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Manitoba Public Insurance is working towards protecting Manitobans from losing money to criminal operators. 

"We're taking decisive action to crack down on illegal motor vehicle dealers," said Tara Seel, MPI spokesperson. "That's what we call 'curbers'. They are individuals who are illegally selling vehicles. They don't have a dealer permit and are selling more than four per year."

While dealers are required to keep records of the vehicles they buy and sell, 'curbers' are not monitored. This can result in customers purchasing vehicles with rolled-back odometers, undisclosed previous collision histories, cloned Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), and other concerns that are hidden from buyers. 

Last year, MPI's vehicle safety team contacted curbers to educate them as to what was needed to sell more than four vehicles in a year. A notice was sent to Mohamad Kasem, who was arrested on 68 charges related to fraud, after a large-scale operation known as 'Buyer Bee Aware'. 

In February, 30 letters were sent to 'curbers' and 30 more have been identified, and soon will be getting notices.

"So far this year, we have handed out four Provincial Offence Notices. Those carry a fine more than $2,500, so it's quite hefty," ended Seel. "That fine can escalate if the curbers continue to sell illegally."

MPI has identified a long list of individuals and businesses that have been sanctioned. That list can be found here. 

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Just one bison calf was born on the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation last spring.

This was troubling news for community members, as bison hold a special place in their culture. Heading into this spring, community members were hoping for a better result, and that is certainly the case.

One calf was born in April, and in total over the past two months, five baby bison came into the world on the First Nation. The return and growth of the bison herd is a proud achievement for the Nation, and we caught up with William Lukianchuck, Bison Manager for Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.

"It's a relief, way better than last year," said Lukianchuck. "It's honestly such an incredible sight to watch them run around. They're super playful, they're like a bunch of little puppies running around."

Many Indigenous communities have long held deeply cultural and spiritual connections with bison, and that's the case for residents on the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. Bison are North America's largest land mammal. 

Did you know that from the 1810s to 1870s, bison were the main source of survival and income for Métis. 

"Bison always took care of our people back in the day. We were able to use their fur, meat, and so much more," offered Lukianchuck. "We lived off of them. Now that the number of bison has declined drastically, it's our turn. We are the ones who should be taking care of them. They deserve a chance to come back to life, like it used to be."

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Thanks to the arrival of five new calves, the bison herd on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation has grown to 29.

Lukianchuck, who oversees the herd, is already looking ahead. He’s in discussions with Parks Canada in Saskatchewan to bring in another 15 to 30 bison. His goal? To grow the herd to 60 to 80 breeding females—enough to support not just Sandy Bay, but also to help other First Nations restore their bison populations.

William understands they have a ways to go to grow the bison population in the province, but he is pleased with the progress being made.

"Considering what it was, it's pretty awesome to see the ranch expand the way it's going," continued Lukianchuck. "I'm pretty sure I have Chief and Council on my side as well, they are happy with how things are going. We have visitors coming to the ranch to check out the bison as well, and that's always a big hit."

The ranch is on the edge of the reserve just off Highway 50. Lukianchuck says if you are interested in checking out the herd, you can take a tour on a side-by-side. You can call or text him at 204-871-0651.

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The countdown is on until the 137th edition of the Dauphin Ag Society Fair.

Set for June 17th to 29th, this year's fair promises a few new events, according to Dauphin Ag Society President Terron Stykalo.

"We are actually getting Extreme Lumberjacks, an inflatable Corn Maze, and Prairie Exotics is returning after a couple of years off.  We have some extreme dog stunt shows, and we once again have Chucks and Chariots scheduled to run again for all three days, and hopefully Mother Nature cooperates with us and we can put a show on."  

Also returning this year is the ever-popular midway, heavy horse show, the Saturday morning parade, and cultural exhibits, just to name a few. 

They are also still looking for volunteers to help out with the fair.

You can contact any member of the Dauphin Ag Society if you are able to help out.

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*Due to the smoky conditions, the Dauphin City Centre Criterium, scheduled for June 1st, has been cancelled.*

Around 100-120 of he top cyclists in the province will be in our region this weekend for the Tour de Riding Mountain event.

The event includes three stages, starting with the provincial road race and a Gran Fondo, which will both take place on Saturday in Riding Mountain National Park.

On Sunday, the event wraps up with the Dauphin City Centre Criterium, a street race that will take place over a couple of block radius in downtown Dauphin with Obsolete Brewing serving as he start and finish line.

Manitoba Cycling provincial coach Nick Bergen explains why they chose our region for these events.

"We have Northgate Trails for mountain bikes, but then just past that we have Riding Mountain National Park, which is incredible road riding - the best in Manitoba.  So that is why we chose this area for the provincial championships and a Gran Fondo for people to ride.  And a lot of people have actually never been here to experience the City of Dauphin and how it is growing into a cycling hub, for both road and mountain."

