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8:28 a.m. Update:
Joe Biden has now passed Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, leading the count by about 5,600 votes.
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We’ve now reached day 3 of waiting for the results of the 2020 US presidential election.
According to the Associated Press, Joe Biden is still sitting at 264 Electoral College votes while Donald Trump is at 214.
270 Electoral College votes are needed to win the White House.
Vote counts in the 4 battleground states have progressed from yesterday with Biden still leading in Nevada, but now also leading in Georgia with just 918 more votes than Trump.
Trump still leads in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, although his lead there is narrowing.
The Canadian Press says the U-S Secret Service is reportedly sending reinforcements to Wilmington, Delaware, where Biden is based. That kind of move traditionally happens when it appears a victory declaration is approaching.
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UPDATE | At 9:10 a.m. the freezing rain warning ended.
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Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Parkland.
They say a fast-moving band of freezing rain has developed over portions of southeastern Saskatchewan and the Manitoba parklands this morning. The potential for freezing rain will continue until temperatures rise above zero towards noon.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Environment Canada says to take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas and be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
The warning is in effect for:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
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Peguis First Nation has been moved to the ‘critical’ red level in response to concerning COVID-19 case numbers in Manitoba’s largest First Nation.
The announcement was made Thursday by public health officials, in partnership with the chief and council from Peguis First Nation.
According to an update from Peguis Public Health on Thursday, Peguis has recorded 140 total confirmed cases, with 63 cases considered active.
Peguis is currently on day 5 of a strict 14-day lockdown, with an enforced 24-hour curfew, permitting community residents to travel only to seek testing, medical care, or essential supplies.
The COVID-19 Community Lockdown for Peguis First Nation began Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 a.m. | Photo courtesy of Peguis First Nation
Peguis First Nation is also setting up its own COVID-19 testing site, training some community members to assist in the testing process.
The Interlake’s Fisher/Peguis health district has tallied 187 cases of COVID-19 — 168 of those cases are considered active.
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Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating allegations of assault by an off-duty Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) officer in Portage la Prairie.
On Wednesday, November 4, RCMP responded to a call regarding an assault on Oxford Street in Portage.
Officers located an off-duty MFNPS officer, who was later placed under arrest and taken to the detachment for further investigation.
RCMP reported the incident to the Independent Investigations Unit (IIU), which will be conducting an investigation.
Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.
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The City of Dauphin is advising of a delay in recycling pick-up.
The scheduled pick-up today (Thursday) in the Day 3 area did not occur, due to delays from yesterday.
The City is asking residents in the Day 3 area to leave out their recycling bin at the curb for OSS pick-up tomorrow (Friday).
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RCMP are looking for information on two suspects after a robbery at a beer vendor in Portage la Prairie.
On Wednesday, November 4th around 9:45 p.m., RCMP received reports of a robbery on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage.
Officers were told that a male and female had entered the vendor and tried to make a purchase, but were denied when they couldn’t provide proper identification.
The two suspects left, and returned a short while later when they jumped over the counter and physically assaulted the employee and sprayed him with bear spray.
The suspects then fled the vendor, taking two 12-packs of alcohol with them.
RCMP are asking anyone who may recognize these two suspects to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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Americans and Canadians continue to closely watch the ongoing U.S. presidential race.
Local Member of Parliament Dan Mazier is sharing his thoughts on how the result of the presidential race could impact Canadians, specifically those living in the Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa riding.
“As far as what president is in there or not, we still have very good integrated relationships for everybody in this riding — especially when it comes to agriculture," said Mazier.
Mazier, a former president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers, points to the important trade relationship between the two countries when it comes to agriculture.
“[In general] we are very reliant on trade in agricultural goods with the United States. I think 60% of our products from Manitoba go to the United States right now.”
The MP for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa says no matter which candidate wins the presidential race, issues like COVID-19 — and how soon the borders will be opened — will be very important going forward.
“Those are the kind of issues that we’ll start keeping an eye on. Right now it’s just a wait-and-see, to figure out who’s going to be in charge at the end of the day.”
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Health officials are reporting 4 more deaths and 427 new COVID cases today.
It’s the second-highest number of new cases in a single day, shy of Friday’s 480.
The province’s most recent deaths are two women and a man from Winnipeg all over the age of 70, along with a woman in her 50’s from the Southern Health region. Manitoba has had a total of 91 deaths to date.
Today’s data shows:
- 15 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
- 32 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region;
- 60 cases in the Northern health region;
- 55 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; and
- 265 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
The following Parkland health districts have active cases: Swan River (7), Porcupine Mountain (3), Asessippi (5), Whitemud (7). Dauphin has 0 active cases, while Brandon has 24.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 49 active cases.
Health officials are advising of the following possible COVID exposure:
Provincial public health officials continue to see a trend of concerning case numbers in Peguis First Nation, and have moved the area to Critical (red) on the Pandemic Response System, in partnership with the chief and council.
Of the provinces 7,177 total cases, 4,166 are active and 2,920 are recovered.
There are 153 people in hospital and 16 in intensive care.
For more information about COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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Some H&R Block branches in the Parkland have found a special way to recognize veterans leading up to Remembrance Day.
Franchise owner of Dauphin’s H&R Block, Gloria Austin-Epp, says they’re asking community members to bring in photos of past and present veterans to be displayed in the front window – an idea sparked by Barb Cseh from the Winnipegosis branch.
“I just take a picture of it and then we make a copy of it on the computer, and we put a black and white picture up in the window.”
Gloria adds that she has included photos of her own family members that have served in the military.
“I’ve got my great uncle and I’ve got my dad up there, and the girl that works with me, Jackie, her great grandpa is up there. My dad was in WWII, and my great uncle was in WWI.”
The photos will stay up for a short period after November 11th.
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For Halloween, the Dauphin RCMP conducted increased traffic patrols in the Parkland area.
Officers patrolled Dauphin, Ochre River, Ethelbert, Gilbert Plains, and Grandview.
Three speeding tickets were issued, including one to a man from Gilbert Plains travelling 149 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
A Dauphin woman was also arrested for impaired driving and officers issued a warning under the off-road vehicles act.
Members of the Dauphin Detachment also assisted the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team in locating a stolen vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for possession of property obtained by crime and is to appear in Dauphin Provincial court.
The Dauphin RCMP say they’ll continue to plan traffic enforcement initiatives throughout the year in an effort to keep Parkland roads safe.
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The province will be regularly seeking feedback and input from Manitobans with weekly telephone town halls.
Each week a new town hall topic will be announced and Manitobans will have an opportunity to share their thoughts.
The first telephone town hall, happening tonight at 7:35 p.m., will focus on a possible curfew in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region and how it could be enforced.
Join this week's Telephone Town Hall to discuss Enforcement of #Covid19MB Public Health Orders. To receive a call to join the discussion at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020, register online at https://t.co/qY0n66vsBp. #EngageMB #MBPRS pic.twitter.com/1qI6JUhmjW
— Manitoba Government (@MBGov) November 4, 2020
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has spoken out against the proposed curfew measure for Winnipeg, saying it would disproportionately affect Indigenous people.
Click here to register for tonight’s telephone town call. Registration is open until noon today.
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