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Now living in Saskatchewan, a former Dauphinite wrote a children’s book.
Sharla Griffiths wrote Six Saskatchewan Bunnies.
The book follows six bunnies as they travel through Saskatchewan, visiting well-known places and hidden gems.
Griffiths has been blown away by the support for her book.
“Everyone’s telling me how much they like it, my friend’s pre-school class was the demo group and they all loved it. There are familiar themes for them especially here in Saskatchewan. So yeah it’s been really amazing to hear all the good responses to it.”
She wrote the book because she has kids that have lots of books about other places and she thought Saskatchewan and Canada should have books just like it.
She plans to write more with Manitoba being next on the list.
It took her about a year to get the book done with writing, illustrating and finding the best publisher.
You can purchase her book by clicking here.
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The Dauphin Fire Department raised just over seven thousand dollars in recent fundraisers.
They were raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, their choice of charity since 1954.
Over the past two Saturdays, firefighters were around Dauphin to ‘Fill The Boot’.
Part of the money raised also came from calendars sold earlier this year.
If you missed donating you can always contribute by going to the Fire Hall.
The fire department wants to thank everyone for their generosity in making this such a successful fundraiser for a very important cause.
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The Celebration of Nations was a big success with a lot going on over the four days.
Boh Kubrakovich, the Senior Officer of the First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory, says there was a good response from those who attended.
“They think it’s fun. They really enjoy what the government of Treaty 2 is doing. We had two days of full council meetings, we had the all councils come in, we had 55 council members come into the governing council sessions. So that was awesome. Then three days full of events. It was really good.”
Kubrakovich says there were a few small glitches, but overall everything went well.
“The talent went well yesterday. The rec hockey was awesome. The organizers did a wonderful job with recreation. So Chief McKay, his group, did an awesome job and we look forward to next year.”
A lot of people came out. “So the West Region Tribal Council Days used to have thousands of people, and we want to get up to that level. But being the first year coming back, I would say at least a thousand. The parking lot was full and the Rotary and on the side, so it’s just like a Kings hockey game.”
Plans are already being made for Celebration of Nations to take place next year.
“We know lots of events. We know hockey is going to be in the forefront and we know the basketball and volleyball went really well. We got to move a pool venue right into town. But other than that I think it’s fine. Minor hockey, we tested it this year. The Treaty 2 Minor Hockey Association that’s just starting up here in the spring and ready for the fall. Will decide on how they want to do their minor hockey. And it’s totally up to the organizing body that wants to do any event.”
Kubrakovich says Dauphin is a vibrant place at the heart of Treaty 2. “Dauphin’s a special place because this is an original reserve, the Dauphin Lake Indian Band, was here long before settlers showed up. And the communities have never left. Nor are the settler people leaving. So we all have to work together, and Dauphin’s a great place. There’s a lot of good people here in Dauphin, and we want to continue on working with them.”
He says the First Nations people have excellent opportunities within the Treaty 2 Territory.
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Next week’s start of spring road restrictions will be affecting the Swan River area.
Zone one, which encompasses Swan River, Dauphin, Brandon, and Winnipeg will be broken into two sub-zones to maximize benefits to local industry.
Zones two and three are unchanged. Swan River will move from climate zone 1 into zone 1b.
Dauphin will be in zone 1a after the restrictions come into effect.
The changes will help logging trucks.
Logging trucks will have, on average, 14 more days of hauling at higher than normal summer weights or at full summer weights.
This will reduce hauling costs, assist job retention and improve commodity prices.
It will also help make the local logging industry more competitive with other jurisdictions, reduce fuel consumption, reduce emissions and decrease environmental pollution.
Spring road restrictions are expected to begin next week in some parts of the province.
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Reservations for provincial campgrounds are set to open starting next week.
They are staggering reserving spots starting with cabins, yurts, and group areas this Monday at 7am.
On April 1st campsites in Winnipeg Beach, Betula Lake, Big Whiteshell, Brereton Lake, Caddy Lake, Falcon Beach, Falcon lakeshore, Nutimik Lake, Opapiskaw, Otter Falls, West Hawk Lake, and White Lake are opening.
Then on April 3rd, you’ll be able to book a campsite in all other parks across the province.
You can book online at http://prs.gov.mb.ca and call 1 888-482-2267.
Annual provincial park entry passes can be bought online through Canada Map Sales at www.canadamapsales.com as well as at retail outlets or provincial park offices.
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The City of Dauphin has had to deal with some profanity-laden garbage bins.
Deputy City Manager Renee St-Goddard explains that in this one case there were obscene words spray painted on some bins.
“It just seemed to happen this one time. We just wanted to make sure, because we were letting the property owner know that this wouldn’t be tolerated and if the situation wasn’t rectified we could have removed the bins and had the homeowner purchase new ones.”
She continues, “We encourage residents to maintain their bins in proper order and not alter or put profanity or otherwise on them.”
The city administration wants to also remind people to properly set out their bins to ensure garbage gets taken away.
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The Centennial Arena in Swan River is experiencing an issue with their ice making system.
The town administration is confirming that a leak is present within the 260 brine loops inside the floor. Town crews are currently loosing 1000 gal/day through the leak in the system which is required to keep the ice intact.
The town is getting a contractor to troubleshoot the issue.
The Swan Valley Stampeders have been notified and will be advised of any progress.
The Town and council don’t want to speculate on any outcomes.
They will provide further information as it becomes available.
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On Wednesday, March 13th Island Lake RCMP conducted a drug investigation involving a male passenger from Sandy Bay First Nation, on a commercial flight.
Lawrence Ashley McIvor was travelling from Winnipeg to Island Lake, which is near the Ontario border.
McIvor was suspected to be trafficking illegal drugs into the region when searched, officers found 140 grams of cocaine and 100 Percocet pills.
The 26-year-old has been charged with two counts of Possession for the purpose of Trafficking.
The Island Lake RCMP are continuing their investigation.
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Today at the Dauphin Friendship Centre, First Nations councils within Treaty 2 are meeting for the special session.
Norman Bone, chief of Keeseekoowenin First Nation, says they are talking about child family services and Bill S3.
“They are important to talk about because they inform us or brief us as to what’s going on in Canada and for us, it’s important when we’re in a position to rebuild our own governance ability.”
Bill S3 is in place to amend the Indian Act in regards to membership.
“It’s difficult for us because we are being asked to amend the Indian Act. At the same time, it’s been our source of difficulty as First Nations. We’d prefer to have our own discussions of membership in our own setting as First Nations people in terms of how we’d maintain and get control over it for our own journey.”
Today’s session is set up in a way for everyone to be able to respond, not just chiefs and elders.
Chief Bone is looking forward to everyone participating in the discussions while preparing for enjoying the activities that are going on as well.
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Premier Brian Pallister says he is devastated by the news of the shootings in New Zealand, calling them ‘cowardly.’
He condemns the attack against Muslims and says Manitobans’ prayers are with the victims of the senseless attack.
"We stand together with you in peace and solidarity."
The government has reached out to the Muslim community in Manitoba to offer support during this difficult time.
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Roads have been safer so far in 2019 than in the past 10 years.
In the first two months of 2019, five people died on roadways, in 2018 the number would already have been 13.
In the last decade, the average after two months is ten people.
So far this year there hasn’t been a single off-road vehicle fatality, which is better than the 3 deaths to this point in 2018.
Deaths on Manitoba roads continue to be attributed to distracted driving, impaired driving, speed and not wearing a seatbelt.
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