concern over his well-being.
Eade is described as being 5-foot-10 tall and weighing 120 pounds, with short grey hair and green eyes.
He was last seen wearing glasses, black jeans, and a plaid jacket.
Anyone with info on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Minnedosa detachment at 204-867-2916, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.
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The Dauphin Fire Department is hosting its annual Firefighters ball this Saturday at the 8th Avenue Hall.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says the event is steeped in tradition.
"This is the 122nd anniversary of the Firefighters Ball. It has roots going back to March of 1901, so it has a long-standing tradition within our community and we are pretty excited to host another event again this year. Doors open at 5:30 and the meal will be served at 7. We have "Men in Cheap Suits" out of Winnipeg, a fantastic seven-piece band that is coming up to provide live entertainment. There will be some door prizes as well as some prizes that you can bid on."
Tickets are $50 each and are available from any member of the Dauphin Fire Department, or by calling 204-622-3100.
"Because it has its roots going back over a century, it is something that it is great if the Firefighters Association makes a few dollars on it," adds Abrey. "The proceeds are going towards the restoration of our antique apparatus. We are currently working on a 1919 - our first motorized truck, which is going through a complete restoration."
"But the event is more about the tradition than it is about a fundraiser."
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The Strike plaguing Manitoba Public insurers will continue
MPI workers represented by Manitoba's General Employees Union voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest contract offer made over the weekend by the .crown-owned auto insurance provider.
According to the union, the offer included a 12 per cent wage increase over 4 years and an additional three-point-five per cent increase for many workers over the life of the contract.
It was the first offer made since the corporation's board was revamped following the NDP's victory in the October 3rd provincial election.
Unionized MPI workers have been off the job since August 28th.
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Motorists are being reminded to keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins on the streets this Halloween evening.
CAA is reminding drivers to slow down tonight and to be watching for youngsters darting out unexpectedly from yard fronts, driveways, and in between parked cars, as they are likely to be too excited to be looking for you.
It is also suggested that you turn on your headlights at least 30 minutes before sunset tonight.
Meanwhile, parents should ensure that their children's costumes are bright and include reflective items or accessories, in order for them to be seen easier by motorists.
Trick-or-treaters are reminded that they should stick to sidewalks and cross at marked crossings.
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The average price for a litre of regular gasoline continues to fall in Manitoba.
According to GasBuddy.com, the average price dropped another 1.6 cents a litre in the past week to 152.06 cents.
That is 26.2 cents a litre cheaper than on this date one year ago and 7.7 cents a litre cheaper than one month ago.
It also remains lower than the national average price, which was 1.8 cents a litre cheaper than last week to sit at 154.52 cents.
Here in Dauphin, prices vary from 154.6 to 155.9 cents a litre.
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A select number of Dauphin homeowners will have a chance to test their homes for Radon for free.
The city is partnering with Take Action on Radon to provide the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge – a program that provides free radon test kits to residents.
Radon is a human carcinogen and is seen as a cause of lung cancer in some Canadians.
Residents are encouraged to register for the testing program, which also includes an information clinic that will take place on November 8th at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
You can attend the clinic either in person or online via Zoom.
A maximum of 100 Radon test kits are being made available, and you must pre-register for the program in order to get one.
The kits will be available for pickup following the information session, until November 17th.
To register for this program, click on this link: https://form.jotform.com/232886191516261
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Ste Rose RCMP has a 26-year-old man from Sandy Bay in custody following a police chase last Thursday related to a report of a stolen truck.
Mounties were called to the Ebb and Flow First Nation around the noon hour on October 26th after a report of a stolen truck being spotted.
The truck had been reported stolen from the Glenella area.
The driver and truck fled the Ebb and Flow area at a high speed but were seen sometime later trying to get gas in the RM of Alonsa.
Another chase ensued, with the truck eventually getting stuck in a field off of road 116 N.
A suspect, who was already wanted for several firearms-related offences, fled on foot but was eventually tracked down and arrested in a marsh area, with assistance from a community member, the police dog service, and a drone unit from Manitoba First Nations Police Service.
He was treated on the scene by EMS before going into police custody.
His name has not been released and no word on when he will appear in court.
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Unionized employees of Manitoba Public Insurance are voting on the latest contract offer made by the crown corporation.
The latest offer, which was tabled over the weekend, includes wage increases of 12.2 per cent over the four years of the deal, including three per cent for both last year and this year, as well as 2.9 per cent in 2024 and 3.3 per cent in 2025.
According to the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union, the offer also includes a one-time signing bonus of $1,800 per full-time employee and an additional 3.5 per cent increase for about 60 per cent of the unionized workers from a new maximum increment step for each pay grade.
Although still not happy with the new offer, MGEU President Kyle Ross said they would put it up for a vote by the membership.
Voting takes place until 6 pm Monday, with results to be announced Monday night.
If approved, it would end a strike that began on August 28.
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Mounties in Dauphin are investigating a robbery that took place around the noon hour last Tuesday.
They say a masked male suspect entered a business on 1st Avenue NE and asked for help finding a few items - before taking the items and walking out of the store without paying for them.
An employee followed the suspect outside of the store, only to be assaulted and have a knife pulled on him.
The suspect, who was wearing a black jacket and carrying a black bag at the time, then left the scene on a red mountain bike.
RCMP are asking anyone who has info on this incident to please contact the Dauphin detachment at 204-622-5020 or Manitoba Crime Stoppers.
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