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A 25-year-old woman from Waywayseecappo will be back in court later this month in relation to a death on the First Nation.
In the early morning hours of July 5th, Manitoba First Nation Police Service members were called to a home, where they found a seriously injured 23-year-old man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Talisa Brandon is charged with manslaughter in the case.
She was in court earlier this week and has been released from custody until her next appearance on November 16th.
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Dauphin RCMP are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl in the city.
On October 27 just before 3:00 p.m., the local detachment received a report that Keshia-Ann Brandon had gone missing. She was seen two hours prior when she said she was going to find a phone and make a call; however, she did not return home afterward.
The RCMP is asking that if you have any information on the whereabouts of Keshia-Ann, you call them at 622-5020.
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Dauphin AG Society Looked back on the success of 2023 at last night's AGM.
Several orders of business were taken care of, starting with introductions, the review of the previous meeting's minutes, and a quick speech from the current president.
There was also a thorough review of the financial standings of the group, and after 2 excellent years, things are shaping up well.
2022 happened to be one of the most profitable years on record, and 2023 was hot on its heels, but not quite as record-breaking.
After the finances were dispatched, then came the annual nominations and voting for new committee chairs.
Many of the positions maintained their existing sitting members, including AG Society President Terron Stykalo, re-elected yet again.
Stykalo took the re-election as a compliment as is looking forward to what's next.
"I think 2023 stacks up to be certainly one of the best fairs we've had in overall years with our farm outlook show... We're excited for 2024"
To keep up with all the latest with Dauphin's AG Society, visit dauphinagsociety.ca, or get involved with the group itself, as membership dues are just $10 annually, and they're always looking for new members!
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The Fisher Branch RCMP made an arrest and recovered stolen items after a search warrant was executed earlier last month.
On October 18, 2023, as part of an ongoing property theft investigation, Fisher Branch RCMP was at a residence in Fisher River Cree Nation.
Officers recovered stolen property including tools, sporting equipment, electronics, and other stolen items. A firearm, ammunition and other weapons were also seized.
Murray Stefansson, 33, was arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and two counts of Fail to Comply. He was remanded into custody.
Owners of the stolen items have been identified, and the investigation continues.
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A Swan River man has been sentenced to seven months in jail for his role in a robbery in that community.
Back in December, RCMP in Swan River were called to a disturbance at a business.
They say a man entered the store, threw items at an employee, and assaulted him.
22-year-old Noah Bercier entered a guilty plea earlier this week in Dauphin court in relation to the incident.
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Nobody was injured after an early morning fire in the city.
Crews from the Dauphin Fire Department were called to a home on Edgar Avenue around 12:30 this morning, where they found a fire in the kitchen area.
They were on the scene for about 2-and-1/2 hours, not only putting out the fire but also removing insulation materials to make sure that the fire was completely extinguished.
The fire has been deemed as accidental in nature, and fire department officials remind the public to never leave any items unattended on your stove.
Damage amounts are also unknown at this time.
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Sentencing is set for November 29th for a Pine Creek First Nations man found guilty for his role in a shooting incident from over two years ago.
RCMP say a 22-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his hand in June of 2021 but didn’t report the incident to police, and didn’t have the injury treated in the hospital.
26-year-old Jericho Flatfoot was found guilty in Daauphin court this week of one count of uttering threats, as well as numerous weapons offences.
He remains in custody until his sentencing hearing.
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The Village of Ethelbert will have periods throughout the day where water might not be available.
Crews are replacing a fire hydrant in the area and will be shutting off water intermittently to do so.
The Municipality of Ethelbert apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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In the end of nearly 10 weeks of strike action, MGEU members from Manitoba Public Insurance have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative settlement reached on Tuesday, October 31.
The new collective agreement will provide all members with wage increases of at least 13% over 4 years, as well as a large list of other benefits.
MGEU members (Locals 62 - 68) from Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative...
Posted by Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU) on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Details of the wage increases in the new agreement include:
• 2022: 3%
• 2023: 3%
• 2024: 3.4% (2.9% General Wage Increase, plus 0.5% Retention Adjustment increase)
• 2025: 3.6% (2.8% General Wage Increase, plus 0.8% Retention Adjustment increase)
There's more than just wage increases as well:
• 63% of members will receive an additional 3.5% wage increase over the life of the agreement from a new maximum increment step for each pay grade.
• A one-time, lump-sum signing bonus of $1,800 per full-time employee. (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Members will receive two weeks of Recognition Pay to acknowledge the more than three weeks of the strike during which no negotiations were possible as a result of the government transition process.
• The no-layoff MOA has also been renewed.
This agreement covers from as early as September 27, 2022 through to September 26, 2026.
MGEU and MPI are working to finalize a return-to-work agreement that aims to have members back on the job by Friday morning.
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Last night, An Author came to Dauphin to present his book about a journey through places in the province that time's forgotten.
"On The Road To Abandon Manitoba" is written by Gordon Goldsborough, a Manitoba-based history lover who wanted to share his ventures to the places in the province that have long been bereft of human activity.
On the second stop of his book tour, Goldsborough stopped a the Dauphin Senior Center last night to tell the audience of his journey in making this book.
Gordon Goldsborough has presented his first and second books for us at our Centre. We are so happy to welcome Gordon...
Posted by Dauphin Senior Centre on Thursday, October 19, 2023
If you happen to be feeling a bit adventurous, Goldsborough does have some recommendations right near our own backyard in Dauphin.
"In this area, the one I would absolutely recommend is the Negrych homestead. It's Northwest of Dauphin and it is magnificent. I've often said it is the closest thing I can imagine to time travel, where you can be magically transported back 100 years."
His book has several very detailed examinations of historical sites, ranging from cold-war era fallout monitoring shelters, abandoned tree nurseries, and the tale of the former trans-Canada highway.
If you love Manitoba history, this book is absolutely essential.
To learn more about the ongoing work that Gordon Goldsborough does, check out the incredibly detailed Manitoba Historical Society website, which includes spoken excerpts of his adventures
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Winter driving conditions are already rolling in, and the holiday season is fast approaching.
With this, MADD Canada is bringing back their 36th year of the Red Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired drivers on the roads.
This program runs every year from November 1st to mid-January to reinforce this message across the holiday season.
Tanya Hanson Pratt is the National President of MADD Canada, and she stresses the fact that driving while impaired is always a choice.
"We simply ask that people never drive impaired, and never get in a vehicle with an impaired driver. It's a really simple decision. There is no reason why someone can't plan ahead. you always know when events are coming up, so make a plan ahead of time."
Pratt notes that accidents always tend to spike in this season, which is why this campaign is running from the first of November through to January, and planning ahead can make all the difference in travel.
You can learn where to get a Red Ribbon at MADD.ca as a reminder to drive safely and as a tribute to the people affected by impaired drivers in the past.
Something that Pratt is very specific about is that impaired driving is never an accident.
"We never refer to them as accidents, because that would suggest there's no one to blame. When impaired driving is involved, then there is someone to blame. someone made a poor decision."
So whatever holiday you're looking to celebrate over the next few months, don't drink or take drugs and drive.
Plan ahead, stay the night, or don't get intoxicated, travelling safely is one of the best gifts you can give over the holiday season.
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