Thunderstorm Watch In Effect

We're under yet another severe thunderstorm watch that can potentially start a tornado here in the Parkland.

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Brandon police are investigating two thefts of trailers.

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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Winnipeg

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle this morning.

Winnipeg police says the incident occurred around 3 a.m. this morning on Waverley Street near Bishop Grandin Boulevard.

The area is blocked off as police investigate.

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Changes Made For Parking Tickets

Changes begin tomorrow for anyone who wants to challenge parking tickets in Winnipeg.

Drivers will no longer go to provincial court -- they'll see a screening officer at the Winnipeg Parking Authority, either in-person or online.

A second level of review by a provincially appointed adjudicator will also be available if a driver wants to contest the ticket further.

The city says the changes are required by the province under the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Act, which comes into effect tomorrow.

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Saskatchewan Politician Impaired

Saskatchewan deputy premier Don McMorris says ``there are no words to describe how sorry'' he is for getting behind the wheel after drinking.

McMorris -- who oversaw the province's liquor and gaming authority and other Crown agencies -- announced yesterday he was resigning as deputy premier and leaving the governing Saskatchewan

Party caucus until allegations of impaired driving are dealt with by the courts.

Premier Brad Wall says a new deputy premier will be named tomorrow.

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Tragically-Hip

A Regina man is on his way home from Winnipeg after watching the first eight shows of the Tragically Hip's farewell tour.

Kerry Rodgers says each show has been different and lead singer, Gord Downie, has been amazing despite fighting terminal brain cancer.

Rodgers says he's met hardcore fans of the band from all over the world at the shows he's seen from B-C through to Winnipeg.

The Tragically Hip's final show is planned for August 20th in Kingston, Ontario.

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Belgium Attack

Belgian authorities still haven't released any information about the machete-wielding man who attacked two policewomen yesterday in the city of Charleroi, about 60 kilometres south of the capital Brussels.

One of the officers suffered deep facial wounds.

Authorities say the man shouted "Allahu akbar!'' during the attack before being shot and killed by police.

Belgium's prime minister is meeting with the country's security services today.

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Olympics Security

An exciting day for Canada's athletes at the Rio Games was also an exiting day for those not involved in competition.

While Canada's Womens 4-by-100-metre swim team was earning a bronze medal, police detonated an unattended bag that was left near the finish line of a cycling race.

In another incident, a stray bullet pierced the roof of a media tent -- but no one was hurt.

Organizers have also been apologizing for the long lines into events due to strict security measures.

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Indigenous firefighters will be coming together this weekend in Dauphin.

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Ramsay Health & Fitness in Dauphin, will be riding to Stenen, Saskatchewan and back today for a good cause.

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Event Central

If you're going to be in the Parkland this weekend be prepared for a weekend full of fun.

A number of events will be taking place - some beginning yesterday - including the highly anticipated Manitoba Mud Run, Grandview Kinsmen Mud Bog, PHA Chuckwagon and Chariot Racing weekend in St. Rose, Chamber Days in Clear Lake and the 1st Annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Habitat to name a few.

Dauphin will be host to the Manitoba Mud Run, Motorcycle Ride for Habitat and Ramsay Health Fitness Charity Motorcycle Run.

All those events if you are interested in attending begin this morning.

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Aboriginal Firefighters Convention

Indigenous firefighters from around the region will be meeting this weekend in Dauphin for an Aboriginal Firefighter Convention.

This weekend will feature a series of educational sessions alongside STARS Air Ambulance.

Community Education Leader and flight paramedic for STARS Air Ambulance, Troy Pauls says a convention like this is great because its brings everyone to one location.

STARS currently operates out of one base in the province of Manitoba.

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RHF Back Up And Running

A local business is back up and running after this weeks powerful storms.

Ramsay Health and Fitness, has a number of locations across the Prairies - including Dauphin - was hit this past Sunday after its Yorkton location became entirely flooded.

Co-founder of RHF, Dawson Ramsay says a storm of that magnitude was hard to prepare for.

RHF will be having it's first Charity Motorcycle Run later this morning leaving Dauphin RHF at ten.

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Manitoba Near Drowning

A three-year-old girl is in hospital after she nearly drowned in a pool at Elkhorn Resort in Riding Mountain National Park.

She was airlifted to hospital in Winnipeg, and was partially conscious. Earlier this week, an 11-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy drowned while swimming at Grand Beach.

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Manitoba Teen Bail

The teenage girl at the centre of an anxious scene at Portage and Main last month is free on bail.

The 17-year-old was arrested July 19th while wandering the intersection in midday traffic, wearing a kabuki mask, holding a rose and waving what was later found to be a replica firearm.

In a confrontation captured on video by several witnesses, a police officer was able to tackle her, putting an end to the bizarre incident. She is facing six charges, including causing a disturbance and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

She must stay with her father and meet a mandatory curfew while on bail.