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There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Manitoba for the sixth straight day.
Public health officials say there are now 14 active cases in Manitoba, with 304 people listed as recovered from the virus.
The number of deaths remains at 7.
The province has had a total of 325 cases.
With low case numbers, officials are encouraging Manitobans to continue their efforts in following public health guidelines to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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A woman in Brandon was arrested at gunpoint over the weekend for threatening multiple people with a realistic-looking airsoft pistol.
According to Brandon Police, they were called to a hotel on Saturday afternoon by a person claiming the woman knocked at his door, and when he answered, pointed a gun at him, threatening to kill him.
There was another incident in a parking lot behind a business where officers stopped the woman while she was threatening a group of people.
She was arrested without anyone getting injured.
Yesterday, police were still looking for a male suspect in connection with the incident.
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RCMP say 44-year-old William McCurry has been located safely.
They are thanking the public for their assistance.
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Dauphin Recreation Services has updated the pool schedule, and also announced new hours for the walking track.
Beginning Tuesday, July 7, the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre will have public swimming on the schedule for up to 40 people at a time. You can view the pool schedule for this week by clicking here.
Dauphin Rec has also adjusted the hours for the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Walking Track — which is now open Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. — and open Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
It appears that the splash park at Vermillion Park will remain closed for the foreseeable future, due to a mechanical issue.
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There were no new cases of COVID-19 identified in Sunday’s update from public health officials.
It’s now the 5th consecutive day with no new cases reported in Manitoba.
The total number of confirmed and probable cases remains at 325.
In the latest update on Friday, 16 active cases were reported in the province, with no one in hospital because of the virus.
A referral is no longer needed to be tested at a community testing site. There are three testing sites in the Prairie Mountain Health region — in Dauphin, Swan River and Brandon.
Visit the Manitoba government website to use the online screening tool, and also for more a comprehensive look at the provincial government's COVID-19 measures.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for several areas in the Interlake region, including:
- R.M. of West Interlake incl. Eriksdale and Ashern
- Peguis Res. and Fisher River Res.
- R.M. of Fisher incl. Poplarfield
- R.M. of Grahamdale incl. Gypsumville Moosehorn and Camper
- Jackhead Res.
- Moose Creek Prov. Forest Pine Dock and Matheson Island
- Mun. of Bifrost-Riverton incl. Arborg Hnausa and Hecla
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening over much of southern Manitoba.
Some of these thunderstorms will have the potential to become severe with hail to the size of golf balls and damaging winds in excess of 90 km/h the most likely threats.
Excessive rainfall is possible.
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In two weeks, we may get a more accurate picture of just how many Canadians have contracted COVID-19.
The executive director of Canada’s Immunity Task Force says 40,000 samples of donated blood are being analyzed for signs of COVID antibodies.
By the end of the month, the task force hopes to have even more detailed information on case numbers in Canada, including age and geography.
Outlook For Manitoba
Here in Manitoba, case numbers have been relatively low since we began the ‘phased’ approach to reopening.
Since Phase One began on May 4, Manitoba has reported 45 cases — 8 of which have been in the Prairie Mountain Health region.
There have been 325 confirmed and probable cases identified in Manitoba since the start of the pandemic. In the most recent update from the province, there were 16 active cases, nobody in hospital because of the virus, and a total of 7 deaths.
Experts say Manitoba’s success battling the novel coronavirus is in large part due to following public health measures.
Some officials warn that our low case numbers could foster a false sense of security, and are encouraging Manitobans to continue following the directives of public officials to limit the spread of the virus.
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There were no new cases of COVID-19 identified in Saturday's update from public health officials.
It’s the fourth straight day with no new cases in the province.
The total number of confirmed and probable cases in Manitoba remains at 325.
In the most recent update from public health officials, there were 16 active cases in Manitoba, with no one in hospital because of the virus.
A referral is no longer needed to be tested at a community testing site. There are three testing sites in the Prairie Mountain Health region — in Dauphin, Swan River and Brandon.
Visit the Manitoba government website to use the online screening tool, and also for more a comprehensive look at the provincial government's COVID-19 measures.
