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The wildfire threat is growing in Manitoba amid the dry and hot conditions.
The province is reminding people to use extreme caution around fire, especially in wilderness areas.
The Manitoba Wildfire Service says fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited in provincial parks and campfires are only allowed within an approved pit.
There are a few burn bans in effect in the province.
A burning ban is in place and all existing burn permits have been revoked in the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, and a complete burn ban is in place in Mossey River Municipality.
There’s a fire ban in the Rural Municipality of Yellowhead, which applies to all outdoor grass and stubble fires, but barbeques and covered fire pits are allowed.
Burning Restrictions In The Province
Lytton BC has endured the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Canada for days on end this week, and residents were forced to flee last night due to fires.
Mayor Jan Polderman says he told everyone to leave, as a fire rapidly spread into the small community of about 250 people.
He said he told residents to head for the nearby community of Boston Bar, and was on his way there himself.
Earlier this week, Lytton recorded the highest temperature ever seen in Canada on three consecutive days, topping out at 49.6 C on Tuesday.
The area’s MP confirmed that 90 percent of the village has been destroyed.
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Today is Canada Day – so here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed for the holiday.
Walmart
Thursday, July 1st — 7:00 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Safeway
Thursday, July 1st — 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
No Frills
Thursday, July 1st — 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Co-op Grocery Store
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.
Dauphin Liquor Mart
Thursday, July 1st — 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
CIBC
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.
Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
Thursday, July 1st — 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
City of Dauphin
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.
Dauphin Vet Clinic
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.
When the clinic is closed, a vet is on call for emergencies at 204-638-3044.
Canada Post
Thursday, July 1st — Closed.
Testing Sites in Prairie Mountain Health
Thursday, July 1st — Closed, will resume regular schedule Friday, July 2nd.
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No pass, no problem.
Park passes aren’t required for enjoying Riding Mountain National Park this Thursday.
Those who would like to purchase a pass for the rest of the summer can do so at the gate.
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One man is in custody after a shooting in Dauphin.
On June 16th, Dauphin RCMP were made aware that a man had been seen with a firearm and had shot another man.
Officers began an investigation, and on June 22nd they were able to locate the victim, a 22-year-old man who had arrived home on the evening of June 4th with a gunshot wound to the hand.
The incident wasn’t reported and the man didn’t go to the hospital.
Investigators located the suspect, 24-year-old Jericho Flatfoot from Pine Creek First Nation.
He was arrested on June 26th, and charged with numerous firearms offenses, Assault with a Weapon, and Aggravated Assault. He has been remanded in custody.
The firearm hasn’t been recovered and the investigation continues.
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Another accident happened in Dauphin this afternoon.
This accident was at the intersection of 1st Avenue SW and 9th Avenue SW.
We'll provide more information as we can.
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There was two-vehicle collision in Dauphin earlier today.
The accident was at the intersection of River Avenue and Bond Street.
We've reached out to the RCMP for more information.
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The province is seeking feedback from Manitobans on housing needs, priorities, and solutions.
Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the new online survey today, saying that affordable housing is a cornerstone of sustainable, inclusive communities.
“The feedback received through this survey will help us develop solutions to address housing issues in our province and we look forward to hearing from Manitobans.”
The National Housing Strategy bilateral agreement is a 10-year agreement that was signed by the governments of Canada and Manitoba in 2019.
The Manitoba government says the agreement will provide nearly $450.8 million in joint funding from both governments to protect, renew and expand social and community housing, and will support the province’s priorities related to housing repair, construction, and affordability.
To provide feedback on housing needs, priorities and solutions click here.
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Portage la Prairie RCMP are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl.
Rayne Trista Roulette was last seen on June 25th at around 10:00 a.m. when she departed the Portage Collegiate Institute.
She left wearing a white shirt, black leggings, and white sandals. She is described as 5’4” with brown eyes and long black hair with blonde highlights.
Her family and the RCMP are concerned for her safety.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445.
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The government of Manitoba is launching another intake for the Military Memorial Conservation Grant.
Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox says it’s important to reflect on our past and honour those who built our nation, served our country or made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms and prosperity of our province and country.
“Our government is proud to support for the work of preserving memorials and commemorating the contributions of Manitobans to Canada’s Armed Forces or our local military history.”
The Military Memorial Conservation Grant was established in 2019, and is intended to assist with conservation work on existing military memorials in Manitoba.
To apply, and to find more information click here.
The application deadline is July 31st.
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A total of 62 warnings and 37 tickets were issued for health order violations last week.
31 $1,296 tickets were issued to individuals, three $298 tickets to individuals for failing to wear a mask in an indoor public place, and three $5,000 tickets were issued to businesses.
Officials say 29 of the 31 tickets handed out to individuals were in relation to gatherings in private residences or outdoors, and two were for failure to self-isolate.
As Canada Day approaches, Manitobans are being reminded by health officials that all current public health orders remain in effect including gathering size limits.
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The Manitoba government has announced that they will transition operations of the Indigenous Court Workers Programs to Indigenous rights holder organizations in some key regions.
Justice Minister Cameron Friesen says the government is pleased to be taking another step toward reconciliation by shifting responsibility for court supports to the Indigenous-led organizations themselves.
“Shifting these resources to rights holder organizations who work directly with communities will ensure greater access to this valuable resource for Indigenous people who come in contact with the criminal justice system.”
Indigenous court workers provide culturally appropriate support and help Indigenous people navigate the court's system and connect to resources.
The minister says the province will support the transition of the program by providing annual grants totalling over $1 million a year for two years to four rights holder organizations including Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Manitoba Metis Federation, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, and the Island Lake Tribal Council.
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