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The man accused of killing five people in and around Carman earlier this month has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Ryan Manokeesick appeared in a Winnipeg court by video this morning, where a judge ordered the assessment at the request of his lawyer.
the 29-year-old faces five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his common-law partner Amanda Clearwater, their three children Bethany, Jayven, and Isabella, as well as Clearwater's 17-year-old niece Myah-Lee Gratton.
Police discovered the bodies at three separate crime scenes in and around Carman on February 11th.
Manoakeesick has been in custody since his arrest two weeks ago.
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One of the accused in a weapons and drug bust from earlier this month was back in court last week.
Dauphin RCMP received a report on February 12th of a woman with a handgun outside of a home in the community.
The vehicle she got into was eventually spotted at a gas station, and a search of that vehicle led to the seizure of a loaded handgun, multiple knives, and a hatchet-style weapon, as well as alcohol, cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia.
39-year-old Cody Genaille was remanded back into custody until his next court appearance on Thursday.
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A date has been set for a preliminary inquiry in the death of a man on the Wawayseecappo First Nation.
Last July, Manitoba First Nation Police Service members were called to a home, where they found a seriously injured 23-year-old man, wh was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
25-year-old Talisa Brandon of Waywayseecappo is charged with Manslaughter in the case.
Her preliminary inquiry is set for June 26th in Russell.
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Much of the Parkland region is under a snowfall warning.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says we could see anywhere from 5-10 cm in the Dauphin area, and 10-20 cm of snowfall in Northern locations such as Swan River, by the time this system makes its way out of the region later tonight.
Gusty winds will also make for less-than-ideal road conditions throughout the day.
Temperatures are also going to fall throughout the day, with windchills in the -38 range by this evening.
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Prairie Mountain Health is once again offering an income tax preparation service for low-income individuals or families.
Their Community Volunteer Income tax Program is for individuals whose income in 2023 was less than 35-thousand dollars, or couples with a total income of less than 45-thousand.
CRA-trained community volunteers will help you fill out your tax return - free of charge.
Individuals who qualify for this service can start dropping off their tax return information as of March 6th at the Community Health Services Building on 3rd Street South West in Dauphin.
If you need more info, you can call 204-578-4800.
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Another court appearance has been made by a Neepawa man charged in relation to a child pornography and luring case.
An extensive investigation by Manitoba’s RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit revealed that a suspect was posing as a teenage male on Snapchat, requesting sexual photos from girls under the age of 18, and meeting some in person.
26-year-old Jaime Centeno was arrested in April of 2021, where he was found to be breaching court-ordered conditions from previous charges in 2018.
He is due back in court in Brandon on March 18th and remains in custody in the meantime.
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March 20th is the next scheduled court date for a Swan River man arrested following a violent home invasion and robbery in that community.
22-year-old Alex Ames was arrested several days after the incident, which occurred on January 13th.
RCMP says on that day, a male suspect broke into a home and is alleged to have assaulted a 39-year-old woman while both she and her child were sleeping.
The suspect then reportedly threatened the victim with a firearm, before stealing money, vehicle keys and other possessions.
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A By-election is set to take place in the RM of West Riding Mountain for a Local Urban District Member.
In just two weeks, The RM of West Riding Mountain Office, located in Inglis will be accepting nominations for a new LUD member.
Notably, this is limited to residents on Inglis.
Nominations must be made in writing, and carry the signature of 1% of voters. Each Nomination must be accompanied by the candidate's declaration of qualification.
for more information, you can Contact Senior Elections Officer Leona Chipelski by phone at 204-773-2752, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Friendship Centre will once again play host to Dauphin's Coldest Night of the Year walk.
The event, which takes place tomorrow, raises funds for local charities that serve people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
Registration begins at 4 pm Saturday, with the walk starting at 5, and a light meal being served upon its completion.
A total of 10 teams are registered to take part so far, with participants having the choice of walking either the 2 or 5-km routes, both of which begin and end at the Friendship Centre.
Organizers have set a fundraising goal of thirty-five thousand dollars for this year's walk in Dauphin.
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The two men accused in a stabbing in Swan River last month were back in court this week.
29-year-old Dean Bell was in Swan River court on Wednesday and had his case pushed back to March 20th.
The co-accused, 40-year-old Tyrone Guiboche is due to appear in Dauphin court today (Friday).
Both were charged with manslaughter after a January 13th incident where RCMP was called to a report of a stabbing on Main Street in Swan River.
When they arrived, they found an injured 33-year-old man, who was later pronounced dead in hospital.
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A theft is under investigation in Carberry after the Carberry RCMP received a report of a significant theft from the Carberry Curling Club.
On December 7th of last year, It was reported that the former treasurer had stolen some money over the past year.
The investigation has determined the suspect occupied the volunteer position of treasurer for the Curling Club and within the last year stole approximately $30,000 from the club.
The suspect left the position of treasurer of the club and while she was Chief Administrative Officer of the RM of North Cypress-Langford, she used unauthorized funds from the RM to pay back the Curling Club.
A 36-year-old female from Carberry is charged with Theft over $5000.
She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 4th in Brandon.
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