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It was a full boardroom at the Mountain View School Division, as last nights regular meeting of board trustees.
The hot topic of the night, Parental Rights.
Dozens of citizens, representatives from the mountain view teachers association, and city hall representatives came out to listen and be heard on the matters of the evening.
Concered citizen Desiree Dorian and Chance Henderson of the Mountain View Teachers Association voiced their opinion on the matter.
Dorian was first to speak on the matter, and she laid out a factual display on how important upholding and respecting the rights of children can be, and how not respecting them could lead to putting vulnerable students at a higher mental health risk.
Speaking on behalf of of the Teacher's Association, Henderson has very front line approach from his years of teaching.
"This is a conversation thats so close to everyone hearts. It's very challenging to separate feeling and fact. We all care for children, and we all want the best for them."
Both Dorian and Henderson spoke passionately about the responsibilities that are laid out in the charters of rights and freedoms and further in manitoba law that dictate the how the rights of children, and their freedom of expression is crucial.
Both speakers suggested that the MVSD uphold its own mission statement to "provide an inspiring, respectful, and safe learning environment where every student is valued, nurtured, and enabled to realize their full potential."
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The annual Food Bank Challenge between the Dauphin RCMP and Dauphin Fire Department is set to begin this Friday.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says it is the 4th year for the fun but worthwhile competition.
"We are a couple of emergency services organizations, and pitting us against each other. You can donate to whomever you want, but we all know that in the end, it is the food bank that wins with the donations that are raised, whether that is in monetary donations or whether it is food donations."
"Really it is just a fun challenge to see who can raise the most. It is everybody who is in need that is the ultimate winner. One of the reasons that we agreed to assist with the food bank is because of the extra demand at this time of the year."
Between December 1st and 7th, the public can drop off donations at either the local RCMP detachment or the fire hall.
"You can drop off donations at the fire hall - 121 2nd Street Northwest," added Abrey. "Or if you are unable to leave home for whatever reason and you would like us to pick up your donations, you can phone 204-622-3100, and we will make arrangements to stop by your home and pick up your donations at the Food Bank that way as well."
After the RCMP won the first two years of the challenge, the Fire Department came out on top last year.
Abrey says there have been no side bets as to who can collect the most donations this year.... at least not yet.
"I think in the first year, I was put into a headlock by one of the RCMP officers for a photo opportunity. And then the second year that we lost, they gave me one of their protective vests to put on that was about four sizes too small. So I was all contorted into that. And then last year we won and all we did was brag about it because it was the first time in three years that we were successful."
The final weigh-ins will take place on December 8th
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The hot topic issue of parental rights could be discussed during tonight's Mountain View School Division board of trustees meeting.
A delegation is expected to be in attendance regarding the issue.
School board chair Gabe Mercier says they are currently reviewing documents related to the issue from three provinces, but stresses that no proposals have been brought forward to them regarding this topic, on either side.
He says they have a protocol to follow, "if '' they ever do receive a proposal.
"If the proposal is controversial, my right-hand rule is to first put it to an in-camera committee, and let them take a look at it. And if we think it is palatable to the public, we would put it to the public and let them know that we have received that proposal. But so far we have not received any proposals by anyone, on those issues"
Mercier admits he has received numerous emails on the topic as of late.
"Some of the emails do not reflect what is happening. because we do not have a proposal regarding that issue. All we have are three documents that we are discussing. And the people misunderstand what a proposal is. I think as adults, we should be able to discuss issues in education and seriously consider them and then either cast them aside or to look at it."
Mercier says the documents they are reviewing, which were from New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, are currently being reviewed at their policy level.
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Local RCMP could have another tool at their disposal in the future.
Dauphin RCM Sergeant Scott Linklater says body cameras could be added to officers at some point in the future.
"The RCMP is in testing mode right now, they have a couple of models that they are testing to see how they are going. It could be a few months or it could be a few years, I am not sure."
Linklater thinks officers will welcome the addition.
