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A criminal charge of voyeurism against a Brandon police officer will not be going to trial after the Crown entered a stay of proceedings.
The officer was accused of secretly recording images of someone for a sexual purpose.
The Crown stayed the charge in June, about a month before a trial was set to begin in Brandon.
Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba, which is mandated to investigate all serious incidents involving police officers, filed the charge in May 2020.
Both the IIU and Brandon Police Service said at the time the officer will not be identified to protect the identity of the complainant.
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On July 23, 2021, at approximately 11:40 pm, Lundar RCMP responded to a report of a head-on collision on Highway 6, approximately 10 kilometres south of St. Laurent. When officers arrived on scene, there was a vehicle in the ditch and another vehicle in the middle of the highway. Both had significant front-end damage.
The 28-year-old female driver of the vehicle in the ditch was pronounced deceased on scene. The 33-year-old female driver of the vehicle on the highway was transported to hospital with serious physical injuries. Both drivers were from Winnipeg and were the lone occupants of their vehicles.
Initial investigation has shown that the 28-year-old female was travelling southbound on Highway 6 and the 33-year-old female was travelling northbound when they collided in the southbound lane.
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Conservation officers were able to remove the bear from the area.
You can now travel on 7th Avenue NW without any delays.
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A bear is in a tree on 7th Avenue NW in Dauphin.
Conservation officers have been notified and are on the way to the home.
It's recommended that you stay clear of the area while officers look to get the bear.
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The grounds of the McKay residential school in Dauphin and the Guy Hill residential school near The Pas are set to be searched with ground-penetrating radar.
This comes as unmarked graves on residential school grounds have recently been discovered across the country.
Elders from Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), a First nation near the Pas, are being consulted before a ground radar search begins.
Those who attended the schools or have knowledge because of relatives who attended will help map out areas to search on the sites.
The search could begin within a month.
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A bear is in a tree on 7th Avenue NW in Dauphin.
Conservation officers have been notified and are on the way to the home.
It's recommended that you stay clear of the area while officers look to get the bear.
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The Manitoba MudRun which has taken place just outside of Dauphin for nearly 10 years is no longer.
After running the event for seven years and taking a two-year break due to the pandemic, organizers have decided to put an end to the annual festivities.
"We feel that now is the right time to transition to other ventures and no longer host this yearly event," organizers shared on a Facebook post. "It was a difficult decision and not one that was made quickly or without hesitation but it's the right decision for our organization."
The event has raised over $250,000 since the beginning and the funds have allowed the Dauphin Rotary Club to make financial contributions towards the Dauphin Skate Park, Dauphin's Recreation's waterslide upgrade, Parkland Crossing's indoor playground, Whitmore School's playground revitalization and most recently, the beautiful Northgate trail system.
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The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many people, but the transition out of the pandemic could also be difficult for some.
Registered Psychologist, Dr. Syras Derkson says these changes in routine may be particularly difficult for introverted people, or people with social anxiety.
“People in these situations have often really enjoyed the pandemic. I know extroverts have really have struggled, but people with social anxiety have actually really appreciated it because it takes away that pressure. But now, because they’ve been at home for so long the anxiety will often increase, and what was hard to do before is even harder now.”
Dr. Derkson says everyone’s situation is different, and it’s good for anyone who’s struggling to readjust to get individualized advice, or go through a therapy process.
“When you’re coming out of something like this, taking small steps can be really helpful.”
We have resources for Manitobans who are struggling with mental health here.
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The Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy, alongside the Dauphin Countryfest Community Cinema, have renewed their partnership in extending the screen naming rights for one of the theatre's screens with a 25,000 donation from the pharmacy.
Sarah Watson, Pharmacist and part-owner of the Clinic, disclosed how the renewal came about,
"The theatre approached us and just asked if we would renew our naming rights. I think the pandemic has really been finically detrimental for the theatre since it's been closed for over a year. So Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy did decide to donate another 25,000 to the theatre to renew the screen naming right."
