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The province says it is safe to swim at Rainbow Beach, as they continue monitoring water quality levels on a monthly basis.
Water testing completed on June 23 found levels of E. coli to be at an acceptable level.
For reference, the province considers below 200 E. coli per 100mL to be safe for recreational activities, like swimming.
According to a provincial spokesperson, no algae blooms were present during the most recent sampling at Rainbow Beach.
To view test results for beaches across the province, click here.
A parasite known as 'swimmers itch' naturally occurs in many Manitoba lakes. It's a temporary skin irritation that is definitely unpleasant but not considered dangerous.
There is no laboratory test to confirm swimmer itch, but the province asks people who may have contracted it to report it at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by telephone at 204-945-0002 (toll free at 1-800-282-8069 ext. 0002).
A provincial spokesperson says there have not been any reported cases of swimmer’s itch at Rainbow Beach this year, or in previous years.
For other skin ailments, or other health concerns related to the beach, it’s best to contact Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200.
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The economic and fiscal “snapshot” presented by the Trudeau government today outlined a slow return to a new normal.
Nearly two million Canadians are expected to remain without jobs this year with the COVID situation dragging down the economy.
The national deficit will be sent to a historic $343.2 billion.
The federal government projects high unemployment and low economic growth until at least the end of 2021.
While some officials predict the worst of the economic harm from the pandemic is behind us, the document released by the government says there could be a “deeper and longer-lasting negative impact on the economy” in the event of a 2nd wave.
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The total number of lab-confirmed and cases in Manitoba remains at 325.
There are now 6 active cases province-wide, and nobody is in hospital because of COVID-19.
312 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, and the number of deaths remains at seven.
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The Fort Dauphin Museum is back open and taking part in a contest where you could win $1,000.
The Canada Historic Places Day selfie contest will give $1,000 to the winner, and $1,000 will go towards the museum.
Fort Dauphin’s Executive Director and Curator, Theresa Deyholos explains the steps of the contest.
“All you have to do is either come to Fort Dauphin Museum for a tour, or use one of our photos on our website and take a selfie. Post the picture on social media with #historicplacesday, tag the Fort Dauphin Museum as well as Facebook and Twitter, and then finally tag and follow @nationaltrustca.
You can post one photo a day, and each photo will be entered into a randomized draw. The contest runs until August 31st.
To participate in the selfie contest, click here.
The Fort Dauphin Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling the museum at 204-638-6630.
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The federal government has doled out billions of dollars to help Canadians during the COVID situation, and today we’re expecting an update on the country's economic health.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is set to release a fiscal and economic “snapshot” on Wednesday, detailing an estimated deficit and projections for Canada’s economy.
Although it's not a federal budget, it’s the closest thing we will get to one because of the COVID situation.
More to come.
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A strong month of June propelled CN Rail and CP Rail to move record quantities of grain in the second quarter of 2020.
CN Rail is on pace to move a record shipment of grain this crop year as well, following the record movements in June and the quarter.
In total this crop year, CN has moved 26.9 million tonnes of grain, up from 26.5 million at this point last year.
Between January and June, CN Rail moved 15 million tonnes of grain, 8.15 million tonnes of that in the second quarter, and 2.7 million tonnes in the month of June, for a fourth consecutive monthly high.
Canadian Pacific Railway moved slightly more grain in the second quarter, shipping 8.41 million tonnes and 2.76 million tonnes in June.
The railway says it was their best three-month stretch since 7.9 million tonnes was moved in the fourth quarter, and it was the best June in six years when they moved 2.4 million tonnes.
The country's railways have ramped up shipments of Western grain by using larger hopper cars and trains while customers have been investing in elevator networks to accommodate 8,500-foot trains.
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The Canadian Red Cross is looking for volunteers for the Dauphin Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Team.
Annie Papadakis, emergency management coordinator for Canadian Red Cross, says the team provides support for individuals and families after personal disasters.
“So what our local Dauphin team does is they’re prepared to respond to any personal small-scale disaster that people may have in the community in accordance with house fires.”
The team helps families assess their needs after the fire, and can provide them with necessities like food, clothing, hygiene products, and hotel rooms.
For more information, and to apply to become a volunteer, click here or call 1-844-818-2155.
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The leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party is calling on multiple levels of government to act quickly and provide emergency disaster assistance for communities in western Manitoba.
Dougald Lamont tells CKDM he’d like to see the provincial and federal government work together to help flooded communities recover.
“We’re talking about really big bills that municipalities don’t have the money for. We also need help for individuals, families, and businesses so they can get back on their feet. The province needs to step up right away, and so does the federal government.”
Lamont tells CKDM he hopes the provincial government “steps up quickly and doesn’t delay,” adding, “this is an emergency, and people need help right now.”
The MLA for St. Boniface visited some of the affected areas over the weekend, and gave an example of the grim situation one Minnedosa woman is facing.
“I was in the house of a woman who lost everything, and her insurance was capped out at $5,000. The insurance company said they don’t cover overland flooding — but she’s basically lost her entire house and it’s going to cost $100,000 to replace that.”
(Manitoba Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont visits areas in Westman affected by flooding)
Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said on Monday it’s too soon to announce any financial assistance, as we still don’t know the full extent of the damage. He is encouraging affected Manitobans to send in damage claims at this time.
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Dauphin RCMP has released more details about an attempted robbery on Saturday night at the Gilbert Plains Hotel.
Police say a woman armed with a knife entered the bar and demanded cash from the till.
Hotel owner Bernie Fillion tells CKDM he refused to hand over any money, and yelled out for help from some bystanders, at which point the suspect ran out the back door.
Once police arrived, bystanders pointed officers in the direction of the suspect, who was found nearby still in possession of the knife.
When she refused commands to drop the knife, officers used a taser to apprehend the suspect.
She was later taken to hospital for minor injuries before being released back into police custody.
41-year-old Jeananne Jubenville of Dauphin is charged with Robbery, Disguised with Intent and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.
She will appear in a Dauphin court on September 8.
The investigation is ongoing.
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A new online course is coming to Assiniboine Community College (ACC)
ACC is expanding its course selection with a new Cannabis Industry Specialization program.
The part-time program will focus on the business side of cannabis production, including the complexities of cannabis legalization and the medical and recreational use of cannabis in Canadian society.
The program will begin on July 18th and will be available online only.
For more information about the course, click here.
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Public health officials have identified no new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, keeping Manitoba at a total of 325 cases.
This is the 7th straight day that the province has reported no new cases, and there is still no one in the hospital because of the novel coronavirus.
There are 11 active cases in Manitoba at this time, and 307 people have recovered from the virus.
The number of deaths remains at 7.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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