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Another summer has come and gone, and it's once again the time of year when we fall back an hour for daylight savings time.
This annual time shift has been in North America for well over a hundred years.
According to the Old Farmers Almanac, DST was widely adopted in 1918, around WW1 as an effort to conserve resources by operating in more daylight hours.
There was some pushback, mainly from the agricultural scene, as it affected them far more than urban individuals.
As a writer for the Literary Digest put it, “The farmer objects to doing his early chores in the dark merely so that his city brother, who is sound asleep at the time, may enjoy a daylight motor ride at eight in the evening.”
Dairy farmers presented a good amount of this push-back, as their dairy cows do not observe clocks, and their chore times were always consistent.
This led to a temporary repeal of DST in 1920, but it came back in force around WW2 in a similar fashion, to save resources for the war effort.
There has been some legislative action to end this practice in the United States, and Canada would likely do the same in that change.
Only time will tell when that happens.
So for now, be sure to set your clocks back an hour before you go to sleep tonight, and DST ends at 2 am overnight.
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A low-pressure system heading this could bring some nasty weather and road conditions our way.
This developing system has the potential to bring freezing rain and snowfall to southern Manitoba this weekend.
The freezing rain is expected to develop early on Sunday morning and will blossom eastward as the low progresses. North of the freezing rain, snow that has the potential to be heavy will spread from western Manitoba through the interlake.
There is significant uncertainty with this system due to there being quite a range of weather model solutions regarding timing, temperature, and location. Variation in temperature even by a single degree will have the potential to greatly change the type of precipitation that will fall.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Government Of Canada's weather reports and the Manitoba 511 to keep track of the incoming system, and how it will affect the roadways in your area.
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If you're looking to get a jump start on holiday shopping, the Dauphin Market Place Mall has you covered.
This weekend features 2 different sales, one focused on antiques, collectibles, and rarities, and another to feature a wide array of local vendors.
The latter event, called Little Market On The Prairies will take place Saturday, and feature 25 local vendors selling everything from jewelry to baking.
There will be quite a few times when you can go out to see what these markets have to offer, as they're set to run every weekend until Christmas!
A lot going on in the mall! Come check out some of our vendors that will be here today and tomorrow (Oct 27-28)
Posted by Dauphin Market Place Mall - Merchant Association on Friday, October 27, 2023.
So if you've got a lot of people on your list to buy for, Be sure to hit up the Holiday markets at the Dauphin Market Place mall to see what all these local vendors have to offer!
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The Dauphin and District Community Foundation will be one of the benefactors of a new initiative by Tim Horton's Restaurants.
For over 25 years, Tim Hortons has become synonymous with their annual Smile Cookie campaign. This year, they are expanding the program with their first-ever Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.
From November 13 to 19, 100 percent of proceeds from each Holiday Smile Cookie sold will be donated to local charities and community groups.
Here in Dauphin, proceeds from the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign at the local Tim Horton's restaurant will be divided between the Dauphin and District Community Foundation, and Tim Horton's Foundation Camps.
The campaign was created to give Tim Horton’s guests an opportunity to give back this holiday season and help to continue making a difference in their communities.
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An R-M of Ethelbert resident will return to court later this month in relation to a break, enter, and theft at a Grandview business.
Dauphin RCMP says on October 2nd, someone broke into a business in the community, stole several items including power tools, and fled.
On October 13th, Mounties executed a search warrant at a property in the R-M of Ethelbert and seized multiple power tools, lawnmowers, a snowblower, and an A-T-V.
53-year-old Marc Dorais was arrested following the search and is due back in Dauphin court on November 15th.
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Premier Wab Kinew says his government will deliver a throne speech on November 21st.
Kinew says the government's plans for the year ahead will focus on health care, affordability, and ending chronic homelessness.
He notes that prior to the throne speech, the legislative assembly will first elect a new Speaker on November 9th.
with files from the Canadian Press
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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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