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Grade 12 provincial 40S language arts and mathematics test results are going to be published by the province.

The Manitoba government is bringing back the practice of publishing results from each school division in the province.

Pam Iwanchysko, the chairperson of the parent advisory council at the DRCSS, gives her thoughts about the province releasing these results.

“I think it’s critical. It’s really important, as a parent to understand where we’re at in regards to our education system and how our kids are faring with regards to the rest of the province. So I think it’s great that they are releasing those results.”

She had a chance to look over the results from the Mountain View School Division.

“I think it’s really important to stress where, for example, our local division is, in relation to results in terms of the averages. Within the Mountain View School Division, for example, they’ve really focused on the math and English skills. And although the ELA is still below the provincial average, the math skills are definitely going up.”

Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen says that sharing the results will encourage school divisions to use the information benchmarks to monitor performance and to engage community members on solutions to local issues.

The province previously posted results at the division level but moved to release provincial-level results in 1999. 

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Published: Oct 26, 2018 - 8:29 am

Tonight is your chance to sample wines from across the world, right here in Dauphin.

The annual wine tasting fundraiser hosted by Dauphin’s Rotary Club and the Dauphin Liquor Mart is tonight.

It starts at seven and runs until ten. 

Howard Wirch,  chair of the event for this year, talks about what everyone should expect.

“There’s different tables set up by various vendors that represent different wine distribution companies. They display a verity of wines from all over the world. There are wines from Canada, of course, from B.C. and Ontario. There is even one table that is featuring Manitoba wines. Then there are wines from across the world.”

Wines are coming from typical wine producing countries like France, Spain, Australia, Chile, and Argentina and the US.

Wirch explains how the night works.

“As part of your entry, we give away complementary programs which have all the wines and tables listed in the program so that you can make notes or check off the wines that you do like. Obviously, everyone is drawn to different types of wines. Whether it be white or red, or Rose or Sparkling. All are featured, and each representative will probably have a verity of different wines on their table.”

Tickets cost only $30 for the night out and include the wine, the Co-op’s deli department showcasing a selection of cheeses and other deli items for sampling plus lots of entertainment.

it's taking place upstairs at the Parkland Recreation Complex.

They can be purchased at the Dauphin Liquor Mart, or you can call Howard at 204-647-3005, or Ryan at 204-647-5903.

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Published: Oct 26, 2018 - 5:01 am

The Dauphin Legion Branch's poppy campaign has begun.

Today and tomorrow you can get poppies at a few locations.

The locations you can get a poppy are Co-Op, No Frills, the liquor store, and the mall.

A few other businesses downtown will have poppies as well.

The poppy is to remember what we went through with the wars.

The money made from poppies goes back into the community to help veterans and seniors.

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Published: Oct 26, 2018 - 3:49 am

Tonight around 5:30 you might see a bunch of zombies walking around in Dauphin.

It’s a celebration put on by the Dauphin Friendship Centre for Halloween.

Their walk usually takes them somewhere on Main St. before they turn around and go back to the Friendship Centre.

Kids will start to show up at the Friendship Centre around 5:00, with the walk starting at 5:30 tonight.

After the walk, the kids will have supper, hangout and eat candy at the Friendship Centre.

If someone wants to do the Zombie Walk that hasn’t attended youth activities with the Dauphin Friendship Centre there will be a little sign-up.

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Published: Oct 26, 2018 - 6:05 am

The key interest rate has been raised by the Bank of Canada.

When the interest rate goes up it means those who borrow money will have to pay more, whereas those who are saving money will be happy.

The rates get increased because the bank of Canada worries about inflation.

President of Sunrise Credit Union, Tim Klassen’s advice is to plan ahead if you know you have a loan or mortgage that will need to be renewed soon.

CEO of Fusion Credit Union, Ron Hedley’s advice is to control your debt or try to lower it.

Fusion Credit Union won't look at making changes until sometime next week.

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Published: Oct 25, 2018 - 3:05 pm

City of Dauphin voter turnout was down for this year’s municipal election.

There was a 30 percent turnout, compared to 34 during the last election.

Kirk Dawson, the Senior Election Official, talks about the election and why he thinks the turnout was so low.

“We anticipated, actually, a stronger showing as the advance polls were up 18 percent on October 18th. Our analysis would be that because there was no mayoral candidates being elected that maybe that was why the turnout was a little lower. The actual election itself was uneventful and went very smoothly.”

He talks about the campaign overall. 

“I thought it went great! Obviously, Al Dowhan was acclaimed as mayor, but as the councillor standpoint, the participation of all ten candidates was very strong. I think people saw signs around town, the Chamber of Commerce event where the debate happened was excellent and well attended. We look at the media hits; there it was strong. I think the electorate was well informed. All candidates did themselves proud.”

For the low turnout, Dawson thinks it’s something the community needs to talk about. He wonders what causes it and what could bring more people to the polls. Is it more awareness, is there voter apathy? 

He says voting is essential for democracy and he would hope voter turnout numbers would be more than 50 percent.

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Published: Oct 25, 2018 - 12:03 pm

Update: Around 12:30, roads opened back up and everything has been cleared up.

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There is a big anhydrous leak around McCreary.

RCMP are asking that everyone avoid the area. 

The gas leak is south of town and no one is being evacuated within the community. 

RCMP have closed the intersection of Highway 50 and 5 and two miles south.

We’ll keep you updated as more information is released.

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Published: Oct 25, 2018 - 11:10 am

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Published: Oct 24, 2018 - 9:28 pm

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Published: Oct 24, 2018 - 7:55 pm

The Parkland area experiences five to six hundred deer-related accidents annually.

Deer tend to be most active in the months of October and November as well as during dusk, dawn and night.

Brian Smiley, MPI media relations coordinator, has some tips for driving when deer could be active.

“Driving defensively would be the first driving tactic, if you’re in an area with a lot of brush you have to anticipate that an animal may run out in front of you, if you have passengers in the vehicle perhaps ask them to scan the roadsides and ditch in front of you as you drive along to see an animal in front of you.”

Some other ways to avoid collisions are to watch for the reflection of headlights in the eyes of a deer, or a dark silhouette. Also, don’t swerve if an animal does cross in front of your vehicle, brake firmly to reduce the impact between an animal and your vehicle.

There will be some signs going up in Riding Mountain National Park warning people of wildlife. Those signs will be large and bright so they’re easy to see for motorists to see. The sign will say warning, wildlife crossing. The locations of the signs will move based off of conversations with conservation.

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Published: Oct 25, 2018 - 6:31 am