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With heavy Rainfall expected, Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall warning today for many parts of the Parkland, including:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin, incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore, incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore, incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
Higher amounts are expected in upslope areas along the eastern slopes of the Riding and Duck mountains.
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Yesterday afternoon the City of Dauphin held a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to commemorate the signing of treaty number 2.
Grand Chief Eugene Eastman and four other Chiefs were in attendance.
Eastman says the City of Dauphin is flying the flag out of respect, as it’s a part of treaty 2 territory.
“We’ve come to this community a lot, not just my First Nation but the surrounding eight or nine communities that support Dauphin’s businesses and we want to continue that. We understand that there are issues there and we want to find common ground.”
He adds that having this flag flying is very significant.
“When I was in residential school here back in the mid-80s I would have never thought I’d see our flag flying here in the City of Dauphin. Today marks a new beginning, and a new step forward. We’re all in this together on this land. It’s a good day.”
A drum circle played at the ceremony.
The flag will fly at City Hall through the weekend to mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 2 in August 1871.
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Those wanting to skip the polling stations this election have the option of mailing in their vote.
Voting by mail is a three-step process.
First, the voter must apply online or by contacting any Elections Canada office across the country before 6:00 p.m. on September 14th.
The voter will then receive a voting kit in the mail after around 72 hours.
Then the voter can write the name of the candidate on the ballot and mail it back to Elections Canada. There are instructions in the voting kit.
Last election around 50 thousand Canadians used mail-in ballots, and this year that number is expected to be up to five million.
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Today, the Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba issued a precautionary overland flood warning.
There is a potential for significant rainfall for southwest and central Manitoba starting today and ending next Wednesday.
Southwest Manitoba, including Brandon, Melita, Virden, and parts of central Manitoba, covering the Interlake region (Fisher and Icelandic rivers,) could get 100 to 150 millimetres of rain in the next three to five days.
A high-intensity rainfall of 130 mm or about five inches in short duration could create overland and flash flooding, even if the soil moisture is drier than usual.
This rainfall could flood streets in urban areas if the local drainage system cannot handle high-intensity rain events.
Flows on the main stems of major rivers, including the Red and Assiniboine, will increase. However, flows will remain within the banks along main rivers.
Residents in these areas are advised to pay attention to sudden rising water levels in small creeks and urban drainage ditches.
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Tomorrow, August 21st, is a very significant day in Manitoba as it's the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 2.
Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister, Alan Lagimodiere released a statement this morning inviting all Manitobans to honour this significant relationship and to share in our commitment to advancing reconciliation in building a stronger Manitoba.
"Not only are the treaties vital to the history of this country, they also remain an important part of our collective identity. We respect the treaties and agreements that were made on these lands and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration."
Treaty No. 2 was negotiated and entered in August 1871 at the Manitoba House Fur Trading Post, also known as the ‘Manitoba Post Treaty’, on the west shore of Lake Manitoba.
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Those wanting to travel to the United States will have to wait yet another month.
The U.S. is extending restrictions on non-essential travel across its land borders with Canada and Mexico until September 21st.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security made a statement on Friday that the measures remain in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, including the Delta variant.
Air travel to the U.S. is allowed with certain conditions, including proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof that the traveller has recovered from a COVID-19 infection in the past 90 days.
Fully vaccinated Americans have been able to enter Canada for non-essential visits since August 9th.
The restrictions on non-essential travel at the U.S. border have been in place since March 2020.
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With the federal election just weeks away, the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa race is starting to take shape and so is our coverage from our NEWS NOW information centre.
Four candidates have been named so far including our Incumbent Conservative Member of Parliament Dan Mazier.
The People’s Party of Canada candidate is Donnan McKenna, The Liberals have named Kevin Carlson and Lori-Falloon Austin will run for the Maverick Party. The NDP and Greens have yet to name candidates.
You’ll get a chance to get to know all the local contenders with our ‘Candidate Profiles’ on 730ckdm.com. CKDM will have a Q & A with the candidates on the issues that matter to you, plus extensive Election Day coverage. Keep listening for details.
Canadians go to the polls on Monday, September 20th.
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The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency held its Annual General Meeting virtually earlier this week.
A big topic of discussion was nominations. General Manager Melinda German says they only had one nomination per position this year.
“Representing B.C. we have Terry Wiebe returning to us, representing one of Alberta’s seats is Sheila Hillmer, representing Manitoba is Mary Paziuk, representing Quebec is Kirk Jackson, New Brunswick is Trevor Welch, and of the two Canadian Meat Council seats up this year are Russ Mallard, and John Curtis.”
Cameron Blake is joining the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency’s marketing committee, and Mike Guest is returning.
The agency also thanked two committee members who are leaving this year, Doug Sawyer and Helen Langford, for their service to the Agency and Marketing Committee.
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The application for Ag Action Manitoba Assurance: Beneficial Management Practice has been extended by a month.
The Ag Action Manitoba Program helps agricultural producers protect ground and surface water sources that are essential to ensuring the health of livestock and groundwater sources.
Items eligible for cost-shared funding include:
• water source development, constructing new or rehabilitating existing wells or dugouts
• solar, wind or grid-powered alternative watering systems
• permanent fencing to restrict livestock access to surface water and dugouts
• permanent pipeline development
Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler says the government is committed to ensuring producers have options when it comes to dealing with drought.
“By extending this application deadline, we will ensure that more producers will be able to apply and get assistance when they need it most.”
Applications are now being taken until October 1st. More information can be found here.
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150 years ago this week, Chiefs and Headman entered Treaty No. 2 with representatives of the Queen of England & Ireland.
To commemorate this event, the Treaty 2 Government is inviting people to come to Wasagaming this Friday & Saturday for live performances and much more.
The coordinator of the commemoration, Marlene Davis says, there's going to be many performers at this event:
"We're going to have some pow-wow dancers on the main stage, world champion jiggers Felicia Morrisseau and Ryan Richard are coming, our house band for Saturday is going to be The Mosquitoes out of Pinaymootang, we're also going to be having local entertainers as well. Live entertainment will take place from 1-11p.m. on Saturday."
Along with these performers, Davis mentioned that there will be a surprise that you don't want to miss:
"We have a surprise headliner. We aren't allowed to share that right now but it's going to be a surprise for everyone in attendance."
She also says that commemorations start tomorrow with some ceremonies:
"It starts on Friday, August 20th. It starts with a pipe ceremony at 8 o'clock in the morning as well as a water ceremony that'll bless everything in a good way and get everything started."
Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.
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A&W restaurants participating in the parkland include Dauphin, Russel and Swan River. Each Teen burger purchased will set aside 2$ from your meal to support the MS society.
Trevor Shewfelt, Volunteer with the MS society, preaches the importance of this fundraiser;
“Canada has one of the highest rates of MS globally, and Manitoba has one of the highest rates of MS within Canada. So, unfortunately, almost everybody in the parkland area knows someone who has MS because there is just so much around us.”
Multiple sclerosis is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. The immune system attacks the body and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.
A&W Canada's goal is to raise over $1.5 million for the MS Society through this year's Burgers to Beat MS, bringing the campaign total to more than $17 million raised in support of the MS Society over the last 13 years
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