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Funding applications are being accepted by the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
There’s around 80 thousand dollars available for community groups.
Richard Bankert, Grants Chair for the Foundation, says these are a great help for projects:
“So many times you are trying to get project money together for a particular thing that you are doing. If you are a not-for-profit or charity, and you need that extra boost to get through, then definitely look at letting the Community Foundation be a part of that."
Those interested have until February 28th to submit their applications.
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Dr. Roxane Neufeld received an award from the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association.
She says it’s based on many years of hard work and dedication to the MVMA.
Dr. Neufeld, from the Dauphin Vet Clinic, talks about some of the reasons the association honoured her with the award:
“We initiated the provincial Spay Day, which happens at the beginning of November. We’ve had 2 of those now. And then they are also recognizing the contributions that I’ve made, even locally, for example, Pet Patrol that we air daily at 3:45.”
She received the award last night in Winnipeg.
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A long running arts festival is returning to Dauphin.
The Juried Arts Festival’s committee is preparing for the upcoming festival in May.
Dauphin Art Group President David Yeo explains what’s been going on behind the scenes:
“The Jurors have all been arranged, and the grant that we usually receive from the Arts Council has been applied for, and everything’s ready to go. We’re starting to advertise, and we invited students from the high school to participate.”
The Arts Festival rotates between Dauphin and Russell, and is open for the Parkland region.
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A local Dauphin veterinarian is receiving the Award of Merit from the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Roxane Neufeld, from the Dauphin Vet Clinic, is excited about the honour.
She talks about why she was chosen to receive the award:
“It’s based on the years that I’ve spent on the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association Council. I was on council from 2013 through 2016. During that tenure, I spent one year as president and then the 4th year I was as past president.”
Dr. Neufeld receives the award tonight, before the association’s AGM.
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Spring will come early here in the Parkland according to Manitoba Merv.
Manitoba Merv, the groundhog at Oak Hammock Marsh, didn’t see his shadow, which means early spring for those in the Parkland.
Groundhog Day falls on the halfway point between summer and winter solstice, if the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow, it signals an early spring.
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The town now has 2 operational wells and have removed water restrictions.
Work crews are now starting work on the last wellhead, installing its pump and related components.
Once installed, it will be flushed and tested before being put into operation.
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Vehicle manufacturers are rapidly developing driverless technology.
The provincial government is proposing changes to legislation to allow driverless vehicle testing and usage in Manitoba.
Local MLA Brad Michaleski is unsure of how quick it will arrive here in the Parkland area:
“You know, I don’t know if it would specifically happen up in the Parkland. It’s a provincial law that is being changed, so I guess that testing could be done anywhere. But, if it got pushed up into this area, and research, technology, and testing, was done up here, that would be great.”
Manitoba’s Highway Traffic Act was written on the basis of a human driver being in physical control of a vehicle.
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Road work on Highway 10 through Riding Mountain National Park begins on Monday.
Parks Canada advises anyone driving south that construction starts from km 40 north to km 54.1.
Visitors should expect single-lane alternating traffic, speed reductions, and occasional delays of up to 20 minutes.
Speed restrictions are in effect from 7 in the morning to 6 in the evening.
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Some councils in the Parkland will be changing structure before the election.
The City of Dauphin, R.M. of Dauphin, and Ste. Rose Municipality won't be making any changes this year.
Councils have to decide on the number of councilors, and whether or not to establish a ward or open system.
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The Town of Swan River is making progress on fixing their wells.
The well specialist company successfully removed the pumps and related pipes from both failed wells. Now they are flushing the wells and reinstalling a completely new pump.
The town strongly stresses the need for everyone to continue their strict water restrictions and conservation practices. This means no baths, no showers, no washing clothes or running dishwashers.
For more information, you can check out the Town of Swan River’s Facebook page.
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Vehicle passes aren't needed to enter any provincial parks.
This opens up entrances for recreational activities like cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and hiking, among many activities.
Winter Family Fishing Weekend is also Feb. 17th to the 18th and fishing licences will not be needed for those days.
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