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The City of Dauphin’s Animal Control Officer has some important reminders for pet owners.

Todd Tarrant tells CKDM there will be several points of emphasis this winter season, which are all contained in the 05-2020 Animal Control Bylaw document.

“Right now we’re dealing with all-weather shelters, dogs being off leashes, and barking — because now we’ve got no trees, no leaves, no noise outside so barking can really be heard in the house next door.”

Tarrant says dogs and cats cannot be left outside unattended for more than 15 this time of year.

When an animal is kept outside, an adequate all-weather shelter of some kind is required.

Under the City of Dauphin’s bylaw, leashes can not be longer than 6 feet.

“These are all ticketable offences — under the new bylaw 05/2020.”

Animal control will also conduct rotating inspections at the dog parks, Vermillion Park, and the off-leash park.

Licensing Rates Have Gone Up

Licenses for pets must be purchased annually, and are available as of Nov. 1. Tarrant says pet licensing has been deemed an essential service.

A pet must be vaccinated to obtain a license.

“The City has decided that in 2021, the pet licensing rates for a fixed dog will be $30. An unfixed dog will be $45 for the year."

January 31st is the deadline to purchase a license before it becomes a ticketable offence.

Tarrant says he can be contacted anytime with questions, at 204-648-3593.

To see a copy of the 05-2020 Animal Control Bylaw, click here. 

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 21, 2020 - 1:16 pm

There has now been a 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19 at the DRCSS.

Public health says the confirmed cases were in school on Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13th -- when they may have been infectious.

Based on the public health investigation, this exposure was assessed to be low risk. The infections were not believed to be acquired at school. 

Anyone who is a close contact has received a close contact letter or phone call from public health.

If you have not received a close contact letter or phone call from public health officials, your child(ren) have not been identified as being exposed to COVID-19 from these cases.

Click here for the full letter from Prairie Mountain Health.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 4:00 pm

Police are investigating after the gas bar on Pine Creek First Nation was robbed at gunpoint.

Winnipegosis RCMP responded to the robbery at around 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12^th.

Officers were told that a man had entered the gas bar carrying a rifle and a bag, demanding money and cigarettes.

The suspect was wearing a green jacket, snow pants, and a Halloween mask.

RCMP are asking that anyone with information contact the Winnipegosis RCMP at 204-656-7000, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online.

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Contributed by Tess Kovach

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 2:55 pm

Manitoba continues to have the highest per capita rate of new COVID-19 cases in Canada, with another 474 cases added in Friday along with 9 more deaths.

A man in his 80’s at the Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home is the third individual to die after an outbreak was first announced on Friday, November 13.

The outbreaks at Swan Valley Health Centre and Swan Valley Lodge personal care home have been declared over.

See the bottom of this article for a full list of the most recent Manitobans to die after contracting COVID-19.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.7% both provincially and in Winnipeg. The total of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 12,919.

There are 7,861 active cases and 4,851 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. There are 281 people in hospital with 43 people in intensive care.

The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 207.

Today’s data shows:
• 22 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region
• 28 cases in the Northern health region
• 27 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• 114 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 247 cases in the Winnipeg health region

The following Parkland health districts have active cases: Dauphin (5), Riding Mountain (11), Swan River (8), Porcupine Mountain (5), Duck Mountain (5), Asessippi (9), Little Saskatchewan (9), Whitemud (27), and Agassiz Mountain (1).

Pictured: the Duck Mountain health district | courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 76 active cases. The Fisher/Peguis health district has 129 cases.

On Friday, increased restrictions went into effect limiting the in-person sale of non-essential items. The province also ramped up restrictions on public and private gatherings. Click here to learn more.

Public health officials advise eight additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today that include: 
• a male in his 20s from the Winnipeg health region
• a female in her 50s from the Northern health region
• a female in her 60s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at the Keekinan Centre
• a female in her 60s from the Interlake–Eastern health region
• a male in his 60s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region
• a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the St. Norbert Personal Care Home outbreak
• a male in his 80s from the Prairie Mountain Health region and linked to the outbreak at Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home
• a male in his 100s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the St. Norbert Personal Care Home outbreak

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 2:09 pm

The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed for at least another month.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that the closure will be in effect until at least December 21^st. The ban has been in effect since March to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Trudeau added that the ban will remain until there is clear evidence that the pandemic is slowing in the U.S.

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Contributed by Tess Kovach

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 1:41 pm

After being in the works for quite a while, renovations are going ahead at the Dauphin Public Library.

