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There's a slight change to garbage and recycling collection in Dauphin next week.
Day 1 pick-up: Monday, April 14
Day 2 pick-up: Tuesday, April 15
Day 3 pick-up: Wednesday, April 16
Day 4 pick-up: Thursday, April 17
There will be no pick-up on Friday, April 18.
Regular collection resumes on Tuesday, April 29.
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Carla Wolfenden played a major role at the extremely successful 2024 Manitoba Summer Games in Dauphin this past August.
That event won the Event of the Year award at Winnipeg's 3rd Annual Tourism Awards earlier this week.
She’s a driving force in the Parkland Vipers Volleyball Club, a rec hockey coach in Dauphin, and a former six-year member on the Dauphin Kings' board. On top of that, she and her husband launched and led the Kids of Mud mountain biking program for years. And that’s just scratching the surface of everything she’s done for the Dauphin community.
On Thursday in Winnipeg, Carla was recognized for all her contributions. Just hours after she and Clayton Swanton were on hand to receive their Event of the Year award, Carla received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Carla was nominated by Ron Kostyshyn.
"Being there in that room with so many other people that have done so many amazing things for their communities was humbling," said Wolfenden. "It was an honour to be a part of it and to receive the medal. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and experience."
Wolfenden was alongside Clayton when she received her medal, as Clayton also received a King Charles III Coronation Medal. 730CKDM has reached out to Clayton and will highlight him on CKDM News next week.
Carla has worked with Clayton for many years and is very proud of his accomplishments.
"He's an energizer bunny, he does a ton for our region, and community," ended Wolfenden. "We make a great team and complement each other well. I'm very happy for him, it's well deserved."
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Dauphin's annual gun and hobby show is set for this weekend at the 8th Avenue hall.
Organizer Victor Koscielny says there will be a little bit of everything at this year's show.
"You do not know what anybody is going to bring in. There are going to be at least two people that will have strictly antique items. And the rest will be pretty well gun-related stuff such as new and used guns, parts, ammunition, powder and bullets."
Hours for the show is 10 until 5 on Saturday and 10 until 3 on Sunday.
Admission is $6 per person.
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Gilbert Plains Municipality has released details of how it plans to recover over two million dollars in deficits, a large portion of which comes from a fraud case that rocked the municipality.
400 thousand of that deficit will be covered by insurance money, with the rest to be recovered over the next seven years.
Reeve Jim Manchur says the plan was presented to Gilbert Plains residents during a public meeting on Thursday night.
"There were concerns, and they wanted to know how we are going to deal with this and how we arrived at those numbers. I hope the presentation and the numbers that we presented made sense. Obviously, it is not a situation that we really looked for to having and wanted to have to deal with, but such as it is we have to present it and give everything that we have moving forward."
The plan includes a special increase of 1.463 mills to the tax rate.
For a residential property valued at $200,000, that represents an extra $130 on your tax bill.
CAO Courtney Roehl says that levy may only need to be collected for 1-2 years, depending on future forecasted surpluses for the Municipality, which would also be used to bring down the deficit
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A 20-year-old is wanted, while two others were arrested after last weekend's crime spree.
A group of armed individuals entered three properties in the RM of North Norfolk, west of Portage la Prairie, on Sunday and stole several items.
On Thursday, the RCMP executed a search warrant at a home on the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. During the search, officers arrested 18-year-old Jodee Roulette and a 16-year-old youth, both of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.
Several stolen items were also recovered, including a Can-Am Outlander, a Dodge Ram 2500, a significant amount of methamphetamine, an air compressor and battery charger, and over $4,000 in Canadian currency.
Both Roulette and the male youth have been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Less Than or Equal to $5000 x2;
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000;
- Breaking and Entering with Intent x2;
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purposes;
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking; and
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.
The RCMP are looking for 20-year-old James Allan Roulette of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. He's 6'2" with a medium build, black hair, and brown eyes. He's believed to be on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation or possibly in Winnipeg.
He may be armed and should not be approached. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, call 204-857-4445.
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The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has taken over the Brandon Home & Leisure Show, and it's begun in Brandon.
The three-day Show runs during the following hours:
Friday: 1-7
Saturday: 10-7
Sunday: 12-5
There will be over 75 exhibitors and more than 10-thousand visitors are expected to visit the Keystone Centre this weekend. Kristen Laing Breemersch is the operations manager with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba.
"From remodeling your home to updating windows or flooring right down to having some fun with axe-throwing, we're trying to give an experience for those of all ages throughout the weekend," said Laing Breemersch.
The Manitoba Room, UCT Room, and Brandon Curling Club within the Keystone Centre will be used for the massive showcase.
"They'll be full with everything from campers to sprinklers, Arctic Spas, and some direct wholesale furniture," offered Laing Breemersch.
There will also be a stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoon with vendors speaking about their products.
"It's $5 for adults to get in the gate, and those 14&under are free," ended Laing Breemersch. "They can come and take part in seeing different ideas for your yards and homes. There will also be some entertainment so you can kick up your feet and relax. There is something for those of all ages this weekend."
That's the Brandon Home & Leisure Show, on now at the Keystone Centre.
