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McHappy Day took place this past Wednesday and was quite successful.
Owner of the Dauphin McDonald's, Brady Johnson, says they raised 7100 dollars this year.
The Dauphin kids of mud mountain biking program will receive half of the money raised to go towards bike trails in Vermillion Park and at the Selo site.
The Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg receives the other half of the money raised.
Johnson says Dauphin is always a top contributor in the province.
Dauphin was 7th or 8th out of all the McDonald's in Manitoba for most money raised
The Dauphin kids of mud mountain biking program volunteered at McDonald's all day.
Some were even there from 7 am to 6 pm.
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The government of Manitoba announced this week that it would be creating an endowment fund to restore military memorials.
The 2 million dollar fund will be used to preserve more than 200 military memorials honouring everyone who has fought and continues to fight for Canada’s freedoms.
This is the first government-sanctioned fund. Organizations previously used other means, including grants and donations to cover restorations.
The fund will generate around $100,000 per year to provide grants for projects. Communities given the grants will be asked to match them.
Any physical memorials including cenotaphs, sculptures, and plaques as well as moveable objects like books and banners are eligible for the fund.
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There are new set fines in effect this year for those who aren’t compliant with aquatic invasive species regulations.
You will be fined 1296 dollars for possession of an aquatic invasive species in Manitoba, if you don’t pull the plug when transporting watercraft you will be fined 237 dollars.
Since these are new fines, this will be the first time law enforcement will be looking for people to ensure they are being compliant.
The point of the fines is to send the message that people need to clean, drain, dry, dispose and decontaminate their boats.
The nearest aquatic invasive species to the Parkland are in Red River, Lake Winnipeg, and Cedar Lake.
There is a very high risk of invasive species invading Parkland Lakes.
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Fishing season starts on Saturday for fishers in the Parkland.
Catherine Ward, recreational fishing program manager, says there’s one notable change to fishing in our area.
“There is a new walleye limit of 4 and all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released.”
Those restrictions apply to this zone:
Fishing limits are based on the kind of fishing license someone has, as well as how the species is affected by being fished.
A conservation license will allow fishers to catch a combined 4 walleye and sauger, while a regular license would allow 6, at Dauphin Lake, walleye and sauger must be released if they are between 45 and 70 cm long.
The limit for northern pike is 4 with a conservation license and 6 with a regular license. Only one is allowed to be longer than 75 cm.
Fishers catching yellow perch have no limit except if they are fishing in lakes Winnipeg, Manitoba and Winnipegosis the limit is 25 in those lakes.
Ward says there are limits because anglers need to take responsibility to ensure they are sustaining the resource now and for future generations
Ward says there are some fines fishers should be aware of.
“If you fish without a license, it’s $298, if you used a barbed hook, it’s $52, and fines start at $102 for overfishing your limit.”
Ward hopes everyone has a great season and stays safe around the water.
Click here to go to the Manitoba 2019 Angler’s Guide.
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It occurred outside the Mobil 1 gas bar by No Frills.
The Dauphin RCMP were notified that a gas bar employee was in possession of a loaded handgun.
With the information provided, they conducted a high-risk takedown at the Gas Bar.
No other citizens or employees were on scene at the time of the takedown.
One male was taken into custody without incident.
A replica handgun was located on site and no charges have been laid at this time.
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The DRCSS Senior Concert Band and Senior Jazz Band invaded Whistler, BC last weekend to show off their stuff.
They took part in the Con Brio Festival and they did a great job showing BC how good they are.
The Senior Concert Band hit the stage on Friday and they scored 90/100 which gave them a “Gold” rating. To get a gold rating you must score at least 86.
The Senior Jazz Band hit the stage on Saturday and they were also fan favourites. They received a “Gold” rating with a score of 90/100.
“Both ensembles performed just great. The students played so well,” said Taylor Schmidt, one of the Band Directors at DRCSS. “The senior concert band played with so much emotion and feeling.”
