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Ashern RCMP is looking for a man wanted on multiple charges.
26-year-old Cameron Earl Baptiste is facing charges of Uttering Threats, Failing to Comply with Conditions and Assault.
Police say he is considered violent, and are warning you not to approach him.
Baptiste is known to frequent Lake Manitoba First Nation, Ashern and Winnipeg.
If you have seen him or have any information, contact Ashern RCMP at 204-768-2324.
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The first fews days of applications for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) are now in the books.
At this time, applications for the $500 a week (for up to 16 weeks) are open to all Canadians that meet the criteria.
As a reminder, eligible CERB recipients must be living in Canada, be at least 15 years old, had an income of at least $5,000 in the past 12 months, and stopped working because of COVID-19.
If you’re currently receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and wondering if you should reapply for the CERB, the answer is no. You can not be paid EI benefits and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit at the same time.
If you receive the benefit and are later determined to be ineligible, you will have to repay that money.
You’re also expected to report the Benefit as income when you file your income tax for the 2020 tax year.
If you receive two separate payments of $2,000, chances are you accidentally applied for the CERB twice. In that case, you can expect to be contacted by the government shortly.
Benefits will start within 10 days of submitting your application. If you are late to apply, payments will be retroactive to your eligibility date.
You can apply for the CERB here.
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An officer with the Roblin RCMP detachment rescued a woman last week after her SUV ended up in a water-filled ditch off Highway 83.
Concerned about hypothermia, the responding officer waded into the water to rescue the driver.
The RCMP say the woman was carried to the police car to keep warm until EMS arrived.
At this time we have not received an update on the status of the driver.
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Public health officials have announced a fourth death in Manitoba because of COVID-19.
We also learned about 6 additional cases of the virus, bringing the total number of probable and lab-confirmed cases to 230.
10 people are currently being hospitalized, with 5 people in intensive care. The number of people listed as recovered from COVID is up to 92.
The Prairie Mountain Health region has seen 11 confirmed cases.
Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin realizes we all may want to get out this weekend with nicer weather and our traditional holiday gatherings, but is pleading with Manitobans to not let up on our preventative measures.
Dr. Roussin says our recent case numbers are proof our social distancing measures are working, but does not want anyone to think it’s time to let up.
He says now is not the time to get together, but encourages everyone to stay connected virtually.
Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) at 1-888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test is required.
For more information and to access the online screening tool for COVID-19, visit www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
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A message of hope and togetherness has been given by Mayor Allen Dowhan.
The Mayor is wishing a Happy Easter to all, and acknowledges the sacrifice we’re all making by not seeing our friends and family over this holiday weekend:
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Alicia Kubrakovich is only in her second year at the University of Manitoba; however, she's already making a big difference. The Dauphinite is re-running for Co-President of the University of Manitoba Indigenous Students’ Association.
If successful, it would be Alicia's second year in the position. Kubrakovich's biggest priority is giving the Indigenous community at the University of Manitoba a voice. She wants everyone to be heard and she wants to stand by everyone's side.
"I want to continue my advocacy work. There is still a lot that needs to be done here geared towards indigenous students," said Kubrakovich.
Alicia says there needs to be more language working groups and more of a focus on wellness for the indigenous community on campus. Most importantly, Alicia wants every single indigenous student to feel safe and in a good place.
As the current Co-President of the University of Manitoba Indigenous Students' Association, Kubrakovich has certainly done a great job so far when it comes to giving indigenous students more of a voice on campus and the ability to feel safe while they're studying, many of which have left their families and homes to do so. She also does know that the work isn't done.
In her first year, she created the first-ever indigenous working group. That group was geared towards getting all indigenous community groups on campus to work as one.
"I'm honestly kind of shocked to be this far when it comes to my leadership," said Kubrakovich. "Normally you don't see second-year students in a position like this because it's quite a big role. It means a lot to me that I'm in this spot right now and I really hope that I get re-elected.
Kubrakovich says the University of Manitoba currently does have an indigenous students centre on campus; however, it's very isolated. She hopes that through conversations, that changes moving forward.
