Dauphin Jazz Musician Makes Big Donation

Every Friday between May 7 and August 14, local jazz musician Johnny Pacey put on a small show in front of his home on MacLeod Avenue, collecting donations for the Dauphin Food Bank.

With his outdoor performances now on pause for the time being, Pacey has presented an $814 donation to the food bank.

“I raised $814.20, and it was a very happy moment to deliver that to the food bank, as well it was a very happy moment for me because I grew up on the food bank for many years as a kid.”

In addition to supporting the food bank, Pacey tells CKDM he appreciates the opportunity to share his love for music with the community.

“It blew my mind because I’d get families coming up, with small children. I have no idea who these people are but they’re coming out and setting up chairs — they’re sitting down and enjoying themselves. For me, that was the highlight, people being able to enjoy themselves.”

Johnny Pacey
(Photo by Alex Dayawon)

Pacey says he was fortunate to have two businesses supporting him the entire way — the first being Callan with Cloud Nine Canna Supplies, and the other business being Corrina's on Main.

"They’ve been supporting me a lot. Corrina is my mother, and she’s been very supportive and always very proud of what I do — and I’m proud of her because we grew up on the food bank, and then my mom got tired of that and decided ‘let’s feed everybody else’, and to me, that’s amazing.”

The weekly shows on Friday night are now on hiatus, but after such an incredible response from the community, the gifted saxophone player says he has plans to bring the performances back in the near future.

“I went to stop at Adelina's Pizzeria, and they’re like ‘here you go, here’s a donation, I can’t make it to the show tonight’. To me that’s amazing. They’re supporting the cause. I want to keep this going. My girlfriend Carrie said I should do it next year — and I think I should do it every year. Why not?"

My girlfriend Carrie said I should do it next year — and I think I should do it every year. Why not?”

To hear more about Johnny's outdoor performance, passion for jazz music, and the food bank donation — a full-length interview with Johnny in the CKDM studios will be posted shortly.

Details: Contributed by Matt Hamel; Published: Aug 23, 2020 - 9:30 am

To start the weekend, public health officials have announced 42 new cases of COVID-19. It's the province's highest single-day increase in cases.

24 of the new cases are in the Prairie Mountain Health region, 16 are in the Southern Health region and 2 are in Winnipeg.

Dauphin's total is still 7.

290 cases are considered active, there are 6 people in hospital, and 1 Person in intensive care.

570 people have recovered and there have been 12 deaths related to the virus.

The province reminds that PMH has been elevated to the restricted level orange.

Starting Monday, masks are mandatory in all public indoor places and all public gatherings, outside too.

In addition, public gathering sizes, for both indoor and outdoor, will be restricted to just 10 people.

The province encourages those that live in the PMH region to take these precautions immediately to help slow the spread of the virus.

For up to date info on COVID in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.

Details: Contributed by Isaac Wihak; Published: Aug 22, 2020 - 1:30 pm

A 20-year-old woman has died after a single-vehicle collision on the Keeseekoowenin First Nation.

RCMP responded to the incident at around 10:15 a.m. Friday morning, and say the driver lost control of the vehicle while approaching a curve, entered the ditch and rolled.

The woman was not wearing a seatbelt during the collision, and was ejected from the vehicle.

She was pronounced dead on the scene.

RCMP continue to investigate.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: Aug 22, 2020 - 12:17 pm

The city of sunshine saw some heavy showers Friday night as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.

Some of Dauphin's streets were flooded due to the heavy rainfall. Total rainfall levels are sitting at 64.5mm.

There were also 2 tornado warnings issued for Minnedosa and the surrounding areas, one at 4:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m.

There are no reports of any tornado's touching down.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: Aug 22, 2020 - 7:20 am

MR MIKES held a barbeque fundraiser last month in support of the Countryfest Community Cinema.

The cinema was forced to close for an extended period of time due to the COVID-19 situation.

Manager of MR MIKES, Bryce Hancharyk, is now telling us just how successful the fundraiser was.

