Winnipegosis arena update

Mossey River Municipality has provided an update on the geothermal plant replacement repairs slated for the Winnipegosis arena.

In a Facebook post, they say two new heating units have been delivered to the arena, and contractors have started the process of dismantling the current system.

So far, that has consisted of removing the old wiring and starting to remove the piping in the arena.

They say the contractor is working as quickly as possible to complete the repairs, but caution that this is a huge undertaking, adding that they are also still waiting for additional parts to arrive.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Nov 21, 2023 - 1:15 pm

A 42-year-old Dauphin man faces several charges following a traffic stop last Friday afternoon.

Dauphin RCMP says at around 3:10 pm that day, they observed a male who was known to not have a driver's license, driving a truck on Mountain Road.

After charging him with driving while disqualified, Mounties conducted a search of the truck and located a variety of drugs, including 66 grams of cocaine, 1.46 grams of meth, and numerous other drugs including

Drugs seized are suspected to be .66 grams of cocaine, 1.46 grams meth, Lorazepam, Zopiclone, Morphine, Diazepam, Temazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Gabapentin, T3, Oxycodone, and Ritalin.

That netted the suspect additional charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking, as well as weapons possession.

He was released at the scene with a promise to appear in court on January 9th.

Another Arrest was made in Dauphin also on the 17th, RCMP pulled over a red Ford F150 as the occupants were suspects from an assault earlier that day.

After the suspects were arrested, a search of the vehicle found 90 grams of cocaine, 2.15 grams meth, oxycodone, T3, Zopiclone, Gabapentin, ammunition, knives, hatchet, a machete and Canadian currency.

Both occupants, a 55-year-old man from Ochre River and a 26-year-old man from the RM of Lakeshore, are being charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Weapons Possession.

Both were released on scene and are to appear in Dauphin Provincial Court on January 9th, 2024.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Nov 21, 2023 - 1:12 pm

The city's Main Street South reconstruction project is now underway, as Russell Redi-Mix Concrete has begun work on installing new culverts in the area near the Dauphin Co-op Main Street gas bar.

The work began on Saturday and is expected to continue through to August of next year.

Construction signage, detours, and flag people will be present while the work is being done, and motorists are asked to use caution while traveling through that area.

The city has launched a special section on its website that will update the public on progress being made during the Main Street South Reconstruction project.

You can go online to www.dauphin.ca/main-street-south-reconstruction.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Nov 21, 2023 - 12:46 pm

On the heels of its 58th annual show this past summer, Canada's National Ukrainian Festival will hold their annual general meeting tonight.

It is set for 7 pm at the Watson Arts Centre.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, either in person or virtually.

You can call the office at 204-622-4600 to find out more information on the meeting, or how to connect to it virtually.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Nov 21, 2023 - 12:40 pm

Parks Canada has announced that the boat launch in Riding Mountain National Park is closed until sometime in 2024, after the discovery of zebra mussels at Boat Cove.

Trace amounts of environmental zebra mussel DNA have been detected in the past in the area, but further testing has confirmed their presence in Clear Lake.

This invasive species is known to multiply rapidly and cover the lakebed, boats, and even competing species choking out other mussels.

The boat launch will remain closed through much of 2024, as they will work with organizations to analyze more water samples.

Aquatic Invasive Species like zebra mussels often spread from human activity like taking boats from one lake to another, contaminated beach toys, fishing gear, or other equipment.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Nov 21, 2023 - 10:24 am

As CKDM kicks off our "Put Your Money Where Your House Is" campaign for a chance to win $730 dollars in Chamber Bucks, you might be wondering "What are Chamber Bucks, how can I spend them?".

Luckily, there is a wealth of businesses in the parkland you can support, and all that money stays right here at home!

Stephen Chychota with the Chamber Of Commerce says it's as easy as visiting their website.

"Chamberbucks.ca will help you out with that list. Who's on there, how to use them, it works perfectly for this time of year."

If you're looking for an even more expansive list of fantastic local businesses The Parkland Chamber Website has a full list, as well as avenues to add your business if it's not already on there.

So if you're looking to put your money where your house is, call, enter the contest, or buy some chamber bucks!

From home supply stores and restaurants to hair salons and corner stores, maybe you'll discover your new favorite local business in the parkland to spend your Chamber Bucks at!

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Nov 20, 2023 - 4:47 pm

The holiday season often has a lot of libations and travel associated with it, and a local initiative wants to make sure those don't overlap.

The Dauphin Ride Program has been around for over 30 years, started by the late John Shuttleworth in 1992.

The program offers a way to get both yourself and your vehicle home if you are out drinking during the weekends this holiday season.

Duos attend the calls for a ride. They collect the caller's keys, and one gives them a ride home while the other drives the vehicle home.

Shosho Shuttleworth carries on the program that her father started all those years ago.

"I like to say we're in the business of saving lives and getting people home safe and sound"

She also mentions that this program is always looking for volunteers.

"They can get in touch with me, or my husband Cory at home. Our number is 638 1463."

This program is run in part through the RCMP. The RCMP does expedite the background checks for people involved to help Shuttleworth find excellent safe drivers.

The program runs every Friday and Saturday up until Christmas, and again on New Year's Eve.

So if you're looking to make sure people are staying safe on the roads this holiday season, consider joining up with the Dauphin Ride Program.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Nov 20, 2023 - 1:58 pm

Much like many businesses today, the Dauphin RCMP detachment is currently understaffed.

A fully staffed detachment would see 16 constables working, but Dauphin RCMP Sergeant Scott Linklater says they currently have 3 vacancies at that level, with two other officers currently on unpaid leave.

"COVID shutting downthe depot really hurt us because we did not have the people coming out to replace the ones that were retiring or leaving. So we have some catching up there. I think we are getting better as we have two members that are wanting to come here in the new year so that will bring our numbers up. Our numbers are always in flux with members transferring out. Sometimes we are above, sometimes we are below.l Usually we are below, with gaps in between members leaving and coming."

Linklater says this is an issue that is plaguing police forces around the world, saying that becoming a police officer does not appear to be as attractieve a choice as it once was.

"It is nationwide for the RCMP, and worldwide for police forces around the world. I know in the U-K and in Australia they are having issues too. it is just - I do not kow why it is not as attractive as it used to be, but it is not and I think everywhere is now trying to find people to work for them."

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Nov 20, 2023 - 12:51 pm

According to gasbuddy.com, the average price for a litre of gasoline in Manitoba continues to come down.

It was down a further 1.8 cents over the past week to 150.31 cents a litre.

That number also marks a 4.1 cent improvement from one month ago and is 16.7 cents a litre cheaper than on this day one year ago.

Nationally, the average price was down 1.2 cents over the past week to 148.83 cents.

Locally, you can find a litre of regular fuel in Dauphin for anywhere between 153.6 and 154.9 cents.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Nov 20, 2023 - 11:31 am

An R-M of Ethelbert man will be back in court today in relation to a break, enter, and theft in Grandview last month.

Dauphin RCMP said on October 2nd that someone broke into a business in Grandview and stole several items, including power tools.

Eleven days later. Mounties executed a search warrant on a property in the RM of Ethelbert and seized multiple items, including power tools, lawnmowers, a snowblower, and an ATV.

53-year-old Marc Dorais was in Dauphin court last week and was remanded into custody in Winnipeg.