The criterium begins at 2 pm on Sunday and the public is encouraged to line the course route, which includes Main Street North, 1st and 2nd avenue NW, and 2nd street NW.

Portions of those roads will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday in order for the race to take place. 

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The Ukrainian Heritage Village at the Selo Ukraina site is open for the year, and you are invited to celebrate it at a special open house this weekend.

Jim Perchaluk says they have a number of activities planned for the open house on Sunday.

"From 1 to 4 pm, we are inviting the public to come to the site.  There will be free hot dogs and refreshments.  We will have some entertainment on site, as well as tours of the village.  We just invite the public for a kick-off for the summer.  Come out on Sunday and enjoy the day with us."

One significant addition to the village this year is a Teacherage, which were homes for teachers in remote rural areas. 

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A Dauphin business owner arrested after a pair of search warrants were executed at his business was also back in court.

52-year-old Rashid Noor had his matters adjourned to June 24.

And Sheldon "Benny" Chartrand has had his matters put over again until Monday.

The 38-year-old Dauphin resident was arrested in late April after he allegedly broke into a home and threatened a woman, while also injuring a dog.

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West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services are accepting donations of items for evacuees of the wildfires in Northern Manitoba that have relocated to Dauphin for the time being. 

Approximately 100 people have arrived in Dauphin from communities evacuated due to the fires.

Among the items needed are food, clothing, water, dog food, lunch/suppers, shampoo, snacks, and toiletries. 

Anyone wanting to drop off items can do so at the Rotary Arena.

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An all terrain vehicle rollover has resulted in the death of one person.

Yesterday (May 29),Elphinstone RCMP received a report of a rollover involving an all terrain vehicle on 5th Street in Miniota.

The Local Fire Department and Emergency Medical Responders attended the scene along with RCMP.

A Can-Am Side by side was found tipped over in a ditch, and the lone male occupant - a 46 year old male from Prairie View was declared deceased on scene.

It's believed the side  by side was being driven northbound on 5th Street, when it veered northeast and entered the ditch where it tipped.

The driver was not wearing a helmet.

Elphinstone and Hamiota RCMP continue to investigate along with an RCMP Traffic Anal

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Marcus Mclean of Brandon is facing several serious charges after two vicious attacks on Thursday morning.

At 3:00 a.m., Dauphin RCMP responded to a stabbing outside a business on 2nd Avenue SW. A 25-year-old female was found after being stabbed. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening physical injuries. 

Officers then responded to a second stabbing on 2nd Avenue NE. A 53-year-old woman was suffering from serious injuries after she was stabbed. She was also sexually assaulted and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

The 31-year-old Mclean was found a short time later and was arrested, and police dog Marook located the knife used in the attacks. Neither victim was known to the suspect, and it's believed that he acted alone.

He's been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault with a Weapon, and Uttering Threats Against a Person. 

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If you're a master at puzzles, Neepawa is where you need to be on Friday night.

The great puzzle race, hosted by the Kin Club of Neepawa, takes place at the Kinsmen Kourts dining room on 307 Davidson Street. The doors open at 7, the race starts at 7:30. It's just $50 per team. 

"All the puzzles are blindly wrapped. So each team picks a random puzzle, they are all 500 pieces," Amanda Naughton-Gale, event organizer. "On your mark, get set, go. Each team races against each other to see who can get it done the quickest."

There will be prizes up for grabs. Proceeds will support the Kinsmen Kourts Gardens. That is a senior living complex in Neepawa. One part of it is semi-assisted living, and the other half is independent. 

"They have a great garden space, but they need some plants and other things to liven it up," ended Naughton-Gale. "We want to make the space more welcoming, so that's where the money is going."

Refreshments are available, and spots are filling up. Call or text Amanda at 212-2560 to register. Puzzle masters, unite. 

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There will be a special buzz in the City of Sunshine on Saturday.

Dauphin's first-ever community-wide yard sale is taking place, and let's just say, it's going to be massive.

142 properties are participating across the community, offering a wide range of items, from antiques and clothing to kids’ gear, furniture, and more.

"It's really exciting to see the amount of excitement behind our first-ever community-wide yard sale," said Christian Laughland, deputy mayor. "It's great to see how many people are taking part. I've heard people are coming from Ste. Rose, Winnipegosis, Gilbert Plains, and even McCreary."

The yard sale is from 9 to 3 and, as noted above, includes 142 properties. There is guaranteed to be something for everyone. Some tips for the day include bringing cash, coming prepared with reusable bags and boxes, and being courteous to other people and their property.

"Make sure you drive safely, there will be a ton of traffic out there," ended Laughland. "It's great to see people doing their spring cleaning and putting together a sale. The whole community is coming together, and it's fantastic."

Here is the full list of properties:
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