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The Dauphin Fire Department is here to serve and protect the community and Tuesday is their day.

It's International Firefighters Day and Fire Chief, Cam Abrey says every day he works at the department is a great day.

"I'm living the dream. My dad always told me that if you want to live in a community, you have to be a part of the community," said Abrey. "The best way to be a part of the community is to give back and I get that opportunity working at the DFD."

Cam's oldest son is a current firefighter and his youngest son is a part of the cadet program through the high school. Cam says although times are different because of the coronavirus pandemic, the force remains committed to serving the community when they are called.

Whether it's a house fire to a fire in the field and anything in between, the Dauphin Fire Department has always and will always be here ready to get their job done in the safest and most effective way possible.

"We have an amazing group here, we call it our fire family," offered Abrey. "It's such a great group of people that are doing what they can to serve their friends and family."

As the weather continues to improve and with summer right around the corner, Cam does want to remind you to be extra cautious when having a BBQ or a fire outside. He says to never leave any fire unattended because it doesn't take long for the fire to spread. Bonfires are allowed within the City of Dauphin as long as all regulations are met. 

"Always keep an eye on whatever you're heating," ended Abrey. "Whether it's an open fire, on a BBQ, or the oven inside."

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Manitobans are being reminded that the National Public Alerting System, Alert Ready is scheduled to issue an emergency test tomorrow.

The test message is scheduled to appear on multiple communication channels tomorrow, May 5th at 1:55 p.m.

Manitoba Infrastructure’s Emergency Measures Organization says the testing of all components is an important and necessary part of any public alerting system.

The test alert will be distributed on TV, radio, and wireless devices, but not all Manitobans will receive the test alert on their mobile devices.

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Heading out to find some deals at a local garage sale or hosting one isn't an option, at least for right now.

Under current public health orders, garage sales are banned and if you were to host one, you could be fined $1,296. 

"These orders are in effect until after the long weekend, and so we need Manitobans to delay any garage sales at this time," Dr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief public health officer.

The province will provide another COVID-19 update on Tuesday afternoon. 

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The emerald ash borer has arrived in Winnipeg, which has some Dauphinites being cautious to not allow it to spread here.

The emerald ash borer is an invasive wood-boring beetle, that is native to Asia. It was first detected in North America in 2002.

Although it's a small bug, the emerald ash borer is a huge problem because it harms and kills up to 99 per cent of ash trees in its path. 

Patti Eilers from Communities in Bloom says the best way to prevent the spread is to not move firewood.

“What happens is it can be carried to other communities. With the Dutch Elms Disease, we have lost over 200 trees this year, and if we get the emerald ash borer, that affects the ash trees and that’s a real concern because if the elm trees and ash trees both get affected that’s the demise of the trees in your community.”

Eilers says another method of prevention is the diversification of the trees.

“We don’t plant one kind all in a row. We’ve got all these elms trees down a lot of these streets so we’re planting other trees that are resistant to disease and infestation.”

Eilers says preventing the spread of the emerald ash borer is important to sustain our tree population.

“The trees take so many impurities out of the air. They take carbon and convert it to oxygen. One mature tree can actually provide oxygen for a family of four.”

You can report potential emerald ash borer infested trees to the tree line at 204-945-7866.

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A 36-year-old man from Ethelbert is facing multiple charges after he got behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol.

On April 30 at about 9:30 p.m., Dauphin RCMP received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 5, west of Dauphin near Provincial Road 188 West. The vehicle was being driven in an erratic manner that forced a semi-trailer off the road onto the shoulder. No injuries were reported.

RCMP was able to locate the vehicle which was heading westbound and the man was swerving back and forth between the centre line of the highway and the shoulder.

The 36-year-old was found to be over three times the legal limit of 80 mg%. As a result, his vehicle was impounded and the man from Ethelbert was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Impaired Operation over the legal limit. He will appear in court at a later date.

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All Indigenous people in Manitoba who are 18 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit people can now make appointments at supersites, pop-up clinics, and urban Indigenous clinics.

Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson noted that the expansion is for sites that offer the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

Eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is provided at medical clinics and pharmacies, will remain for people aged 40 and over or people aged 30 to 39 with certain medical conditions.

Indigenous people in Manitoba can call toll-free 1-844-626-8222 to book appointments at supersites, pop-up clinics or urban Indigenous clinics.

People can also book online.

