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There is a change to garbage and recycling collection in Dauphin on September 30 due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Day one pickup will move up one day to Monday. There will be no collection on Tuesday. Collection resumes on Wednesday with day two. Day three collection will be on Thursday, and day four collection will be on Friday.
City Hall, City Shop, and Waste Disposal site will be closed on Tuesday. Regular business hours resume on Wednesday.
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A new event to Dauphin Culture Days highlights Friday's schedule.
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Trial dates have been set for a Brandon man accused of a serious assault.
A 37-yeaar-old woman was injured and transported by STARS to a hospital in Winnipeg as a result of the incident.
36-year-old Brendan Komarnicki was in Dauphin provincial court on Tuesday, where he was remanded back into custody until hhis trial in April of 2026.
Komarnicki is also accused of assaulting a police officer.
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It's an opportunity to flashback to the simpler days of harvest.
Russell's annual Threshing Day takes place on Saturday, starting at 1:00 p.m. It's at the Bender Farm, located south of Russell and north of Binscarth. Turn west on Road 113N, then go three miles into the Bender Farm.
Nikki Bender welcomes anyone who wants to check it out.
"It's a get-together. We get some oats off," said Bender. "Our neighbour has an old threshing machine, old tractors, and all the hay racks. A bunch of community members get together and those who have the same passion as our neighbour and us."
This is the eighth annual event. There will be a cash canteen, and you're asked to bring your own lawn chair.
"We look forward to it every year. We try to get it done as soon as we can," ended Bender. "Hopefully, many show up. Harvest is going in full swing around here. Many old-timers show up, and community members. It's always a great day."
If you want more information ahead of Saturday, call 821-5879.
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The 2025-26 Concert Series at the Watson Art Centre is right around the corner.
The series features four concerts, beginning next Saturday, October 4. Concert series passes are now available online or head to the Watson Art Centre between 12:00 and 5:00 on weekdays.
"So yeah, the best deal right now is $150 for four concerts," said Cam Bennet. "The regular price is $45 per show. So you're saving $30."
The first concert is Waylon, Willie & Cash, a tribute to the Highwaymen. Then the Abrams take the stage on January 24. The third concert is on March 5, and as Bennet says, fans are in for a treat.
"Everyone is talking about ABBA. We've been trying to get them for several years," commented Bennet. "It's ABBA Revisited, a tribute band. They're one of the top ABBA tribute bands in North America and are playing across Canada. These are excellent entertainers."
The fourth and final show is The Derina Harvey Band on April 18. You can guarantee your spot at every concert for $150. Cam and his crew will be selling series passes on Saturday at the Co-op Food Store from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you've watched a concert at the Watson, you know how much of a treat it is. If you haven't, Cam says now is the time.
"In the arts community, the Watson Art Centre is a place where musicians want to play. I don't think some people in Dauphin realize what a wonderful, spectacular building we have," said Bennet. "The acoustics are incredible. It's a real treat."
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"We have a brand new floor. The heat pumps make it nice and comfortable," ended Bennet. "We've got new blinds going up and new lighting. It's an event like none other. There will be snacks available at all four concerts."
On Monday, tickets for individual shows will go on sale. The Watson Art Centre's Concert Series is right around the corner, and you can be a part of the magic.
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Fall rye and winter wheat seeding is underway in the region, while other post harvest field operations are also underway.
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Manitoba Hydro has ratified a new three year collective agreement with the union that represents its technical and clerical workers.
82 per c ent of CUPE 998 members that voted were in favour of the deal, which runs until December 31st, 2027.
It includes wage increses of 9.5 per cent, as well as additional increases for the lowest-paid and long-service employees which brings the total value of the agreement to 12 per cent over its term
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In one week, you can resume making waves at the Kin Aquatic Centre in the Parkland Rec Complex.
The pool in Dauphin is set to re-open on Wednesday, October 1.
Lindsey Kyle is the assistant general manager with Dauphin Rec.
"We are super excited to have the pool open. It's freshly painted," said Kyle. "We've been doing maintenance for the past month, so that's super exciting. Happy to have the Parkland Gators back, and our key members."
At this time, Dauphin Rec is unable to provide lifeguard coverage during daytime hours. This means the pool will be closed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. It will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for lane swim and reopen after 4:00 p.m.
There will be aqua fit in the evenings and adult swim. Swimming lessons will also be a priority, and all other programming will return.
Kyle says they hope the staffing shortage will only be short-term.
