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Public Health Officials have announced one additional case of COVID-19 in the province.

The total number of cases is now 263.

As of today, the number of active cases is 61, and the number of recoveries is 196.

No new COVID-19 related deaths have been announced.

For the most up to date information about COVID-19, visit Manitoba.ca/covid19.

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The public hearing for Dauphin’s 2020 budget will be happening virtually on May 4th, and there are three ways you'll be able to weigh in with your feedback.

City Manager Sharla Griffiths explains that city staff have been conducting their business virtually over the past few weeks using Microsoft Teams software. Council meetings and the budget hearing are also being live-streamed on Youtube, and shared to Facebook.

To give your input during the May 4th budget hearing, you’ll have the option to (1) call in, (2) join by Microsoft Team, or by (3) writing a comment or question on the live Youtube stream.

Griffiths encourages anyone looking for more information to phone City Hall.

What she could say about the budget was that “staff have done a great job at determining what are crucial projects", and what projects are more “cosmetic” in nature and may be easily postponed until 2021.

She suggested money may be directed to things like street maintenance and crucial underground water sewer lines.

“I suspect the public will see a very basic budget, but definitely continuing on with scheduled maintenance and rehabilitation of our major infrastructure.”

The City Manager finished by saying she understands there are lots of questions about what the municipal government is doing for residents and business owners struggling through the COVID-19 crisis:

“Once we’re able to talk about the budget, we will have information put together for that. Just know, those are things that council is also looking at; how do we help residents and what’s in our purview to be able to help them.”

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At 7:00 p.m. on April 19, the Swan River RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence located in the RM of Minitonas-Bowsman.

It was during this search that officers recovered stolen property which included a 2020 Polaris Ranger 1000 side-by-side ATV. 

As a result, a 30-year-old male, from the RM of Minitonas-Bowsman, and a 23-year-old male, from Swan River, were both arrested. They face charges of Theft Under $5000 and Possession of Stolen Property over $5000. 

Both have been released on conditions and they're set to appear in Dauphin Provincial Court on August 19, 2020. 

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Public Health Officials have announced 5 additional cases of COVID-19 today.

That brings the total number of cases to 262.

The number of deaths in the province remains at 6 and 7 people are being hospitalized.

Right now there are 82 active cases and 174 have recovered.

Dr. Roussin warns that we must not stop social distancing.

 "We can see our efforts paying off in our low numbers, but we continue to detect this virus in our province. If we let up our measures too soon, we will see the propagation of this virus."

For more information, and access to the online screening tool you can visit Manitoba.ca/covid19.

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If you have a policy with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), you may get a rebate cheque.

Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton made the announcement today that MPI is returning up to $110 million to its policyholders.

The rebate amount will depend on how much you paid last year, and the average policyholder can expect between $140 and $160, according to the Minister.

We are still waiting on more details, but rebate cheques could be coming at the end of May or early-June.

The rebate is a result of fewer claims during this COVID period. As of mid-April, MPI notes claims are down 48 percent, compared to the same month a year ago.

More details about the rebate will be available in the coming weeks. More information can be found on the MPI website.

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It’s a promising sign from our next-door neighbours.

Today Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe revealed the details of the province’s plan to reopen its economy and services.

The plan will happen in 5 stages, beginning on May 4th.

The first phase will involve the reopening of medical services, like dentists, optometry, physical therapy, and chiropractic treatments.

Outdoor activities deemed to be low-risk will also be allowed during the first phase of reopening. On May 4th, fishing and boat launches will be permitted.

The limit on public gatherings will still be capped at 10 people.

Moe says restriction will be gradually lifted over the following weeks, and more types of businesses will be allowed to reopen, if they choose.

Saskatchewan's 2nd phase of reopening will begin on May 19th, which will see businesses like clothing stores, hairdressers, and massage therapists cleared to reopen.

Here in Manitoba, Premier Brian Pallister says the government will unveil plans to begin easing social distancing measures. We'll have to wait until next week to find out more details about Manitoba’s reopening plan.

Manitoba's chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin says the reopening of Manitoba's economy could look similar to Saskatchewan's plan.

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The Manitoba RCMP received 101 calls related to COVID-19 from April 14-20. The majority of calls were reports of ten or more people gathering at a location and not respecting the orders in place under the Public Health Act.

This is a rather drastic increase from their first report. From April 8-13, the Manitoba RCMP received 64 calls.

"I think the numbers show that people are taking precautions seriously and we don't want the people that aren't to cause greater grief in communities."

47 of the calls were in the West District which includes Dauphin and area. This is compared to just 12 calls that were received in the West District from April 8-13. That means in two weeks, 59 calls have been received by the RCMP in the West District.

"That number suggests that people are taking this seriously," continued Manaigre. 

There have also now been some fines handed out. Officers responded to a house party in The Pas back on April 19.

A 43-year-old female, a 26-year-old male, and a 25-year-old female were charged with Failing to Comply with a Provincial Emergency Order under the Emergency Measures Act and they all received a $486 ticket.

"If we respond to a call, normally the individuals in the house understand and they remove themselves from the home," concluded Manaigre. "That wasn't the case here because they didn't want to leave. As a result, they were fined."

Manitobans living outside of Winnipeg are reminded not to call 911 for COVID-19 related issues. Reports of non-compliance can be made to the Manitoba Government Inquiry line at 1-866-626-4862.

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Another music festival is making creative changes to stay connected.

The Harvest Sun Festival 2020 in Kelwood has been cancelled due to social distancing orders.

The family-operated festival was designed to bring exposure to Manitoban artists, growers, and makers through music, and this would’ve been their 15th year running.

Director of the Harvest Sun Music Festival, Nadia Kuhl says that they will continue to celebrate with their 'online event, 'From Our Backyard To Yours."

“We thought it would be pretty cool to get all of the artists that would’ve been onstage at the festival to put something together from wherever they are in the world. Whether they’re in their backyard, living room, whatever. Then we will compile it together and put it up online on the 22nd.”

Access to the online event is free; however, donations towards the artists are being accepted.

Nadia adds that you can choose a specific artist that you would like to support.

For more information about the festival, and to donate, visit theharvestsun.com.

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The Meals on Wheels program in Dauphin is putting out the call to recruit more volunteer drivers.

Volunteers, using their own vehicle, would be asked to pick-up one hour shifts during a specific week, or a couple of times during a month. This placement depends on reliable individuals to offer time between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during weekdays.

PMH Regional Manager of Nutrition Services Lisa Fugleberg says the program is essential to their clients that struggle to prepare their own meals.

“The program relies on volunteer drivers. It’s our own healthcare staff that are making the meals, but it’s the drivers that get the hot nutritious meals to the clients.”

The Dauphin Meals on Wheels program has the capacity to deliver about 25 meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Lisa says the program is always recruiting, especially during the winter months where they typically see a drop off in drivers.

"With all that’s going on right now, we just wanted to put the call out that we always need drivers, and we really appreciate anybody that has time to do that volunteer driving.”

If you’re interested in driving to help clients maintain their ability to live healthily at home, call 204-638-2200 to give your information.

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You can help a local high school student get a scholarship for her university studies, and also secure funding for the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School.

All you have to do is click here and vote for DRCSS’ grade 12 student Oksana Iwanchysko.

Oksana has applied for the G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship, which awards $4,000 to students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture studies. Another $1,000 is awarded to the student’s high school, in this case, the DRCSS.

Oksana will be attending the University of Manitoba next year to study Agroecology and looks forward to a career as an agronomist.

She says it would mean a lot if she could help her high school secure money to benefit future students.

“I think it would be amazing for the DRCSS to receive this money and use to make advancements in things like vocational programming. It would be amazing if my efforts could be useful in giving back.”

Oksana explains the point system for the scholarship is partially based on voting. She has also submitted a video explaining her vision of the future of agriculture in Canada.

To see the video and to help her secure the scholarship, click here to vote.

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Today Public Health Officials announced 2 new cases of COVID-19.

The total number of Cases is now 257, while 154 people are listed as recovered.

There are currently 97 active cases.

The number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province remains at 6.

The number of cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region remains at 13.

Dr. Brent Roussin acknowledges that Manitobans are anxious to begin the re-opening process, but stresses that it will take time.

“We’re going to look at ways to open certain non-essential businesses, while others will remain closed. However, this will not be a return to normal. There will be a new normal for the foreseeable future. We’ll need to continue our social distancing efforts although we will be able to ease some of those restrictions.”

For the most up to date information about COVID-19, visit Manitoba.ca/covid19.

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