“Our senior jazz band put on such a great show. There was a couple of band’s watching us and we got the whole place fired up,” added Schmidt. “Just the passion our groups put into their instruments was amazing to see.”
Just like anything you want to do at a high level, lots of practice is required to do so. Taking part in the Con Brio Festival was months in the making for both groups.
“The kids worked so hard from the end of February when they picked up some new music and it was a challenge and we really worked them,” said Schmidt. “We set the bar pretty high in what we wanted them to do. These groups were just really special. As soon as they step on the stage, there’s something about them that they really love it and they take it to the next level.”
“It was great to see them take this opportunity and just run with it and do such a great job,” he added. “It’s so satisfying as a teacher and a director to see them want to succeed at such a high level.”
The DRCSS was the only Manitoban competitors at the event.
The great music put on by the DRCSS will be front and centre here in Dauphin coming up soon.
On Tuesday, May 28 they will host an outdoor performance that features their concert bands. The grade 9 group, grade 10 group, and senior groups will all perform.
It will be in the front yard beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a BBQ.
On Tuesday, June 4, Jazz will be front and centre. The junior jazz band, intermediate jazz band, senior jazz band, and the DRCSS choir will perform beginning at 7:00 p.m. inside the multi-purpose room.
Both events are free of charge and there will be a silver collection.
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The Fort Dauphin Museum is celebrating Manitoba’s birthday tomorrow.
Manager of the museum, Theresa Deyholos, says the main parts of the celebration will go on from 1:30 to 3.
The museum will have cake, coffee, and tea to celebrate the 149th birthday.
They celebrate the event because it’s a piece of history of Manitoba. Manitoba joined the Canadian Federation in 1870.
Admission will be free, they’ll be open from 1-5 in the afternoon.
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The Dauphin Public Library will be hosting a seminar about mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
The PowerPoint presentation is aimed at curbing stigmas surrounding people with mental health issues as well as teaching them how to cope with them.
The seminar is open to everyone and is free admission. It starts at 630 and is poised to run for an hour.
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Earl Moar has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter. He entered the guilty plea earlier this week in Dauphin's Court of Queen's Bench and he'll be sentenced on September 26.
He was originally charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault, and Arson with Disregard for Human Life when a 40-year-old female was found inside a residence that was burned to the ground.
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The RCMP have charged 39-year-old David Christopher Genaille with Second Degree Murder in relation to the homicide that occurred in Gilbert Plains on Saturday.
He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Dauphin Provincial Court on May 28, 2019
The 25-year-old female who was also arrested during the course of this investigation has been released without charge.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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It's Mental Health Week and you're not alone even if you think you are. The Parkland is here for you and they want to help.
"Absolutely, it's estimated that as many as one in five adults in Canada have been diagnosed with a mental health issue," said Marie Kent, Manager for the Community Health of the North. "There are mental health supports in the Parkland and that includes seeing a psychiatrist, a psychologist or a community mental health worker."
"We know that mental health and physical wellness are linked and we have ensured that all residents in our area have access to primary healthcare support like a family physician or a nurse practitioner," she added. "It's an important aspect of care for everyone in the Parkland."
Even if you're struggling and its 1:00 a.m., there is always help that's available. Prairie Mountain Health offers a "Mental Health Crisis and Non-Crisis line" that is available 24/7. The number is 1-866-332-3030.
"It's very important to reach out for help when you need it," added Kent. "We know some people are afraid to admit they have a mental illness and they don't want to seek out for help. We pride ourselves on having a culture that people are comfortable with."
There are some signs that can indicate you suffer from a mental illness. If you are struggling to do tasks in your daily life that you were able to do before, that could be a sign of mental illness. If that's the case, it's recommended to talk with your physician.
If you are struggling, Marie also wants to share a few things that could brighten up your day.
"Have hope. Recovery is not only possible, but it's expected," added Kent. "Things happen in our life, there will be bad times and good times."
One thing that has been proven is your mental health tends to improve over time.
"If you're having a hard time, you're not alone."
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