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Due to a confirmed case of COVID-19, McCreary School is closed today and will be closed Tuesday.

Turtle River School Division says the closure will provide an opportunity for those who are waiting for test results, and allow further consultation with school administration and public health if implementing a period of temporary remote learning will be put into effect.

The school division asks that if any student or staff tests positive, they notify the school principal immediately.

The school division says more information will become available following communication with the Medical Officer of Public Health.

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Drug overdoses took the life of at least one person per day, on average, in Manitoba in 2020.

Between January and December of 2020, 372 people lost their lives to overdose in the province. That total exceeds all of 2019 by 87 per cent, according to data from Manitoba's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

254 of the deaths were linked to opioids, including fentanyl. Fentanyl is a strong opioid that is similar to morphine, but it is 50 to 100 times more potent. 

CKDM reached out to the minister of mental health, wellness, and recovery, and they had the following response.

"The increase in drug-related deaths in Manitoba is tragic, and our government is committed to investing in initiatives and services that connect Manitobans struggling with problematic substance use with the supports they need to preserve their long-term health and safety,"

In the Parkland, for the most part, numbers increased in 2020 compared to 2019. In 2019, there were four cocaine possession occurrences. An occurrence is where an arrest is made. That total was up 100% in 2020 with eight occurrences.

Crystal meth possession increased 18% from 2019 to 2020, with 11 occurrences in 2019 and 13 in 2020. Cocaine trafficking occurrences increased 25% from 15 occurrences in 2019 to 20 in 2020 while crystal meth trafficking occurrences increased 9% from 11 in 2019 to 12 in 2020. 

Tara Seel with the Manitoba RCMP says that with restrictions due to COVID-19 in place, there were more opportunities to engage in drug enforcement investigations.

The Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) was also created and began operation during this time period. 

"CREST is one way that we are looking to reduce crime in the area," said Seel. "They executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Acts Warrants and engaged in drug enforcement investigations."

While Seel says the 87% increase in overdose deaths is tragic, she says the numbers in the Parkland aren't alarming. Seel says members of CREST continue to work extremely hard to keep drugs off the streets.

Street drugs can be very dangerous and as the statistics show, fatal as well.

"You don't know the source of these drugs so you don't know what they're cut with," ended Seel. "You may think it is cut with cocaine, but it could be cut with something much more detrimental to your health."

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Manitoba Public Health Officials are advising of at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School.

A letter from the school says the case was at the school on April 27th in Grade 11 classrooms when the individual may have been infectious.

The school says it is working closely with public health officials and is following their recommendations. 

Close contacts have been identified and have been advised to self-isolate.

The school wants parents to know that if they haven’t been contacted by a public health official, their child has not been identified as being exposed to COVID-19 from this case. 

The school will be open for in-person learning Monday. 

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The Dauphin Fire Department says they have responded to three separate incidents over the past week. 

Two of the calls were received on Thursday; the first was reported as a grass fire southeast of Dauphin, but upon arrival fire fighters met with the landowner who was conducting a control burn under permit and was following all safety regulations. 

The second incident was a grass fire east of Dauphin, which might have started along the highway in the ditch and started to spread to a yard site.

The third incident happened on Saturday, when there was a report of an unattended fire in a backyard on Railway Avenue. Upon arrival fire fighters found a large bonfire in the backyard and a concerned neighbor who was trying to extinguish the flames.

After the crew finished putting out the fire, they found the tenant of the property was inside sleeping, having left the fire unattended.

Residents are reminded that backyard fires are allowed in the City of Dauphin as long as they comply with the regulations, which can be found here.

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There are some COVID-19 guidelines to keep in mind while out camping this year.

As campsites are considered a temporary place of living, they are being restricted to one household per site. No indoor public or private gatherings are allowed at this time, and gathering sizes are restricted to ten people outdoors.

Officials advise all Manitobans to follow physical distancing requirements at all beaches, playgrounds, and picnic areas, and to not share items such as towels, toys, blankets, and food.

The province encourages Manitobans to avoid busy areas and trail systems. Mask use is recommended in busy outdoor areas.

Travel north of the 53rd parallel is not permitted, with the exception to Manitobans who live in that region, employees of critical businesses, government officials, and health care providers.

All travelers arriving in or returning to Manitoba must self-isolate for 14 days. Out of province travelers are not allowed to self-isolate in a campground.

For more information on camping in Manitoba, click here.

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