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CAA Manitoba's annual quest to find and advocate for the worst and most damaged roads in the province comes to an end soon as today is the last day to cast a vote.

Nominating a road for an abundance of potholes is usually the most common factor when people think of the worst roads in Manitoba, but there are lots more factors to consider. These can be problems like poor traffic signal timing, poor patching, constant water back-ups, a lack of sidewalks or bike paths, or congestion.

Last year, Provincial Road 307 in the Whiteshell Provincial Park area garnered the most votes for the worst road in Manitoba. Most others in the top 10 list were located in Winnipeg while 1 was in Brandon.

The goal of the campaign is to draw attention to the most derelict and unsafe roads, so that they may be repaired sooner.

You can nominate a road that you think is one of the worst in the province by clicking here.

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Contributed by Alec Woolston

Published: Apr 11, 2023 - 7:34 am

Riding Mountain National Park has released a road report, as the snow has started melting, affecting road conditions. Highway 19 and Rolling River Road are both affected in today's report.

The road report by the Riding Mountain National Park Duty Officer is below.

ROAD CONDITION REPORT – April 10^th, 2023

Caution is advised when traveling on Highway 19 and the Rolling River Road within Riding Mountain National Park of Canada due to poor spring driving conditions. Travel is at your own risk. Emergency services may be unavailable. You are also reminded of wildlife collision hazards along these roadways.

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Contributed by Sam Brownell

Published: Apr 10, 2023 - 10:46 am

The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a State of the District lunch in Ste. Rose tomorrow.

The event will feature presentations by a number of municipalities, who will be giving some information about what's happening in their areas. Chamber Executive Director Stephen Chychota says it's a great opportunity to find out more about what's going on.

"We like to highlight a lot of major changes that have happened or are coming up in the Parkland Region. An opportunity for the municipalities in the area to come together and shed some light on what's going on in their corners of the Parkland."

Chychota says it's also a great networking opportunity for people across the region. You can sign up for the event on parklandchamber.ca.

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Contributed by Sam Brownell

Published: Apr 10, 2023 - 7:14 am

The West Interlake Watershed District is hosting an open house for local residents to have their say on what should be prioritized in the North-West Interlake Watershed Management Plan.

If you live in the north-western Interlake area, come down to the Moosehorn Hall on April 11th at 6:30 pm to let your voice be heard on matters of water management in the area.

The West Interlake Watershed District manager, Kelsey Benson, looks forward to hearing how the organization can collaborate with the community.

"Overall, the intent is for protection, management, conservation, and restoration of water, land, and aquatic ecosystems through local action."

The plan will look to prepare for any issues, ranging from floods to the accessibility of drinking water.

Benson also noted that this meeting and group have no affiliation with the Lake St. Martin outlet channel.

Coffee and donuts will be available at the meeting as well.

To sign up for this event, call 204-762-5850, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Contributed by Michael Brossart

Published: Apr 10, 2023 - 6:00 am

Prairie Mountain Health has recently announced a comprehensive plan to identify and address the improvements that can be made in the regional healthcare system. 

After over a year of consultation involving both staff and the public they serve, PMH has identified four crucial priorities that will be addressed in this new plan:

• Positive health care experience for Manitobans with a focus on quality health services 
• Improved Health system capacity, performance, and accountability 
• An empowered, adaptable, and high-performing workforce
• Strengthened fiscal sustainability and value for money

The challenge of this plan was the scale of the region that PMH covers, and Dan McGregor, Regional Lead of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer spoke with us on the importance of consulting with the public in every corner of the region.

"It's important to note that there is different needs throughout the region, so when we're coming up with a strategic plan and some of the priorities, understanding that the needs in one area of Prairie Mountain Health might not be the same as others. It must be considered in our planning process to make sure it's not a one-size-fits-all for the entire region"

McGregor also noted that one of these four priorities is more crucial to address for most healthcare services in the province.

"There's more of a focus on empowering, adaptable, and high-performance workforce, but really that's largely around retention and recruitment of staff which is clearly a main focus of ours and as much as it has been in the past, the need for retaining and recruiting of staff is of utmost importance right now"

The plan went into action on the first of April and has already begun to work towards these goals, identifying the best ways to meet the objectives laid out. 

McGregor also mentioned that while the plan itself is new, it simply builds upon all the great work that Prairie Mountain Health has already been doing for the area.

For a full overview of Prairie Mountain Health's 5-year plan, Visit Prairiemountainhealth.ca, or click This Link to go right to the plan itself. 

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Contributed by Michael Brossart

Published: Apr 8, 2023 - 7:00 am

A series of seminars are coming to a city near you to showcase the available jobs in the healthcare industry.

Prairie Mountain Health, along with Regional Health Authorities and the Manitoba Health Care Provider Network is setting up these sessions at 7 locations in the area to highlight the careers available and provide an opportunity to enter the world of healthcare for those looking for work.

