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Update #4: posted at 7:00 am on May 10th, 2023

Emergency Response Team officers, who were brought in to assist with the search for the escaped inmates, were conducting patrols in The Pas earlier this morning and located Kelly Castel near Halcrow Avenue. Castel fled on foot and additional police units including Police Dog Services, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (drone) and The Pas detachment members immediately responded to the area.

A police dog led officers to Castel who was hiding a short distance away. He was arrested and is now in custody.

The Manitoba RCMP recognizes that this was a difficult time for the affected communities and thanks the residents for their understanding and assistance.

Update #3: posted at 4:31 pm on May 9th, 2023

The RCMP has released further details about the search for escaped inmates near the Pas. Police are still searching for the third and final escaped inmate, Kelly Castel.

The full RCMP release is below:

The RCMP continues to investigate and remains committed to following up on any information received that may help locate Kelly Castel.

The RCMP is asking all residents in The Pas, Flin Flon and surrounding areas to stay vigilant, to check on their neighbours and to report anything suspicious to police. Motorists are reminded not to pick up any hitchhikers in the area.

In response to the three escaped inmates from The Pas Correctional Centre, the Manitoba RCMP deployed specialized police units and resources to The Pas, Flin Flon, and surrounding areas. This included the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team, Crime Reduction Enforcement Team, Police Dog Services, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (Drone), and Air Services. A number of officers from surrounding detachments were also deployed to the area to assist in the search.

In addition, the Saskatchewan RCMP increased its presence in Cumberland and adjoining areas near the Manitoba border as one suspect was known to have connections to the region.

This extensive response resulted in two of the three inmates being safely taken into custody.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kelly Castel should immediately call The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6200 or their local police of jurisdiction.

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Manitoba or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Update #2: posted at 2:35 am on May 9th, 2023

Xander Tardiff has been located and arrested without incident.

RCMP is still searching for the remaining missing inmate Kelly Castel.

Anyone with information in relation to Kelly Castel is asked to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6200.

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Update #1: posted at 5:00 am on May 9th, 2023

The Manitoba RCMP continues to search for the two inmates who escaped earlier this evening from the Correctional Centre located in The Pas.

The Manitoba RCMP has also issued an Alert Ready message to residents in The Pas, Flin Flon and surrounding areas. The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued a Sask Alert message to residents in Creighton, Saskatchewan, and nearby areas. The Alerts were issued as new information was received late on the evening of May 8, this included:

  • The possibility that Xander Tardiff may attempt to harm individuals known to him.
  • A report of an attempted break and enter into a residence in The Pas.

Both Xander Tardiff and Kelly Castel are considered dangerous and a risk to the public. The Manitoba RCMP is advising residents in The Pas and Flin Flon to lock all doors and windows and to report anything suspicious to the RCMP immediately.

More info and pictures of suspects here:https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/the-pas-rcmp-searching-two-escaped-inmates. If you have any information that can assist this investigation, you’re asked to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6200.

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Original story below:

On Monday, May 8, 2023, at 6:45 pm, the RCMP received a report of three missing inmates from The Pas Correctional Centre, located on 3 Street East, in The Pas. Officers attended and were advised that the three inmates were last seen at 6:40 pm and escaped from the Correctional Centre moments later. The inmates fled the area on foot.

A number of additional police resources were immediately deployed, including Police Dog Services, to assist with the search. At 8:05pm, one of the escaped inmates was located and safely taken into custody.

The Pas and surrounding communities can expect an increased police presence as well as roadblocks in the area as the search continues. RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the following escaped inmates:

  • Xander William Tardiff, 19, is 5’11”, and weighs 180 lbs.
  • Kelly John Castel, 21, is 5’09”, and weighs 135 lbs.

Both have a history of violence and should not be approached. If you’ve seen them or have any information on their current whereabouts, please call The Pas RCMP immediately at 204-627-6200. The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.

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The National Public Alerting System, Alert Ready, has an emergency alert test scheduled for Wednesday, May 10th, at 1:55 pm.

The test alert will go out on radio, TV, and compatible wireless devices across the province. Not all mobile devices will get the alert due to device compatibility, connection to an LTE network, cell tower coverage, and device software and settings.

