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494 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported today. This includes Saturday, Sunday, and today.
183 new cases of the virus were reported for Saturday, 155 for Sunday, and 156 today. Of today's cases, 70 aren't vaccinated, 10 are partially vaccinated and 76 are fully vaccinated. Dauphin still has 0 active cases.
The test positivity raised up to 5.4% provincially.
Of today's cases:
31 are in the Prairie Mountain Health Region
9 are in the Interlake/Eastern health region
7 are in the Northern health region
56 are in the Southern health region
53 are in the Winnipeg health region
The numbers of active cases in other Parkland health districts are:
Riding Mountain (3), Swan River (7), Duck Mountain (28), Porcupine Mountain (17), Agassiz Mountain (7), Asessippi (14), Little Saskatchewan (12), Whitemud (21). Brandon has 35 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has seven active cases. The Fisher/Peguis district has six active cases.
There are 1,377 active COVID-19 cases in the province.
112 Manitobans are hospitalized with active COVID-19.
18 Manitobans are in intensive care units with active COVID-19.
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Family Feud Canada is back on Monday night and the episode will feature the Lynxleg's.
After signing up on a whim, the family will compete for $30,000 when the episode airs on Monday night on CBC-TV.
The team includes Josh Cade Lynxleg, Shayle Catagas Lynxleg, Betty Lynxleg, Harmony Lynxleg and Whitney Lynxleg. Whitney said everyone on the team is wearing a different shirt symbolizing what is very important to them.
"We are very excited to be on national TV, it gives us a chance to show who we truly are," said Whitney. "We hope to show off our humour and we hope that everyone enjoys the show."
Messages on their shirts include land back, clean water, missing and murdered indigenous women and girls and residential schools.
Hosted by Gerry Dee, the episode will run from 7:30-8:00 on Monday night.
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There were no injuries after a fire got out of control on Sunday afternoon, approximately eight kilometres south of Dauphin along Highway 10.
The Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to the fire shortly before 3:30. When officers arrived, they found a small camper completely consumed by fire along with some smaller outbuildings.
Crews were able to contain the fire to the area which prevented it from spreading through the grass to the home.
There are no estimates on damages as there were numerous items stored in the buildings.
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An outbreak that was declared on October 25 at the Benito Personal Care Home has claimed the lives of two.
As of Friday, there were 12 active cases.
At the beginning of the outbreak, there was 23 cases. Nine have recovered while the remaining two passed away.
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730CKDM's Alex DeVries has been named the MCMA On-Air Personality of the Year.
DeVries won the award on Saturday night, for the first time.
And former long time on-air personality Bruce Leperre was inducted into the MCMA's Hall of Fame.
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We have recieved reports of a major accident on Highway 325.
It was between Ashern and PTH 68. Stars Air Ambulance has been dispatched.
We will provide more information as we can.
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Throughout the season, Flea beetles in canola and grasshoppers were two major insect concerns.
Flea beetles were abundant enough in the Northwest and Interlake regions to cause some farmers to have to reseed some acres of canola due to flea beetle damage. The heavy flea beetle population started being noticed in late July and by August, there were reports of heavy activity on podded canola.
Grasshoppers were a bigger concern in mid-June to late-August. Insecticide applications for the bug were reported in the Northwest, Interlake, and Southwest regions. There was also grasshopper control reported on hemp in the Northwest region in June.
From mid-July to mid-August, Diamondback moth was a concern for canola growers in some regions. The highest trap counts in the northwest region came from The Pas and Bowsman while Selkirk and Clandeboye saw the highest trap counts in the Interlake region. Some fields in the Interlake, Eastern, and Central regions were affected by alfalfa weevil in June.
As well, aphids did not seem to be much of an issue in the Interlake and Northwest regions however they were abundant in late june to late july in small grains in other regions, but some of those fields had an abundance of their natural enemies.
The summary also noted that for the first time, Western corn rootworm and cannabis aphid were found in Manitoba. The cannabis aphid were found and identified at a greenhouse in Eastern Manitoba.
The full Manitoba Agriculture insect summary for 2021 can be found here.
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Non-essential travel will be allowed at the Canada - U.S. land border beginning on Monday. This is the first time the border will be open since March of last year when it was closed to try to slow the spread of COVID-19.
As early as yesterday, eager travellers were lined up with their vehicles awaiting the opening.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council of Canada have some concerns about some of the requirements for returning to Canada. To get back into the country, you will need to show proof of vaccination and provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of crossing back in. You will also need to fill out the government of Canada's ArriveCAN travel application on a computer or smartphone.
Entry into the United States does not require getting tested for COVID-19 however you will need to provide proof of vaccination.
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Don't forget that daylight savings time (DST) ends tomorrow morning.
Thankfully it's the good one where we gain an hour of sleep. At 2am tomorrow, the clocks will go back an hour to 1am.
Remember to adjust your clocks and don't show up to work an hour early if you work on Sunday!
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Assiniboine Community College released its 2021 Graduate Satisfaction & Employment survey and it shows that most graduates surveyed stayed in Manitoba for work after they graduated.
93 per cent of them, in fact.
"It's one of the stats we're most proud of is that 93 per cent stay in Manitoba after graduation, especially since usually around 85 or 86 per cent of the students originate as Manitobans", said Mark Frison, President of Assinboine Community College.
The survey also showed that 80 per cent of graduates surveyed say they are working in a career related to the chosen field of study after nine months since graduating.
"I think it's excellent that 80 per cent have jobs in their field of study especially after only 9 months. Sometimes it can take an adjustment period so for them that quickly to find jobs in their field of study is a good indication that there's a strong labour market and that the programs are well-oriented towards it", Frison explained.
Nine out of ten graduates also said they would recommend Assiniboine Community College to a friend or family member.
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Thursday Night was a special one for the Dauphin Agricultural Society as they were finally able to meet in person.
The Society held their annual general meeting at the Aspen Lodge and it was well attended. One of the major changes is they have a new president. Terron Stykalo was named the Society's president. Terron's dad used to be the president and he grew up always saying 'dad, one day I'm going to be the president' and now that dream has come true.
"It's a pretty humbling feeling, the Dauphin Ag Society is one of the longest-lasting organizations in the community," said Stykalo. "It's humbling and it's an honour to be a part of the executive committee."
Terron says he's looking forward to leading the Society moving forward and one of the biggest things on the agenda right now is planning a return to the Dauphin Fair. Stykalo said they plan on returning on Canada Day.
Also on Thursday night, the Society presented the Ron Brook Memorial Award to Rodger Sheldon of Ste. Rose.
"I kind of knew Rodger from baseball because he was an umpire for many years, so that's where I knew him from," said Stykalo. "I also know that he has done so much incredible work in the agriculture industry in our region so he's extremely deserving of this award."
The Society also presented its first-ever volunteer award, given to someone who has gone above and beyond. And the winner of this year's award is the late Richard Beyette. Richard passed away earlier this month so his family was on hand to accept the award.
"We couldn't have named a more deserving person to win this very first volunteer award," said Stykalo. "Richard never missed a meeting and he took on any task. Without people like Richard, organizations don't last. He did so many incredible things and he will forever be missed."
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