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This morning, Dauphin’s Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee hosted a community walk for World Suicide Prevention Day.
Committee member, Eleanor Snitka says that of all the events they have done, a walk was the right choice for this year:
"We've done different activities over the years, but I think I really like the idea for a walk for this year."
Everyone who came to the event received an orange ribbon, information cards about self-care and mental health, as well as a candle:
"Everyone across the world is encouraged to light a candle in their window tonight at eight o'clock to remember somebody or in honour of somebody who's struggling or who has lost someone."
The walk concluded with hot dogs provided by the Dauphin HERO Club at the United Church.
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Shelly Glover, who’s running to become Manitoba’s next premier, says she doesn't support mandatory vaccines.
Glover stated that she wouldn’t want to see nurses and other healthcare workers fired for not getting the vaccine.
She says she wants people to follow current public health orders, including vaccine requirements to attend cinemas and sporting events.
However, she adds that if she becomes premier, she would talk to health leaders about why Manitoba's rules are different than in other provinces.
She made these statements when she launched her campaign for leadership Friday.
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On September 8, 2021, a Search Warrant was executed at a residence in Brandon, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 2 ounces of Fentanyl, 23 ounces of marijuana, $6000 cash, two canisters of bear mace, a 12 gauge double-barreled shotgun, replica handgun and other drug paraphernalia. The street value of seized drugs is approximately $9000.
Four individuals have been arrested following this investigation.
A 23-year-old female, a 23-year-old male, a 25-year-old male, and a 49-year-old male were arrested on multiple drug possession and trafficking charges.
The 23-year-old female, 23-year-old male, and 25-year-old male all appeared in Brandon court yesterday. Meanwhile, the 49-year-old male is set to appear in court later today.
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Eric Wildman has been charged with First Degree Murder in the death of 40-year-old Clifford Joseph.
Wildman had been arrested in Belleville in June.
He was a suspect in the sudden disappearance and death of his neighbour Clifford Joseph.
On Thursday officers formally arrested Wildman who is in custody on previous charges.
Wildman will appear in court in Winnipeg Friday.
He remains in custody.
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Advance polling begins today and goes until September 13th.
Proof of vaccination isn’t required for voting, but masks are mandatory at polling stations across the province.
All poll workers, candidates, and representatives will be wearing masks at all times at polling locations.
Marie-France Kenny, Regional Media Advisor for Elections Canada says voters who can’t wear a mask should apply by mail, which can be done until Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Election Day is on September 20th.
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Dauphins Tim Hortons will be hosting their annual smile cookie campaign next week from September 13th to the 19th.
All proceeds raised from cookie sales will go back towards community initiatives with the Dauphin Friendship Centre and the Parkland Humane Society.
Both organizations are asking the community for help to execute this week as they look for more volunteers.
Kelsey Bates of the Humane Society goes through what volunteers will be tasked with,
"We are looking for volunteers to do stuff like decorates cookies, greet people at the doors; and we are going to have some people walk dogs around the restaurant as well."
The Human Society will use the proceeds from this fundraiser towards their spay and neuter program.
While Gail Welburn, resource development coordinator for the friendship centre, talks about what volunteers can expect to do for the week,
"Decorating cookies, encouraging cookie sales with the folks at the drive-through, just a lot of fun different little jobs ."
Gail says that the food for thought program would be receiving donations from this campaign.
In conjunction with the week of cookie sales, a garage sale will be taking place at Tim Hortons on Saturday the 18th from 10 am - 1 pm.
To pre-order cookies, phone 204-638-3299.
To inquire about volunteer positions, you can reach the Humane Society at 204-638-6966 and the Friendship Centre at 204-638-5707.
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Brandon's Flight Centre will be hosting the grand opening of the Dauphin Flight training program this Saturday at the Dauphin airport from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a barbecue, a silent auction, and flights around the city as the Flight Centre introduces itself to the community.
CEO of the company David Creighton explains what the Centre hopes comes out of the opening and why they came to Dauphin,
"It's just a really good opportunity for folks to come out and witness what goes on at the airport. Get an idea if they have been thinking about flying or even kind of just want to know a little more about it, it'll be a great opportunity for that. The Dauphin Flying club has been trying to reinvent itself for a while; with everything like this going on as well, it will be a really opportunity for them to kind of get some new energy going in their club."
Jillian Borreson, Student Services Coordinator, touched on the day and where the proceeds from the event will go.
"There will be sightseeing rides available with a min donation of $20, with all proceeds going towards a scholarship fund for the Dauphin and area students. "
The flight training program began in Dauphin on August 6th, and this event will officially assert the program's presence in the city.
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Winnipeg City Councillor Markus Chambers has been named as the city's newest Deputy Mayor.
This comes after Vivan Santos' removal from the position after previously refusing to disclose her vaccination status.
Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman says he respects Santos’ right to keep her health information private, but he has been forced to remove her from the role.
Santos was noted as being the only Winnipeg Councillor not vaccinated earlier this year.
Mayor Bowman mentioned that City managers are working on a possible vaccine mandate for staff.
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Construction has begun in Gilbert Plains as the community looks forward to having its very own Splash Park.
President of The Gilbert Plains Splash Park Initiative Committee, Kimberly Perih, talks about the process,
"It's been a long time coming, that's for sure, we've working as a group of four, just all donating our time and efforts and everything like that, and we've done it over the course of 4 years."
Perih visualizes the project's completion,
"We are hoping that by next spring, whenever the weather is permitting, we will be able to open it up and use it at its full capacity."
She carried on to outline where the construction is currently at,
"Last week, we removed the current wading pool, and we started construction just yesterday, and they are going to be pouring all the concrete and doing all that work and getting everything together."
Kimberly says the project's total cost is roughly around 425k, noting the naming rights have been purchased and that the official name will be announced later.
Once the splash park is complete, the committee will be handing over responsibility to the Gilbert Plains Municipality to maintain it.
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The Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave Program is being extended.
The program provides employers with up to $600 per employee for up to five full days of COVID-19 related sick leave.
This includes leave for testing, vaccinations, vaccine side effects, self-isolation, or caring for a loved one with COVID-19.
The eligibility period was to run until September 25th, but is now extended to October 23rd.
The online application is available here.
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Although vaccines are not mandatory at Brandon University, one college at the University is making sure that all members are fully vaccinated.
At the BU School of Music, proof of full vaccination is required immediately from all students, all faculty, and all staff. Access is granted only to those who have uploaded proof of full vaccination to the university’s new online vaccine portal.
Accommodations will be made for those who are not yet vaccinated or who cannot prove their vaccination status.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test from within the previous 72 hours will be required for unvaccinated people seeking to access the music building. Test results can also be uploaded to the online vaccine portal.
Brandon University aims to have everyone on campus vaccinated by the end of October.
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