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The Gilbert Plains Maintenance Shop had nearly 100% damage in the structure fire yesterday.
Hilton Kilford, Fire Chief explains the scene from the blaze.
“Upon arrival it was heavily involved in fire. The fire was quickly put under control enough that we were able to remove one grader and one backhoe from inside, but one grader didn’t start. So we had to keep fighting hard on the fire to try and save it but went through most of the (fire). We fought (the fire) for almost 9 hours before we headed out.”
Kilford explains how the fire started.
“The fire was started by grinding equipment that was not seen for some time because the crew was out working on a water main break, which limited the water for fighting the fire too.”
A flare up started early this morning again at the shop and fire crews were called out to control the small blaze at 6:30.
No one was injured in the incident.
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Whitmore School is getting ready for their Spring Bazaar and Indoor Garage Sale.
The sale will be on April 7th from 9:30 to 2:30, showcasing a number of vendors, demonstrations and the garage sales.
Stacey Penner, who is on the Parent Partnership Committee at Whitmore School, explains what will be happening at the event.
“We have 30 confirmed vendors, so there will be a lot of small business vendors. From makeup to moccasins, to fancy cookies, jewellery vendors and personalized clothing vendors. We will also be having some on stage demonstrations including Kang’s Taekwondo and some of the clubs from the school.”
If you’re interested in booking a table, call 638 4782.
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The Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg has asked a family from Dauphin to be their special guests.
Curtis Kaleta and his family were invited to attend the Hope Couture Fashion Gala next month.
Kaleta says they were invited as a thank you for all the hard work they do in support of the charity here at home.
“It’s the second year that we’ve been asked to be part of their fashion gala in Winnipeg. They’ve invited us as a guest family so come and mix and mingle and have some fun. They see what work we are doing in Dauphin for their organization and it’s their way of giving back to us.”
Kaleta is already getting ready for this year’s Dane Kaleta Memorial fundraiser which takes place in June.
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RCMP have arrested 3 in connection with drug trafficking in Camperville.
Last Tuesday, Winnipegosis RCMP with assistance from Ste. Rose du Lac and Dauphin RCMP executed two warrants simultaneously at two residences on Arena Road.
At one residence, police arrested 58 year old Arnold Joseph Guiboche and 52 year old Gail Charlene Guiboche. At the second residence 52 year old Thomas Van Lynn was arrested.
Police seized cocaine, prescription medication, marihuana, drug paraphernalia, cash and ammunition.
All accused have been released from custody pending future court dates.
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The Gilbert Plains Fire Department put out a fire at the Municipal Shop this afternoon.
Reports say the fire started before lunch.
Emergency crews are still on the scene.
CKDM will announce updates as they come in.
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The Dauphin and District Snowmobile Club Trails are closed for the season.
The club announced today that members will be removing all signage and trail markers in the next couple of days.
Riding trails are now at the snowmobilers risk and SnoMan is no longer liable for any injuries or damage done to equipment.
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Safeway employees ratified their new agreement last night.
The new four year agreement between Local 832 members working voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new contact.
The new contract includes wage gains in the third and fourth years as well as no cost benefits, dental plans and seniority rights.
UFCW Local 832 represents more than 100 workers at Safeway in Dauphin.
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The 111th Brandon Winter Fair starts today.
The fair is packed with events for every one of every age.
Ron Kristjansson, General Manager of the Winter Fair explains some of the highlights.
“We’ve got a jam packed show all week long. We’ve got horse show running’s all day and all evening in both ends of the Keystone Centre, both in the Westoba Ag centre arena and the Westoba place main arenas. Hunter Jumpers, some of the big names in equestrian show jumpers. We have a barn full of cattle in the Kinsmen arena in our Royal farm yard area right next to our Ag Education piece.”
The fair runs to Saturday the 31st, and is open daily from 8 in the morning until 8 at night.
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Plans are in development to rehabilitate the Highway 20 Edwards Creek Bridge.
The bridge, located on highway 20 on the way to Ste. Rose is in the stages of being replaced.
Jeff Pratte, a Planner with Landmark Planning and Design explains how the desired plan will work:
“Building the new bridge adjacent to the current bridge structure slightly to the south, and using the old bridge for traffic till the new bridge is complete at which the old bridge would be removed and and there for you don’t need any lengthy detours over municipal roads or the expense of putting in a temporary bridge during construction process.”
The regulatory approvals and land acquisition for the project will take around 2 years with a completion date expected in 5.
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A major concern the Manitoba Green Party is shedding some light on, is contaminated water and wells.
Last week, Ian Brown and Kate Storey took samples of contaminated water from local wells, to both Sopuck and Michaleski’s office.
Brown, CEO for the Green Party, Dauphin – Neepawa Riding, talks about the water quality in the area:
“I don’t think there is a well in our area, there isn’t one that I know of where people actually use the water anymore. The reason for that is because of the materials that are filtering down through what is left of the soil. Regenerative farming creates new soil and filters out all of the bad stuff that is put on the soils that wind up now filtering through into that well water.”
They are calling on the province to heed to the Defend The Water campaign and to establish regenerative farming practices.
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Manitoba Infrastructure closed it earleir to do the extreme winter conditions.
Most highways south of Riding Mountain National Park are reporting ice covered and swirling snow, but conditions seem to be slowly improving.
Travellers should still drive with care and caution.
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