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Athletes in the Parkland are supported by fundraisers such as the Polar Plunge.
Taking place this Saturday, the Polar Plunge is raising money for Special Olympics Manitoba
Darren Anderson, Manager of law enforcement torch run and partnerships with Special Olympics Manitoba, says these activities support the dozens of athletes here at home.
“Provincially we have over 17 hundred athletes. In the Parkland region alone we have 54. In Dauphin, we have 15-25 and that’s just on the floor hockey program. Around the region, we have bowling in Winnipegosis, Russell, and Swan River. Snowshoeing in Russell and Swimming in Swan River.”
You can still donate to the Polar Plunge by going here.
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Joan Clarkson was honoured by Assiniboine Community College.
Clarkson received the R.A.V.E. Award from the school yesterday, and she explains who gave her the best support in receiving the award.
“It’s Assiniboine Community College, it’s the organization that I work for but it’s been a supportive, great employer. They do treat you well; I wouldn’t have stayed at a job for 21 years unless I had a good employer. ACC has been a wonderful employer. Also my colleagues, but it’s also my students. Everyone thinks you teach, or that the students learn from you. After 21 years at the college, I learn more from my students than anything else.”
The accolade is awarded to the employee that goes above and beyond their Duties in Recognizing Actions, Values and Ethics.
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The Cabin Fever Sale Fundraiser is on Saturday.
The event starts at 10:00 in the morning at the Watson Arts Centre and showcases local businesses to the public.
Lenora LeMarquand, of the Cabin Fever Sale, explains the background behind the sale:
“It was just something we started for different home based businesses so they can showcase their product; it evolved over time. This will be our second year running these events. We do this four times a year; each one has a different name, so Cabin Fever, Spring Fever, Fall Frenzy and Christmas Madness in November.”
The sale is free to attend; there will be door prizes and a silent auction.
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Brad Collett, the Chief Administrative Officer of Dauphin, handed in his resignation letter to council on Monday.
It’s been his plan to step down for a couple years saying he wanted to leave before the next municipal election.
Since 2002, he’s been the leader of the city’s management team.
“It’s been wonderful. It’s been almost 17 years since I became the CAO and I’ve worked with some great people, both council and staff. It’s been a wonderful run being the CAO of Dauphin but I’m looking forward to the next chapter of our lives.”
In retirement, some of Collett’s plans include traveling with his wife even more than they currently do.
He plans to stay on as the CAO of Dauphin until October 9th.
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Fort Dauphin needs your support in the Must see Um’s Competition.
Currently, Minnedosa Museum has 59% of the vote and Dauphin has 41%.
To support Fort Dauphin go to https://www.travelmanitoba.com/blog/post/must-see-um-madness-first-round to place your vote.
Voting for this round ends today.
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Joe Beeverz is coming to Wasagaming this spring.
The new eatery will be located on main strip of Wasagaming Drive.
Owner and operator of Joe Beeverz, Chad Wallin, explains how the franchise will be set up:
“This one is just a small 1200 square feet, so it will be a bit of a different model than what maybe people are used to seeing. It’s more of a take-out and delivery establishment where everything will be served in take-out containers and we’ll deliver throughout the park and surrounding area. There will be a small footprint patio out front, where people can eat their meal as well.”
The franchise plans to do a soft opening in May.
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The new Chief Administrative Officer of the RM of Dauphin started this week.
Robin Wiebe’s first day for the municipality was on Monday.
Wiebe is bringing her experiences as a former accountant and CAO of the RM of Mountain to her new job.
“I actually started in the credit union system. From there is started getting into accounting courses which led to my next move, which was to public accounting. And through public accounting, we audited municipalities, so then when I had the opportunity to cross the desk, then I tried.”
Wiebe will work with former CAO, Laura Murray, as they set strategic goals for the future of the RM.
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The CAO of the City of Dauphin has decided to step down.
Brad Collett handed in his resignation last night at the city’s council meeting.
Collett’s last day with the city is planned for October 9th.
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Dauphin Firefighters are raising money this week for their Annual Rooftop Campout.
The volunteers are raising money and creating awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
According to Marie Sorlie, Campout Coordinator, firefighters are around town until the event starts on March 15th.
“We will be bagging groceries from 3:30 till 5:30 at Co-op”
Sorlie says they’ve already raised over 6 thousand of their 25 thousand dollar goal.
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The province released their budget yesterday.
Reducing the deficit is still the government’s mandate.
Brad Michaleski, Local MLA, talks about how he thinks the budget will be received.
“I think we’re going to get a pretty good response from the budget. We’re certainly hearing that already. It’s a solid, responsible budget and we’re keeping our promises.”
Overall Manitoba plans to increase taxes, spend more, and decrease the deficit.
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Fort Dauphin Museum is leading in the Must See Um’s Competition.
The competition is a bracket based showdown, and in the first round Fort Dauphin is leading over Minnedosa Museum and Heritage Village.
The voting opened up yesterday and round one closes tomorrow.
Click here to place your vote.
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