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Wendy Ohryn, the woman responsible for saving upwards of 1000 cats in the Parkland, is getting ready to say farewell to the Humane Society.
Wendy spoke with CKDM about ending this era, one that she truly loved,
"I've retired from my career, and I am actually relocating out of Dauphin. After well over a decade, it's time for somebody else to take over I think. I loved what I did. It was very stressful because it was never-ending, and it was a full-time job. But I loved most of it, and saving cats was just something I really wanted to do, and that's how I wanted to give back to the community."
Ohryn says some of her favourite memories would have to be seeing the evolution of cats and getting them into new homes,
"Sometimes we will take kittens that are maybe not feral, but they are certainly not tame, and I know last year we brought in four of them, and we had them in one of our cat structures, like you could barely touch them. Watching the progression of them being tamed, that's always rewarding. And then just every time you adopt a cat to a home, and they're going to their family, you celebrate that day."
Wendy carried on about her passion for helping the underdogs, or under-cats if you will,
"We've have had cats come in that they looked like they were starving to death, and maybe they shouldn't have made it, then they make it. You watch them get adopted, and they look so good, they've gone from looking so unhealthy to looking so good and then when they get adopted and go to their home, that's just awesome."
Wendy tearfully mentioned that there were too many people to thank during her time at the shelter.
She praised the work of all of the volunteers, foster parents, and individuals who have helped send cats out of province,
"I don't want to list too many and then miss a bunch of them, and then I'll feel terrible about that. But, thank goodness for people like that, who really genuinely care and want to make a difference for the animals."
Ohryn added that while she's leaving her role here, her mission won't stop,
"When I relocate, I've already made connections with two cat shelters. I think I'm destined to be connected to cat shelters. Cats everywhere in Manitoba, it's pretty bleak at times, so just helping other rescues."
Ohryn says that while she would guess the shelter has given roughly 1000 cats a new home during her tenure, she wishes it could have been more.
Even though Wendy is leaving, she says a part of her heart will always be with the Parkland Humane Society.
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A Manitoba farmer is without about 50 of his cattle after a theft.
On October 27, Minnedosa RCMP received a report of a theft of cattle from a pasture in the Westlake-Gladstone area. The owner was making trips to transport his cattle when he noticed dozens were missing.
If you have any information, call the Minnedosa RCMP at 204-867-2916.
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The Independent Investigation Unit is investing allegations of driving offences against an on-duty Brandon Police Service officer.
On Wednesday Brandon Police Service told the Independent Investigation Unit about an allegation of an on-duty officer operating a police vehicle at an excessive speed and following too closely, concerning other drivers.
The incident happened on October 23rd at around 7:15 p.m., on Highway 1 in the Headingley area. The incident was reported to Brandon Police Service on October 26th.
Anyone with information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.
The investigation is ongoing.
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PC leadership candidate Shelly Glover is calling for a postponement to the leadership vote because of missing ballots.
Some PC members have said that they still haven’t received their mail-in ballot, and the deadline for them to be returned is Friday afternoon. The party has been trying to fix the problem by opening pick-up and drop-off locations.
The PCs plan to make their decision on Saturday at Winnipeg's Victoria Inn, between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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22-year-old Liam Flett of Russell will be back in court on November 24 after lighting a home on fire back in January.
Flett confessed to starting the fire which fully engulfed the structure in flames on Pelly Avenue in the community back on January 5. The structure was built in 1888, the oldest house in Russell.
Flett called the RCMP two hours after they were called to the scene.
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The province is giving an update on the ongoing health order enforcement efforts.
38 warnings and 24 tickets were issued last week for COVID-19 health order violations.
One $1,296 ticket was given, 20 $298 tickets were issued for not wearing a mask in an indoor public place, and three $5,000 tickets were given to businesses.
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Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after three crimes that might be related.
According to Winnipeg police, a man arrested in connection with a stabbing at Winnipeg’s Seven Oaks General Hospital is believed to be linked to two homicides discovered Wednesday.
A nurse at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg is suspected of stabbing a supervisor Wednesday, after allegedly killing his own parents in separate attacks. The stabbing victim, a nursing supervisor at seven oaks, suffered a gaping neck wound.
On Wednesday afternoon St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP contacted the Winnipeg Police Service regarding a homicide discovered in the RM of Hanover. They requested assistance as it was believed that the suspect had travelled to Winnipeg.
About an hour later Winnipeg Police were on route to where they believed the suspect was, when they received a report of a stabbing at the Seven Oaks Hospital.
Officers responded and found a woman in her sixties who had been seriously injured, and emergency personnel were providing trauma first-aid. She was transported to the hospital in critical condition where she remains in serious condition. A man in his thirties was taken into custody.
Later on in the evening, RCMP attended to the 300 block of Toronto Street regarding their initial homicide investigation. They found a man in his seventies dead and believed to be the victim of a homicide.
The investigation continues and no charges have been laid at this time.
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Flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine clinics are taking place in Dauphin next month.
People can get either vaccine or both.
The clinics are taking place in Dauphin on November 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clinics will be at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, located at 304 Whitmore Avenue east.
Walk-ins may be accepted, but it’s recommended to book an appointment by calling 1-844-626-8222, or online.
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Duck Mountain is one of the provincial parks included in Manitoba’s recent investment of over $450 thousand from the Provincial Parks Endowment Fund.
Duck Mountain will be getting campground improvements including electrical pedestal replacements or relocations.
The $20-million Provincial Parks Endowment Fund is expected to generate as much as $1 million per year.
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Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservative Party says it's trying to work out problems with the delivery of ballots needed to vote in this week's leadership contest.
Party officials say about 25 thousand ballots have been mailed out for the vote to choose a new leader and premier. However, the province says some ballots were returned as undeliverable and it's too late to mail the ballots again because they're supposed to be filled out and given back in person or sent by mail by Friday afternoon.
The party says it's looking at options including having people pick up their ballots in person.
The PCs plan to make their decision on Saturday at Winnipeg's Victoria Inn, between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Dauphin’s Lieutenant Colonel William Barker is having a UK plane named after him.
The new Patrol aircraft will be known as the William Barker VC, in honour of the late Royal Canadian Air Force pilot.
Barker received the Victoria Cross in 1918, and has been commemorated by the Government of Canada as an “Individual of National Significance” as one of Canada’s most renowned and decorated servicemen of any armed conflict.
Barker flew over 900 combat hours between 1916 and 1918, and is credited with 50 victories over enemy aircraft.
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