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Today, July 19 is a special day at Tim Hortons.
That's because it is Tim Hortons Foundation Camp Day and Dauphin's Tim Hortons is looking forward to having a lot of fun throughout the day.
When you purchase a hot or iced coffee, bracelet, or a new pair of socks, you will be helping youth from underserved communities access leadership programs and that will in turn give them the chance to achieve their full potential.
"100 percent of the sales from those items will go directly towards our Camp Day Foundation," said Suzette Ahuday, general manager at Dauphin's Tim Hortons.
Camp Day is Tim Hortons largest annual fundraiser and you can be a part of it. There will also be a few activites including Spin the Wheel. For just $2, you can spin the wheel and you can win some great prizes.
"We will also have people washing windows for a donation, so that is exciting as well," ended Ahuday. "Any donation is greatly appreciated."
You can also stop in from 11 to 2 to chat with Al Gaines, the host of the Al Morning Show right here on 730CKDM.
In the past, more than 300,000 youth between the ages of 12 and 16 have benefited from the proceeds raised thru Camp Day.
"We also want to thank the many local business sponsors that have jumped on board and donated funds to use, it means the world," said Ahuday.
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It was announced last week that all workers at Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries would go on a one-day strike if no deal was agreed upon.
Despite Manitoba General Employees Union (MGEU) willingness to meet with MLL, no deal was struck and that one-day strike will take place province-wide on Wednesday, July 19. That means Dauphin's Liquor Mart and the Liquour Mart in Swan River will be closed.
The closure will also affect every single Liquor Mart in the province.
Kyle Ross is the president of MGEU.
"It's truly frustrating, these workers worked thru the pandemic and the thefts as well and they're just asking to be treated fairly," said Ross. "They want to be treated the same way that Premier Stefanson and her cabinet are being treated. It's very frustrating that there are two classes of workers in this province."
In talks with the two local Liquor Marts, Dauphin was unable to comment on if they will be back to business on Thursday; however, Swan River's Liquor Mart will be back open on Thursday after the one-day strike.
MGEU is set to meet with MLL on Friday as the bargaining talks will continue.
"This is the last place we wanted to be, we never wanted a strike," offered Ross. "it's scary for our members and it's scary for us. It's unfortunate that the employer put us in this position, we don't really see any other option at this time."
This job action involves approximately 1,400 MGEU members who have been working under an expired contract since March 2022.
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A man from Winnipeg is dead after a brawl at the Stony Mountain Institution.
On Monday evening at around 6:30, the Stonewall RCMP responded to the melee which included several inmates.
Ultimately, seven inmates were injured and taken to the hospital while a 33-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
It was reported that some of the inmates involved were armed with edged weapons.
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From 8:30 to 4:30 this Thursday (July 20th), a chance to learn first aid related to farm safety will happen at Credit Union Place.
Manitoba Canola Growers and Farmsafe Manitoba are hosting the training, which is geared toward situations that could occur in a rural setting that require first aid.
"The course has been designed by St. John ambulance and they will be leading the day and it has been tailored for farm safety. We'll be dealing with specific farm safety examples throughout the day", said Corina Lepp, the Grower Engagement and Extension Manager with MCG.
At the end of the day, you will become level 1 CPR certified.
To sign up, register online. The cost is $50, but it is free if you are a member of Manitoba Canola Growers or Keystone Agricultural Producers.
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He spent 33 years teaching and making Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School students smile.
He showed up with a smile and left school for the day with that exact smile. Whether after a typical day or after the Dauphin Clippers football team was in action, Cam Bennet was a definite heartbeat at the DRCSS.
With the summer of 2023 now here, Bennet is looking back at all the memories over the years as he looks forward to the next stage of his life. After more than three decades within Mountain View School Division, Bennet announced his retirement and wants to thank everyone for the past 33 years.
"It was awesome, I had the chance to work with great kids and great coworkers," said Bennet. "It was fantastic, I will never forget my time at the DRCSS. With that said, it's time to go onto something different at this point."
To celebrate his retirement and long-tenured career at Dauphin's lone high school, Cam did so in a way that perfectly sums him up. He hosted his retirement party at the Watson Art Centre on Saturday. The event called 'Camapalooza' saw Cam and his band, the Revolving Doors, hit the stage to play some great tunes. Nearly 100 people showed up to celebrate with Cam.
Bennet even had the chance to play with his son and daughter which was a very special moment.
