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Designated front-line public servants in Manitoba who aren’t fully vaccinated will need to undergo regular rapid COVID-19 testing.
This new health order comes into effect on October 18th.
The province says this applies to:
- health-care workers
- school personnel
- licensed child-care facility personnel
- public servants who regularly have direct and ongoing or prolonged direct contact with vulnerable populations
- child and family service personnel
- funded agency personnel direct contact with vulnerable populations
- home care workers
- paramedics.
This builds on the rapid testing for employees in personal care homes that was launched in 2020, and the Fast Pass sites in the school system that was launched earlier this year.
The new public health order doesn’t apply to the private sector, not-for-profit sector or organizations that may choose to enact their own vaccination or testing requirements.
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UPDATE-------The fire that wiped out a 47 unit condo in Brandon earlier this week was reportedly due to the careless disposal of smoking materials.
The estimated damages of the fire are coming in at roughly $11 million.
The fire broke out on Tuesday night, and fire crews were still putting out flames later Wednesday afternoon.
All 48 residents of the building were safely accounted for, police confirmed on Thursday.
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Anyone attending any Dauphin Rec Services events or programs must now enter from the south entrance of the Parkland Recreation Complex.
The Dauphin Rec Services front desk has been temporarily relocated to the speedy glass ticket booth.
Proof of vaccination and ID must be shown at the front desk.
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UPDATE-------42-year-old Jeananne Jubenville, originally from Dauphin, was sentenced to one year in jail yesterday.
In July of last year, Jubenville entered the bar at the Gilbert Plains Hotel, armed with a knife and demanded cash from the till, but the employee refused; Jubenville then left through the back entrance.
Once police arrived on the scene, bystanders pointed officers in the direction of Jubenville, who was found close by still in possession of the knife.
When she refused the officer's demands to drop her weapon, police were forced to use a taser to apprehend her.
Jubenville was later taken to hospital with minor injuries before being released back into custody.
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The governments of Manitoba and Canada are wrapping up Farm and Food Awareness Week on a positive note by providing $84 thousand to Ag in the Classroom Manitoba.
This funding will help Ag in the Classroom develop a Manitoba Seed Kit.
The Manitoba Seed Kit will help students learn about the top cereal, oil, specialty, and pulse crops grown in Manitoba.
Each kit will feature seed samples from 15 crops commonly grown in the province, and lesson plans for teachers of grades 3 to 6.
The kits will also include activities in other areas like math, social studies, health, and science.
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There are several Prairie Mountain Health walk-in vaccine Clinics happening in the Parkland in the coming days.
Today, both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being offered in the Dauphin Market Place Mall parking lot from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Also today, vaccines are being offered at the Life and Art Centre in Roblin, located at 106 3rd Ave. East, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The next vaccine walk-ins in Dauphin will take place on Monday, September 27th at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, located at 304 Whitmore Ave. East, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and at the United Church, located at 37 3rd Ave. Northwest, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Other vaccine walk-in clinics in the Parkland are:
Rossburn - Elementary School - 108 Victoria Ave.
Monday, September 27th (3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Binscarth - School - 242 Russell St.
Tuesday, September 28th (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Swan River - Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center - 1413 Main St.
Tuesday, September 28th (4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
To view a list of vaccine clinics in the Prairie Mountain Health Region for next week, click here.
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Culture Days returns to Dauphin today with some new, and returning activities.
The month-long event raises the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
Jean-Louis Guillas, Chairperson and Coordinator with Culture Days says there are more than a handful of events in Dauphin this year:
"Well, we have eight different events planned over the month. It starts September 24th and goes until October 24th."
Guilas added that there will be events all over the city, including something brand new:
"This Saturday, we have a new event, we're calling it 'Yardfest' and it's two separate backyard concerts starting at 5 p.m. with the Johnny Pacey Jazz Trio, and then at 6 p.m. a band called Whiskey Kiss will be playing in their backyard."
He also said that Yardfringe is back this year and he says that this year, it's the event that you can't miss:
"If you meet us at the Watson at one, we'll give you a map and show you the route map and you can just join us at the various locations throughout town. That event is not to be missed, it really is a lot of fun."
Guilas is encouraging people of all ages to come out this weekend and have fun.
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Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival will be hosting their Zabava Street Party & Large Ukrainian Flag Unveiling this Saturday evening.
The festivities will kick off with the unveiling of a large Ukrainian flag in the schoolyard at McKenzie Middle School. The space is needed to accommodate the sheer size of this massive flag.
During the unveiling, there will be a special presentation on its origin.
Those wanting to attend this free flag presentation and assist with the unveiling should be at the school by 6:30, as the event will begin at 7.
The Street party scheduled to follow the flag unveiling is completely sold out.
CNUF President Kayla Gillis acknowledges the incredible support of our local community.
“We do want to thank everybody for purchasing tickets who already has, and we hope to see everybody out there and special thanks again to not just the community of Dauphin too but all of our sponsors.”
Ticket holders for the Street Party must also present their Vaccination Cards, or code, along with ID at the gate entrance.
Enjoy responsibly.
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There are no major injuries after a fire in Dauphin on Thursday night.
At around 7:00 p.m., Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the northeast area of the City.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a garage and fence on fire.
The fire was quickly extinguished.
Investigation revealed that the fire was accidental, and there is no estimate on damages at this time.
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UPDATE-------The Manitoba Police officer who was accused of sharing intimate images and a video of a woman he had a relationship with has been found not guilty.
The woman stated in court that she and the officer had agreed to delete any photos or videos they had of each other after their relationship had ended.
While the officer told the court he believed he had obtained permission from the female to share the photos and videos with friends.
The trial took place this week in Brandon provincial court.
The judge in the case, Robert Heinrichs, found the constable not guilty on both counts.
Due to a publication ban on the case, the names of both the officer and woman are being withheld.
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Several municipal leaders met in Dauphin on Wednesday to discuss how municipalities can fuel the province’s post-pandemic recovery.
The Fall Cities Caucus Meeting included leaders from 10 cities in Manitoba.
Many things were discussed, including the five-year municipal operating funding freeze, local crime and community safety issues, and economic development opportunities.
Deputy mayor Christian Laughland says the event went well despite the difficult circumstance of Mayor Allen Dowhan passing away the day before.
“I think if he was there, he would have been proud with the way things went. We had a great meeting for a couple of hours, enjoyed lunch from Irving's Catering, and then we went up to the hill and gave a tour of the Countryfest site, and then we had another presentation at the Northgate bike trail.”
Laughland is thankful to the City staff for doing a great job of putting the event together.
In a release, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities thanked the City of Dauphin for hosting this year’s fall Cities Caucus meeting during this difficult time following the passing of Mayor Allen Dowhan.
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