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It's Mental Health Week and you're not alone even if you think you are. The Parkland is here for you and they want to help.
"Absolutely, it's estimated that as many as one in five adults in Canada have been diagnosed with a mental health issue," said Marie Kent, Manager for the Community Health of the North. "There are mental health supports in the Parkland and that includes seeing a psychiatrist, a psychologist or a community mental health worker."
"We know that mental health and physical wellness are linked and we have ensured that all residents in our area have access to primary healthcare support like a family physician or a nurse practitioner," she added. "It's an important aspect of care for everyone in the Parkland."
Even if you're struggling and its 1:00 a.m., there is always help that's available. Prairie Mountain Health offers a "Mental Health Crisis and Non-Crisis line" that is available 24/7. The number is 1-866-332-3030.
"It's very important to reach out for help when you need it," added Kent. "We know some people are afraid to admit they have a mental illness and they don't want to seek out for help. We pride ourselves on having a culture that people are comfortable with."
There are some signs that can indicate you suffer from a mental illness. If you are struggling to do tasks in your daily life that you were able to do before, that could be a sign of mental illness. If that's the case, it's recommended to talk with your physician.
If you are struggling, Marie also wants to share a few things that could brighten up your day.
"Have hope. Recovery is not only possible, but it's expected," added Kent. "Things happen in our life, there will be bad times and good times."
One thing that has been proven is your mental health tends to improve over time.
"If you're having a hard time, you're not alone."
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Update: Shortly before 12:30 the semi truck was towed out of the ditch.
No apparent damage has been done to the semi and trailer.
The trailer left quite a mark in the ditch.
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Just before 10 this morning a semi and trailer ended up in the ditch, blocking a service road.
The semi and trailer are blocking the service road by the Dauphin Marketplace Mall in front of Boston Pizza.
We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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The Portage La Prairie RCMP responded to a shooting late Monday night.
At around 11:30, Police were told a man had been shot with a pellet gun at his Portage home.
Upon visiting the hospital, Police were told the man had actually been shot with a real gun.
The initial investigation found that three males, two of them carrying guns, and one woman all dressed in black broke into the home and threatened the victim. Then proceeded to shoot the man and get away on foot. Police believe the victim was targeted.
The 20-year-old male victim remains in hospital in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445 or leave a tip anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
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A 4th-grade student at Whitmore School was awarded 1st prize provincially in a Canadian Legion literary contest.
Austin Luke wrote a poem centred on Remembrance Day and submitted it to the Canadian Legion last fall. Austin’s poem beat out all other 4th and 5th grade students in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. As part of her award, Austin received $50.
Now, Austin’s poem will be sent to Ottawa to compete against the other regional winners to declare a national winner.
The national winner will be invited to celebrate Remembrance Day this year in Ottawa as well as $250.00
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Allen Dowhan spoke about the State of the City at today’s Dauphin Chamber Luncheon.
The city continues to maintain sustainable spending.
Dauphin mayor, Allen Dowhan attributes that to the number of grants they apply for, both provincially and federally.
He also gave some praise to the labour force and staff at city hall.
Dowhan reminded everyone about the ways they are improving the emergency services such as the upgraded fire truck that will be arriving in October.
They are also adding a new member to the Dauphin RCMP to focus on drug intelligence and trafficking, they are adding this member from a successful piolet project that took place this past year.
Dauphinites can look forward to the construction of the hotel and restaurant in the south end and the service road being finished up.
The city is going to keep going with green initiatives such as solar panel installations on city shops, a house that will rely almost fully on solar electricity, and the Vermillion Growers’ Greenhouse project.
More bike trails are being added to the Co-op Community Family Trails near the Selo site.
Dowhan emphasizes working in the community together and together as a region.
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The Dauphin and District Food Bank have helped so many people in Dauphin and all around the Parkland when they’re in need, and now you can help them.
They are looking for the following items:
- Canned Soup
- Pork & Beans
- Canned Meat
- Pasta & Sauce
- Soda Crackers
- Kraft Dinner
You can drop off any of these items at the Food Bank which is inside Parkland Crossing and every single donation can make a big difference in someone’s life.