"It is an actual recording of what they see and what has been going on. I think they are looking forward to it because sometimes they are accused of doing something wrong, when they have not. This will very much clear that up, and it also holds them accountable and makes sure they are doing the right things and saying the right things."
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The average retail price for gasoline in Manitoba dropped another 0.9 cents a litre over the past week, according to the website gasbuddy.com.
It now sits at 148.92 cents, which is 4.1 cents cheaper than one month ago, and 9.2 cents cheaper than on this day one year ago.
Here in Dauphin, prices range from 148.6 to 148.9 cents a litre.
Other Parkland communities range from 139.9 cents in Roblin to 148.9 cents in Swan River, Russell and Ste Rose.
The national average price was down a full cent over the past week to 147.54 cents a litre.
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Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the provincial government intends to temporarily freeze hydroelectric rates, but it may push back the promise it made during the election campaign for one year.
His remarks come as new Manitoba Hydro numbers show the utility is expecting a net loss this year instead of the profit it predicted in the spring.
Sala says the former Progressive Conservative government should have known about the utility's challenges and released an updated deficit figure to include them.
But Tory hydro critic Grant Jackson says they made it clear that Hydro's finances would be challenged by dry weather.
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A measure introduced by the former Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba in an effort to help agricultural producers is being expanded by the governing N-D-P.
A temporary rent reduction for Crown land used for things like grazing, haying, and annual cropping had been slated to be 50 per cent this year, 33 per cent next and 15 per cent in 2025.
The N-D-P says next year's rate will be going up to 55 per cent.
Premier Wab Kinew says the move will essentially keep next year's rate the same as it is now and will provide producers with more than two million dollars in support.
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RCMP in The Pas has arrested a 24-year-old Swan River man after an incident in that community Wednesday night.
Mounties say at around 11:35 that evening, they received a report of a pickup truck being stolen from a residence.
Thanks to the GPS in the truck, police were able to track the vehicle and eventually pull it over.
The driver, who did not have a driver's license, was arrested and taken to The Pas detachment.
Mounties say the suspect uttered threats and then assaulted one of the officers who was placing him in the cell.
The officer was treated for their injuries in hospital and was released.
Allan Knight remains in custody and faces a number of charges, including assaulting a Peace Officer.
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Tonight, the jewel of the Parkland will be shining bright, as the Roblin Parade of Light is taking place.
This annual event will kick off at 7 pm tonight, and it's not the only reason to be out on the town.
As well as the parade, Many shops will be open for some late-night shopping across the town of Roblin!
you can see the details and everything going on in the parkland on the community calendar.
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The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, which would temporarily pause the collection of the provincial tax on gasoline for at least six months starting next year.
Bill 3, the fuel tax amendment act would temporarily reduce the provincial fuel tax rate to zero cents per litre on gasoline, natural gas, and diesel fuels for road use.
This tax pause would remain in place for six months. During the fuel tax holiday, the 14-cent fuel tax rates on gasoline and diesel used to operate motor vehicles will be eliminated.
Fuel taxes would continue to be collected on aviation, locomotive and propane as these are not included in the fuel tax holiday.
The average Manitoba family with two cars is expected to save approximately $250 during the six-month fuel tax holiday.
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The Dauphin and District community is responsible for a lot of community projects, and Kit Daley, with the DDCF, says a crucial aspect of their work is local support.
Kit Daley, with the Dauphin and District Community Foundation, notes that they get a large amount of support from local businesses, and they make sure to give it right back to the community.
"In addition to providing employment opportunities, businesses donate to organizations like ours, which in turn support projects and organizations that benefit everyone. Dauphin and District Community Foundation was recently chosen for the Smile Cookie campaign by our local Tim Hortons. And, we immediately had businesses step up as daily sponsors providing matching funds, as well as providing staff to help decorate cookies."
On behalf of all of us, THANK YOU DAUPHIN AND AREA!! And, THANK YOU Tim Hortons Westman & Area for your gracious support!
Posted by Dauphin & District Community Foundation on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
The DDCF does a lot of wonderful things in the city, and it's all fueled by the people who choose to put their money where their house is.
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