Alert Ready is the National Public Alerting System, which is used for anything from Amber Alerts to Natural Disaster Warnings. The test is to ensure the system is working properly and identify any areas that need improvement.

More information on the Alert Ready system, including what phones are compatible, can be found here.

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A 52-year-old woman had to be air-lifted to the hospital after she was attacked by several dogs on Peguis First Nation.

Fisher Branch RCMP responded to a report of an injured female at a residence in the community, around 12:25 am on Sunday, May 7th.

Officers were told that the female was walking on Peguis First Nation when she was attacked. She was able to get to a nearby residence for help but had already suffered serious injuries.

The RCMP say they have been informed by Peguis First Nation Chief and Council that the dogs thought to be responsible have been killed.

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Dauphin Rec Services(DRS) are getting a financial boost for the construction of Maamawi Park.

Fusion Credit Union gave DRS $40,000 dollars as part of its Full Circle Grant program. DRS Assistant GM Lindsey Kyle says Fusion is an incredible organization, as they always give back to the community.

"They continuously give to community projects. There isn't much that comes to my mind that Fusion hasn't sponsored, or hasn't given to, or contributed funds, or volunteer efforts, that sort of thing."

Kyle says the money will go towards the construction of phase one of the park, which is an accessible toboggan hill says

"With that snowfall, we got in late April, it kind of delayed things a bit, so we are just kind of doing the site prep now, and the actual toboggan hill, the construction, will begin into the summer."

She says they hope that the toboggan hill will be done by the end of the fall, so it's usable this summer.

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As of Monday (May 8th) morning, the Municipality of Roblin is under a burn ban.

All open fires, whether rural or urban, are currently not allowed. There is an exception for personal BBQs and stoves. If you have a covered personal fire pit, they can be used between the hours of 8 pm to 8 am.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice.

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National Nursing Week kicked off with a sizable donation to the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.

The RBC Foundation put forward $10,000 dollars to support the retention and professional development of nurses at the Health Centre.

This support comes at an opportune time, as Statistics Canada notes many healthcare workers are feeling the strain of an overloaded system.

RBC Community Manager, Kent Nordin says RBC acknowledges the difficulties the Healthcare field has faced over the last several years and is glad the foundation can help.

"We're giving a lot to hospital foundations to support nurses, to help develop more and train more, and to get more ready. A lot of the shortages came during the pandemic, so that was recognized as a need and RBC stepped up."

This donation will be going towards the center's Delha Cort Education fund, which encourages existing staff to further their education, with a focus on facility-related education and personal development.

In July of last year, Statistics Canada reported 23,620 vacant nursing positions in the first quarter of 2022 and a shocking all-time high of 136,800 job vacancies within the health sector in that same period.

Nursing Week is held in honor of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale and is designed to raise awareness of the massive contribution that nurses make to the well-being of Canadians.

Nation Nursing Week begins today, May 8th, and continues through to May 14th.

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The Aquatic Invasive Species program will see some new restrictions on boaters after test results from earlier this year.

Environmental DNA of zebra muscles was detected in Clear Lake, and the AIS program will respond with more inspections and more precautions around watercraft entering the lake.

According to announcements from Riding Mountain National Park, permits will be required for trailered water vehicles.

Obtaining a permit will require that the boat had not been in any other bodies of water in 2023 and that it passes an initial inspection before June 15th.

Boats that meet this requirement will be equipped with a tag where the boat meets the trailer to ensure that the vessel has not been in any other bodies of water.

The statement from RMNP noted that if the tag is removed, cut, or otherwise tampered with, the boat will be not allowed to launch in Clear Lake for the remaining 2023 season.

Parks Canada also will be conducting more inspections and decontamination protocols for smaller watercrafts such as kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and even inflatable beach toys

Three informational sessions will be taking place for lake users to learn how this affects them:

  • Tuesday, May 9, 7:00 pm– Dauphin Best Western Plus, 50 Eric Irwin Way, Dauphin, MB
  • Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 pm - Onanole Recreation Centre, 386 Central Rd, Onanole, MB
  • Thursday, May 11, 7:00 pm– Brandon University, 270 18th St, Brandon, MB (Room CHO 212 is in the Clark Hall building on campus.)

