FCU Presents Community Infusion

Those with a business idea have a good opportunity to win up to $30 thousand.

Fusion Credit Union has launched a business idea competition called Community Infusion, which infuses economic growth and prosperity into local communities.

Mike Csversko, Business Development Manager says that Fusion Credit Union is committed to the communities that they live, operate, and play in.

“When we looked internally, obviously we have patronage payouts to reward members throughout the year. We have the full circle fund which is geared toward community groups and non-profit organizations. So Community Infusion, we took the concepts from those other two to create something around entrepreneurs or small business development in our area.”

Those interested have until October 31^st to apply.

“There’s not a lot of criteria this year, we basically left it wide open. Applicants can have a new business idea, they can have an existing business that they’re trying to grow, or they may be interested in purchasing and improving an existing business in a community where Fusion operates.”

Applicants who are chosen to move onto Phase 2 of the competition will be required to submit a business plan by November 15^th, 2021.

Finalists will be invited to present their business pitches to a panel of judges at a public event in Dauphin in December. The winner will be announced that evening.

Those interested can apply here.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Sep 4, 2021 - 5:00 am

A woman from Manitoba faces multiple charges following ten witness reports of her reckless driving being reported to Swift Current RCMP on September 1st.

At one point, it's reported she accelerated her car upwards of 200 kilometres per hour and then stopped several times abruptly.

RCMP said that spike belt was not used in this situation out of concern for their own officer's safety

The chase ended near Swift Current when an RCMP vehicle clipped her car, pushing it off the highway and into a ditch, where she was placed under arrest.

Faith Prince, 38, faces charges including impaired driving, dangerous driving and possession of stolen property.

She had her second court appearance Friday morning.

Police noted that Prince was also wanted in Manitoba on several outstanding warrants.

Details: Contributed by Noah Fuchs; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 7:32 pm

UPDATE:

On Friday at 5:45 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in downtown Dauphin; they attempted to speak with a 22-year-old male on the scene.

When the man was advised that he was being placed under arrest for breaching several court-imposed conditions, he ran back into his apartment complex and barricaded himself inside the apartment.

Officers did not pursue the 22-year-old as it was believed he was armed with a knife.

The suspect was believed to be alone in the apartment.

After several hours of communication with the suspect, he exited the apartment and was arrested without incident.

The 22-year-old male was taken back to the Dauphin Detachment and may face charges of Resisting Arrest, Failing to Comply with Release Order, Mischief, and Failing to Comply with an Undertaking.

The investigation in this case continues.

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There was a heavy police presence at 213 Main Street North in Dauphin Friday evening.

Officers could be heard shouting to an individual inside the apartment building.

Residents of the apartment couldn’t leave or enter the building as police barricaded both the front and back doors.

Witnesses say officers left the area at about 9:15 pm after being on the scene for several hours.

We continue to wait for more details, and once they become available, you will find out about them here first.

Details: Contributed by Noah Fuchs; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 7:14 pm

On Thursday, Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) Minister of Housing and Property Management announced a housing project in Binscarth, in the RM of Russell.

This project is part of the MMF’s ongoing commitment to affordable, safe, and accessible housing for Métis citizens across Manitoba.

This housing project will consist of two duplexes, for a total of four affordable seniors housing units.

Both units will include features to accommodate residents with mobility issues such as space underneath the sink and stove to allow for walkers and wheelchairs, grab bars in the bathroom, a ramp to the front door and more.

The units will also feature amenities such as a sunroom, deck, an exterior storage shed, luxury vinyl flooring and high efficiency appliances so that future tenants may live in comfort.

The duplexes in Binscarth are the same design as those already constructed in Portage La Prairie and those currently being built in St. Ambroise.

The MMF Housing Department is currently conducting market research and engaging with the MMF Regions to determine where future projects are most needed. 

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 6:16 pm

Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Wayne Ewasko and Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon have announced that nine family doctors have started or will start practicing in rural Interlake communities, including Ashern.

Ewasko says four of the new physicians are graduates of the one-year Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates offered through the University of Manitoba, which is designed to integrate physicians who have practiced internationally into the Canadian medical system.

“This program has allowed physicians who have practiced internationally to better understand the needs of rural patients and the variety of health-care services people require.”

Recruitment efforts by the region and private clinics are seeing new physicians begin practice in Beausejour, Eriksdale, Lac du Bonnet, Teulon, and Selkirk, with internationally experienced medical graduates working in Ashern and Pine Falls.

The four international medical graduate physicians will be working in rural and underserviced areas of Manitoba and have made a four-year commitment to the region.

The minister noted the nine family physicians include two doctors who completed their two-year residency program in the Interlake-Eastern RHA, as well as three who were trained in rural and Northern Manitoba through the Dauphin, Brandon and Northern-Remote residency programs.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 3:28 pm

The recent government announcement has impacted multiple changes to Dauphin Recreation Services and their facilities.

As of today, only individuals who are fully immunized against COVID-19 will be able to enter Dauphin Rec’s facilities.

Meaning if you plan to go to a Dauphin Rec facility, you should be prepared to show both your vaccine card and your ID.

Since It is not required for children under 17 to be fully vaccinated to participate in youth recreational sports, Dauphin Rec will not require proof of vaccination for anyone in that age group participating in scheduled youth programming.

Ineligible youth (children up to 11 years old) will be able to enter their facilities with an adult who meets the vaccination requirement.

Unless you are engaging in physical activity, masks will continue to be mandatory while at the facility.

Dauphin Rec says they will continue to follow and adapt to all Public Health Orders.

Details: Contributed by Noah Fuchs; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 3:25 pm

Dauphin’s Vaccine Supersite is offering Pfizer and Moderna walk-ins this Saturday.

The walk-ins are taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Supersite is located at 304 Whitmore Avenue east.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 2:11 pm

Manitoba Agriculture and resource Development says that conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources.

Over the dry summer, officers have supported wildfire suppression efforts and had to issue a total of 149 charges and 60 warnings under the Wildfires Act.

Travel and burn restrictions are put in place to prevent human-caused wildfires in remote areas and to protect people from wildfires.

An additional 49 charges and 41 warnings were issued for individuals entering a wildfire restriction area and having fires outside the allowed burning times of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

For information on fire status, maps, travel restrictions, burning permit cancellations or other restrictions click here.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 1:25 pm

The government of Manitoba is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a day of observance.

The day, which is to be observed on September 30^th, is to encourage reflection and meaningful discussions about the impacts of residential schools.

Schools will be closed and no classes will be held on that day. Manitoba’s public servants will also observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and non-essential government services and offices will be closed for the day.

Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere says Several Indigenous-led events will be supported by the province during the month of September to provide Indigenous and non-Indigenous people an important opportunity to advance reconciliation and to listen and learn about Indigenous stories and experiences.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Sep 3, 2021 - 10:20 am

The Manitoba government will once again offer free entry to provincial parks to mark the Labour Day long weekend.

Park vehicle permits are not required in provincial parks from Friday, September 3rd to Monday, September 6th. Regular camping fees still apply.

Manitoba Parks is reminding people to always pack out everything you packed in, keep dogs on leash and clean up after pets and be ‘Wildlife Smart’ by staying alert and securing attractants such as food, toiletries and trash.