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The Province is spending some green on being more green to commemorate Earth Day 2024.
A grant of $230,000 for the Green Action Centre will help advance climate action on adaptation planning, the circular economy, active transportation and outreach initiatives across Manitoba.
Climate Change Connection received $100,000 to advance awareness and action on climate change across Manitoba.
The Manitoba Eco-Network received $60,000 to help further inner-city climate adaptation work in Winnipeg through the Climate Safe, Green City project.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt was proud to announce this return of funding after previous government cuts.
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Provincial inspectors were onsite as drilling began at the Imperial Oil pipeline repair site last Friday.
Inspectors will be regularly monitoring the drilling operation to ensure all regulations and environmental protection measures are followed.
Imperial Oil has informed the province the repair operation will focus on bringing one line back into service first so the flow of fuel can be partially restored while repairs to the second line are completed.
The repair work remains on schedule and is expected to be completed by mid-June.
Provincial inspectors were onsite as drilling began at the Imperial Oil pipeline repair site last Friday, and will continue to regularly monitor the drilling operation to ensure all regulations and environmental protection measures are followed.
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A 38-year-old man faces several charges following an incident earlier this month on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.
Just after 3:30 am on April 13th, RCMP in Ste Rose were called regarding an alleged assault at a home on the reserve.
When they arrived, they heard gunshots coming from behind the home and were told that a male suspect, who was possibly intoxicated by drugs, had just left the scene.
Several branches of the RCMP, including the police dog service and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, tracked a suspect for about 2.5 km through bush, fields, and marshland, before finally making an arrest and seizing a loaded rifle and chambered rounds.
Travis Malcolm remains in custody, facing charges of assault, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, and reckless discharge of a firearm.
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The Town of Neepawa has announced a partial road closure for tomorrow.
They say Hamilton Street between Mountain Avenue and the Town office will be closed between 8 am and 5 pm on Tuesday
The closure is so crews can work on a planned water connection in that area.
The town adds there will be no access for parking, and motorists are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
Anyone with questions can contact the town office at 204-476-7600
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It's that time of the year again.
The city of Dauphin launches its annual yard waste collection campaign on Tuesday with collection in Day one areas.
Yard waste will be collected every two weeks according to the collection schedule, with residents encouraged to place their yard waste into the special green bins, and then place those bins on the curb on your scheduled collection day.
If you do not have a special green yard waste bin, you are encouraged to contact the city to arrange to get one.
Items that can be placed in your yard waste bins for collection include grass clippings, leaves, pine needles and pine cones, small branches, wood chips, and sawdust.
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Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services and the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation that has left one person dead.
At around 5 pm on Saturday, Amaranth RCMP were notified by Manitoba First Nations Police Service about an incident at a home in the community involving a weapon.
By the time officers arrived on scene, a suspect had left the scene.
Officers tracked a 27-year-old male suspect, who they say was armed with multiple weapons, to an open outdoor area on the reserve.
An encounter took place between the suspect and police, which resulted in an RCMP officer using a firearm and injuring the suspect.
Despite life-saving efforts attempted by officers, the suspect was pronounced dead.
His name has not been released.
In a news release, RCMP said no officers were physically injured as a result of the incident.
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This Monday is Earth Day, a time to reflect on the planet we call home, and the stewardship we carry over it.
Since the first one in 1970, the Earth Day movement has grown into one of the largest modern environmental movements across the planet.
The Theme this year is "The Planet vs Plastic", encouraging an effort to reduce plastic pollution for the health of humans, and the environment around us.
Every little bit counts, whether you're hiking alone and picking up litter, or organizing a larger effort.
A great example is the folks at Grandview Trails hosting a trail clean-up. Anyone can come out to the Museum in Grandview at 7 pm, where a walk will commence to pick up trash and make the area better for everyone.
April 22nd is the official date for Earth Day this year, but every day is a good time to plant a tree, reduce food waste, pick up litter, and make the earth a better place for everyone to live in.