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Clayton Swanton and Carla Wolfenden were in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel on Thursday night for the 3rd Annual Tourism Awards, and what a night it was.
Hundreds gathered, and it was a night for Clayton and Carla to remember. They were in attendance because the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games (MSG) held in Dauphin were nominated for the Rural Event of the Year.
"It was swanky, it was really nice, and neat," said Wolfenden. "The lineup was pretty impressive. To be honest, Clayton and I didn't think we would win because they brought up annual events that bring in more economic impact, and we were a one-off."
One of the events the Manitoba Summer Games were going up against was the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. It's held in Gimli annually and is attended by thousands. However, the impact from the MSG was undeniable, and because of that, Clayton and Carla were invited to the stage to receive the award.
The 2024 MSG, powered by Manitoba Hydro, is the Rural Event of the Year.
"We were quite surprised; we were up against some heavy hitter events," offered Wolfenden. "We were shocked. It was a huge honour, and it was nice to hear some cheers from the crowd. The support was there, it was an incredible night."
More than 700 amazing volunteers came together to make the event happen in Dauphin and the surrounding area. People are still talking about what an incredible week it was! Carla wants to say a big thank you to everyone who helped make it all possible.
"Clayton and I were the ones accepting the word, but this award goes to Dauphin," ended Wolfenden. "We couldn't have done it without our incredible executive group and amazing volunteers. This award is a huge hats-off to Dauphin and everyone who helped us pull it off. It was a major success."
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The community is still in shock.
From 3:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, three break-ins were reported in the rural municipality of North Norfolk, located west of Portage la Prairie. Surveillance footage captured a group of individuals armed with firearms who entered properties, stole various items, and then fled the scene.
Shawn Klippenstein's farm is in MacGregor, and he was one of the individuals who was robbed. On Sunday at around 6 a.m., a 17-year-old girl from Sandy Bay First Nation was arrested, and the investigation continues.
Paul Manaigre is with the RCMP and says it doesn't matter where you live, it's crucial to safeguard your property.
"It's irrelevant where you live. You need to secure your vehicles, don't leave your wallet or keys in the vehicle, and lock it," said Manaigre. "Many of these crimes in rural areas are crimes of opportunity."
Manaigre worked at the Dauphin Detachment for five years and understands the crime rate has gone up in the City of Dauphin, however, he believes people are making it far too easy on criminals.
"Most times, thieves are lazy. If the place is secured and locked, they'll move onto the next place because they know they will find somewhere that isn't secured," offered Manaigre. "Usually, you will see that in small communities, such as Gilbert Plains, Grandview, Laurier, Ste. Rose, to name a few. They'll go from driveway to driveway and know they'll eventually find one, and they'll look for cash or any other belongings."
Paul said it's critical to lock your doors to make a thief's life as difficult as possible. He also says that lights are very beneficial on properties.
"Illumination is very important. Today, with technology, surveillance cameras are the best defence you can have," continued Manaigre. "People have million-dollar farming operations that need protection. Whether you're property is big or small, invest in technology to protect it."
On Wednesday, the Manitoba government, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), invested $2 million to expand Manitoba's Operational Communication Centre (MOCC) to strengthen law enforcement's ability to respond to violent crimes and critical incidents.
MOCC is the intake and dispatch command centre for all incoming calls for Manitobans to report an emergency to RCMP. The $2 million in additional funding will add six new RCMP officers and ten public servant dispatchers to expand the Operational Communications Centre and allow 24-7 risk management operational support for law enforcement, allowing the RCMP to better connect with Manitobans and ensure their safety quickly.
Manaigre also wants to stress the importance of reporting crimes, regardless of whether you believe they're small or not.
"Report everything. It could be something minor that happened on your property overnight, but you should always report it," continued Manaigre. "It could be a trend with 15 other victims. We work on information, our job is dependant on the public. Small or big, call the RCMP."
Protect your property by locking your doors, turning on your lights, and taking steps to discourage thieves.
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The Public Works staff in Russell is hard at work after a water leak was spotted at the Russell Water Tower.
You're being asked to avoid the area while crews fix the leak.
Residents will not see a reduction in water quality, however, some areas may see a slight decrease in water pressure.
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The Manitoba government is introducing advanced care paramedics to several rural and northern locations, including Dauphin, Neepawa, Swan River and Ashern.
They will respond to medical emergencies on rapid response vehicles but won’t transport patients.
They’re trained in advanced life support, respiratory and cardiac care procedures, and can give a wider range of medications.
The province said the clinical service leaders will be the first Shared Health paramedics to practice at the advanced care level.
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Trades students from several Parkland schools are competing against peers from across the province today in the 27th annual Skills Manitoba competition.
Taking place at Red River College Polytechnic, the event features over 40 Olympic-style, hands-on contests in areas such as robotics and manufacturing, 3D character computer animation, hairstyling, and construction.
There are competitions at both the high school and post secondary/apprenticeship levels, with gold medalists advaancing to the National competition in Regina at the end of May.
Besides hosting the skills competition today, RRC Polytechnic is also hosting around 170 female junior high students for their annual young women's conference, which is giving the participants the opportunity to learn more about career opportunities in the trades and technology fields.
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