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The Municipality of Ethelbert will be jet flushing lines today starting on the east side of the village.
Some residents might find they notice a sewer odour present during the process, but it won't last long.
If you want to speak with staff about the issue, you can call 204-742-3212.
They thank residents for understanding and being patient while they carry out the necessary maintenance.
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There are a number of flu clinics going on in the Parkland this week.
There is one in Dauphin today at the Dauphin Community Health Office from 2 till 6 this afternoon.
You’ll need to book an appointment, so call 1-877-646-3888.
Ethelbert Senior Citizens Club is also hosting one today. That one lasts until 3 this afternoon.
Another one in Dauphin is taking place this Friday from 9:00am until Noon.
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A snowfall warning is currently in effect for the Dauphin, Russel, Roblin, and Winnipegosis area. This includes the municipalities of Gilbert Plains, Grandview, Mossey River, and Ethelbert, as well as the RMs of Lakeshore and Riding Mountain West.
From Environment Canada's website:
"Snowfall of around 10-20 centimeters is expected. A low pressure system crossing central Saskatchewan will bring snow to the area today. Some melting is expected during the day which should limit amounts, but temperatures will begin to fall this evening and then snow will begin to accumulate quickly with anywhere from 10-20 cm expected by Tuesday morning."
We will provide you with further updates if and when they become available.
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This year the Royal Canadian Legion is offering digital poppies as a way to donate to their annual campaign.
Nujma Bond, the communications manager for the Royal Canadian Legion, explains why they decided to go digital this year.
“We did this for a number of reasons. It’s another option to donate. It’s a way of modernizing, in that so many people now, younger Canadians, and Canadians, in general, are doing a lot of transactions online. A lot of them aren’t necessarily carrying dollars and cents with them anymore. So, this allows an option. Also, if someone’s maybe abroad, or they are living in a rural area, they don’t have the same type of access to a poppy donation box, then it allows them a chance to participate in the poppy campaign as well.”
The digital poppy campaign is new for the Royal Canadian Legion.
She shares why donating either online or in person helps support veterans.
“The generous donations that Canadians make go towards a whole range of helpful initiatives for our veterans and our communities. So, for example, a veteran may need some support when it comes to money for food or prescription medication, perhaps he or she might need a medical appliance. The poppy fund helps in those situations.”
Digital poppies can be personalized with the name of a veteran or a family member.
You can find more about the digital poppy by going to mypoppy.ca.
All money raises online goes towards the national camping. No money donated for digital poppies comes back to Dauphin.
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A 67 year old man is dead after his semi rolled over on Highway 1, near Portage la Prairie.
Police say, around 1:20 the driver was heading west and had just crossed the bridge by-pass when it went into the median ditch and rolled.
The driver of the vehicle, the 67-year-old male from East St. Paul, was located partially ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Whitmore School has a room called the gathering place.
The gathering place is a room to meet with and provide information to families.
They started planning for the room last fall and started using it in the spring.
Lesia Jensen, Whitmore School Principal, talks about the Gathering Place.
“The Gathering Place is still a work in progress but is already an integral part of our school. Through community support and grants, a safe and caring environment has been created for Whitmore families. Meetings, sharing of resources, nutrition programs, and other programs run here. Most importantly, it’s helping build relationships and teamwork between family and school which fosters student success.”
On Wednesdays, they have Whitmore Wednesdays where they have a scheduled activity or presenter in the room.
The Gathering Place is located right next to Jensen’s office.
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The Precautionary Boil Water Advisory that was issued to the City of Dauphin and Eclipse Distribution system has ended.
As of 12:00 this afternoon the Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health says that normal water usage can be resumed.
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Update: Water is back in Ethelbert.
Update: Water has been restored to most of Ethelbert.
Only the second block of 1st Avenue North is without water right now.
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There is a water main break in Ethelbert.
They are without water until further notice.
CKDM will keep you updated when that changes.
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Manitoba Hydro recommends everyone in the Parkland get a carbon monoxide detector for their homes.
From November 1st to the 7th it’s National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.
Linda Carter, the Public Safety & Education Coordinator with Manitoba Hydro, explains what CO gas is.
“Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odourless, and tasteless gas that we can’t actually detect on our own. We sometimes refer to it as the silent killer. If it’s in our home, we need to have a carbon monoxide detector in order to alert us to that danger.”
She says the gas is very dangerous. “If we start to inhale carbon monoxide it depletes our red blood cells of oxygen. There are varying symptoms. It shows up as a headache, kind of flu-like symptoms, people would get nauseous, you might get blurred vision. If it’s through the night, people are sleeping; there are times that people get consumed with the fumes and then they can go unconscious.”
She explains what you can do to prevent a leak in your home.
“Probably one of the best ways to prevent carbon monoxide in your home is just through property maintenance. If you have any natural gas appliances or fuel burning equipment in your home, properly maintain them. So getting them serviced regularity, making sure that the ventilation for all those appliances is clear.”
Until the end of the month, Hydro is offering a $10 instant rebate on lots of plug-in models with a battery back-up that has the CSA or UL certification.
The rebate is available at locations in the Parkland including Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, McMunn and Yates. Other places include London Drugs, Home Depot, or Costco.
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Searchers located the body of a 22-year-old Pinaymootang First Nation man.
He had fallen off the old train bridge, known to local residents as the "black bridge," that crosses the Interlake's Fairford River on Tuesday.
He was found around 4 yesterday afternoon approximately 4 kilometres downstream from where he had fallen into the River.
No criminality is suspected and an autopsy has yet to be completed.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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A precautionary boil water advisory for Dauphin is in place and will be until further notice.
Boiling water isn't necessary for doing laundry or washing dishes, and it's recommended that young children be sponge bathed while the advisory is in place.
Bill Brenner, Director of Public Works for the City of Dauphin expects the ban to be lifted tomorrow at the earliest.
He also said all public water systems have to do bacteriological sampling and testing, bi-weekly. Sampling in Dauphin was done on Tuesday with test results getting back yesterday. The water tested positive for total coliform. The office of drinking water advised the city of Dauphin to implement the boil water advisory.
We'll continue to keep our eye on the situation and let you know when the advisory is lifted.
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