Watson went on to illustrate the Clinic's support of the Theatre,
"We feel so lucky just to have such an awesome theatre in our community, and we obviously wanted to see it thrive. The Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy has always enjoyed giving back to worthy community projects, and we think the theatre is defiantly deserving of it. So we want to keep supporting our community and donating to projects that are in need."
The Pharmacy has held the rights to one of the four-screen names at the Theatre since the Cinema opened over ten years ago.
This news comes as the Cinema reopened yesterday with new public health guidelines.
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Established in 2015, August 2nd marks the 6th anniversary of Terry Fox Day in Manitoba – the day honouring the famed one-legged, long-distance athlete who ran halfway across the country 40 years ago before dying of cancer.
Fox, who was born in Winnipeg in 1958, pushed his physical limits and inspired the nation, raising millions of dollars for cancer research in the process.
Every year, Terry Fox Runs are held around the world raising millions. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terry Fox Run was cancelled for the first time in its history.
And as Manitoba’s Provincial Director of The Terry Fox Foundation, Allison Doan, explains, even though the Terry Fox Run and Terry Fox Day were cancelled, she says that the foundation found ways to work around the pandemic:
“Our main fundraising event is in person runs in the communities and in schools, so last year we had to make a very quick pivot and decided to go with the virtual event, which many people have done as well. So we had ‘One Day Your Way’ events across Canada where people were able to participate in their own way in which they chose in terms of distance, if they run, walk, ride, whatever that is. So every Terry Fox event did end up going virtual.”
As for Terry Fox Day this year, Doan says that all events are once again cancelled. However, she’s hopeful that events for Terry Fox Day can take place next year:
“We don’t have any events this year, unfortunately. We kind of are holding off again this year because of COVID and, you know, we’re still in phase two. I hope next year to have an opportunity to do something new and exciting.”
Doan adds that the Terry Fox Foundation is working on the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, which gives Canadians with cancer more access to more precise information to receive better care for their cancer treatment.
Last year, the foundation raised more than $18 million for cancer research.
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On July 22, 2021, at approximately 8:30 pm, Swan River RCMP reported a suspicious male wandering in the back lane of 12th Avenue South in Swan River, Manitoba.
Officers then approached the male, where a large sword was seen under the suspect’s coat. The male was told to drop the weapon, which he did.
The suspect was then informed he was under arrest, but he took off on foot.
The officers secured the sword and initiated a pursuit of the suspect. They subsequently caught the suspect and placed him under arrest.
As the arrest was occurring, an officer was injured and suffered a broken bone.
The 43-year-old male suspect from Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation was taken to hospital as he complained of medical issues unrelated to the arrest or interaction with police. He was released from the hospital and is facing charges of Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Resisting Arrest.
The investigation, in this case is ongoing.
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We’re expecting some warm temperatures this weekend, which means it’s important to think about being safe while on the water.
It’s also National Drowning Prevention Week, so Lifesaving Society Manitoba released their drowning report, which summarized the most recent data on water-related fatalities.
The report says 77 percent of drowning victims are male, 38 percent of water-related fatalities occur while swimming, eight percent canoeing, and six percent powerboating.
Lifesaving Society Manitoba Executive Director Stacey Grocholski says 400 people fatally drown annually in Canada making it the second leading cause of unintentional death for children and the third leading cause of unintentional death for adults.
She adds that 16 percent of those who drown while swimming are alone when it happens.
“What we recommend is that if you’re swimming especially in waters that are uncontrolled or you’re not sure of, that you have a buddy.”
She also recommends wearing a life jacket if you’re not a strong swimmer.
To help reduce drowning, Lifesaving Society Manitoba recommends taking the Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive Standard and participating in a learn-to-swim program, wearing a properly fitted lifejacket when out on a boat, and refraining from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities.
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