"We have been and actively are looking for a head lifeguard," ended Kyle. "It's a common problem across Canada right now. There is a lifeguard shortage. We have been fortunate the past couple of years to have had graduating students stick around for a year or two, and they've been able to cover daytime shifts."
Swimming in Dauphin at the Kin Aquatic Centre is just one week away.
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The RCMP is once again reminding all Manitobans to be aware of telephone scams targeting senior citizens.
While these scams are occurring across the province, the RCMP is now seeing an increase of grandparent scams happening in northern Manitoba. This was previously an area with very few reports.
Over the past few months, four elderly Flin Flon residents have reported receiving a call from a scammer claiming to be either relative or a lawyer. During these calls, the scammer asks for a large sum of money to help with bail and requests that the money be sent by mail to an address outside the province.
In two of the cases, thousands of dollars were sent to the scammer through the mail. Another victim's transaction was intercepted in time and returned. It is unknown at this time if all the cases are directly related.
"It's unfortunate that we have encountered more incidents where senior citizens have been the victim of these types of frauds," said Staff Sergeant Kevin Cavanagh of the Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services Cyber and Financial Crime Unit. "Fraudsters are constantly adapting these scams, seeking new ways to generate a sense of urgency and entice victims to help a family member in need. We don't want to single out one part of the province, but seeing these calls take place in the northern part of the province is relatively new. The RCMP wants to remind the public that they should immediately report these crimes to the detachment in their area and to never send money."
RCMP would like to remind Manitobans of the following when receiving a phone call where someone is asking for money:
- Be suspicious of telephone calls that require you to immediately take action and request bail money for a family member in distress.
- If you receive a suspicious phone call claiming to be from a family member in an emergency situation, hang up the phone and contact them directly on the number you have in your contact list.
- If the caller claims to be a law enforcement official and asked you to pay a fine or bail, hang up and call your police directly.
- Be cautious of what you post online. Scammers can use details shared on social media platforms and dating sites for targeting purposes.
- Use unique and strong passwords for all social media and email accounts.
If anyone has any information about any crime, please contact your local RCMP detachment. Anonymous tips can also be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Victims of Cybercrime or Fraud, can also contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
The investigation continues.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Tuesday, September 30.
It's a day to honour the survivors of Canada's residential school system, their families, and communities. It's also to commemorate the children who never returned home.
On Thursday, the Dauphin Friendship Centre has partnered with Mackenzie Middle School, Treaty 2, and Treaty 4 to host a Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Guest speakers begin at 11:00, and an awareness walk. Then there's a community lunch from 12:00 to 1:00.
There will be cultural, educational, and activity stations from 1:00 to 3:00. The event is at the school yard at Mackenzie Middle School.
A few stations will be inside, but the majority will be outside.
Jarri Thompson is with the DFC.
"This day gives us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and learn so that the harms of the past are never repeated," said Thompson. "It also helps us to understand how systemic racism began in Canada through policies like residential schools and the Indian Act. And the deep and lasting harms they caused to Indigenous peoples, their families, and communities."
Thompson invites all community members, and everyone is asked to wear orange shirts as a show of support.
Other than that, bring an open heart and mind.
"As an Indigenous woman who is raising children in today's education system and someone who works in the social service sector, this day brings profound meaning to me," ended Thompson. "I see firsthand the lasting impact of residential schools and systemic racism. This day is a reminder of why we must learn from our history, so we don't repeat it."
Northwest Metis Council will be hosting an Orange Shirt Day for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 29 from 10:00 to 2:00 at Whitmore School.
That will include performances by Gary and Edward Klyne and the Dauphin Friendship Centre's Diversity Dancers. There will be a bouncy house, a Michif language booth, and more.
West Region Treaty 2 and 4 hosts Orange Shirt Day on September 30 from 10:00 to 2:00 at 8th Avenue Hall in Dauphin.
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Dauphin's Welcome Week took place last week and is being called a success.
Anna Iemorlenko with Regional Connections was part of the organizing committee.
\"We had around 200 people join our events this year, which is more than last year. I want to give a huge thank you to our committee members, such as Dauphin City Hall, Assiniboine College Parkland Campus, Dauphin McDonald's as a food sponsor, Parkland Regional Library, and DNRC for organizingt and running the events. Their dedication made everything possible."
Events included open houses at both City Hall and Assiniboine College, as well as movie and bowling nights.
Iemorlenko says they have no set plans yet for next year's welcome week, adding that she is excited to hear ideas from the community.
She also hopes that even more people will get involved next year.
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