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A spooky, scary, sight will take to the streets of Dauphin for the Annual Zombie Walk!
Starting at 5 pm this Wednesday at the Dauphin Friendship Center, Carrie Lang details the route for this march of monsters and costumed crusaders.
Starting at the friendship center, the crowd will head to Main Street, taking a right down to the BMO, crossing there, and back to the youth center from there.
When the walk returns to the Dauphin Youth Center there will be a light supper, games, and treat bags for all! there will also be a prize draw for participating youth.
Last, roughly 80 people suited up in some form of Halloween attire to march through the streets of Dauphin.
So grab some zombie makeup or dress up in any Halloween costume, and head to the Dauphin Friendship Youth Center tomorrow.
Doors open at 5 pm, and this haunting jaunt rolls out at 5:30 PM
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92 percent of the homes tested during the City of Dauphin's 200 Radon Test Kit Challenge came back above Health Canada's guideline.
During the winter of 2023/24, 139 homes took part in the challenge using 91-day alpha track tests. Of these homes, 92 percent came back above 200 becquerels per cubic metre, which is above Health Canada's guidelines. Exposure to elevated levels of radon is linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces, like homes, it can accumulate to high levels and become a risk to the health of you and your family.
If you’ve tested for radon and your result is above the Canadian Guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3), it is important to take action to reduce your radon level. More than 3,000 Canadians die each year from radon-induced lung cancer.
What to do next?
- A radon mitigation system can be installed in less than a day and will reduce the radon level by more than 80%, always hire a professional to do so;
- Contact the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) at 1-855-722-6777 or search for a list of certified service provider in your area who can help reduce the level of radon in your home; and
- If you need financial assistance to help pay for radon mitigation, the Canadian Lung Association offers a grant of $1,500 towards the cost of a radon mitigation system if you have a lung cancer diagnosis or if you have low to moderate income.
The City of Dauphin is asking residents to stay tuned for Radon initiatives that will be announced during Radon Action Month in November.
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Town Council in Swan River has passed an Accommodation Tax by-law, which they hope to have take effect by January 1st, as long at it receives Lieutenant Governor in Council approval by then.
The intent of the tax, which will be 5 per cent and will be collected by all accommodations in the town, including hotels, motels and short-term rentals, is to generate revenue used for community enhancement, public safety, recreation and active living, and special events, organizations, or projects that will encourage tourism in Swan River.
There are several exceptions where the accommodation tax will not be charged.
They include patients or residents in a hospital or care home, athletes competing for a Swan Valley sports club that is being billeted within the community, and accommodations supplied and operated by an employer for their employees.
Other exceptions include time-shared agreements and stays longer than 30 days, as well as hospitality rooms that do not contain a bed or are used for displaying items or holding meetings.
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The Prairie Mountain Health Authority was due for its 4-year checkup, and it passed with excellent scores.
This Accreditation program, conducted by Q-Mentum runs every 4 years, and this year marks the 3rd review for the Prairie Mountain Health Region.
On-site surveys took place at 49 PMH locations earlier this year, and Accreditation Canada affirmed PMH was successfully meeting 97% of surveyed criteria.
PMH CEO Treena Slate noted that she's impressed by the strong success, but not surprised.
“The survey results reinforce what we know, and what we are so proud of, which is the professionalism of our staff, our accreditation teams, physicians and health partners who are dedicated to providing care to the patients, residents and clients that we serve”
This criterion assesses 23 standards of operations to gauge the quality of Infrastructure and facilities, Care and Services, Leadership, and more.
2 of the major criteria that had room for improvement include medication management and emergency departments, though both still met 85%-88% of the criteria needed.
All of the locations that were reviewed through this survey have been deemed Accredited, marking a high standard of care and service across the region.
you can find the full 126-page report at prairiemountainhealth.ca
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If you missed some yard waste during fall clean-up, fear not!
The City Of Dauphin has extended the Green Bin Pickup Service to the first week of November.
Additionally, the Compost Site at the Dauphin Waste Disposal Site is open for the drop-off of accepted materials, free of charge.
Don't have a green bin? You can always request one through the City of Dauphin website, and have your yard waste and compost hauled off bi-weekly from April to October.
You can apply for a green bin by heading to dauphin.ca and filling out the application for a green bin at your own home.
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There are cases of the wheels of justice grinding slowly, and then there is this case.
A man arrested in connection with a June 2018 drug bust in Dauphin, has appeared in court again.
36-year-old Allan Dengler of Peachland, B-C has had his matters adjourned to January 31.
Meanwhile, a Russell man, accused in January of 2023 of making online threats to law enforcement personnel, government officials, and several other individuals was also recently back in court.
44-year-old Michael Man had his matters adjourned to November 27.
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Two Gilbert Plains residents have been recognized with Manitoba Healthy Aging awards.
Bruce Jorgenson was presented with an Older Adult of the Year award, which recognizes Manitobans 65 and older for demonstrating leadership in advocating for health care services.
Meanwhile Jose Randell received a Healthy and Active Living Ambassador award, which recognizes those 65 and older that actively contribite to helping older adults stay physically active.
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The first responders of the Carberry Bus Crash have been honoured for their service today with the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.
Premier Wab Kinew awarded 134 first responders with one of Manitoba's highest honours today.
First responders from the Carberry North Cypress-Langford Fire Department, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, Neepawa Volunteer Fire Department, Shared Health Emergency Response Services, STARS air ambulance, and Manitoba RCMP, as well as provincial call takers and dispatchers, were inducted.
There were also inductees from Saskatchewan who flew in for assistance.
Premier Kinew said, “We want to honour those whose valour and heroism helped to embody the best of Manitobans.”
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A Christmas-time Rotary fundraiser is rapidly approaching.
The annual Gifts of Light campaign traditionally takes place in December, in partnership with Pathways Funeral Home.
Rotarian Kara Vanderheyden says it allows people to pay tribute in memory of a lost loved one.
"The idea is to essentially light up C-N Park with beautiful, live Christmas trees. Individuals and families or groups of people who have lost a loved one in the past can purchase a Christmas tree, which the Rotary Club then sets up and puts lights on it and sets it up in C-N Park."
Vanderheyden adds they usually have around 40-50 trees lit up in CN Park every year.
If you are interested in purchasing a tree in memory of a loved one, you can contact Pathways, or the Rotary Club of Dauphin through their social media platforms.
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Parks Canada Has released information on a series of controlled burns that will be taking place over the next several weeks In Riding Mountain National Park.
This will see several trail and day-use area closures.
The Central Trail between Long Lake Junction and Baldy Lake Junction, the Baldy Lake trail, Gunn Lake Trail, and Long Lake Trails.
Campsites at Whitewater, Gunn Lake, and Long Lake will also be closed during this operation.
Prescribed Fires remove fuel that could cause out-of-control wildfires in a controlled fashion, and often take years of planning and assessment.
These fires will mostly be on the southern side of the park in areas west of Minnedosa, and smoke will likely be visible in a very wide radius.
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In the courts this past week, a former Romanian Orthodox priest, charged in connection with a historical sexual assault in the Russell area that dates back to the early 1970's had a new date set for his matters.
81-year-old Constantin Turcoane had his matters adjourned to November 27.
And a 23-year-old man from Sandy Bay First Nation was also back in court this past week in relation to the discharge of a firearm in early August on the Ebb & Flow First nation.
Billy Roulette had his case adjourned until this Monday.
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