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The Last pest report of the year came out this week, detailing the notable insects on the fields this year.
Dr John Gavloski, the entomologist for this report went through some of the details this year, noting prominent levels of flea beetles, and declining levels of cutworms.
one thing that was remarkably different this year was grasshoppers.
"They're doing a survey right now on grasshoppers. Levels seem down from where they were over the last few years even."
Dr. Gavloski expects these numbers are due to the rain from early in the season.
"Rain, when the eggs have just hatched and they're really young grasshoppers, can be really hard on them. When they hatch from the egg, they don't have fat reserves yet, and they have to feed quickly to get their fat reserves built up and if they don't have a chance to do that because it's pouring rain, you'll get quite a few of them dying off"
Stay tuned for Monday's Noon-hour edition of Agriview for the full conversation with Dr. John Gavloski.
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Learning how to help youth that are experiencing a mental health crisis is the focus of a Mental Health First Aid course later this fall.
Participants in the two-day event will gain the skills and confidence needed to engage someone with an emerging mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis.
The mental health first aid clinic is set for November 26th and 27 at the Dauphin Community Health Office Boardroom.
The cost is $125 to attend and registrations are now being accepted by calling Lana Parker at 204-638-2118 extension 1713, or emailing lparker @ pmh-mb.ca
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A prominent local business that shut down last year will be seeing some rejuvenation this fall.
Black's Cycle and Sport shut down after nearly 80 years of operation, but just this week, new owners and a new mission were announced.
Alex Man & Mel Stefaniw, who you might know from their work as the Trail Tutors at Northgate Trail, will be turning the space into a new project titled Back In Black`s.
Their goal is to keep this hub of sporting goods around by creating a consignment business for used sporting goods and bike medics, repairing and maintaining bicycles brought in to them.
According to their social media, a critical part of their business will be giving back to the community, as they plan to create a legacy bursary program for youth semi-annually to help with access to special programming like camps, clinics, workshops, and training that can be very pricey for families.
At this time, Back In Black`s will accept toddler and youth outdoor gear only, including water sports gear, Winter Gear, camping supplies in good repair, and more.
Be sure to check out Back in Black`s in Dauphin to see this new community development.
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Posted by Back in Black's Dauphin on Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Manitoba First Nations Police Service is urging the public, particularly residents of Sandy Bay First Nation, to be cautious of a potentially dangerous drug supply circulating in the community.
Over a 24 hour span earlier this week, officers responded to three separate incidents where individuals who consumed drugs lost consciousness.
In one case, Narcan had to be administered to save the life of one individual.
Police caution anyone who has purchased or plans to consume illicit drugs in Sandy Bay First Nation that the substances may be unsafe, adding it is important for everyone to be aware of the potential risks associated with drug consumption and to seek help if needed.
MFNPS continues to work with local authorities and health professionals to address this issue and prevent further harm to the community.
encourage anyone with information about the source of these dangerous drugs to come forward and report it to the police at 204-843-7700 or MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048.
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An air quality advisory has been continued for most of the Parkland region and into Northern Manitoba.
Wildfire smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout the region today.
Environment Canada says during heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health, as the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk.
People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke include seniors, pregnant women, infants, and young children, people who work outdoors or are involved in strenuous outdoor exercise, and people with an existing illness or chronic health condition.
If you fall into one of these groups, you should avoid strenuous activities outdoors, or reduce or stop outdoor activities if you experience symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, chest pains, or severe cough.
You should also protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke, including closing your windows, using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air purifier that can filter fine particles.
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A group of community volunteers gathered last night to commemorate a job well done, even if it was a little late.
Dauphin's RIDE program runs every December, and usually gather for an appreciation dinner in February, but it was delayed a bit this year.
The program had some solid numbers to boast though, as they had the second highest number of volunteers ever, getting nearly 300 passengers some safe through the cold weekends in December of last year.
Program Coordinator ShoSho Shuttleworth is always planning ahead for next year, hoping to get even more volunteers or donations, and more people home safe.
