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It was the best possible outcome.
On June 2 at 1:15 a.m., Winnipegosis RCMP along with the Fork River Fire Departmant responded to a single vehicle accident on a isolated rural road. The driver tried to avoid a deer and lost control of the vehicle, resulting in ending up in the ditch.
No injuries were reported and the vehicle only received minor damage.
The Winnipegosis Fire Department is reminding drivers to always be aware of the roads you are travelling on. They say don't always rely on your GPS or Google maps as they are not always updated with current information, especially in rural areas.
"If you are unfamiliar to the area it is recommended to stick to Provincial Roads or Trunk Highways even if it adds a few extra kilometres/minutes to your travels.," said the Department.
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If you are thinking of taking any of the fall programs offered through Assiniboine Community College's Parkland Campus, you are encouraged to get the ball rolling right away on the application process.
Parkalnd Campus Student Success Advisor Kristy DeSender says it is important to register early so that you are completely prepared to start in September.
"There are actually more things to get ready than one might think. Things like setting up financial aid, child care, some of the programs have checks that need to get done ahead of time, and stuff like that. And some of our programs like our nursing have programs that you can take beforehand in order to set yourself up for success. It is really about remembering that very few things turn out well when you start them out scrambling and rushing. And so if we can slow things down, you are setting yourself up for success."
DeSender adds there are plenty of support services out there for potential students.
"All of our ataff and all of our instructors are really there to see our students succeed. And that is why we are there doing what we are doing because that is the part of the job that we love. But beyond that we do offer a full time student success advisorand learning strategist, and we also have a student support center called the Learning Curve. At the Learning Curve you are going to get help with study skills, with homework help, tutoring, just to name a few. And then, I can also help out with some of those thngs that you need to be successful as a student. Such as setting up financial aid, gettaing you child care ready. Looking at scholarrships and community resources."
DeSender stresses that you should not let money be a barrier to your education, adding roughly 80 per cent of their students are sponsored in some way and that there are many financial resources that students can explore.
You can contact them at 204-622-222 or stop by the campus at the corner of Whitmore Avenue and Mountain Road.
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For the first time in over two decades, critical minerals will be shipped en masse through the northern Manitoba port near Churchill.
Arctic Gateway Group is rapidly expanding rail infrastructure in the area, making this port a critical thoroughfare for resources in Manitoba and all of Canada
AGG president Mike Spence notes "Providing training and good jobs in the north means we can continue to play a critical role, not only in economic development and Indigenous reconciliation, but also in advancing Canada’s Arctic sovereignty."
The Arctic Gateway Group is a proudly Indigenous- and community-owned Manitoba company that owns and operates the Port of Churchill, Canada’s only Arctic seaport serviced by rail, as well as the Hudson Bay Railway, which runs from The Pas to Churchill.
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As the province continues to develop and work on a new five-point plan on bail reform and cracking down on repeat offenders, the head of the Manitoba RCMP feels there is a role that his force can play in that.
" It is important for us and our front-line investigators to really complete thorough investigations and provide all of that information and evidence to the crown so that the crown is well armed to go to court to argue that case for those prolific repeat offenders to have justice administered."
Assistant Commissioner Scott McMurchy says a lot of that involves getting these offenders - especially ones charged with smaller offences - the help they need to turn their life around.
"Perhaps it is a referral to Restorative Justice programs or other community-based programs, and reallt divert them out of that system. As we all know, the courts are very busy and corrections are very busy. So any opportunity that we have to help divert those first-time offenders as well as people involved in petty crimes away from that."
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The parkland is buzzing with activity this weekend with a multitude of events.
If you've got the urge to hunt for antiques and treasures, community yard sales are taking place in Gilbert Plain, Birtle, Roblin, Benito, and Laurier.
Looking for some Rodeo action? Gilbert Plains is also hosting the Broncs, Bulls, Barrels, And Ballgowns event, featuring talented riders, musicians, parties, food, and more.
If you're in Dauphin and looking to come out to support of the local LGBTQ+ community, Dauphin's second annual pride walk is also taking place, thanks to the Northwest Metis Council. it will feature a parade, a party in the park, music, a free bbq and more.
whatever you're into, there is no shortage of excitement this weekend in the Parkland, and you can find it all on the Community Calendar on 730ckdm.com
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The heavy rain from last week has made a leaky roof a big problem for Dauphin Rec Services.
The scale of the damage has yet to be released, but construction efforts to fix the leak and resulting damage are underway.
Construction workers will be observed onsite throughout the next few months as these issues are addressed.
DRS has confirmed that these fixes shouldn't interrupt any scheduled events or services that this location offers.
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The Assiniboine Community College Parkland campus was packed with people at the Parking lot party last night.
Potential students toured te facility, checking out the various facilities that ACC offers.
Stacey Purdy, Administrative Assistant was thrilled to see how the event went.
"Oh, it was a fantastic turnout! I don't think we could've asked for much better. The weather kept up for us for the portion outside, and we had about 100 people come by, maybe more."
With such a great turnout, Campus Director Carol Stewart is looking to do it again.
"We'd absolutely love to do this again. If you didn't make it out, you're welcome to still pop by campus any time. We have a very friendly team here, our doors are open. You can find all our contact info on our Facebook page and we'd love for you to check out what's going on. we've got lots of updates on things. The campus is here for the community, so you're welcome any time to come in and meet us, and learn more."
ACC hopes to get plenty of interest for the many courses they offer, ranging from Nursing, Electrical Work, early childhood learning, Horticultor, and much more.
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Work has begun on constructing a rubberized track at the DRCSS.
Aaron Beddome is co-chair of the athletics competition for the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games, and says the new track will be a great legacy left from these games.
"Having a proper rubberized track means you can have proper track meets and record proper times and distances. Athletes are able to wear spikes, so they can compete and feel good about having a proper track meet. And hopefully, it draws in people from other areas."
Beddome adds the track will be done in plenty of time for the August 15th start of the Athletics competition at the Manitoba Summer Games.
He says that track can be used by people of all ages after the games wrap up.
"It will certainly be open to be used by anyone. Also, I have learned that there is an opportunity to start a track club in a rural area like Dauphin. There is a $10,000 grant available, so anyone that is interested in starting something like that up, there is money to do it."
Beddome also says equipment that the host committee has purchased for the Athletics competition at the Games will also be left with the high school as a legacy from the games.
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Three more Parkland and surrounding area communities have been added to the RCMP Musical Ride's Summer tour of Manitoba and Ontario.
The 21 horse and officer troupe will be in Erickson on July 24th, with tickets for that show available through the Erickson Chamber of Commerce.
The group then moves up to Swan River for shows on July 27th and 28th during the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition.
Dauphin gets its chance to welcome back the Musical Ride on August 3rd, with the group's tour of our area wrapping up the following day in Ashern.
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The Manitoba Government has put out a bulletin, raising awareness about Aquatic Invasive Species this summer season.
Invasive plants and animals are an ever-growing concern in the province as things like Zebra mussels, Spiney water flees and water lettuce continues to spread.
Cleaning, draining, and drying your boats are legally required for all watercraft, and extend to other equipment too.
Water pumps, fishing gear, flotation devices, and trailers also need to be carefully maintained to prevent the spread of these organisms.
Fines for not removing boat plugs could be up to $237, and not stopping for boat inspections could net a fine of $672 dollars.
So do your part to Stop AIS and preserve the beautiful freshwater we share in Manitoba.
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