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As part of Ag Appreciation Week here at 730 CKDM, we're highlighting local voices on the importance of the Agricultural sector in Dauphin and the area.
Today we spoke with Stephen Chychota with the Parkland Chamber Of Commerce on what they do to support the local Agricultural communities.
The Chamber helps a lot of local businesses in many ways, from offering avenues of communication to insurance plans.
Working so closely with both producers and local businesses, Chychota sees the economic powerhouse that the Ag sector is.
"Ag in this sector is huge. It's the largest industry we have in the area, so it's a big economic driver for our region and our small businesses. it's part of that ecosystem we talk about where money changes hands in the community."
The work that the Chamber does and that Ag producers do are a better match than most people expect, as both of them work towards growing a strong community.
Chychota is proud that he can give back to Ag workers through some of the Chamber's programs.
"A lot of farms, family farms or corporate, there's a number around here that take advantage of the Chamber Group Insurance Plan specifically. They're Chamber members, so they benefit a little bit from everything we do, but also the group plan. They're able to, for their family and their staff, get benefits and health coverage for the things that they need."
To learn more about how the Chamber Group supports local ag producers, you can visit their website at parklandchamber.ca, or contact Chychota directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Be sure to stay tuned for more information and appreciation for the agricultural sector throughout the week as 730 CKDM continues our Ag Appreciation Week!
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One man is in critical but stable condition following an attack and fire in Brandon yesterday.
Brandon Police Service received a call at around 1:15 pm on Monday about a man allegedly attacking people with a hammer on 15th Street.
While investigating that, a 9-1-1 call came in regarding a fire in the same area.
One man was pulled from the burning building, who an investigation determined had been assaulted by the alleged suspect of the assault.
He was transported by STARS Air Ambulance to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.
A container of accelerant and a hammer were recovered at the scene of the fire, leading police to believe that the fire was deliberately set.
A second adult male was found to have been hit in the head with a hammer but only suffered minor injuries.
Police arrested a 32-year-old man and charged him with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and arson with disregard for human life.
They say the suspect and the victims are known to each other.
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Manitoba Hydro has announced that a planned power outage for an area that includes San Clara and Boggy Creek has been delayed by an hour.
The outage, which is expected to affect around 300 customers, will now begin at 2 pm this afternoon.
The outage is needed to allow for a house move from Saskatchewan to Manitoba, in order to allow for the building to safely pass under some power lines.
The outage is expected to last about one hour.
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Another edition of the fall Rotary Book Sale wrapped up over the weekend.
Organizing committee member Jean-Louis Guillas says they had in excess of 10,000 books donated for this sale.
He adds he was particularly impressed with how the Friday night "Spirits & Sweets" event went.
"We knew from the spring, with the Wine & Words, that the concept of matching the book sale with another event would work pretty well. This hall is fantastic, and the staff at Irving's are fantastic to work with. Carla was excited about the project and did research to find desserts that would pair well with various spirits.
Money raised through the Book Sale goes towards Dauphin Rotary's Scholarship programs, as well as towards sending local youth to Rotary Leadership conferences.
Guillas adds they are already looking forward to the spring Book Sale, which will be held in April of 2024.
"Whether we do a combination again is up to the committee to decide. It does take a lot of effort to put it on. Rotarians do a lot of that work, but we have great support from friends of Rotary, who like the events, and come out and support us by offering a few hours of volunteer time."
Guillas added plans are well underway for an Arts & Crafts event, that will be held in February, and will include craft beer tasting combined with Watson Arts Centre's Dauphin Art Group.
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Parkland RCMP detachment is set to hold a Community Policing Town Hall tonight (Tuesday).
Dauphin RCMP Sergeant Scott Linklater says it has been a while since they have held an event like this.
"We will provide an update on what the detachment does, who we are, what we are doing, and how we are policing the community. Just give an update on what is going on, some tips on personal property security, and then I would like to finish with an opportunity for the public to ask some questions."
Linklater says they will not be able to answer questions related to specific police investigations, but rather policing in general.
"That is a big reason why we are doing the town hall, is we want to provide that forum for people to ask questions and have that discussion in an open manner so that everyone gets the same message."
Sergeant Scott Linklater feels it is important to have open discussions like this with the public.
"I do not think it is something that we do often enough, and I think that is where some of the misconceptions about what police do and what we are busy doing comes into play. So I think maybe having that discussion clarifies what responsibilities are placed on police right now, what we are dealing with, and how the community can actually help out."
He adds their duties are way more than policing.
"What we do in our day-to-day business is not just a police issue, it is a community issue. There are addictions and homelessness. And that is where the community can step up and help out as well. We all need to work to make Dauphin and the area a better place to live."
The town hall event begins at 7 pm tonight (Tuesday) in the Aspen Lodge at the Parkland Recreation Complex.
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It was slightly cheaper to fuel up your vehicle in Manitoba over the past week.
According to the website GasBuddy.com, the average price for a litre of regular fuel in the province as 0.5 cents a litre cheaper over the past seven days to 152.24 cents.
The national average price also fell during the past week, dropping a full cent to 150.04 cents a litre.
The provincial average price is now 3.6 cents cheaper than one month ago, and 23.1 cents a litre cheaper than on this day one year ago.
