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A local climate change awareness group will be holding a demonstration this Friday outside the Dauphin United Church in observance of the Global Day of Climate Action.
Virginia Cail is Co-chair of the Citizens Climate Lobby — Dauphin chapter, and tells CKDM the “Shoe Demonstration” will involve 50 pairs of shoes representing the goal to reduce our carbon footprint, and the 50 people that attended last year’s global climate march in Dauphin.
“We decided this would be another opportunity to bring people’s attention to the fact that our climate is still an important issue for us to be addressing,” said Cail.
Members of the CCL - Dauphin chapter will be outside the Dauphin United Church on Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to bring attention to the climate issue and answer questions about the Shoe Demonstration — providing information about the Citizens Climate Lobby.
Cail invites the public to take action and check out the CCL - Dauphin chapter on social media or get in touch by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Wednesday’s Throne Speech from the minority Liberal government unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality'' — pledging to create over one million jobs and expand or introduce benefit programs and supports for all aspects of Canadian society.
The Government approach laid out four foundations: (1) to fight the pandemic and save lives, (2) supporting people and businesses through this crisis as long as it lasts, whatever it takes, (3) to build back better to create a stronger, more resilient Canada, and (4) is to stand up for who we are as Canadians.
Local Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa Dan Mazier tells CKDM he takes issue with some of the lofty commitments made in the Governor General’s address.
“This was supposed to be an opportunity for the government to give Canadians confidence during this uncertain time — instead there was a whole lot of buzz words and shallow promises,” adding that Canadians are “looking for a clear plan as we enter the 2nd wave, and I didn’t hear anything like that during this Throne Speech.”
Mazier says he’s also concerned about the talk of more government spending, and a lack of focus on how that spending is going to be reigned in or controlled.
The local MP was also critical of the federal Liberals moving forward with firearm bans, and says these policies are not serving rural Manitoba well.
He asserted that these firearm bans are hampering legal gun owners, and not helping the situation with regards to tackling crime.
The Conservatives have declared they won’t support the program detailed in Governor General Julie Payette’s speech, while the Bloc Quebecois is angry over what it considers a plan that would invade provincial jurisdiction.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is still undecided over whether it can vote to support the Liberal’s throne speech.
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Manitoba First Nations Police have made an arrest after a woman from Waywayeecappo First Nation was struck on the head with a crowbar and sent to hospital.
On September 20th, at around 7 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) were called to a fight between two women at a house on Waywayseecappo First Nation.
The victim told officers that the female suspect hit her on the head with a crowbar, and fled the scene. EMS was called and the injured woman was taken to hospital.
Officers located the suspect and she was taken into custody. The 35-year-old woman from Waywayseecappo First Nation is being charged with assault with a weapon, and is set to be in court at a later date.
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Officials have announced 42 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba today.
Three of the cases are in Prairie Mountain Health. None of the cases are in Dauphin’s health district, and 30 are in Winnipeg.
There are now 418 active cases in the province and 1,238 recoveries. No new deaths have been reported and the official total remains at 18.
A positive COVID case has been identified in Gladstone Elementary School. The student was asymptomatic when at the school and all close contacts have been advised to self-isolate.
As parts of the province are seeing high case numbers, officials strongly encourage all Manitobans to stick to the fundamentals to stop the spread of the virus.
For more information, click here.
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UPDATE | 2:03 p.m. The water line has been repaired, and water has been restored to the area.
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Water has been shut off to the rural area of Gilbert Plains, according to a staff member with the municipality.
They say the shut off is due to an unscheduled water line repair and that the public works department is working hard to repair the line.
The shut-off is effective immediately, and there's no estimate available for when the water will be turned back on.
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The sentencing hearing for Shane Beaulieu – the final person involved in the 2018 shooting of an RCMP officer in Minnedosa – has been pushed back until October.
Beaulieu’s sentencing hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd relating to his role in the August 29th, 2018 shooting of an RCMP officer.
Beaulieu and three others were arrested after Corporal Graeme Kingdon was shot and seriously injured while investigating a break-in near Onanole.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of break and enter, possession of a motor vehicle obtained by crime, and two firearm-related charges.
He is scheduled to appear in court in Brandon on Oct. 8, 2020.
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The City of Dauphin is reminding residents that 2020 property taxes are due next week.
As they are due on September 30th, outstanding taxes on October 1st will be subject to penalty, as stipulated by the Municipal Act.
Payments may be made on-line through your respective financial institution or at City Hall by cash, cheque or debit. Cheque payments may also be dropped in City Hall's secure drop box at the north entrance.
Dauphin's City Manager Sharla Griffiths says questions about tax bills can be directed to the tax clerk at City Hall.
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A local climate change awareness group is offering a chance to win prizes through a scavenger hunt — but you only have a few days left to enter the draw.
The Citizens Climate Lobby – Dauphin chapter has worked to put up 60 posters in shop windows around the city.
Co-chair Rebecca Van Otterloo explains the idea is to get people talking about climate change and other social issues.
Here’s how to enter the draw for prizes:
- find a "Just Recovery" poster in a shop window (there are lots on Main Street)
- snap a picture of the poster you find
- post it to Instagram or Facebook, and tag @CCLDauphin and #justrecoveryforall
- you can also email your picture to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Some prizes available include a gift package donated by the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy including $50 to the Co-Op, a $20 gift certificate to the Countryfest Community Cinema, and more.
The scavenger hunt ends September 24.
For more details on the Just Recovery initiative, click here.
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Dauphin will soon be getting another drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.
Today the province announced that it is contracting Dynacare to open up several more COVID-19 specimen collection sites in Manitoba. This is set to add 1,400 more tests per day.
The new sites will be brought to Dauphin, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Winkler, and Winnipeg.
More information on how many sites will be added, and where they will be located is to come in the following weeks.
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Twenty-four new COVID-19 cases have been identified in Manitoba today.
The province now has a total of 1,632 cases.
None of today’s cases are in Prairie Mountain Health, twenty of the cases are in Winnipeg.
Manitoba now has 380 active cases, with 1,234 recoveries.
Another COVID-related death has been added to the provincial total, a resident at Parkview Place care home in Winnipeg.
Seven of the care home’s residents have tested positive for the virus at this time. The province has not yet confirmed the death.
Health officials are reminding Manitobans to stick to the fundamental guidelines when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19 -- washing your hands, physical distancing, wearing a mask, and staying home when sick.
For more information about COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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Last week the Weather Network reported Manitoba will likely see a mild fall and a delayed start to winter.
All signs point to a warmer-than-usual September and October, with near-normal amounts of precipitation.
When the Manitoba winter does arrive, what can we expect this year?
Good news first — the 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac says the Prairies and Atlantic Canada could see above-normal winter temperatures.
The Almanac is advising the rest of the country to brace for below-normal winter temperatures.
When it comes to snowfall amounts, the entire country is looking at above-normal levels of precipitation this winter, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac says snowfall will be much greater than normal through most of the Prairies.
So while we may get a bit of a break from winter’s chill, Manitoba will see lots of rain, snow, and sleet.
The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac also advises Manitobans to expect a “Snow Train” that will bring a steady flow of winter storms throughout the season.
(Photo courtesy of the Old Farmer's Almanac)
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