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The provincial government has launched public consultations on a draft regulation expected to streamline approvals for drainage projects.

The government is looking for feedback on regulatory changes aimed at making approvals for lower-impact drainage projects faster.

“So we’re acting on a long-standing request from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities and many, many landowners throughout Manitoba to streamline the process so that we can have small minor drainage work approved and allowing that work to commence as soon as possible. As well as having a no net loss wetlands policy in place so that different categories for works that involve wetland.”

Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires says it will streamline the approval process and allow a better water management strategy that will promote sustainable agriculture in Manitoba.

For more information on how to voice your opinion, visit www.gov.mb.ca/sd/consultations/index.html.

The deadline for feedback is Jan. 19, 2019. Submissions can be sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to:
Attention: Drainage Consultation
Manitoba Sustainable Development
Box 16 – 200 Saulteaux Cres.
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3

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With some clear nights expected for this week; you'll have some great opportunities to be dazzled by the night sky.

From tomorrow until Sunday the 16th, comet 46P/Wirtanen will make its closest orbit around Earth in around 70 years. At its closest approach, the comet will be 7.2 million miles away. It will be visible in the Southern sky, and you may be able to see it with just your eyes, but binoculars or a telescope are best.

As well, the Geminid Meteor Shower is taking place until Sunday the 16th, with a peak viewing period this Thursday the 13th going into the early hours of the next day. 

The Geminid Meteor Shower is always looked forward to as you can potentially see around 120 meteors per hour if you're watching.

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Donna Davidson announced she is retiring as superintendent of the Mountain View School Division.

Davidson has been with the Mountain View School Division for 32 years and was appointed superintendent in 2015.

The board of trustees accepted her resignation last night at the regular school board meeting and will now start the recruitment process and planning immediately with transition planning to follow.

Her retirement is effective June 30th.

She began her career in Dauphin-Ochre, at the DRCSS as a high school physical education teacher.

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Farm business success, cost control, and management are some of the topics to be discussed at an upcoming FCC Ag knowledge exchange event.

FCC is holding a two-day conference featuring three presenters discussing things like ‘the 7 practices of top farmers,’ and ‘Making your farm more profitable.’

“They will challenge you to look at your operation a different way with the intent of encouraging you to take the next step. Whether that be the management on your farm, the profitability standpoint, or farm transition. There’s also going to be an opportunity for networking with like-minded individuals.”

Anna-Marie Smith, from FCC, says farmers shouldn’t miss out on what the presenters have planned.

“So overall I think it’s going to great. We have some great topics around management and transition.”

The event takes place on Thursday and Friday in Winnipeg, to register call 1-888-332-3301 or go online to www.fcc.ca/agknowledge.

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The Independent Investigation Unit is looking into an incident with the Dauphin RCMP that ended with someone allegedly sustaining a fractured fibula.

A 25-year-old woman was arrested back on November 27th and was taken to hospital after she complained of pain in her knee. Police arrested the woman for breach of peace. During her arrest she was uncooperative and officers used force to control her. She was held at the hospital overnight for an examination and observation.  

Then last Tuesday she called the police again for a different reason and at the time disclosed she sustained an injury from the previous encounter.

After learning she has sustained a fractured left fibula, otherwise known as her calf bone, RCMP informed the IIU. An investigation is now being conducted.

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Over the weekend, a Brandon man was arrested for accidentally shooting his girlfriend.

He was unloading his shotgun and it went off and hit his girlfriend's leg. Both people involved claim it was an accident, and police have seized the shotgun. 

The man was released from custody but will appear in court in January for aggravated assault and firearms offences.

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The First Ministers meeting was held over the weekend in Montreal between the Premiers of Canada and the federal government.

Two of the main topics that were discussed were the federal carbon tax, and Alberta oil. Despite those topics dominating discussions, Brian Pallister said he made some progress on his push to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers.

Pallister also said that Ottawa could possibly support a transmission line to send more hydro power to Saskatchewan. He also said the Trudeau government was excited about the idea of a "hydro pipeline" from at least Quebec to Saskatchewan.

Overall, Pallister said the discussions were productive, which is in stark contrast to most other Premiers who felt little to no progress had been made on any issues.

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If you can’t think of what to get someone for the holidays think about helping the Parkland economy with Chamber Bucks.

“Once money has been transferred into a Chamber Buck that money is locked in locally. So you look at the tens of thousands of dollars that get exchanged throughout a year, and that’s a lot of money that isn’t going elsewhere. It’s locked into Dauphin, it’s locked into the Parkland area, and that’s just more money for the community that gets circled around.

Stephen Chychota says the chamber of commerce has given back over 2 thousand dollars just this past week in people who have supported locally.

“There’s a lot of tremendous benefit to shopping local during the holidays and any time during the year. because a lot of these businesses are here to support the community they’re in, they’re here to support themselves, their friends and families, in a community.”

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The Dauphin Kings and Dauphin Minor Hockey are the final recipients of the donations from Barry Trotz.

$23,050 was given to Dauphin Minor Hockey and $27,490 went to the Dauphin Kings.

His parents presented cheques to the groups at the Kings game Friday night.

The money was raised during the Stanley cup day celebrations.

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Next weekend Parkland Crossing’s Wardrobe is open on a special day.

“Because we're only open on weekdays, a lot of people who work or who are busy taking care of kids during the week can’t get here. So Vicky said she was interested in opening it up on a Saturday for those who can’t get in here on those weekday mornings.”

Jamie Harvey says they are also planning to help out families give gifts this year.

“She also had the idea of, we have a lot of people in town who always when they buy new toys for Christmas, right after Christmas they give the old toys away. But if we can get those toys donated to us before Christmas, we will also give those away on that day, in addition to having the clothing room open."

Harvey is asking for any lightly used toys to be donated before next Friday that they can give out next weekend.

The Wardrobe at Parkland Crossing will be open on Saturday from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon.

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Tonight at 7 pm there will be an awards night for the Dauphin Fish and Wildlife Association at the Knights hall.

President of the association, Brad Watkins says it’s their biggest fundraiser.

Tickets to the event are still available at Sticky’s Bait and Tackle, Black's Cycle & Sporting Goods, and at the 11th avenue hall. There will not be any tickets at the door because they have a liquor permit.

There’s going to be lots of kid’s door prizes and some gift certificates as well.

The event is a celebration to end the hunting season.

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