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After last year's deadly crash, a report of safety improvements at the intersection of Highway 5 and the Trans Canada Highway has been released.
Premier Wab Kinew joined Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor and Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn to release the details on three options.
"We came here today to share the information with some of the families first, as well as first responders who joined and local leaders. We've narrowed it down to 3 options, which are 3 of the safest choices. Now we need the public to weigh-in because you are going to be the actual user of the roads. If the engineer comes up with the safest option, we want to hear if that works for you."
The three "medium-term" options being considered include a round-a-bout, the widening of the highway median, or an "R-cut interchange".
Over the next 6 to 9 months, the viability of these plans will be assessed, as well as public feedback on what nearby communities think is the most suitable option for the area.
The funding for the project is expected to total 12 million dollars from the provincial government.
It was also stated that further information will be gathered from other high-risk intersections for further improvements.
The core message of the release is increased road safety to get more people home.
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The 2023 holiday season was another successful one for Dauphin's RIDE program.
The organization has released its final numbers, which saw increases in the number of passengers transported, volunteers, shifts worked, and volunteer hours from last year.
The only decrease was in the number of trips, which was down 3 from the previous year.
The RIDE program operated on weekends throughout the month of December, wrapping up on New Year's Eve.
Organizers say the numbers reinforce the need and demand for a program like this, adding community support, awareness, promotion, and volunteerism are all driving factors in its success.
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Dauphin's Malanka celebrations go this Saturday night at the 8th Avenue Hall.
The night begins with refreshments at 5 and a supper at 6:30.
Dauphin's own Party Time Orchestra will be providing music throughout the evening, but co-organizer Robert Yaciuk says there will be other entertainment as well.
"There is a group from Ukraine that is going to perform a skit, then we are going to have carolers from Smith Jackson School, and we will also have Ukrainian Dancers from Ethelbert."
Yaciuk says the event has a long-standing tradition in our city.
"It has been held for as long as I can remember, it has been going for the last 30 years or more. When we stepped in, we just kept on going with the same thing."
Tickets for the event are $50 each, and Yaciuk explains how you can purchase them.
"They can call Robert at (204)638-6157, or they can phone Ruff's Furniture and ask for Ryan."
Yaciuk adds tickets must be purchased by Wednesday so that they can let the caterers know how many people there will be for supper.
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Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is advising residents about a fraudulent online gaming app that is being advertised on Facebook.
They say they were made aware late last week about the app for Club Regent Casino.
MBLL stresses that both Club Regent and McPhillips Station Casino do not offer mobile apps or online gaming, and that anything advertising such is a scam.
They advise people not to click on any links provided in these ads, or provide any personal or credit card information, adding you should block and report the ads if you come across them on Facebook.
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Multiple suspects are being sought following a violent home invasion in Sandy Bay last week.
Manitoba First Nations police officers responded to a home on Center Road last Wednesday, following a 9-1-1 hang-up call from that residence.
Their investigation determined the suspects entered the home with firearms and bear spray and assaulted a male victim, then lit a fire in the home before leaving.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and the victim, who suffered facial injuries and was bear sprayed, was treated on scene by EMS.
Members of the public who know details about the suspects or any other part of this incident are asked to call the Sandy Bay detachment at 204-843-7700.
You can also call the Manitoba First Nation Police Tips line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048.
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Gasbuddy.com says the average price for a litre of regular gasoline in Manitoba is down significantly in the past seven days, fueled by last Monday's removal of the provincial fuel tax.
According to their weekly survey of gas stations across the province, GasBuddy.com says the average price is now 114.53 cents a litre, down 11.3 cents from last week's numbers, which were compiled prior to the removal of the fuel tax.
That also represents a 32.5 cent decrease from exactly one year ago and is 25.2 cents a litre cheaper than one month ago.
In Dauphin, the average price continues to hover between the 115.6 and 115.9 cents a litre mark.
As for other Parkland communities, Swan River ranges from 114.9 to 115.9 cents, Roblin is around 113.9, and Russell and Grandview are both around 115.9,
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Dauphin Recreation Services has announced that the outdoor rink is now officially open for the season.
In a social media post, DRS notes that while the ice is not quite ready yet for a Zamboni, it is ready for skaters to head out on it.
They do caution though that some snow clearing may have to be done before skates can hit the ice.
DRS reminds everyone to be respectful of others when they are using the outdoor rink.
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A Holiday display has been put up just in time for the Ukrainian Christmas season.
Reynold Sahulka, Reave of the Mossy River RM, is thrilled to have this new display.
"We thought it was a good idea for the municipality to put something together in Fork River. We got a hold of the manufacturer and got the tree purchased and set up just before Christmas. it's a very nice tree everybody is raving about it right now."
This "tree" consists of a metal frame and a programable light display that displays a multitude of patterns and colors! it can be seen on the main strip in Fork River.
Sahulka was happy to have this display here in time for the holidays, as some missing parts nearly delayed this display's setup.
With the excellent reception so far, Sahulka notes another display could be in the works for Winnipegosis too!
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Three people arrested after a violent incident last year in Minitonas will return to court later this month.
Swan River RCMP says an armed robbery took place at a home in the community on August 2nd.
They say a man was held against his will by five people, and suffered minor injuries after being robbed with a firearm.
A search of the same home on August 7th turned up quantities of crystal meth, cocaine, Heroin, MDMA, and other drug paraphernalia, as well as ammunition and stolen property from the earlier robbery.
Three people were arrested - 27-year-old Nikko Guiboche and 37-year-old Tanelle Moar both of Minitonas, and 27-year-old Dawson Kozminski-Ursel of Teulon.
They are all slated to return to Swan River Court on January 17th.
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Manitoba First Nations Police are investigating a shooting on the Sandy Bay First Nation.
Police were called to a residence on Ridge Road Nortn after a report of an incident on Wednesday.
When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.
Their investigation so far has determined that multiple suspects entered the home and assaulted the victim, with shots being fired.
The victim was taken by STARS Air Ambulance to hospital, where he is listed as being in stable condition.
Police believe this was an isolated incident and are looking to the public for information regarding this case.
If you can provide any details, you are asked to contact the Sandy Bay detachment at 204-843-7700 or the MFNPS tips line at 1-833-978-0048.
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The Dauphin Vet Clinic started the new year with a rather unfortunate surprise on their doorstep.
Sometime between 9:00 PM and 7:45 AM on January 2nd, 2024, unknown community members left a crate of 6 puppies on their front step.
Dr. Roxanne Plett with the Vet Clinic is disappointed in the carelessness these helpless puppies were discarded with.
"We'd rather see people take responsibility for their own pets. We could have helped put the word out there if they're trying to find homes for them, But to just dump your puppies off somewhere and expect someone to take care of them, that's just not okay."
Dr. Plett also says that part of being a responsible pet owner is making sure you can afford them.
"If you're getting a puppy, budget some money every month to put aside towards getting them spayed or neutered once they reach the age they can be done."
These six puppies are up for adoption, and if you want to as a new furry friend to your life, call the clinic at 204 638 3044.
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