"It was awesome, it was something I had been thinking of doing for the past couple of years," offered Bennet. "I enjoy playing music in front of a crowd, everyone seemed very appreciative, and it was a lot of fun."
A big animal lover himself, Cam was also able to raise $500 for the Parkland Humane Society which is extremely near and dear to his heart.
"It's great to know that I could help out a little bit," said Bennet. "I have been a big supporter of the Humane Society for many years now so it's always nice to put some effort into something and turn it into cash for them, it's going towards a great cause."
As for what's next with Cam, he's looking forward to spending more time with his family while playing some great tunes.
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Off-road vehicles have been spotted in Dauphin lately and they're not allowed.
The City of Dauphin has released a reminder that off-road vehicles are not permitted to be operated within city limits.
If you are using one on private property, that is different; however, they are not allowed on public property within city limits.
"It's following the Highway Traffic Act which does not allow off-road vehicles to cross public roadways," said Conrad Demeria, By-Law Officer. "It's a safety hazard."
If you are caught, you could face a fine of up to $1000.
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UPDATE: Monday, July 17 (3:20 p.m.)
Manitoba's health authority says five people remain in hospital, but no more patients are in intensive care following last month's fiery bus crash on a major highway.
A group of seniors from Dauphin and the area were on a minibus taking a trip to a casino in Carberry when it drove into the path of a semi-trailer truck on the Trans-Canada Highway.
The 17th fatality from the crash was announced Sunday.
Those who died have been remembered as beloved grandparents, mothers, fathers, and siblings.
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Last month’s fatal bus crash claimed another life.
The Manitoba RCMP has confirmed that a 79-year-old woman that was in the crash has passed away. The bus was going to Carberry for a casino trip.
17 people have now passed away as a result of colliding with a semi-truck.
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Over 450 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents every single year.
In Manitoba alone, on average, there are 22 fatal drownings every year. From 2015 to 2019, 110 people in Manitoba lost their lives due to drowning and 75 percent of fatalities were males. 10 percent of fatalities were also those aged between 0 and four. Of those between 0 and four years old, 100 percent of the fatalities were because their supervisor was absent or distracted.
These statistics were brought to light by the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba as it's National Drowning Prevention Week. While spending time in the water is an extremely enjoyable thing to do during the summer months, it's critical to take extra care.
"We always say swim with a buddy, make sure someone is always with you or you're around people," said Dr. Christopher Love, Water Smart® & Safety Management Coordinator. "We recommend, if you have the choice, go somewhere where there is supervision because that adds a layer of protection."
While the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba is still awaiting numbers from the past few years, Love says the number one factor they see in drowning fatalities is intoxication, whether that be alcohol and or other drugs.
"This goes without saying, but you must stay sober while on the water," said Love. "It's the best practice and it could end up saving your life."
In Manitoba, alcohol consumption is a factor in 35% of boating-related fatalities, higher than in other provinces. The consequences in Manitoba for impaired boating and impaired driving are identical. Leave the booze at home; it can lead to disastrous consequences on the water.
It's also highly recommended that you and any kids wear a life jacket. Not wearing a life jacket was a factor in 53% of boating deaths in Manitoba. Life jackets must fit properly and be in good working conditions. Buckles and zippers should be functioning and intact. Everyone should wear lifejackets while boating and anyone who cannot swim – especially young children – should wear a lifejacket while swimming.
If, by chance, you are going on the water alone, you should let a friend know exactly where you are going and how long you may be.
"It's very important to ensure as many layers of protection as possible when you're doing any water-based activity," ended Love. "Plan ahead, it's the proper thing to do.
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Highway 5 is a crucial road coming into Dauphin, holding a lot of business and thoroughfare into the city.
A sizeable construction initiative looks to double the traffic capacity and increase the safety of this increasingly busy street.
Aside from twinning the highway, this construction project will add some traffic lights allowing pedestrians to cross safely, which is very much lacking at this point.
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Doyle Piwniuk is looking forward to seeing how this construction can help grow the city.
"There's a lot of people wanting to come into the city of Dauphin, right? So we want to make sure there's lots of growth in the city of Dauphin on the south side and of course, we want to make it safer with the large volume of traffic. so that's the goal. it's about safety, but also economic development."
There will also be a large effort put in by the city, as an overhaul of the drainage systems next to the roadways will also be required.
Approximately 140,000 cubic meters of soil will be excavated. In its place will be 2 large retention ponds and 885 meters of new storm sewers.
A large portion of this soil will be put to good use, as 30,000 cubic meters of soil will be used in the construction of the hill at Maamawi Park.
Overall, this project is expected to take approximately a year.
Construction of the service roads to keep the traffic flowing will start this fall, and the twinning of the high way is set to begin next spring as soon as things thaw out.
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Following another “final” offer that simply isn’t fair or realistic, Manitoba's General Employee Union members working for Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MLL) have served strike notice, effective 7:00 am on Wednesday, July 19.
Strike action will begin with a one-day, province-wide walk-out by MGEU members working at all Public Liquor Marts.
This includes members working in the Liquor Distribution Centre, along with those in supporting business operations which includes those in information technology, purchasing, and administration.
Kyle Ross, president of the Manitoba General Employees Union says this is never the situation that anyone hopes for.
"The offer clearly isn't good enough for our members, it's as simple as that," said Ross. "They have a long ways to go to catch up with inflation and the past contract where ground was lost because of Bill-28. A strike is always the last resort, but we have no choice."
This job action involves approximately 1,400 MGEU members who have been working under an expired contract since March 2022. If the one-day strike does happen, this will affect Dauphin and Swan River Liquor Marts as all employees, other than the manager are MGEU members.
While the walk-out on July 19 is planned as of right now, it doesn't mean it will happen. Both parties will go back to the bargaining table over the weekend in hopes of a resolution.
At the latest, that resolution will need to come by Tuesday, or there will be a walk-out on Wednesday and a further strike could happen.
"We know the Premier and her Cabinet all got 3.3 percent this year and they will be getting a 3.6 percent raise next year based on projections," ended Ross. "These Liquor Mart workers are front-line workers, they worked during the pandemic. I think they are due for a fair and reasonable raise to keep up with inflation."
The MGEU served the employer with an official strike notice on Friday morning. Following the July 19 walk-out, members will refuse all overtime. Further strike actions will be announced in the days to come if a fair deal cannot be reached.
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The annual Gilbert Plains - Grandview Ag Society fair and rodeo starts today in Gilbert Plains.
Gate prices are pretty cheap. For adults it costs just $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday, and $10 for Sunday. For kids age 6-17, it only costs $7 per day. The best option is a weekend pass for $25 for adults or $15 for kids, so you can enjoy a variety of events for the whole family.
Kevin Boese, the President of the ag society, says the town is ready to go.
"Everybody I noticed, the last couple of days, is out mowing their grass and everybody's getting ready for the weekend and getting the town looking beautiful. It's always an exciting weekend for everyone in Gilbert Plains, the town is really buzzing."
First up is the parade which takes place at 3 this afternoon. Then the chucks & chariots start at 7. On Saturday they start at 3:30 and Sunday they get underway at 1. There will also be a couple of bonus chuckwagon races this year. The three fastest teams will compete in a "dash for cash" and three random teams will be chosen as part of a mystery race for some extra cash.
You may have also noticed that there will be chucks & chariots on all three days of the fair and rodeo this time around. Boese says he was chatting earlier with someone from the Manitoba Professional Chuckwagon & Chariot Association (MPCCA) who thinks there could be 20 to 24 chuckwagons registered for the weekend.
Rodeo events will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
There will also be lots of activities for the kids, including a bubble party following today's parade. This is something that Boese says is new for the fair & rodeo this year and has been a big hit when other towns have done it. The festivities will also include a Kids Zone during the day that will have bouncy castles, as well as a petting zoo and face painting all through the weekend.
"There's something going on for everybody, if you don't like the cattle and the horses part of it, you can go into the rink and see some beautiful old cars. There's some very nice cars coming from Ethelbert that are going to be there", said Boese.
Also at the rink will be the trade and craft show on Saturday.
Another one of the many events to take place includes the Light Horse Show, which is NAERIC (North American Equine Ranching Information Council) approved, so get ready to see some fine horses doing their thing all throughout the weekend.
To host an event like this, it requires lots of hard work from volunteers as well as community sponsorship, which there has been a lot of.
"The group of volunteers that show up every year are second to none, just a huge shoutout and thanks to all the volunteers", Boese says.
Boese added that the Parkland has stepped up big time in terms of sponsorship and that they can't thank their sponsors enough.
Overall, it's sure to be another great weekend at the Gilbert Plains - Grandview Ag Society fair and rodeo so be sure to make it part of your weekend plans.
"If you're not there this weekend, you better have a really good excuse to be doing something more important".
Also, don't forget to get in on the 50/50 fundraiser.
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