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A temporary water shutoff in Ethelbert is expected later this evening.
Residents will be without water for a few minutes at around 6:00 p.m.
Staff with the municipality say the shutoff is needed while repairs take place.
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The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has now restored its online services, after being offline since Monday due to a series of cyberattacks.
On Monday, online services were disabled after hackers used thousands of stolen accounts to access government services. More than 5,000 accounts had been targeted in 3 separate attacks.
The CRA has updated its security systems to protect accounts from future attacks.
All victims of the attack will receive a letter from the CRA with steps on how to confirm their identity and restore access to their account.
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Each year the Dauphin Firefighters Association has a 50/50 draw. Fire Chief Cam Abrey says over the past few years, the funds have been directed to restoring the 1919 firetruck.
“It’s kind of the pride of the department, it was the first motorized apparatus that the fire department had and it was restored in 67, but it wasn’t kept in the best environment, so it’s in dire need of some more work.”
Abrey says there are a few ways to buy the tickets.
“If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket, they’re 2 dollars each or 20 dollars for a book of tickets. You can call the fire station at 622-3100, we also take e-transfer, so if you want to do that you can phone for details or you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or if you know any of the firefighters, ask them, they can hook you up with it, or just feel free to stop by the station, if the door is locked there is a doorbell outside and let us know you’re there and we’d be happy to hook you up with some tickets.”
Abrey says the total price of the restoration project is $80,000.
“We’re just shy of 50 per cent of the way there, last year. So, the restoration project is actually taking place in piecemeal, so we’re doing little projects at a time until we can get it completely accomplished and the shop that has the truck in there right now is working with us on that.”
The winning ticket will be drawn on Friday, September 4th and if the draw sells out, the winner gets $5,000.
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Yesterday thunderstorm warnings were issued across the Parkland and Westman regions in the evening.
The Russell area appeared to get hit the worst as a tornado warning was even issued for the area for about 30 minutes.
While there aren’t any reports of a tornado touching down, funnel clouds were spotted.
Hail, the size of an egg, fell in the Binscarth area.
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7:30 p.m. UPDATE | The tornado warning issued earlier for Russell and some surrounding areas has now ended.
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6:00 p.m.
Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm that has the potential to produce a tornado.
The storm is moving east-southeast, and Environment Canada is warning of damaging winds, large hail, and intense rainfall.
People in the area are advised to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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8:54 pm update:
The severe thunderstorm warning in Russell-Binscarth and the RM of Riding Mountain West has ended.
8:20 pm update:
The severe thunderstorm watch has been upgraded to a warning in Russell-Binscarth, the RM of Riding Mountain West and Ste Rose du Lac.
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As the Parkland has been dealing with a prolonged heat warning, Environment Canada has now issued a severe thunderstorm watch.
Conditions may develop into severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong wind.
Thunderstorms are developing along a trough of low pressure near the Saskatchewan border -- some of these thunderstorms may become severe.
The following areas are affected:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
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A toddler from the Sandy Bay First Nation has died after being struck by a vehicle that was backing out of a driveway.
On Tuesday evening at around 6:30 p.m., Manitoba First Nation Police Service officers responded to the incident.
Initial investigation indicates that the child had walked behind the vehicle that was backing out of a driveway, when they were hit.
When police arrived, EMS were on scene treating the 21-month-old child suffering serious injuries.
The child was transported to hospital, but later pronounced dead.
Police continue to investigate.
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The Maple Leaf Foods plant in Brandon has temporarily stopped its pork exports to China.
The company says this is because of new Chinese health guidelines that require any plant with a positive case to suspend all exports to China.
The company has had 60 cases of COVID-19 at the Brandon plant.
Public health officials continue to say there is no proof of workplace transmission.
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A new colour-coded COVID-19 system from the Manitoba government will help officials introduce restrictions for specific regions, communities, or businesses.
The new #RestartMB Pandemic Response System has four risk levels: green, yellow, orange, and red.
The system launched with a province-wide yellow response level, which means COVID-19 is still a threat across Manitoba, but community transmission levels are low. For more information on the COVID-19 indicators and the four response levels, click here.
The highest risk level, red or "critical," means there is extensive community transmission and clusters of COVID-19 that are not contained, and the cases are putting strain on the health system.
For example, the Bethesda Place personal care home in Steinbach is listed as red, or “critical," after someone there tested positive this week.
For Manitoba to reach the green, or "limited risk" level, we would have to see the spread of COVID-19 contained, with a vaccine or some kind of treatment for the disease available.
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Premier Brian Pallister has announced that masks will now be mandatory in schools for students in grades 4-12.
He adds that school staff is included in the announcement.
During his press conference, he said this is out of an abundance of caution.
“Having listened with great interest to the input of literally thousands and thousands of Manitobans, we will be requiring mandatory use of masks in schools in grades 4 to 12, where physical distancing of two metres is not possible.”
Until now, the government had strongly recommended the use of masks and only made them mandatory while on buses.
Going forward, all students in Grade 4 and up -- including bus drivers -- will be required to wear non-medical masks on school buses.
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Public health officials have announced 15 new cases of COVID-19 today.
Officials are advising of a 12th death in the province, a man in his 60s from the Grey health district in the Southern Health Region.
The new cases bring the provincial total to 763.
Broken down, there are 13 new cases in Prairie Mountain Health, 1 in the Southern Health Region, and 1 in Winnipeg.
None of today’s cases are in Dauphin and there are still 2 active cases in the city.
Preliminary investigations indicate the Prairie Mountain Health regional cases are mostly related to contacts to known cases, but there are cases with an unknown acquisition in the region.
Right now in Manitoba, there are 223 active cases, 6 people in the hospital, and 2 in intensive care.
There have been 528 recoveries reported.
Public health officials are advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at the Wigwam Restaurant in Wasagaming on August 13th and 14th from 3-10 pm, and the 15th from 3-7 pm.
Unless recommended by Public Health, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. Individuals with symptoms are asked to seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms are present.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
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