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The province is monitoring 23 new fires reported over the weekend, with no communities at direct risk of fire.
There are currently 128 active fires in the province.
Impacted hydro lines along the east shore of Lake Winnipeg have been restored.
Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi still have no power. Although a partial patrol of this line was conducted, fires are still burning in this area and no estimation of restoration can be given at this time.
The Manitoba Emergency Control Centre is working with BellMTS, RCMP, and the Manitoba Wildfire Service at Pauingassi and Little Grand Rapids First Nations to maintain communications in the area.
Evacuees from Red Sucker Lake First Nation in northeast Manitoba started returning home on Monday after being evacuated due to wildfires, but over 2 thousand people from four other First Nations are still stuck.
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Pfizer and Moderna Walk-ins are taking place today at Dauphin’s Supersite, starting at 11:00 a.m.
There’s also a Moderna walk-in clinic tomorrow that starts at 11:00 a.m.
The clinics run until 6:00 p.m. or until allotted doses are used.
Scheduled appointments can also be made by calling 1-844-626-8222.
The site, which is located at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall at 304 Whitmore Avenue east, will be closed from July 29th until August 3rd because of the long weekend.
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Manitoba is close to hitting its third goal on the 4-3-2-One great summer reopening path.
The next goal is for 80 percent of eligible Manitobans to have their first dose and 75 percent to have their second.
Currently, 78.7 percent of eligible Manitobans have had at least one dose and 66.5 percent have had two doses.
Dr. Brent Roussin says we’re getting closer to a post-pandemic Manitoba with each passing day.
“This is going to be a Manitoba with public health guidelines, rather than public health restrictions. This Manitoba won’t be reporting cases daily so we need to start adjusting and getting used to not hearing daily case counts on COVID-19.”
The demand for the Manitoba physical immunization card continues to be high. All cards requested by July 11th have been mailed out and additional card stock has been secured and printing has resumed.
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The Manitoba Government is extending the state of emergency.
Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler made the announcement today.
“As we continue towards our government’s safe summer reopening plan to allow for fewer restrictions and further rebuild our economy, we need Manitobans to continue to follow the fundamentals and get vaccinated to ensure we keep on a positive trajectory to a post-pandemic Manitoba.”
The extension goes into effect today, Monday, July 26th at 4 p.m. for a period of 30 days.
The state of emergency was first declared on March 20th, 2020, by the powers set out in section 10(1) and 10(2) of the Emergency Measures Act.
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A criminal charge of voyeurism against a Brandon police officer will not be going to trial after the Crown entered a stay of proceedings.
The officer was accused of secretly recording images of someone for a sexual purpose.
The Crown stayed the charge in June, about a month before a trial was set to begin in Brandon.
Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba, which is mandated to investigate all serious incidents involving police officers, filed the charge in May 2020.
Both the IIU and Brandon Police Service said at the time the officer will not be identified to protect the identity of the complainant.
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On July 23, 2021, at approximately 11:40 pm, Lundar RCMP responded to a report of a head-on collision on Highway 6, approximately 10 kilometres south of St. Laurent. When officers arrived on scene, there was a vehicle in the ditch and another vehicle in the middle of the highway. Both had significant front-end damage.
The 28-year-old female driver of the vehicle in the ditch was pronounced deceased on scene. The 33-year-old female driver of the vehicle on the highway was transported to hospital with serious physical injuries. Both drivers were from Winnipeg and were the lone occupants of their vehicles.
Initial investigation has shown that the 28-year-old female was travelling southbound on Highway 6 and the 33-year-old female was travelling northbound when they collided in the southbound lane.
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Conservation officers were able to remove the bear from the area.
You can now travel on 7th Avenue NW without any delays.
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A bear is in a tree on 7th Avenue NW in Dauphin.
Conservation officers have been notified and are on the way to the home.
It's recommended that you stay clear of the area while officers look to get the bear.
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The grounds of the McKay residential school in Dauphin and the Guy Hill residential school near The Pas are set to be searched with ground-penetrating radar.
This comes as unmarked graves on residential school grounds have recently been discovered across the country.
Elders from Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), a First nation near the Pas, are being consulted before a ground radar search begins.
Those who attended the schools or have knowledge because of relatives who attended will help map out areas to search on the sites.
The search could begin within a month.
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A bear is in a tree on 7th Avenue NW in Dauphin.
Conservation officers have been notified and are on the way to the home.
It's recommended that you stay clear of the area while officers look to get the bear.
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The Manitoba MudRun which has taken place just outside of Dauphin for nearly 10 years is no longer.
After running the event for seven years and taking a two-year break due to the pandemic, organizers have decided to put an end to the annual festivities.
"We feel that now is the right time to transition to other ventures and no longer host this yearly event," organizers shared on a Facebook post. "It was a difficult decision and not one that was made quickly or without hesitation but it's the right decision for our organization."
The event has raised over $250,000 since the beginning and the funds have allowed the Dauphin Rotary Club to make financial contributions towards the Dauphin Skate Park, Dauphin's Recreation's waterslide upgrade, Parkland Crossing's indoor playground, Whitmore School's playground revitalization and most recently, the beautiful Northgate trail system.
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The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many people, but the transition out of the pandemic could also be difficult for some.
Registered Psychologist, Dr. Syras Derkson says these changes in routine may be particularly difficult for introverted people, or people with social anxiety.
“People in these situations have often really enjoyed the pandemic. I know extroverts have really have struggled, but people with social anxiety have actually really appreciated it because it takes away that pressure. But now, because they’ve been at home for so long the anxiety will often increase, and what was hard to do before is even harder now.”
Dr. Derkson says everyone’s situation is different, and it’s good for anyone who’s struggling to readjust to get individualized advice, or go through a therapy process.
“When you’re coming out of something like this, taking small steps can be really helpful.”
We have resources for Manitobans who are struggling with mental health here.
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