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RCMP in the Parkland has released a wanted persons list for the Parkland.
The RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the individuals.
First on the list is 24-year-old Candie Rainbow Gambler from Dauphin. She is currently wanted for failing to comply with the conditions of her probation order.
Second, on the list is 25-year-old Justin James Stewart from Gilbert Plains He’s wanted for failing to attend court in relation to several charges including impaired operation of a motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle, and mischief under 5 thousand dollars. He is also wanted by the Roblin RCMP and the Esterhazy RCMP for failing to attend court.
Third up is 30-year-old Starlett Jewel Abigosis from Winnipeg. She’s wanted for failing to appear in court on April 4, 2019, in relation to several charges that include assault, break and enter, forcible confinement, and assault with a weapon.
Fourth on the list is Jason Robinson Stevens, a 28-year-old from Dauphin. He’s wanted on three separate arrest warrants. Failing to appear in court in relation to multiple drug and firearms offences, failing to comply with the conditions of his probation order, and failing to comply with the conditions of his recognizance.
Fifth is Virgil Paul Lavallee, a 29-year-old from Dauphin. He’s also wanted on three separate arrest warrants. The first is for four counts of assault that occurred in Dauphin on July 27, 2019, the second is for assault and choking to overcome resistance that occurred in Dauphin on July 3, 2019, and the third warrant is for failing to comply with the conditions of his probation order.
The final person on the list is 37-year-old Sheena Maretta Therien from Onanole. She’s wanted for several charges that include failing to comply with a recognizance, possession of property obtained by crime, operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and theft under 5 thousand dollars that occurred on May 2, 2018.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to contact the Dauphin RCMP at (204) 622-5020, call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Tomorrow the Assiniboine Community College in Dauphin is holding their yearly skills challenge and open house.
Students have the chance to see what the college is like and try out some of the activities related to the college's programs.
The skills challenge allows kids to compete in different program activities.
Director of the Assiniboine Community College Parkland Campus, Gabe Mercier is excited to see the turnout.
“It should be a very interesting day. What we’ve found is when we combine the skills challenge with the open house the campus is usually quite full, quite busy, and kids seem to have a lot of fun. At the end of the day what I really enjoy is to see the kids coming up to get their prize with a big smile on their face.”
The programs include Early Childhood Education, Business administration, Comprehensive Health Care Aide, and Carpentry and Woodworking.
There will be three winners that receive a one thousand dollar tuition prize.
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The Gilbert Plains – Grandview Ag Society is hosting their AGM tonight. They’ll be going over everyone’s roles, and they’ll vote to decide the treasurer and secretary for the next year. Kevin Boese, President of the Gilbert Plains Ag Society, welcomes volunteers to show up to the meeting, as well as new people because they have some director spots open.
Boese doesn’t expect a lot of major changes tonight.
“We’re just going over a few things, our rodeo this year is July 10th to the 12th again, the second weekend in July like it always is. One thing that is going to change this year is that the Gilbert Plains Ag Society is not doing the high school rodeo this year. Unfortunately, we just didn’t have enough volunteers.”
Another group from the Ethelbert, Gilbert Plains area will be doing the high school rodeo.
Boese says if you’re thinking about volunteering or joining the ag society, they have a great network of people.
“It’s always a wonderful time, it’s more than just the two or three days of rodeo in July, we have meetings once a month and it’s a great little get together. It’s a wonderful group of people that we have, I just can’t say enough about the volunteers that we do have, they’re just a wonderful group, if you’re looking to help out with your community a little bit, and want to do something a little extra, it’s a lot of fun.”
If you’d like to go, the AGM is at 7 tonight in the EMS building in Gilbert Plains.
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The Gilbert Plains Splash Park is one step closer to becoming a reality after a generous donation from Kelleher Ford in Dauphin.
During the month of January, Kelleher Ford donated $100 from every vehicle purchased and $50 from every Ford Maintenance Plan and Extended Warranty purchased to the Splash Park. At the end of the day, Kelleher Ford donated $1950.
"This is absolutely huge for us, we're so grateful that they reached out to us," said Cory Gulenchin. "They worked extremely hard off to get us the most needed funds. Thank you so much to Kelleher Ford for what they've done, we love working with them."
The Splash Park which will be located at Centennial Park where the current wading pool is will be state of the art. The cost of it will roughly be $400,000. Through donations and grants, the goal is to complete the park as soon as possible for the community and everyone to enjoy.
"This isn't just for our community, it's for the surrounding communities around us," concluded Gulenchin. "This is a one of a kind Splash Park that no one has seen before. It's going to be incredible and we all can't wait till this gets built and ready to go."
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A couple of weeks ago we reported on the firey train derailment near Guernsey, Saskatchewan which resulted in over a million litres of oil spilled, and heavy speed restrictions immediately after from federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau on trains carrying dangerous goods.
After having time to look at things, those restrictions have been updated.
