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Culture Days in Dauphin begins this morning. Culture Days is a collaborative 3 days that thrives on public participation and lasts until Sunday. One of the organisers Jean-Louis Guillas talks about what is special about this event.
“Culture Days is a national program that encourages all kinds of professional and amateur and community based cultural groups to put on events that are free, participatory, or behind the scenes sort of events. The overarching goal is to have people create participate and share in culture.”
The weekend begins today with the Monument unveiling of Colonel Barker at CN Park at 11am. On Saturday Dauphin’s Yardfringe, begins at 3:30 at the Watson Art Center. Bike riders travel to different performances throughout the city, there is also an open mic nigh at the Old Firehall at 8pm. On Sunday Bike to the Bronze Age begins at 10:15 in the morning. The activity tours all of over to Dauphin’s different monuments. From 1 to 3 it’s the Toddler Music and Dance Festival at the Watson Art Center.
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Manitobans are being asked to give some feedback in an online survey to the provincial government on some very important issues moving into the 2018 budget.
The survey can be found at www.manitobansmakingchoices.ca.
Along with the survey, the provincial government plans out their open house pre-budget consultations.
Brad Michaleski, Local MLA, provides some details on his pre-budget meeting.
“It will be at the Ste. Rose Curling Rink Lounge on October 19 starting at 7:00,” noted Michaleski.
Finance Minister, Cameron Friesen, is hosting a pre-budget consultation on October 16, at the Lions’ Den in the Parkland Regional Complex starting at 7:30 in the evening. The public is welcome to attend.
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A Bell MTS fiber optic cable was damaged this morning causing some areas in northern Manitoba and the Parkland to lose internet service and some TV services.
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Construction for the new pea-protein manufacturing site in Portage has been announced.
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RCMP have confirmed Arthur Fitzner’s well-being. RCMP thank the public and the media for their assistance.
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A Bell MTS fiber optic cable was damaged this morning causing some areas in northern Manitoba and the Parkland to lose internet service and some TV services.
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Organic production is gaining popularity in the Parkland, but there are some challenges that producers face when deciding to shift to the heavily regulated market.
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Today is day 4 of Rotary Radio Week at CKDM.
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Winnipeg Police Arrest 2 People After Police Cruisers And Officers In Tactical Gear Seen On Balmoral
Reports say Winnipeg Police officers were seen outside a home on Balmoral Street in West Broadway this morning.
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Today’s road closure begins at 9:00 this morning.
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The Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce is taking one more step to raise concern about the potential corporate tax changes.
A video is being made featuring small clips from local businesses and farms talking about their concerns with the proposed changes.
Stephen Chychota , Executive Director for the Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce, talks about the video he is working on.
“So far I’ve done 5, I have a pretty full afternoon lined up as well, so if anyone wants to be a part of it let me know. But, I have to know right away. I’m trying to get this put together and out by Friday, Saturday at the latest, because the deadline is October 2nd. So if we want any kind of impact using this we have to get it out sooner rather than later.
Anyone interested in participating in the video, can contact Stephen before Saturday at 622-3140.
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