To learn more about this global effort, visit Earthday.org
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On the heels of a very successful trip to Portugal last fall, the Parkland Chamber of Commerce is planning another excursion this year - this time to Costa Rica.
Executive Director Stephen Chychota says it is going to be a great trip.
"There is part of the group that is going to be going on November 1st for what is called a pre-extension tour. That group is going to be landing in San Jose on November 1st and taking part in going out to a jungle excursion, and seeing a research facility, and hanging out with some scientists, some of the wildlife that is there, and experiencing the jungle side of things. That group will come back to San Jose on November 4th and then team up with the rest of the group that will be coming."
So far, 38 people have signed up for the trip, with Chychota hoping they can get at least 40 people going.
He adds there is a great cancellation policy as well if you do sign up, but then can not go in the end.
"Here is a little bit of time where if you want to make sure that you save your seats - you can. And if things do not work in the planning - so be it that is fine, you do have that time to drop out. And then there is also a cancellation policy where you can get all of the funds that you have invested back by a certain date closer to the trip."
You can find more information or register online at www.parklandchamber.ca.
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There are a couple of events happening today if you are looking to pick up something to eat and want to support some great causes at the same time.
Mackenzie Middle School's Ukrainian Program is hosting a fundraiser BBQ at the Dauphin Co-op Food Store from 11 am to 1:30 pm. There will be hotdogs, burgers, drinks, chips, and cookies available, with all proceeds going towards a field trip for the group to several Ukrainian heritage sites.
And the Dauphin Royal Purple is hosting a Chili and Banock Fundraiser at the 8th Avenue Hall in Dauphin starting at 5:30. Tickets are only $15 each, and there is also a 50/50 draw and entertainment. Proceeds will help the Dauphin Royal Purple and the Manitoba Brain Injury Association.
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It's time to prepare for one of Dauphin's biggest events of the year, as tickets are now on sale for Canada's National Ukrainian Festival.
Kayla Gillis, President of CNUF made the announcement earlier on Friday.
"We are very excited to announce that our day passes have officially gone on sale. You can purchase tickets now for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Our Friday passes will go on sale for $60 and Saturday and Sunday will both be $70."
Gillis also notes the line-up of performers will be coming in the next few weeks, and early prospects are promising a great show.
Purchasing tickets early is always a good practice. It not only shows organizers how many people are interested, but it also saves you money!
"As you guys all know, prices do go up at the gate. Starting just before the festival, which would be august 1st, the prices will go up. if you're looking for day passes, please get them in advanced."
You can purchase your tickets online at cnuf.ca, or by visiting the CNUF table at the Dauphin Kin Business Expo this weekend.
Canada's National Ukrainian Festival will return from August 2nd through 4th.
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He has toured North America and around the world for around 40 years, and organizers of the Kin Club of Dauphin Business Expo are hoping to make him an annual guest of the event.
Doodles the Clown, who is best known for his work on the Adam Sandler movie "Billy Madison" is among the entertainment lined up for this weekend's expo at the Parkland Recreation Complex.
"We will keep the kids busy by doing some shows. I have brought along a friend of mine who is a professional balloon artist, so we will be giving out free balloons to the kids - hats, swords, balloon dogs - you name it. She can make anything in the world, and if she does not she says she can and she will try."
Doodles will have performances on both Saturday and Sunday at nnon, 2 and 4 pm on the stage in the curling rink, and will also be walking around throughout the weekend.
He is part of a strong lineup of performers, as organizer Candice Taylor explains.
"We have the Megan Bramley Memorial Steppers performing, as well as the MMF Indigenous Drumming Group. There will be some Ukrainian Dancers hitting the stage on Sunday, And we have a group coming in that has purchased a booth that will also be doing some CPR demonstrations."
The Business Expo goes Saturday from 10-7 and noon to 5 on Sunday, with no admission cost to attend.
CKDM's Alec Woolston and Justin Allin will be live on location at the Expo on Saturday.
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