“So we raised a total of $6,506.21 for the theatre, and there was a donation of $500 as well. So the total raise was just over $7,000.The community support and turnout was amazing. The burgers were delicious and it was great.”

Bryce is thanking everyone who came out to support the fundraiser, and says he hopes to do it again next year.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: Aug 22, 2020 - 5:00 am

UPDATE | 7:40 p.m.

The Minnedosa tornado warning has been downgraded back to a severe thunderstorm warning.

UPDATE | 7:01 p.m.

Environment Canada say meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that could possibly produce a tornado, damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall.

The tornado warning is in effect for the following areas:

R.M. of Minto-Odanah incl. Minnedosa and Moore Park
R.M. of Oakview incl. Oak River and Rapid City

The weather authority says people in or near these areas should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.

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UPDATE | 5:55 p.m.

The tornado warning has now ended. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Dauphin and surrounding areas.

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A tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada at 4:07 p.m. this afternoon.

The warning includes several areas in the Parkland, including Minnedosa, Riding Mountain National Park, the R.M. of Yellowhead incl. Shoal Lake and Elphinstone, including Waywayseecappo Reservation.

The weather authority says people in or near these areas should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.

This weather alert comes as severe thunderstorm watches have been in effect for most of the day.

Details: Contributed by 730 CKDM; Published: Aug 21, 2020 - 4:18 pm

RCMP are reminding everyone to drive safely, after a number of recent fatalities on Manitoba roads.

This past week alone, 7 Manitobans have died in vehicle collisions.

Already this year, 55 people have died on Manitoba roads.

About 70 percent of these deaths are related to alcohol, speeding, distracted driving, or not wearing a seatbelt or helmet.

RCMP there will be an increased police presence on the lookout for impaired and distracted drivers this weekend.

Details: Contributed by Tess Kovach; Published: Aug 21, 2020 - 3:33 pm

Once again, the COVID-19 testing site in Dauphin will be open this Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Prairie Mountain Health say they will continue offering special weekend hours when there is a higher demand for testing.

The Dauphin testing site is located at the Community Health Services Building Parking Lot (625 Third St. SW) — operating with regular hours Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Unless recommended by public health, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. Individuals experiencing symptoms are asked to seek testing 24 hours after symptoms start.

Prairie Mountain Health is operating several testing sites, with sites in Dauphin, Swan River, Camperville, Waterhen, and two sites in Brandon.

Details: Contributed by Matt Hamel; Published: Aug 21, 2020 - 1:40 pm

34 new cases of COVID-19 have identified in Manitoba on Friday.

This brings the total number of lab-confirmed cases in the province up to 830.

There are 265 active cases in Manitoba, with five people in hospital and one in intensive care. There have been twelve COVID-related deaths in the province.

Five of the news cases announced Friday are in the Prairie Mountian Health region.

The Prairie Mountain Health region remains elevated to the restricted “orange” level. As of Monday, Aug. 24, masks will be mandatory in all public indoor places and at all indoor and outdoor public gatherings in the region. Public gatherings will also be restricted to 10 people, both indoors and outdoors.

Public health officials are advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 the Canadian Tire store in Portage la Prairie on August 18th, from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The testing site in Dauphin will be open this Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For the most up to date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, you can visit the Manitoba government website.

Details: Contributed by Matt Hamel; Published: Aug 21, 2020 - 1:31 pm

Bowsman’s Corey Hurren briefly appeared in court on Friday morning.

The Manitoba military reservist is accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall while heavily armed.

Hurren is set to return to court September 18th -- as he faces 21 weapons charges, and one count of threatening the Prime Minister.

According to police, Hurren had several weapons when he made his way onto the grounds of Trudeau’s family residence.

Details: Contributed by Matt Hamel; Published: Aug 21, 2020 - 11:20 am

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Parkland.

A low-pressure system is moving across the region today and will bring thunderstorms to southern Manitoba today. Some of these storms may become severe.

The advisory is in effect for the following areas: