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Registration for Farm Outlook taking place in Roblin, closes tomorrow.
Ag producers are encouraged to attend the full day seminar taking place on Wednesday.
Sales Agronomist Jaclyn Hojnocki talks about what information is covered during the event.
“It is going to be some industry speakers on market analysis, we’ll have some growth specialists, an ESN representative, and the Manitoba pathologist on cereal diseases.”
To register for Farm Outlook in Roblin call 937-6553.
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A school in Rossburn was put in lockdown yesterday afternoon.
RCMP were made aware of a social media post showing a student in possession of a handgun.
The suspect was identified and arrested near the school and no one was injured.
Randy Oudie, 19-years-old of Dauphin, was found with a CO2 powered replica pistol with ammunition.
He is charged with Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purposes and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.
Oudie has been remanded into custody and the investigation continues.
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The Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce hosted their appreciation awards night last night.
Rick Ilnisky and Tom Zaporzan, of Ritz Machine Works, received the Business Persons of the Year Award.
Two other awards were also given out.
They went to Clayton Swanton and the Dauphin Rotary Club.
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The merger vote was approved last night in Ste. Rose.
98% of members in attendance were in favour of Prairie Mountain Credit Union merging with Sunrise Credit Union.
The amalgamation takes place on April 1.
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Habitat for Humanity is holding their fundraising event on Wednesday.
The event will feature a special fundraising announcement, along with other presentations regarding Habitat for Humanity.
Wayne Olsen, part of the Fundraising Committee, explains what Habitat does for the community.
“It brings another family into the community. Building a home and bringing people together to build a home, it builds friendships. Working together is always good for our community and we can’t do much individually, but coming together we can do a lot. Habitat brings the community together.”
The event starts at 7 at the Old Firehall and to RSVP, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Athletes in the Parkland are supported by fundraisers such as the Polar Plunge.
Taking place this Saturday, the Polar Plunge is raising money for Special Olympics Manitoba
Darren Anderson, Manager of law enforcement torch run and partnerships with Special Olympics Manitoba, says these activities support the dozens of athletes here at home.
“Provincially we have over 17 hundred athletes. In the Parkland region alone we have 54. In Dauphin, we have 15-25 and that’s just on the floor hockey program. Around the region, we have bowling in Winnipegosis, Russell, and Swan River. Snowshoeing in Russell and Swimming in Swan River.”
You can still donate to the Polar Plunge by going here.
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Joan Clarkson was honoured by Assiniboine Community College.
Clarkson received the R.A.V.E. Award from the school yesterday, and she explains who gave her the best support in receiving the award.
“It’s Assiniboine Community College, it’s the organization that I work for but it’s been a supportive, great employer. They do treat you well; I wouldn’t have stayed at a job for 21 years unless I had a good employer. ACC has been a wonderful employer. Also my colleagues, but it’s also my students. Everyone thinks you teach, or that the students learn from you. After 21 years at the college, I learn more from my students than anything else.”
The accolade is awarded to the employee that goes above and beyond their Duties in Recognizing Actions, Values and Ethics.
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The Cabin Fever Sale Fundraiser is on Saturday.
The event starts at 10:00 in the morning at the Watson Arts Centre and showcases local businesses to the public.
Lenora LeMarquand, of the Cabin Fever Sale, explains the background behind the sale:
“It was just something we started for different home based businesses so they can showcase their product; it evolved over time. This will be our second year running these events. We do this four times a year; each one has a different name, so Cabin Fever, Spring Fever, Fall Frenzy and Christmas Madness in November.”
The sale is free to attend; there will be door prizes and a silent auction.
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Brad Collett, the Chief Administrative Officer of Dauphin, handed in his resignation letter to council on Monday.
It’s been his plan to step down for a couple years saying he wanted to leave before the next municipal election.
Since 2002, he’s been the leader of the city’s management team.
“It’s been wonderful. It’s been almost 17 years since I became the CAO and I’ve worked with some great people, both council and staff. It’s been a wonderful run being the CAO of Dauphin but I’m looking forward to the next chapter of our lives.”
In retirement, some of Collett’s plans include traveling with his wife even more than they currently do.
He plans to stay on as the CAO of Dauphin until October 9th.
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Fort Dauphin needs your support in the Must see Um’s Competition.
Currently, Minnedosa Museum has 59% of the vote and Dauphin has 41%.
To support Fort Dauphin go to https://www.travelmanitoba.com/blog/post/must-see-um-madness-first-round to place your vote.
Voting for this round ends today.
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Joe Beeverz is coming to Wasagaming this spring.
The new eatery will be located on main strip of Wasagaming Drive.
Owner and operator of Joe Beeverz, Chad Wallin, explains how the franchise will be set up:
“This one is just a small 1200 square feet, so it will be a bit of a different model than what maybe people are used to seeing. It’s more of a take-out and delivery establishment where everything will be served in take-out containers and we’ll deliver throughout the park and surrounding area. There will be a small footprint patio out front, where people can eat their meal as well.”
The franchise plans to do a soft opening in May.
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