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The first National day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up tomorrow.
While it is a day off for some, it should also be one of reflection, says the province's NDP leader Wab Kinew,
"The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which most students and teachers are probably familiar with as orange shirt day, is a chance for us to reflect and to learn about the history of residential schools and then to work together to make a Manitoba and a Canada where we live up to that saying where every child matters."
Mr. Kinew covered what he thinks is the next step in progressing towards reconciliation,
"We've all been moved this summer by the disclosures of the children who were found at former residential school sites. So I think some of the most urgent work that needs to happen is just to ensure that we are properly searching those former sites and then figuring out a way to commemorate and honour those children." Wab carried on, "Then going forward. I think we just want to make sure we have a health care system and a school system that works for all kids in Manitoba so that everyone, indigenous students, non-indigenous student's, people from all backgrounds, can reach their full potential."
Kinew noted what the day is all about,
"I'd hope that Manitobans do put on an orange shirt and as you go about your day and spend some time with your family, set aside a bit of time just to reflect on what it means and what we have learned this year so that hopefully we can all move forward together in a good way."
Wab says he encourages people from across the province to reflect on the importance of family, and at some point Thursday, think about the lost children who never made it home.
As for Kinew's plans for tomorrow, he says he will be spending it with family, going to a pow-wow in Winnipeg.
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UPDATE---- Dauphin Fire Crews finished fighting a fire along Vermilion River around 11:30 last night.
Dauphin Fire Department was called to the fire at around 1:00 p.m.
While they were putting out that fire, they were dispatched to a report of vehicles on fire in the Eclipse area at around 4:40 p.m.
The fire in the Eclipse area was contained within an hour but several outbuildings, contents, and vehicles in the yard were lost.
Members of the Ochre River Fire Department helped fight the blaze.
The vehicle fire was contained within an hour, there are no injuries to report, and no estimates on damages at this time.
The cause of the fire along the Vermillion River is still under investigation.
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UPDATE----The Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to a report of multiple vehicles on fire this evening in a yard in the Eclipse area.
Units responded from both Fire Station.
The Ochre River Fire Department supported a request for Mutual Aid to assist with their tanker to supply water in suppression efforts.
The fire in the Eclipse area was contained within an hour, but several buildings, contents and vehicles in the yard were lost.
There are no estimates on damages at this time and no injuries to report.
The cause of the fire is accidental, and Crews remain on scene along Vermilion River at this time.
Additional updates will be provided as more information comes in.
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Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire in the Eclipse area, just outside of Dauphin.
The firefighters are currently fighting the blaze that is inside a barn, and the fire has spread to other areas of the property.
Police are also on the scene and when driving, reduce your speed.
We will provide more when we can.
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UPDATE----The RCMP is reporting minor physical injuries after a two-vehicle collision this morning at the intersection of Bond Street and River Avenue.
A vehicle travelling northbound on Bond Street entered the intersection and collided with a vehicle travelling eastbound on River.
Nobody was transported to the hospital, no tickets were issued, no vehicles were towed, and the intersection is now clear.
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The Manitoba government wants feedback from campers and provincial park users.
This is in an effort to improve the experience of using the parks Reservation Service to make campground reservations.
Last spring, Manitoba saw a record number of people trying to reserve campsites.
The province wants to improve the booking process to make it easier for campers in the short term while working toward replacing the old system.
The Engage MB survey can be found here.
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Water rates are set to increase slightly in Dauphin.
The City of Dauphin held a special council meeting yesterday where a bylaw to establish water and wastewater rates was approved.
The new rates will cost consumers a minimum of $6 more per quarter.
The increase comes into effect on October 1st.
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Premier Kelvin Goertzen, alongside Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere, announced In a press release yesterday that the Manitoba government is recognizing September 27th to October 1st as Truth and Reconciliation Week.
Premier Goertzen touched on the spirit of reconciliation,
“As Manitobans and Canadians, we have a collective responsibility to acknowledge and learn from the mistakes of our past so that we can move forward together in the spirit of reconciliation. Our government is committed to working with Indigenous leadership, communities, survivors, elders and knowledge keepers to chart a new path forward based on healing, mutual respect and common understanding.”
Reconciliation Minster Lagimodiere hopes this will bring further change,
“This is a listening and learning process that must go beyond a week of recognition. We are committed to continuing to engage in an open and honest dialogue with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to inspire positive change throughout our province and country.”
The House of Commons unanimously passed a bill earlier this year to establish September 30th as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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The regularly scheduled meeting covered many topics, including this year's school plan, public health orders on COVID-19 Testing, Municipality taxes, and Truth and Reconciliation Day.
A big issue brought up was when the property tax statements from municipalities within the division were discussed.
Most tax statements were consistent with previous years, except for Grandview, whose property tax report is seeing an increase of 740 percent.
Up from $5,783.16 last year to $42,697.35 this year.
This change would result in a budget overage for property taxes of approximately 37 percent.
The explanation provided on this tax situation to the division had to do with "the municipal amalgamation and harmonization of differentiated mill rates."
The division is seeking further clarity on this topic.
One of the other topics reviewed in the meeting was Truth and Reconciliation day coming up on Thursday.
Superintended Dan Ward outlined what the plan is for September 30th,
"The province has directed school divisions to close schools for that day in recognition of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We don't have information on subsequent years, but there will be something forthcoming whether the province declares that to be a statutory, whether it's going to be a professional development day we are not sure, but we will receive direction from the government prior to next fall."
Mr. Ward said on behalf of the school division he would be bringing greetings to the Dauphin Friendship Centre for their ceremony on Thursday.
The next meeting is set to take place on October 12th.
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UPDATE:
A man was arrested in Dauphin yesterday evening for Assault and Uttering Threats.
Dauphin RCMP were dispatched to assist at a fire in the back lane of 4th Avenue NE, and 5th Avenue NE at around 8:25 p.m.
When officers arrived, the fire department was already on the scene.
There was a backyard fire that wasn’t in an approved pit, which goes against a Dauphin City bylaw.
A 46-year-old man on the scene became aggressive and was arrested for Assault and Uttering Threats.
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Emergency crews were on the scene of a disturbance in Dauphin Sunday evening.
In the 220 block of 4th avenue northeast, an adult outside a house could be heard screaming at officials.
Early reports from bystanders say that officials were heard saying, “I just asked you to put out the fire.”
CKDM has reached out to the RCMP for a further update on this matter.
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Mountain View School Division is reporting a couple of COVID-19 cases at Roblin Elementary.
One case was at the school from September 13th to the 16th during the infectious period.
Another case was at the school in the Grade 5/6 classroom, and Bus R3 on September 20th during the infectious period.
Close contacts have been identified and advised to self-isolate.
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Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Mountain Road between River Ave & Alexandria Ave will be closed to all traffic.
The City of Dauphin says the closure is taking place to repair a house service.
All traffic must detour.
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On Saturday evening, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival hosted the unveiling of the largest Ukrainian flag in Canada, outside of McKenzie Middle School in Dauphin.
Many people helped unfurl this huge flag, which is 25 by 16 meters.
Following this event, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival hosted the Zabava Street Party.
This year’s Zabava was smaller than it has been in the past, just taking up part of 3rd avenue NE, and some of Co-op’s parking lot, but it was well attended, as the event was completely sold out.
Nick Yakimishen, Vice President of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival was happy with the turnout.
“We couldn’t have asked for anything more. We started planning this and the restrictions were 1,500 people outdoors, and then it’s 500, so what do we do? We had to end up making it a ticketed event, but it’s still an absolutely amazing turnout. We couldn’t have asked for better.”
There were food vendors, live music, and street performers at this event.
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