Parkland Library director Alison Moss says over the past year they’ve received some support to make the next steps of the renovation come true.

Moss says Tara Elliot, programming librarian, and her gang have been working on a Children’s Room renovation.

“So, in the Children’s Room, there’s a fresh coat of paint on the walls and the ceiling, we have volunteer doing a mural on the wall, new carpet will be going in, there’ll be some new windows installed.”

Next week on Wednesday, November 25^th the library will be closed until December 4^th, for all services including curbside pickup.

This is because all the books will be boxed up and put away while the carpet gets replaced in the whole library.

Moss says anyone that wants a book from the library will have to order before they close. You can request books online through your library account, or by calling the library at (204) 638-6410.

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Contributed by Isaac Wihak

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 12:45 pm

The Mountain View School Division has sent a letter to parents, now offering the option of temporary remote learning for K-8 students who can be supported with learning at home.

This option will be available from November 30 until December 18, 2020, and may be extended into January of 2021.

The MSVD notes that children who use the remote learning option will need support and supervision at home. In-class learning will also continue to be provided at school.

Families without connectivity can be supplied with physical learning materials from the school.

Student progress will still be measured, assignments will be assessed, and report cards will be issued with the remote learning option.

Those who want to enrol their child in remote learning are asked to complete the online survey emailed to families and also posted on the school website.

More information on the Remote Learning planning is available at the MVSD website.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 12:38 pm

41-year-old Melinda Lynxleg, from Valley River First Nation, has been missing since March 31^st and the Roblin RCMP are still searching for her.

Police say she hasn’t accessed her bank account, hasn’t had any contact with her friends and family and hasn’t been active on social media.

She’s 5’5” with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information, call (204) 937-2164.

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Contributed by Isaac Wihak

Published: Nov 20, 2020 - 9:39 am

The strict ‘Code Red’ measures in the province are about to be expanded, as health officials worry about the number of Manitobans gathering and shopping for non-essential reasons.

The changes announced Thursday by Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin will go into effect on Friday, November 20 — further restricting things like (1) private gatherings, (2) public gatherings, and (3) retail shopping.

Private Gatherings
Under the new restrictions, Manitobans must limit gatherings in their private residence to people who normally live there.

There are exemptions that would allow someone to enter the home of another person:

• provide health-care, personal care or home care services
• allow a parent or guardian to visit a child who does not normally reside with that child
• receive or provide child care
• provide tutoring or other educational instruction
• perform construction, renovations, repairs or maintenance
• deliver items
• provide real estate or moving services
• respond to an emergency

A person who lives on their own may have one other person (who they regularly have contact with) allowed to visit their home.

“If you [for example] rent out a cottage — that would be determined to be a residence. So only members of your household would allow to be in there. You couldn’t rent it out with another household, or have any visitors in there otherwise,” explained Dr. Brent Roussin alongside the Premier.

Public gatherings
Manitobans are prohibited from assembling in a gathering of more than five people at any indoor or outdoor public place or in the common areas of a multi-unit residence, with the exception of a health-care facility or critical business that adheres to health protection measures. 

The gathering limit does not apply to health-care, social services, school facilities, or any business that is allowed to remain open under the public health orders.

Retail 
Retain business in Manitoba deemed essential may open to the public, but may sell only essential items to members of the public who are shopping in person at the business. 

The province is giving Manitoba businesses until Saturday, November 21 to ensure that

(1) non-essential items are removed from areas of the business to which members of the public have access.
(2) members of the public are physically prevented from gaining access to non-essential items at the business, and
(3) signs in the business or stickers on items in the business clearly identify non-essential items that cannot be purchased by members of the public at the business.

All retailers may continue to sell both essential and non-essential items online, by telephone or by remote means for delivery or pick up.

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Contributed by Matt Hamel

Published: Nov 19, 2020 - 2:35 pm

A new appointment-based Respiratory Clinic is opening in Neepawa next week.

The clinic will be staffed by a physician and nurse, and is for people who are experiencing respiratory symptoms and feel they need to see a physician but don’t need emergency care.

Those who test positive for COVID-19 can attend the clinic.

The clinic will begin operation Monday, November 23^rd, and is located at the old Co-Op building at 342 Mountain Ave. Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The building will also be available for appointment-based COVID testing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Starting Friday, November 20^th anyone looking to book an appointment can call 204-447-4404.

Prairie Mountain Health also has Respiratory Clinics open in Brandon, Dauphin, and Swan River.

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Contributed by Tess Kovach

Published: Nov 19, 2020 - 1:57 pm