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An 80-year-old Métis Elder is walking from Ashern to Winnipeg in protest of the federal government’s treatment of Métis people.
John Morrisseau started the walk from Ashern on July 2nd, and made it to Lundar that night.
Morrisseau tells CKDM he will continue to protest until the federal government addresses issues regarding Métis land claims, Métis veterans, and the legacy of Métis children who attended Day Schools.
He says these issues have been continuously left out and disregarded by the federal government.
“We’ve been landless for 150 years, and I think that’s discrimination by the federal government and the way in which they’ve been treating us.”
The Métis Elder’s walk will end in Winnipeg, but Morrisseau hopes the impact of his protest makes its way to Ottawa.
“We have to realize that a major part of this protest is against the federal government. So therefore, Im not sure how we can stop in Winnipeg — we’re going to have to go further,” he said.
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The community of Rivers received some positive news on Friday as water levels at the Rivers Dam dropped, but the province warns the forecast is calling for more rain over the next few days.
Widespread precipitation is forecast for most southern, southwest and southeast Manitoba watersheds for the next five to seven days. Occasional heavy thunderstorms could develop and bring up to 100 mm of heavy localized rain, which could lead to localized overland flooding.
— Ron Schuler (@Min_Schuler) July 3, 2020
Earlier this week, around 80 people evacuated from the community after the province expressed doubts that the 60-year-old dam would hold in light of historic water levels.
In the event that the Rivers Dam fails, the province has projected Brandon could see the worst-case peak levels, similar to the spring flood of 2011.
The dam is being continuously monitored by Manitoba Infrastructure, making repairs as needed.
Brandon has not ordered any evacuations, but the City has handed out evacuation preparation notices to nearly 800 homes and 100 businesses, urging them to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
Earlier this week, Minnedosa and the surrounding R.M. of Minto-Odanah declared states of emergencies after the heavy rain led to washed-out roads, and flooded homes and businesses.
The Town of Neepawa has had three evacuations after declaring a state of emergency. Smaller communities just east of Neepawa, like Arden and Gladstone, are also monitoring high water levels on the Whitemud River.
It appears Manitobans in areas dealing with high water levels aren’t out of the deep waters just yet.
More thunderstorms are in the forecast, which the province says could bring up to 100 millimetres of rain over the next five to seven days to some of the most affected areas.
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The Town of Neepawa is one of many places in southwest Manitoba to declare a state of emergency following waves of heavy rain that began last weekend.
Neepawa joins other areas like Rivers, Brandon, and Minnedosa that have been heavily affected by rising water levels, washed-out roads, and business closures.
Landon Cameron is the general manager at Neepawa Golf & Country Club, and tells CKDM Neepawa is dealing with a very serious situation.
“We were sandbagging [Thursday] morning for a friend at his house at 6:45 a.m., and the road had about six inches of water on it. Within two minutes it was up to my waste. Neepawa flash flooded yesterday.”
The Neepawa Golf & Country Club was shut down on Monday as the water quickly covered almost the entire course.
“All within an hour. We were still open on Monday, then at 3:30 p.m. we shut down the front nine because we were starting to see some water seeping in — and then by 4:15 p.m. we were completely underwater.”
Landon says he’s experienced spring flooding with snow melting, but this is the first mid-season flash flood he’s ever been apart of.
He says it’s a “hurry-up-and-wait” kind of mentality at the Country Club right now.
“We’ve got some volunteers and grounds guys out there trying to pump what we can pump. Once the river goes back within its banks we’ll be going 18-20 hour days to try and get the water moving off the course so it can dry out and make it playable.”
Helping Hands
Once again, it appears these challenging times have spurred Manitobans to do what they do best — help out their neighbours. Landon thanks a few nearby golf courses for stepping up and offering members from Neepawa Golf & Country club a place to play at a reduced rate.
“Shout out to all those golf courses for having some compassion for our members. Carberry, Portage, Oak Island Resort, Gilbert Plains, and Poplar Ridge. We really appreciate those places stepping up and giving our members somewhere to play and get their mind off this week.”
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