"Higher Risk Key Trains", meaning trains carrying either a single dangerous goods commodity or a combination of 80 or more cars with dangerous goods can go up to 48 km/h in metropolitan areas, or 40 km/h in metro areas without signalled crossings.
In non-metro areas where track signals are present, higher risk key trains can go up to 80 km/h, however that goes down to 40 km/h where there are no track signals.
For "Key Trains" defined as carrying 20 or more cars containing dangerous goods, or one or more cars of toxic inhalation gas, they can go up to 56 km/h in metro areas.
For non-metro areas with track signals, key trains can go up to 80 km/h, but that goes down gto 64 km/h in non-metro areas without track signals. The new measures will be in effect until April 1st as the federal government works with railways to develop new safety measures.
Originally, speed limits for trains carrying 20 or more cars with dangerous goods were slowed down to 32 km/h from 64 in metro areas, and to 40 km/h from 80 everywhere else.
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Yesterday was Louis Riel Day and there were lots of activities down at the Fort Dauphin Museum.
Theresa Deyholos, executive director for the Fort Dauphin Museum, says the event was very well attended.
“The weather turned out to be really nice and it was quite enjoyable for families to take part in the event today.”
Deyholos says there’s significance to having Louis Riel Day activities.
“It tells us about the history of the metis people and Louis Riel’s role that he played in Manitoba and to give a voice to the Metis people.”
Deyholos says her favourite part is listening to the Metis music, seeing the kids dance to the music, and all the outdoor activities for those to enjoy.
Tammy Chief compares this year’s event to past years.
“Well, being Manitoba’s 150th, and our founding father of confederation, Louis Riel bringing Manitoba into confederation, this is a great day, and a great celebration.”
She says Louis Riel and the metis culture is all about bringing people together and this event is a great way to do that.
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The Manitoba snowshoe run 2020 kicked off this morning at 10am.
The 5km snowshoe walk at the Selo Site had a good turnout this year with 47 participants entered.
There were added activities along the way this year including snowball throwing targets and snow taffy.
Participants were treated with food and drinks afterwards.
Race director, Brian Byers says that the money raised goes back into the community.
“We’re raising money to put back into the community for the active living funds. That money goes towards things to help people get out and be active. Things like the skate park or the trails that were using today.”
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Update: As of 6:30 yesterday, water is back up and running in Gilbert Plains, however the municipality has put a precautionary boil water advisory in effect.
The advisory is in place and will be until the testing of the systems is complete. We will let you know when this happens.
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At 9 am in Gilbert Plains, the entire water distribution system will be shut down for repairs.
A water main break is the cause for the repairs.
Michael Steven, urban lead hand in Gilbert Plains, says the entire town will have the water shut off and a precautionary boil water advisory will also be in place until further notice.
There's no word on how long the water will be turned off for.
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Right around 10 pm on Valentine's Day, the Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched for a house fire.
The fire, located on 3rd Avenue Southwest between Main Street and 1st Street Southwest, had fully engulfed the house making entry impossible.
Fire fighters were told there could be occupants in the home, so they battled the blaze to the point where they could search inside the home.
Following the search, no occupants were found.
Crews were on scene until about 6 this morning to make sure the fire didn't rekindle.
The fire has been deemed to be accidental-electrical in nature.
There aren't any damage estimates at this time, but the home is a complete loss.
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6,500 more Manitobans were working in January compared to the month before, according to new employment statistics.
The increase is Manitoba’s largest in over a decade.
Premier Brian Pallister said the results are proof that his government is moving the province forward.
‘We continue to create a business-friendly environment and our plan to grow the private sector for the benefit of all Manitobans is working.”
The latest figures from Stats Can show that the increase in employment was accompanied by a decline in the province’s unemployment rate to 5.1 percent, down from 5.3 percent in 2019.
Manitoba now has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the country.
The labour force in Manitoba has increased by 1.1 percent, while the country’s rate has grown by 0.1 percent.
Pallister noted that the job growth in Manitoba shows the success of the province’s Economic Growth Action Plan, which outlines a goal of creating 40,000 jobs in Manitoba over the next four years.
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Yesterday was the annual Heritage Days Fair at the Dauphin Marketplace Mall.
The fair had displays from various organizations showcasing the history of Dauphin and surrounding communities.
The fair showcased items such as pioneer tools, toys, and collectibles from organizations including the Fort Dauphin Museum, Dauphin Rail Museum, and Dauphin Family History Group, and much more.
Bert Parsons of the Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club said that the fair helps people learn about what life was like in the past.
“It’s good for the young children to see the way life used to be years ago. It’s quite a change from today. It’s just nice to be out here and talk to people about our stuff.”
Randal Townsend from Townsend Collection said it’s important to preserve memories and information from the past.
“I think the past has a lot to offer. Everything was simplistic way back then. It was a developing time for communities to grow, and it’s good to have memories and good times.”
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