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Dauphin's Dean Cooley Gm has been operating for the past 28 years and has recently received some impressive recognition.
The Local dealership was given the General Motors President's Club award, an award only given to the top fifty dealerships throughout the Country.
This is out of the over 450 dealerships nationwide.
Dean Cooley, owner of the franchise says he's proud of his company's accomplishments, and know's just why they've had this success.
"It feels great. you know, I take a lot of pride in it. I also know how that happens. Our team and the staff that I work with are fantastic. I have a lot of very long-term people who have a tremendous amount of experience. We have a good culture at the store where we're very focused on customer satisfaction and making sure we're doing the right things every day. I'm very proud of the staff, I love the team that I work with, and I think this is a reflection of that team."
According to GM, The GM President's Club Award is given annually to the top-performing GM dealerships in North America. These dealerships are recognized for their outstanding sales performance, exceptional customer service, and commitment to delivering the highest standards of excellence in all areas of their operations.
Cooley didn't just send thanks to his staff but to Dauphin and the surrounding area as well. He attributes a lot of his success to the support that the community has shown his business over the past 28 years, and looks forward to continuing that same level of customer satisfaction.
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Two people are facing charges after the Fisher Branch RCMP executed search warrants on two residences in Fisher River Cree Nation.
The bust was part of an ongoing investigation, and in total, police found 152 grams of cannabis, over $2200.00 in cash, 25 packs of unstamped cigarettes, five bottles of liquor, and over 60 cans of beer.
A 46-year-old male and a 36-year-old female are facing charges under the Liquor, Gaming, and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba. The Fisher Branch RCMP continues to investigate.
The Manitoba RCMP says they're committed to working with First Nations communities that have enacted by-laws to prohibit the sale and possession of alcohol and have asked to make enforcement a priority. They say the enforcement actions will continue as per the expressed wishes of community leadership.
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The Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a domestic disturbance around 1:05 am today, at an apartment building on Hazel Bay in the city.
When officers arrived, they found the female victim safe in another apartment. Officers then went to the suspect's unit and were confronted with a weapon.
According to the RCMP release, "the officers deployed their conducted energy weapons and an officer discharged their firearm." The suspect, an 18-year-old male from Portage, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
One officer at the scene received a minor injury. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has taken over the investigation.
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Seeding progress took a massive leap over the last week, moving from 25% to 62% provincially.
That mark is much higher than the 40% for this time last year but still lags behind the five-year average of 62% for week 21. Provincially, producers are finishing up planting with 80-95% of spring cereals, 70% of corn, 47% of soybeans, and 40% of canola planted.
The Northwest region doesn't stray far from the norm as far as seeding progress, with spring wheat around 90% seeded, and approximately 40% emerged. Filed peas are around 95% seeded in the region with good emergence in most fields.
Approximately 60% of soybeans are seeded across the region, while canola seeding is approximately 40% complete in the Dauphin/Roblin area and more advanced in Swan River and The Pas areas with about 65-70% complete.
A few sporadic showers were reported but nothing significant enough to slow seeding progress. While the eastern side of the Northwest region is sitting at adequate soil moisture, the north and west parts of the region are moving into drier conditions.
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The Brandon School Division has rejected a call to remove books dealing with sexuality and gender identity from libraries within Brandon School Division.
The rejection came Tuesday night in front of a packed crowd at Vincent Massey Collegiate.
Earlier this month, many Brandonites began to email and call the school division urging them to remove the books and other resources because they believed it was only harming kids.
Cyndie Blythe, President of Winnipegosis Pride said Wednesday has been a great day.
"It was a terrifying moment to start but as the night went on, it became so clear that Brandon really rose to the occasion," said Blythe. "Brandon showed their true colours, it's amazing."
Blythe says she and her wife have felt so extremely supported after watching the meeting.
"It's been a great day to watch the news and watch it all happen," ended Blythe. "This is great news for so many."
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Four children were taken to a safe environment unharmed after a traffic stop in Dauphin earlier this month.
On Sunday, May 21, around 12:30 a.m., Dauphin RCMP conducted the stop and officers saw a firearm and the two adults were arrested. A search led to the seizure of two loaded firearms
A 32-year-old female from Ste. Rose is facing several charges including Possession of a Firearm with tampered serial number, Unsafe Storage of Firearms, and Weapons Possession Contrary to Order.
She was also issued three fines under the Highway Traffic Act for Driving without a License, Unlawful Transportation of Cannabis in a Vehicle and Carry Liquor in a Vehicle contract to the Act. She will now appear in court at a later date.
A 24-year-old male from the RM of Ethelbert has been charged with Possession of a Firearm with tampered serial number, Weapons Possession Contrary to Order, and Unsafe Storage of Firearms.
The man was also issued two fines under the Highway Traffic Act for Unlawful Transportation of Cannabis in a Vehicle and Carry Liquor in Vehicle Contrary to the Act.
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The Virden RCMP responded to a fatal accident on Highway 3 Sunday night.
Police were called to the scene around 9:45 pm Sunday, where a single vehicle had rolled off the highway. When officers arrived, they noticed a car flipped over inside the fenceline of a nearby property.
The initial investigation found that the vehicle was traveling at a high speed, eastbound on Highway 3, when it lost control and rolled several times, going through a fence and landing on its roof.