The Dauphinite is also a member of UMSU (University of Manitoba Students Union) and the UMISA Women's Council.
Voting took place the past couple of days and Kubrakovich will find out in the coming days if she will be the Co-President of the University of Manitoba Indigenous Students’ Association in her third-year which will take place in the fall.
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Here’s a list of what’s open and closed this holiday weekend:
Grocery Stores
All grocery stores will be closed on Good Friday (April 10th) and Easter Sunday (April 12th).
Liquor Stores
Liquor Mart hours will be as follows:
Friday, April 10th: closed
Saturday, April 11th: 10am - 8pm
Sunday, April 12th: closed
Monday, April 13th: 10am-8pm
Malls
The Dauphin Marketplace Mall will be closed Friday, April 10th & Sunday, April 12th
Post Office
The post office will be closed on Friday, April 10th, and Monday, April 13th
City Hall
Dauphin City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 10th, and Monday, April 13th
Garbage & Recycle Pick-Up
There will be no pick-up on Friday, April 10th. The regular collection schedule will resume the week of April 21st
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Provincial parks will remain open at this time; however, public facilities located within the parks will be closed to ensure social distancing practices.
Premier Brian Pallister made the announcement today, saying park access will benefit Manitobans during these stressful times.
“There is a great mental health benefit in being able to escape and connect with nature, and we want to do everything we can to help Manitobans navigate this difficult and unprecedented time.”
Public facilities such as washrooms, playgrounds, picnic and group-shelter use will be closed.
Public Health Official Dr. Brent Roussin notes that the use of parks and trails is a generally low-risk activity for Manitobans.
The province adds that they are not ruling out any further closures of park areas if social distancing becomes an issue.
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It's sad news for all you music lovers out there.
Dauphin’s Countryfest is officially postponed until 2021.
Festival General Manager Rob Waloschuk says it’s been a difficult month, but ultimately the decision was made in consultation with government officials, and public health.
The festival was scheduled to take place this summer from July 2nd - July 5th, 2020.
For those of us who already purchased a ticket, Rob says they will be honoured at Dauphin’s Countryfest 2021. Carrying the ticket over will help support the festival, especially since they're already in the process of scheduling bands for next year.
Dauphin’s Countryfest 2021 will be happening June 24th - 27th.
Ticket-holders will also have the option to get a refund. The festival General Manager is promising they will reach out to every ticket holder, and is asking everyone to be patient with them as they sort through the aftermath of the postponement.
Rob says this is not an easy time for Manitobans right now, and it certainly isn’t easy for festival organizers either. He’s encouraging community members to continue supporting one another through this challenging time.
Festival organizers will be providing the most up-to-date information on their website, at www.countryfest.ca.
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Public Health Officials have announced 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
The total number of cases is now 224.
76 people have recovered from the virus and 11 are being hospitalized.
The total number of deaths in the province remains at 3, and the number of cases in the Prairie Mountain remains at 11.
Yesterday there were nine COVID-19 tests conducted at the drive-thru screening site in Dauphin. A total of 81 tests have been conducted at the Dauphin site since April 2nd.
Public Health Official Dr. Brent Roussin insists that people stay home for the upcoming holiday.
“Do not host a family gathering. Stay home. Protect yourselves, protect your loved ones, and protect all Manitobans, including our frontline healthcare workers. “
Below is the provincial summary of COVID-19 cases in the province.
For more information, and to access the online screening tool, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19.
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Fines are on the way for Manitobans that decide to gather or disregard public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister alongside Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman made the announcement today.
Fine amounts, which are effective immediately, will see individuals breaching orders be fined $486 while businesses will be fined $2,542, and up to six months in jail.
In Winnipeg, those who spot non-compliance can call 311.
When it comes to locally in the Parkland, public health officers are working with the RCMP and First Nation police services to make these measures in effect for municipalities outside of Winnipeg. Those plans are now underway and we will provide more when additional information becomes available.
As of today, there are 221 cases of COVID-19 in the province. 149 of which are active, 69 have recovered, and three people have died.
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