“It’s always very important to us. We also get monetary donations, so we take that money and go out and buy food to give out,” said Robin Gambler, Chair of the Food Bank. “We have very large intakes so even when our shelves are full, they empty quite quickly.”
The next intake will be on May 9 and they will give three days of food to the people who qualify for the support.
You are required to bring your health card to each intake and you are eligible as long as there is no Food Bank in your community. The intake will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 4:30.
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Earl Oxford School in Brandon has lifted a lockdown that was initiated this morning.
At around 9:30 the Brandon Police Service arrived at the school after a woman who was unknown to the staff was inside the school. The woman said she was being chased and threatened by someone with a weapon.
When police arrived the woman had been contained in the office and after the school was cleared, no threat was found.
It was determined that the woman was suffering from mental health issues, which was confirmed by her family and police do not believe anyone was chasing her.
She was removed from the school to receive medical assistance.
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Early this morning before 3, the Dauphin Fire Department responded to a structure fire south of Dauphin.
Fire Chief Cam Abrey says all occupants of the house got out safely.
The house is located about three miles south of Dauphin right along Highway 5 and 10.
The fire originated in the roof of the garage before spreading to the house, the garage roof has completely burned off.
The fire took two hours to be put out and firefighters stayed on scene until 8 am to make sure the fire didn’t start up again.
It has been determined the fire was accidental and electrical in nature.
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The City of Dauphin held a public hearing to discuss the 2019 Financial Plan last night at City Hall.
City Manager Sharla Griffiths laid out what money will be spent and where. She stated that there wouldn’t be any program cuts, and the city would continue to focus on green initiatives. Those initiatives include building a compost site and implementing a solar energy system at the city shop.
The adjustments to the budget include a 1.9% increase towards protective services. This increase is to allow a 15th RCMP officer to help combat the gang and drug problem. Also, part of the protective services budget is allocated to the Dauphin Fire Department for new equipment including two dash cameras, a new radio system, and new SCBA’S, helmets and boots.
There is also an increase in spending on transportation services. The budget for public works will increase by 7.9% which includes around $1 million dedicated to the maintenance of roads and sidewalks. The budget also allows the city to conduct a drainage study for the south end of Dauphin.
The city’s recreational and cultural centres will see an increase in grants. The WAC, Fort Dauphin Museum, Parkland Regional Library will all see more funding totalling up to a 3.1% increase.
Overall, the 2019 Financial Plan is supposed to lower the city’s debt by almost $50,000 and see the reserve fund for the city grow to almost $8 million.
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The annual State of the City Address took place today at the Aspen Lodge in the Parkland Rec Complex.
Mayor Allen Dowhan spoke about the successes over the past year for Dauphin, and what things look like for the future. The event is always highly attended and looked forward to.
Several CKDM staff were there to cover the event. For ticket availability for future chamber luncheon events, call the Dauphin Chamber at 204-622-3140, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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As the summer approaches and temperatures climb more and more bugs become prevalent. One of those bugs is ticks, which are spreading and now pose risks to six provinces, say some experts.
Ticks used to be a small problem in our country due to our cold climate, but as Canada gets warmer, the tick problem grows. Ticks survive for longer and spread farther than they used to. Six provinces now have tick problems, including Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and BC.
Southern Canada has warmed in recent decades, making it a suitable place for ticks to set up shop. That’s why the southern areas of those six provinces will see more and more ticks. Cities like Winnipeg, Brandon, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, and Toronto, among others are at risk. The ticks that are in BC are of a different species but are still concerning.
Lyme disease poses the biggest risk when it comes to ticks. In the past decade, Lyme disease cases have grown substantially. In 2009, there were 144 reported cases of Lyme disease as opposed to the 2025 cases in 2017.
Lyme is a disease that is spread once ticks attach themselves to the body. Ticks ideally want to latch on for 72 hours before falling off.
Symptoms of Lyme disease include a bullseye-shaped rash, fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, as well as swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated, it can cause more severe problems like heart problems, facial paralysis, and arthritis.
The most effective way of preventing Lyme disease is to avoid being bitten. Wearing long sleeves and pants and using bug sprays with DEET are helpful methods to prevent tick bites.
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