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Starting today and going all weekend long is the Celebrations of Nations.
Boh Kubrakovich, Treaty 2 senior official, says they are bringing the event back to unite the nations in Treaty 2 territory.
After a great celebration during the hockey night in treaty 2 Kings game, they wanted to have more celebrations and reconciliation for the community.
The event gala is tonight at the 8th avenue hall. They’ll be honouring their founding members of the treaty 2 government as well as those who made the original treaty in 1871. Tracy Bone and the Mosquito band will be performing at the gala.
The weekend will be filled with many events including the trade show, pool tournament, talent contest, basketball, volleyball, hockey and even ice fishing.
They are looking for volunteers, if you would like to volunteer, call 204 648-3797 or send them an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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You can help keep Indigenous languages alive this weekend at the Dauphin Friendship Centre with the 3rd Free Master-Apprentice Language Revitalization Workshop.
Heather Suter, project director, says this one isn’t just another workshop, it builds on top of the past two.
If you haven’t been to the previous workshops, that’s ok. They’ll be reviewing the fundamentals. If you’ve been to one before you should go again because there’s always something new to learn.
The fundamentals at the workshop are, leave English behind, learn survival phrases in the language for language help so you can speak in the language as much as possible, use props, pictures, and soundless videos and work one on one with an elder.
The instructors learn new ways to teach so things aren’t boring. It also helps many different people who learn in many different ways.
If you are interested in signing up for the workshop contact the Dauphin Friendship Centre.
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Dauphin Communities in Bloom will soon save thousands of dollars by collecting rain.
Alison Moss says Communities in Bloom will use what's collected to water plants around town.
“We’re planning to capture rainwater off the south side of the Rotary Arena. So we will have three raised stands along the south side of the arena. So the runoff will come through the gutters, and then there will be tanks to catch the water.”
She continues, “It will be a totally green project, in that it’s gravity fed. So we don’t even have to rely on a pump to get the water from the tanks and into our Communities in Bloom truck.”
Their best estimate is around 3 thousand dollars a year will be saved depending on how much we get.
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With warm temperatures in the forecast, the spring thaw will start to happen quickly in the RM of Dauphin.
During spring it’s common to have washouts, soft spots, or water running over roads.
There are no immediate concerns of flooding or washouts, but the RM is asking the public to respect the current conditions of the roads and limit heavy loads during the warmer temperatures.
Limiting heavy truck traffic on roads during spring thaw protects the roads from unnecessary damage. That can allow a quick return to normal road stabilization.
The RM is advising the public to be aware of any barricades or markers that are put out.
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The Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce handed some awards at their Chamber Celebration Night
Here is the list of winners and nominees for the 2019 Chamber Awards :
- BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Ryan Rauliuk - Ruffs Furniture
Whitney and Mark Odut - Dauphin Home Hardware (winner)
Nathan and Julia Fleck - Parkland Fitness
- YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD (New in 2019)
Dale Jacobs - Prairie Supply Co. (winner)
Pierce Cairns - Gilbert Plains and Grandview Pharmacy
Melissa Landers - Three Graces Beauty Boutique
- COMMUNITY APPRECIATION INDIVIDUAL
Jean-Louis Guillas (winner)
Josh Walker
Nicole Yunker
Jami Turetsky
- COMMUNITY APPRECIATION GROUP
Parkland Humane Society
Dauphin's Countryfest (winner)
Sche Raz - Adult Ukrainian Dance Group
100 Women Who Care
Dauphin & District Community Foundation
Dauphin Lions Club
- LEGACY BUSINESS AWARD (New in 2019)
Perry Korotash - Korotash Electric
Dauphin Consumers Cooperative
Myles Haverluck - Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy (winner)
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Stu Briese served as an MLA from 2007-2016 in Ste Rose and Agassiz.
Along with being an MLA, he spent 20 years on RM of Langford council and 3 years on the board for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
He was also the Director, President, and Vice-president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities.
He was recognized for outstanding contribution to the municipal government in Manitoba by being given the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
He was 73-years-old.
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Gas Prices were hovering around a dollar yesterday.
Today, they’ve jumped up to 105.9 at Co-op and 112.9 at Esso.
We’ve reached out to Dan McTeague at Gas Buddy to find out how high the prices might get.
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On Monday night around 9:45, Flin Flon RCMP responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 10 about a kilometre south of Flin Flon.
An investigation determined a pickup truck was travelling south when it struck a 35-year-old man from Sherridon, located three and a half hours northeast of Flin Flon, who was lying on the highway.
The 59-year-old male driver stopped and flagged down another motorist for assistance in calling 911.
The 35-year-old was then transported to a hospital in critical condition, later flown to Winnipeg, and is now in stable condition.
The Flin Flon RCMP and an RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist are continuing the investigation.
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Jean-Louis Guillas is retiring as the director of the Parkland Regional Library and Dauphin Public Library in June.
He thinks it’s time for him to make a change and it’s good for institutions to have renewal.
There are a couple of important things from a regional point of view Guillas wants to reflect on.
They now manage 23 libraries across the Parkland. Guillas thinks the regional method is a strong way to manage libraries.
Other than adding branches in Rossburn, Ste Rose, and Eriksdale, this is his highlight.
“One of the big things is expansion of programming. Particularly the best known regular series is our Third Thursday Music Program which has become a real staple to people’s calendars, once a month. Just last year we attracted over 1000 people to that program.”
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Roads in the RM of Lakeshore are starting to experience washouts and soft spots.
The administration is warning that residents should be cautious around any road restrictions and barricades.
Troubled spots have been marked to alert drivers.
Residents are being asked to avoid the areas if at all possible.
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The Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Celebration Night tonight from 7-9 at the Countryfest Community Cinema.
Five awards will be given out and a great list of nominees has been given to the chamber from the public.
The five categories are, the business person of the year, legacy business, young entrepreneur of the year, and community appreciation both individually and group.
Stephen Chychota is very excited to be showing off every nominee, as well as awarding those chosen to receive the awards.
He says everyone, in the five categories, is very deserving of recognition and it’s going to be a fun night celebrating with everyone in a fun way.
The focus is on celebrating and honouring people that are doing tremendous work. It’ll be a way to showcase the best of what’s going on in the Parkland.
There will be appetizers and drinks as well.
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