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With warmer weather on the way and the very wet spring we've seen, Manitoba might be set for a terrible mosquito year.
Entomologist Taz Stuart is an expert on mosquitos, and he expects a booming year in this pest population.
"People haven't seen a lot of mosquitos in the last 5-6 years because of the drought-like conditions and the city programs and the small towns have their programs too, but there is a noticeable difference in the amount of activity at dusk and dawn"
He also mentions that mosquito eggs can survive in dry conditions for several years, so many dormant eggs could be awakened with all the moisture in our soil.
Taz has a few recommendations as an expert on these blood-sucking nuisances.
"Personal protection measures are going to be key, avoiding those times when mosquitos are most active, removing, dumping, draining, filling, covering, and treating any water sites and reduce the water the amount of water in your back yard will reduce the number of mosquitos in your yard."
Taz also recommends strong, DEET-based repellents, and proper light-colored clothing to keep the bugs off.
Culex tarsalis, the mosquitoes seen often in Manitoba summertime can carry diseases, so it's best to avoid getting bites, before you get something else.
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A tragic incident was reported by the RCMP earlier this week, as a man has died after a plane crash.
The Swan River RCMP responded to a plane crash north of Minitonas, in the RM of Minitonas-Bowsman where a small single engine airplane was located.
The lone occupant, a 53-year-old male from the RM of Minitonas-Bowsman, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Emergency Medical Services.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada was notified of this incident.
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The community of Rossburn will get an early jump on Canada Day celebrations this weekend with their annual Bring on Summer and early Canada Day celebration.
Set for Saturday, the event includes a market and craft sale, an outdoor bingo, a free kids zone with bouncy houses, and a show and shine.
Other activities include an all-day BBQ fundraiser, beer gardens, and an evening street dance.
Everything takes place along Main Street in Rossburn.
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Some great news for local families looking for activities to do outdoors with their children.
Dauphin Recreation Services has announced that the splash park in Vermillion Park is now open for the season.
The park was previously closed after repairs were needed to return it to full operation.
The splash park is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
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With repairs and improvements now complete to Lake Audy Road, Parks Canada has officially opened the Bison Enclosure and other features at Lake Audy in Riding Mountain National Park.
Among the other areas now open are the Lake Audy Campground, day Use area, and the Horse Corral.
Visitors are also reminded that Lake Audy is open to all human-propelled watercraft, but they must first undergo an aquatic inveasive species inspection at the Boat Cove in Wasagaming.
Parks Canada AIS inspectors will be stationed at Lake Audy on weekends throughout the month of July.
Other tips that visitors are encouraged to remember include staying in your vehicle and giving wildlife the space they need if you are viewing them, and remembering that there is minimal to zero cell phone service in the Lake Audy area.
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We are now officially one week away from the start of Dauphin's Countryfest.
The three-day festival begins next Friday, with a lot of activity now taking place at the Selo Ukraina site to get it ready for the event.
Countryfest General Manager Kamryn Winters says they will be moving their office up to the site over the weekend.
"The sites are getting surveyed and the grass is being cut. We are hoping that the weather is going to be great and things are looking very good. Ticket sales are picking up, and we have already passed last year's ticket sales."
"As of Monday morning, ticket sales move up to the site. You can drive up to the site and grab your tickets there, but the best way to get your tickets would be to call us at 1-800-361-7300 or buying them online, then you can just pick them up at the will-call booth."
In a slight change for this year, Winters says the site does not open to festival goers until Thursday.
"This year with there being no Thursday entertainment at the festival, Thursday becomes the new Wednesday. So the gates will be opening Thursday at10 am."
This is the 35th anniversary for Dauphin's Countryfest.
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Update, 4:14pm: Dauphin RCMP has safely located Skyler Boulbria.
RCMP thanks the public and media for their assistance.
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The Dauphin RCMP is seeking the public's help in the case of a missing 15-year-old.
Skyler Boulbria was last seen at approximately 1:30 pm, on June 18, 2024, at a residence in Dauphin.
Skyler is described as approximately 5’2” tall, 120 pounds, with dark hair with blonde highlights, and facial piercings.
She was last seen wearing a black sweater, black shorts, black netted stockings and black sandals.
She may be within the Roblin Area.
If you, or anyone you know have information on her whereabouts, please call Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or visit the Manitoba Crime Stoppers Website.
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We're now into the first few days of summer, and time at the lake is sure to be on the minds of many.
With people flocking to the water, the Manitoba government is encouraging safety when visiting provincial beaches.
A recent press details the Loaner life-jacket program, made them available at many provincial park beaches, including Manipogo, Rainbow Beach, and moose lake to name a few.
The Manitoba government urges everyone, especially boaters, children, and weak swimmers, to wear a life-jacket when participating in water-related activities.
according to the Live Saving Society of Manitoba, Over 450 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually, with most instances not wearing a life jacket.
It's important to know your limits, especially when you're in, quite literally, over your head.
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It will be a celebration that will mark years of hard work.
A celebration to congratulate and a celebration to feel proud. The Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS) is all set to hold its graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m. inside the school's gym.
Taylor Schmidt is the school's principal and he is extremely proud of each and every student that will graduate over the weekend.
"This is a real celebration for the students, it is the biggest day of the year for us," said Schmidt. "As an entire staff, we get to celebrate this accomplishment. "It's a big deal to get your high school diploma and these students have worked so hard. We are excited to celebrate with them on Saturday."
The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and everyone is welcomed to attend.
139 students are set to graduate which will mark the largest number of graduates in the past five years, at least. Saturday will be without a doubt a special day and one to remember.
"It's such an exciting time of year for myself and those involved," offered Schmidt. "It's all the emotion, the nervous, the excitement, and the unsure. There has been an outstanding energy throughout the building these last couple of weeks."
Last year's convocation was packed so if you are looking to get a prime seat for the festivites, Schmidt urges you to head down to the school early.
"I'm prediciting a packed gym once again," ended Schmidt. "We invite people to come down to celebrate and get ready to cheer."
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The Province has unveiled more details regarding the Search of the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of 2 Indigenous women.
Premier Wab Kinew Spoke at 1 pm this afternoon, accompanied by Amna Mackin, assistant deputy minister of cabinet delivery, who detailed the 5-stage plan for the search.
The assessments of cost and risk were stage 1, which is complete. According to Mackin, we're a week into stage 2, detailed planning to narrow down the location and depth of where the remains might be and construct infrastructure for the search.
Stage 3 is where Waste moving starts, carefully excavating the area to locate the remains. there's a lot of waste above the area, and finding items with dates matching the times estimated from the Skibicki trial to help confirm the proper depth.
Stage 4 is scheduled for late fall, where a thorough search will be done when the target depth is reached. Teams will then take materials, spread them across the constructed search area, and sift through for clues and remains.
Stage 5 is a contingent plan, in case the remains are not located.
Premier Wab Kinew also stated his admiration of the Families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran in their advocacy other the past years, and their offers to be trained to assist in the seach.
A healing center will also be constructed nearby to ensure space for appropriate cultural ceremonies and spiritual healing.
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Two local cases from the Parkland recently returned to court in Brandon.
A Brandon man charged in relation to a February weapon and drug bust in Dauphin has had a new court date set.
39-year-old Cody Genaille was one of four people arrested, and his matters have been adjourned until June 25th.
And a 28-year-old Dauphin man was also in Brandon court related to a mid-January incident near Ste Rose where RCMP stopped to help a vehicle that was pulled over, but also located an open bottle of liquor and some suspected individual bags of suspected crystal meth.
Clint Nepinak had his matters put over until June 27th.
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