Zebra mussels are an extremely invasive species that can devastate ecosystems. While the presence of environmental DNA is not a guarantee the mussels are present in Clear Lake, it is a strong warning sign that contamination is a very real risk. 

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A new art piece by local artist Patrick Paul will transform the Main Street Side of the Dauphin Public Library this June.

On Tuesday, May 9th, at 6:30 pm, the Library is holding an event to acknowledge and thank the community groups who have helped make this project possible. Alison Moss, the Director of Parkland Regional Library, says those groups have helped with the project's evolution.

"The project has really evolved over the past year to become far more sophisticated. We started out thinking we'd do crosswalk art or sidewalk art, and then we thought about the library garage door, doing a mural on it, and because we've had support through some really great community sponsors and funders, we were able to take this project to the next level."

Further plans for the project itself will be released at the event this week, but Paul and Moss have been working with The Graphic Factory out of Onanole, to turn the art into something that will stand the test of time says Moss.

"We are actually having the artwork fabricated by The Graphic Factory, which is run by Derek Boyd out of Onanole. He's done the Northgate sign and some City Hall signs, so we know he does beautiful work, so we're combining forces. Patrick's amazing art, but on this medium that will stand the test of time, and really change the landscape of Main Street, and really, the exterior of our Library."

Moss says the library is a place for everyone, and visual art is one way they can show people that.

"We welcome everyone, from all walks of life. We're one of the last places in our community where everything's free, and we have a little something for everyone. We're very diverse, and we want to continue to be that special spot in our community. I think visual imagery is an important part of that too. It captivates the curiosity and attention of people, and hopefully will draw them in, and welcome people."

Paul has done a lot of work around the community and is currently working on a mural in the Bearpit at the DRCSS.

Patrick Paul Bear Pit

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The City of Sunshine is currently in first place for sales of these popular smiling sweets!

The Dauphin Tim Hortons recently announced that they've sold over 300 dozen smile cookies.

Kari Prawdzik, executive director of the Crisis Center in Dauphin was beaming with pride at the support of the Parkland area. 

"It is overwhelming the community support in Dauphin and the Parkland area, and even those that come in to support the Dauphin tim hortons have picked up smile cookies along the way and it is just so awesome. the community is so great for supporting us through this campaign."

She also mentioned that while the Parkland area currently sits at number one, this charity event isn't over yet.

"We want to keep the pace going. Saturday and Sunday when the offices are all closed, come on in, have a coffee, and grab some smile cookies to keep us at the number one spot"

The Parkland Crisis Center website and their Facebook page will be keeping up-to-date numbers on the monumental amount of sales that have already, and continue to take place here in Dauphin.

PARKLAND -WE ARE #1 in CANADA for Smile Cookie sales!!!!! Over 300 DOZEN Smile Cookies pre-ordered for today! Thank you...

Posted by Parkland Crisis Centre & Women's Shelter on Friday, May 5, 2023
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A somber day of truth, reconciliation, and remembrance takes place today, May 5th with Red Dress Day.

The significance of Red Dress Day was best described by Tammy Chief, Northwest Metis Council's gender-based violence project coordinator.

"May 5th is recognized as Red Dress Day. Northwest Metis Council and Red River Metis citizens alike, we want to remember and honor all indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people who were taken, who are survivors of violence, and families and community members whose lives have been forever changed." 

The scale of this topic is far larger than most people might know, as Ms.Chief says many of the missing individuals are never even reported.

"The exact number of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people in Canada is unknown as thousands of these deaths are disappearances. it's been misreported or misreported over the decades." 

The display of red dresses hanging empty in trees and windows is meant to signifiy the pain and loss felt by loved ones and survivors.

The Northwest Metis Council in Dauphin hosted a commemorative art night yesterday to raise awareness and show support for Red Dress Day.

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The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen from Long Plain First Nation.

Kali Ari-May Rose Laporte was last seen on the evening of April 18th at her placement home in Long Plain First Nation. She's known to frequent Waywayseecappo, Portage la Prairie, and Winnipeg.

Laporte is described as First Nations, 4'11", approximately 100 lbs, with very short dark brown hair, and brown eyes, usually wearing a hat.

Police are concerned for her well-being and are asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact Manitoba First Nations Police Service, Long Plain Detachment at 204-252-4480.

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