The driver and lone occupant, a 19-year-old from Brandon, wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time and was thrown from the vehicle. He was given emergency medical treatment but was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist.
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31 delegates will be on hand Tuesday night as they make a call to remove LGBTQ, sexual education resources, and other books in school libraries within the Brandon School Division.
On May 8, Lorraine Hackenschmidt called for the removal of the resources and books and since, the school division has said it has received numerous calls and emails on the subjects, as have local trustees.
As a result, a meeting will now be held on Tuesday evening at 7 at Vincent Massey High School. It will be live-streamed on the school division's website.
Cyndie Blythe is the president of Winnipegosis Pride and she spoke to CKDM about the meeting.
"I believe that this is an absolutely terrible idea," said Blythe. "I grew up myself in an era of LGBTQ oppression and can speak personally to the damage that is done to individuals who discover they can't help who they are and can't truly be who they are."
Also earlier this month, Hackenschmidt equated child abuse images online with 'transgender books' and that children are being enticed to go down a 'dangerous path'.
Blythe believes keeping all resources readily available is incredibly important.
"It's okay to be gay, it's more than okay, it's wonderful, and it's beautiful," said Blythe. "It's something to celebrate because it is who we are. Taking away the resources to become educated and aware is a very slow kind of torture and often ends in the worst kind of outcomes."
Winnipegosis will be hosting its Pride Day on June 10.
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The Manitoba Youth Job Centre(MYJC) has returned for another summer and is bringing back a program that was paused during the pandemic.
MYJC helps youth and students aged 13 to 29 with job preparation and connects them with employers says Youth Engagement Leader, Rowan Balchen.
"Our main focus is to connect youth to employers within their community in order to help them secure summer employment. We also focus on helping them to gain the skills and tools they need to prepare to enter the workforce."
This year, they also have the Odd Job Squad(OJS) returning for the first time since 2019. Balchen, says the OJS is designed to help their younger youth have more opportunities.
"It's an opportunity for students ages 13-16. "OJSers" will help plan and execute events within the community, and potentially earn some extra cash while doing it."
Balchen says they're hoping to host four OJS events over the summer, with the opportunity for more if there's time and interest.
It's easy to get signed up for the program says Balchen, and they help teens across the area.
"In order to access our services, they will first have to fill out an intake form and ensure that they have a SIN number. These forms are available at our office, and I am happy to help if there are any questions."
The office is open from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:30 on weekdays and is located at 135 2nd Ave NE in Dauphin, right across from Mackenzie Middle School. You can also send your questions by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Employers looking to fill positions and homeowners with odd jobs can reach out to the MYJC to fill their positions says Balchen.
"We try to emphasize that by hiring a youth, you would not only be helping them to gain work experience, but you would also be contributing to the development of valuable skills that will benefit their futures and better their communities. I am currently in the process of creating a job bank, so if you are an employer or homeowner, please reach out if you have a job to fill."
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A fundraising BBQ was held by the owners of Super 8 hotel in Dauphin last week to support the breakfast program at Mackenzie Middle School.
"It went very well, we were very pleased with how it went. We're happy to announce that we will be providing a cheque to Mackenzie Middle School's breakfast program for $2,150," said Harvey Armstrong, one of the owners of the Super 8 in Dauphin.
Armstrong also says the support from the community was great, including their suppliers like Western Bakery, Dauphin Co-op, Dusty's Butcher shop, Pepsi, Temptation's Catering, and Dauphin Decorating who helped out with the cooking.
They even had some students from Mackenzie come to volunteer as well as a pair of Dauphin Kings, Madden Murray and Carter Zalischuk.
Laurie Armstrong, who used to teach at Mackenzie, says the program is important to her because of her time with the school, but that she also had a makeshift mini-breakfast program of her own.
"Many years ago when I was teaching, I used to have sort of a mini breakfast program. I had a toaster and bread so the kids could have some toast before school. The breakfast program is so important."
The Armstrongs also thanks 730 CKDM for helping to promote the fundraiser.
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The Winnipegosis Historical Society is once again opening its doors for the summer season.
From May to October, the history of the Mossy River Municipality will be on display, along with the well-preserved historical sites in Winnipegosis.
Jo Bunka, the president of the Winnipegosis Historical Society details the unique history that can be found in and around the town, dating back thousands of years.
"The Winnipegosis Historical Society operates two very unique museums in Winnipegosis. The Winnipegosis Museum, which is the former old CN station, is a building that's 125 years old. The building now houses approximately 90 different vignettes or displays, and our story begins 10,000 years ago. It starts with the settling of the indigenous people into this area and tells of their use of resources."
In a brief overview of the work she's done, Bunka tells about the established trading networks of the Indigenous people, and in relatively more recent history, how that was affected by European settlers coming to the area.
The history she tells goes over the building of the first Fort Dauphin along the banks of the mossy river in 1741. This location is where Winnipegosis stands today.
The Society also maintains another historical building in the area, called The Medd House Museum.
This 123-year-old house has had all of its original fixtures and furnishing preserved from 1914, and it catalogs the impact that the area's first doctor had on the area.
Bunka says she hopes to share the rich and storied history of the area with as many people as she can, and that she hopes to see you there.
For more information on when to visit, or to get in contact with them, visit the Winnipegosis Historical Society's website.
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