The Expos will run from 12:30 pm to 7 pm at the following locations and dates:

• Dauphin, Tuesday, April 18th at the Watson Art Centre
• Swan River, Thursday, April 20th at Swan River Regional Secondary School
• Russell, Thursday, April 27th at George P. Buleziuk Centre
• Virden, Tuesday, May 2nd at Tundra Oil & Gas Place, Sunrise Banquet Hall
• Killarney, Thursday, May 4th at Shamrock Centre
• Brandon, Tuesday, May 9th at Keystone Centre, MNP Hall
• and Neepawa, Wednesday, May 10th at the Arts Forward Centre

With the current issue of worker shortages in the health sector, this event hopes to build interest and increase hiring rates.  

University students and high school students are encouraged to come out and inquire about summer jobs, or year-round after-school employment.

Attendees are reminded to bring their resumes, as staff will be on hand to assist with resume-building questions as well. 

For all the information on the Expos, and the careers available, click the link to the Prairie Mountain Health website.

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Contributed by Michael Brossart

Published: Apr 7, 2023 - 7:00 am

Co-op Food Store

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 8 am - 6 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Closed

Co-op Main Street Gas Bar 

• Friday, April 7th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

Co-op Mountain Road Gas Bar 

• Friday, April 7th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Open 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

Dauphin Liquor Mart

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th -  Open 10 am - 8 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Closed

Fusion Credit Union

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th - Closed
• Sunday, April 9th - Closed

The Dauphin Marketplace Mall

• Friday, April 7th - Open 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 8 am - 10 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Open 8 am - 6 pm

Walmart

• Friday, April 7th - Open 8 am - 6 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
• Sunday, April 9th -  Open 9 am - 6 pm

Safeway

• Friday, April 7th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 8 am - 8 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Open 9 am - 6 pm

No Frills

• Friday, April 7th - Open 9 am - 6 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 9 am - 9 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Open 9 am - 6 pm

City of Dauphin

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th - Closed
• Sunday, April 9th - Closed
• Monday, April 10th - Closed

Dauphin Rec Services

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th - Open Regular Hours
• Sunday, April 9th - Open Regular Hours
• Monday, April 10th - Closed

Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy

• Friday, April 7th - Open 12 pm - 2 pm
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 9 am - 2 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Open 12 pm - 2 pm

Super Thrifty Pharmacy

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th - Open 9 am - 10 pm
• Sunday, April 9th - Closed

Call 204-638-3702 between those times for assistance.

Dauphin Vet Clinic

• Friday, April 7th - Closed
• Saturday, April 8th - Closed
• Sunday, April 9th - Closed

When the clinic is closed, a vet is on call for emergencies at 204-638-3208.

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Contributed by Sam Brownell

Published: Apr 7, 2023 - 5:49 am

The Member of Parliament for Dauphin - Swan River - Neepawa, Dan Mazier, is hosting a Townhall next Wednesday, April 12th, in Dauphin.

The Townhall starts at 7 pm in the Parkland Rec Complex and will focus on rural crime and bail reform. Mazier will be joined by Larry Brock, the MP for Brantford—Brant, Ontario, who's a former crown attorney, and the Associate Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services.

There is limited space at the Townhall, so they're asking people to register ahead of time. You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 1-877-405-8946 to register.

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Contributed by Sam Brownell

Published: Apr 6, 2023 - 2:13 pm

The stretch of Highway 16, which was closed due to the storm, has since reopened.

As of now, there are no closed highways in Manitoba, although the majority of highways in the southern part of the province are being reported as partially or fully snow-covered.

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As a winter storm hits the southeastern part of Manitoba, road conditions are going to be constantly changing. Right now, Highway 16 is closed from Highway 5, from Neepawa, to Highway 50.

Most highways through the interlake and southern Manitoba are fully or partially snow-covered, with reduced visibility in a number of areas right now.

If you're planning on hitting the road today, check out the Parkview Auto Glass Road Conditions Tab, and look at our Winter Driving Safety tips from CAA.

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Contributed by Sam Brownell

Published: Apr 6, 2023 - 9:00 am

Now, more than a year since it started, the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund has welcomed even more families to the area.

As of yesterday, 32 families have come to the Parkland through the fund, and that's thanks to the generosity of people throughout the region. Yesterday, that generosity continued when Mark Symchych and his family donated $1000 to the fund.

Jim Perchaluk, the President of the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre, says they're thankful for everyone that's stepped up and helped out over the past year.

"It's just a tremendous experience for us, in terms of being able to help these people that are still so saddened that this war has gone on to its second year, however, the people that are fleeing Ukraine are looking for a place of security and they're finding that here in Dauphin. The community has just been so excellent in supporting us and supporting those families."

While the Family Fund has scaled back the support they're offering new families, its volunteers are still working to help people fleeing Ukraine find housing, jobs, and anything else they need in the Parkland.

You can get more information about the Fund, by calling Larry at 204-648-5904.

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Contributed by Sam Brownell

Published: Apr 6, 2023 - 5:00 am