"You can message us on our facebook page which is the Dauphin RIDE program, or they can contact either myself or Cory, at 638 1463. leave a message for us, and we'll get back to you... me welcome any and all donations"
This Non-profit program was started by the late John Shuttleworth over 30 years ago who was once asked how Dauphin could lower its number of impaired drivers during the holiday season.
The response, and mission going forward were simple "We pick them up, and drive them home. It doesn't matter who calls, we'll help them"
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In less than 24 hours, the federal government has intervened in the Rail Lockout and will ask the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose final, binding arbitration.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the collective bargaining process is ultimately up to the companies and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference union, but the lockout is affecting all Canadians.
Both rail companies have called for arbitration in the past, but the Teamster union has rejected it at every turn, believing bargaining would be a better result.
Prime Minister Trudeau received a sharp comment from NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, saying, “Justin Trudeau has just sent a message to CN, CPKC, and all big corporations – being a bad boss pays off.”
This comes after the NDP leader made it clear that he would not support back-to-work legislation, or any interference in the bargaining process, involving Canada's two biggest railways.
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The Parkland Horsemans Association will rally in Ste. Rose this weekend for the 30th annual Chucks and Chariots Racing weekend.
Faye Soucy is the Secretary with PHA, and she's ready to celebrate 3 decade of high-speed horsemanship.
"I love the racing myself, it's why I've been volunteering this many years with the committee. so that's what definitely pulls at my heart, I come from a big racing family and so it's definitely the races, the chucks and chariots that have my heart for sure."
There is a lot of excitement building for this weekend, as these races have been postponed from earlier in the summer.
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It will be a very busy weekend in Ste. Rose, is filled with live music, dance performances, beer gardens, and of course the Chuckwagon and Chariot Races.
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The provincial government has announced that it is introducing no-cost coverage of prescription birth control beginning on October 1st.
In a news release, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara stated that prescription birth control is a right and not a luxury, adding this move will save people hundreds of dollars while ensuring Manitobans are fully in control of their bodies and their choices.
The government announced a plan to make prescription birth control free for all Manitobans in their spring budget.
The Manitoba Pharmacare Program will cover the full cost of about 60 commonly used birth-control methods including the pill, intrauterine devices, hormone injections, and others.
To obtain the free coverage, eligible Manitobans who do not already have coverage from another federal or provincial program can present their prescription and their Manitoba Health Card at a pharmacy for a birth control product.
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Learning skills to help someone that is considering suicide is the purpose of a pair of ASIST clinics coming to the Parkland in October.
The two-day workshops will teach suicide intervention skills and give participants the opportunity to learn and practice a life-saving intervention model.
The clinics are set for October 9th and 10th at the Dauphin Community Health Office, while the other is set for October 24th and 25th at the Swan Valley Health Centre Boardroom.
The registration fee is $125, with the registration deadline being October 2nd for the Dauphuin session, and October 17th for the Swan River clinic.
To register for either session, you can contact Lana at 204-638-2218 extension 1713, or email lparker @ pmh-mb.ca
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Any efforts by the federal government to bring the rail lockout to a close will not have the support of the federal N-D-P.
Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will not support back-to-work legislation or any interference in the bargaining process involving Canada's two biggest railways.
Singh says he thinks Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City expect the Liberals to ``swoop in to help the corporation and hurt the workers with binding arbitration or back-to-work legislation."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will have more to say soon on what it will do to ensure a quick solution to the conflict.
Meanwhile, experts say a major rail work stoppage in Canada will have an effect on the country's economy.
C-I-B-C senior economist Andrew Grantham says a one-week lockout would lower the third-quarter annualized gross domestic product by about 0.4 per cent
He says that figure would more than double if the dispute stretches to two weeks, as more sectors would be forced to stop production.
The railways were expected to return to the bargaining table today with the union representing 93-hundred railworkers who were locked out overnight.
with files from The Canadian Press
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