Walk-Ins At Dauphin's Supersite

There are walk-ins at the supersite in Dauphin until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, according to the government website.

More walk-ins are taking place Sunday, July 11^th – Wednesday, July 14^th, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Appointments can also be made online, or by calling 1-844-626-8222.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 7, 2021 - 3:46 pm

Air quality advisories have been extended for parts of the Interlake, Winnipeg, and eastern Manitoba because of smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario.

The first advisories were issued Monday and extended slightly further north today.

A few places under the advisory include:

Arborg, Hecla, Fisher River, Gypsumville and Ashern
Berens River, Little Grand Rapids, Bloodvein and Atikaki
Bissett, Victoria Beach, Nopiming Provincial Park and Pine Falls
Winnipeg
Island Lake, Oxford House, Gods Lake
Poplar River
Selkirk, Gimli, Stonewall and Woodlands

Southerly winds are expected to blow some of the smoke into central areas of the province later today.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 7, 2021 - 2:41 pm

Effective today, Manitobans can request their immunization card over the phone.

Manitobans can call 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222) and follow the prompts to request their immunization card.

To be eligible to request your immunization card:

you must have a Manitoba health card
you must have received all required doses of a vaccine (that means for Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca, you require two doses.)
you must wait 14 days after getting your last dose of vaccine

A total of 1,536,491 doses of vaccine have been administered in Manitoba.   

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 7, 2021 - 1:34 pm

UPDATE

New public health orders are expected next week to reflect the immunization milestones achieved.

Premier Brian Pallister made the announcement today, saying the province passed an immunization goal in its reopening strategy yesterday, as 75.1 percent of eligible Manitobans are now partially vaccinated, and 51.5 are fully vaccinated.

“Once again Manitobans have responded in record numbers to do their part to roll up their sleeve and get vaccinated."

Public health officials have recommended that at least one incubation period should pass between changing public health orders.

Pallister says the race against COVID-19 isn't over yet.

"This is a marathon as I've said before. The frustration of many, we want it to be a sprint, we want it to be over, all of us, but it's a marathon, not a sprint."

Step two on Manitoba's 4-3-2-1 Great Summer Reopening Plan was expected to be met by the August Long weekend, and includes 50 percent or greater opening capacity for businesses, services and facilities as well as increased gathering sizes, with fewer restrictions for specific sectors.

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Premier Brian Pallister is making an announcement about an update to COVID-19 vaccine initiatives.

Manitoba passed an immunization goal in its reopening strategy yesterday, as 75.1 percent of eligible Manitobans are now partially vaccinated, and 51.5 are fully vaccinated.

The conference is taking place at 11:00 a.m., and 730 CKDM will have more information as soon as its available.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 7, 2021 - 11:06 am

Because of the dry conditions, there are several burning bans across the province.

The province won’t issue any burning permits within or areas bordering any municipality where the burning restrictions are already in place.

In Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10, all provincial burning permits are cancelled, as well as Level 2 travel restrictions imposed, which include the following:

motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit;
camping is restricted to developed campgrounds;
campfires are permitted only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.;
wayside parks remain open;
landing and launching is restricted to developed shorelines only

Area 9 includes Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and area 8 includes Camperville, Cowan, and Skownan.

To view a full map, click here.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 7, 2021 - 10:59 am

Canadian youth can now apply to become a part of the RCMP’s National Youth Advisory Committee.

This is an opportunity for youth to connect and have their say.

NYAC members interact with participants from all over the country and discuss issues in their communities. They share their thoughts and help shape RCMP programs and initiatives.

Canadians aged 13 to 21 can get an application form by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications must be received by September 10, 2021.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 7, 2021 - 5:00 am

Two men are facing multiple charges after threatening residents at a home in Ashern.

On July 1^st at 12:25 a.m., Ashern / Lundar RCMP responded to a report of two suspects, one armed with firearms, threatening residents.

The men were placed under arrest, and officers recovered a small number of pills, firearms, prohibited brass knuckles, and a prohibited switchblade.

21-year-old Tyler Schellenberg from Ashern has been charged with Pointing a firearm, Unauthorized possession of a firearm, Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Possession of a restricted firearm, and Possession of a controlled substance.

Randall Schaffer, a 30-year-old from the RM of St. Clements has been charged with Pointing a firearm, Unauthorized possession of a firearm, Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Possession of a restricted firearm, and Possession of a controlled substance.

Both were remanded into custody and appeared in Winnipeg Provincial Court on July 2^nd.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 6, 2021 - 3:23 pm

The Manitoba Métis Federation is officially recognized as the government of the Manitoba Métis by the Canadian government.

Today the Manitoba Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement was signed.

The signing ceremony took place at the Upper Fort Garry site, which was where Louis Riel’s Provisional Government sat during the Red River Resistance.

It was with Riel’s Provisional Government in mind that the Manitoba Métis Federation negotiated an agreement that upholds several important principles for the Manitoba Métis, including the immediate recognition as the government of the Manitoba Métis.

While Canada did not recognize Louis Riel’s Provisional Government in 1869-1870, the Manitoba Métis Federation has now, 151 years later, achieved the formal recognition of the Manitoba Métis Government.

This Agreement immediately recognizes the MMF as the democratically elected government of the Manitoba Métis, regardless of where they live.

The MMF provides responsible and accountable self-government for its Citizens.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 6, 2021 - 2:38 pm

Manitoba has passed another immunization goal in its reopening strategy.

The second phase of reopening is tied to reaching at least 75 percent of eligible Manitobans with one dose and 50 percent with two doses by the August long weekend.

As of today, 75.1 percent of eligible Manitobans are partially vaccinated, and 51.5 are fully vaccinated.

Premier Brian Pallister has said that if Manitoba beats its targets, phase two of reopening could start sooner than August.

Details: Contributed by Trillian Reynoldson; Published: Jul 6, 2021 - 2:16 pm

Former RCMP Officer, Robert Dowd, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a nine year-old girl after a retrial of the case.

Dowd was first convicted of sexual assault and sexual interference in provincial court in Ashern, Man. in 2017. However in 2020, three years later, a panel of three judges at the Manitoba Court of Appeal suppressed his conviction and ordered a retrial.

Dowd was accused of inappropriately touching the child while he was off duty at a campground in Ashern, in Manitoba’s Interlake region.

On Tuesday, the Judge said that he did not find Dowd’s testimony at his new trial to be credible as there were significant gaps in his recollection of the events of the night in question.

A sentencing hearing will be held at a later date.