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As the snow starts to melt, the question that is on Manitoba producers' minds is, will this help with soil moisture levels. Ernie Sirski says the melt has been near perfect so far.
With the tempuratures we've got, its been almost what you can call a perfect melt. It's been slow, and surprisingly very little water standing around, so I think the water is going into the groud which is a good thing for us.
While the slow melt is ideal, the true need is for consistent moisture throughout the summer.
We'll see what happens throughout the course of the summer, because snow really doesn't make a crop.
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A group that represents surgeons in Manitoba says the number of surgeries and tests delayed since the COVID-19 pandemic began has climbed significantly.
Doctors Manitoba estimates the surgical wait-list includes at least 54,820 cases -- an increase of nearly 2,500 from the group's previous report.
The group's president, Dr. Kristjan Thompson, says the backlog is likely affecting a significant part of the population.
He says the provincial government must add new capacity to the health-care system to deal with the problem.
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On February 24th, 2020, Joshua Britton from Roblin was charged with Manslaughter. Now, just over two years later, he has been sentenced to 9 years in Jail, less time served. He's also been given a Lifetime weapons prohibition and a mandatory DNA Order.
February 22nd, 2020, Roblin RCMP got a report of an unresponsive 35-year-old male, who later died from his injuries. The victim was identified as Daniel Paul from Roblin.
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There was a new council announced this morning by the Manitoba Provincial government that will provide advice and guidance to help support future and current searches for the bodies of children who died at residential schools.
The newly announced council will include members of local, provincial and federal governments including members from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
The council will be co-chaired by the province and Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and has representation from Indigenous leadership organizations and governments, including the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Manitoba Métis Federation and the Manitoba Inuit Association.
The council has had an initial discussion about the principles they will use during their work.
- the search for the missing children must be Indigenous-led and with support from municipal, provincial and federal governments;
- families and survivors must be at the heart of all search efforts;
- health supports are essential to the wellness and healing of families, survivors, communities and all of those who are engaged in this work;
- the remains of the children who died while attending residential schools and their burial locations be protected at all times; and
- commemorations are essential for healing, truth-telling and education.
For more on the council, you can find the province's press release here.
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The Manitoba Government announced this morning that they'll release its 2022 provincial budget on April 12.
Manitoba Finance Minister Cameron Friesen made the announcement and said that this year's budget will provide Manitobans with the plan for the province's financial priorities along with their plans for economic and social recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Budget 2022 is about strengthening our health-care system, focusing on affordability, finding ways to invest in our communities and protecting Manitoba’s environment,” said Friesen. “We must continue to rebuild our economy and work toward resolving something that everyone is concerned about – making life more affordable.” said Friesen
Friesen also said that over 51 thousand Manitobans took part in the budget consultations over the past few months including virtual and phone town halls, virtual surveys, and email and mailed-in submissions.
The number one priority of those who answered the online survey was Healthcare. View the survey results, listen to the telephone town hall recordings, and watch recorded virtual meetings here.
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$730 has been given to the Ukrainian Family Fund thanks to the Parkland U18 Rangers.
The organization donated the funds to Jim Perchaluk on Tuesday night after they hosted a pierogi toss recently at one of their games.
The pierogies were donated by Ryan Rauliuk.
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Manitoba Hydro rate increases could be capped at 5% or the rate of inflation, whichever is higher. New legislation the Government introduced today would also allow the Public Utilities Board to set rates for three years at a time, rather than holding yearly hearings.
Finally, it would also open up the retail supply of power to people other than the utility. Finance Minister Cameron Friesen says the measure is aimed at allowing people with solar or wind power to sell electricity back to the grid. The Opposition New Democrats, however, say they fear it will in effect partially privatize Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro.
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You can officially purchase Grand Vieux Liquor Company's Hard Shot Vodka at their retail space in Grandview, and it shouldn't be long before it's on the Liquor Store shelf. They weren't expecting approval to come so quick according to owner Pierce Cairns.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries informed us that we could sell off of our retail shop before they listed us, which was welcome news but also caught us off guard.
They are now waiting on a purchase order from MLLC which would see Hard Shot Vodka hit the shelves across the province. You can follow along with their journey and get updates on their Facebook page.
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The Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre is hosting a fundraising perogy dinner Thursday evening. The two sittings are at 5 pm and 6:30 pm, and tickets are just $25.
Money raised from the fundraiser will be going to the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund according to Kim Armstrong from the Senior Centre.
Our Board of Directors voted unanimously that it should go there, we are looking forward to seeing people come into our community, even though it's on a sad occasion.
Find all the information you need about the event, including how to reserve your spot, here.
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Jayden Catcheway from Skownan First Nation was sentenced to eight years, less time served, for manslaughter in Dauphin court yesterday. On June 1st, 2020, Winnipegosis police responded to reports of an injured man at a residence on Skownan First Nation.
The man was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police arrested, then 23-year-old Catcheway the next day for manslaughter. Along with the eight-year sentence, Catcheway was given a weapons prohibition and a DNA order.
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Early this morning representatives from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and Canadian Pacific Railway agreed to final and binding arbitration in order to end the brief work stoppage.
Over 3,000 conductors, engineers, and train and yard workers will be back on the job at Noon local time after the agreement.
The union says the two sides haven't reached an agreement on wages and pensions yet while the railway says binding arbitration will let it resume its essential services for its customers and the North American supply chain.
A statement from CP Rail says it will immediately begin working with customers to resume normal train operations across Canada as soon as possible.
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