Here in Dauphin, prices range from 153.6 to 154.9 cents per litre.
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A 28-year-old Dauphin man is in custody following an incident in the city's south end on Saturday night.
Just before 8 pm that night, Dauphin RCMP were called to a home on 6th Avenue SW after a report of a man with a gun.
A suspect was taken into custody, although he initially refused to co-operate.
A subsequent search found the man was wearing body armour and had an imitation revolver, along with ammunition and a baton. He was also in possession of 18 grams of suspected magic mushrooms, 26 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as marijuana, unmarked cigarettes, and other drug paraphernalia.
Among the charges laid against Joshua Mckay were Possession for the Purpose of trafficking, Possession of Body Armour, Possession of Ammunition while Prohibited, and weapons possession.
He remains in custody, with no information on a court date being released.
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As part of Ag Appreciation Week here at 730 CKDM, we're highlighting local voices on the importance of the Agricultural sector in Dauphin and the area.
Terron Stykalo, president of the Dauphin Ag Society is well aware of this significance.
"I think it's extremely important. you look around locally and there are certainly many different sectors we have right in our community. You can look a the greenhouse influence we have. We have a poultry influence, we have a dairy influence, we have a hog influence, and probably our biggest influence grain crops."
These influences have a very notable presence in the community as well, as Stykalo notes how many public areas have ag-based sponsors.
"Locally, businesses around here, certainly thrive on agriculture. a big part of this community was agriculture, and still is agriculture, with many things surrounding it. The Dauphin Kings with all the ag sponsors. even if you go to our curling rink, there are many ag businesses that have banners hanging on the wall."
Stykalo and the Ag Society try to help bridge the gap between urban and rural communities
"We try to bring people to the farm. we host something like our fair, and we certainly go back to our roots of the horse show, we're together with 4H and they have a beef and sheep show. And we do all these things to try and bring the community a little bit closer to Ag."
While it's no easy task, Stykalo notes it's crucial to keep this agricultural presence to educate more urban populations about food security.
"This is where a lot of their food comes from, right here. you step back 20 years ago, guys had some livestock, and some grain, and a lot of the time it was a lifestyle choice. you had some cattle that fed your family. you look a the average producer, and they're putting food not only on their own table but on tables all around the world."
The real message that Sytkalo wants to highlight, is the hard work of everyone involved across the agricultural landscape.
"Whether you're a dealership, or an ag retailer, from insurance to the local co-op here where you pick up your groceries, everyone takes pride in the jobs they do, and we appreciate when we hear a thank you, so thank you".
We here at CKDM always support the amazing workers in the agricultural sector, and we'll continue to cover the many facets of it during Ag Appreciation Week.
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Today (November 13) is the day that local country music fans have been anxiously waiting for.
Countryfest general Manager Kamryn Winters says tickets for their 2024 show go on sale to the general public as of 10 am this morning.
With the likes of Alabama, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Jodee Messia returning to the festival, Winters is excited for the 2024 show.
"We are encouraging people to come back to the festival - bring your kids, your parents, and your grandparents. It is going to be exciting. We are focusing a lot of this year on the experiences at the festival. So in the next couple of months, we are going to announce new things coming to Countryfest, including different sanctioned events and special events."
"you can get your tickets by going to www.countryfest.ca, by calling us at 1-800-361-7300, or by visiting us at the Countryfest office. You can come by and say hi and purchase your tickets."
the 35th edition of Dauphin's Countryfest goes from June 28th to 30th at the Selo Ukraina site.
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The Dauphin and District Community Foundation will be one of the benefactors of a new initiative by Tim Horton's Restaurants.
For over 25 years, Tim Hortons has become synonymous with its annual Smile Cookie campaign. This year, they are expanding the program with their first-ever Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.
Starting today until November 19, 100 per cent of proceeds from each Holiday Smile Cookie sold will be donated to local charities and community groups.
Here in Dauphin, proceeds from the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign at the local Tim Horton's restaurant will be divided between the Dauphin and District Community Foundation, and Tim Horton's Foundation Camps.
The campaign was created to give Tim Horton’s guests an opportunity to give back this holiday season and help to continue making a difference in their communities.
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Thursday night was a busy one for Dauphin RCMP as they dealt with three separate impaired driving events.
The first occurred at around 11:20 pm when police pulled over a truck driving erratically in a commercial parking lot on Main Street South. The roadside breath sample taken from the 49-year-old male driver from Winnipeg produced a "warning" rating, which resulted in his licence being suspended for 72 hours and his vehicle being impounded for three days. He also received a ticket for driving carelessly.
About 45 minutes later, another truck was pulled over, this time with a 39-year-old male from Dauphin behind the wheel. That driver failed his breathalyzer test, which resulted in his licence being suspended for 90 days and his vehicle being impounded for 30 days.
Then at 12:45 AM that evening, a Ford Focus was pulled over on 1st Avenue SW. Police found that the vehicle was unregistered with an incorrect licence plate, while the driver, a 37-year-old man from the Skownan First Nation, was driving without a valid licence. A breath test conducted on the driver also produced a "Warning" result. He was given a 15-day driving prohibition, was issued several tickets under the Highway Traffic Act, and had his car impounded for three days.
Dauphin RCMP reminds the public to plan ahead and consider different options rather than driving after consuming alcohol.
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