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Christmas Eve is right around the corner, and the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) is gearing up for an annual tradition.

since 1955, NORAD has dedicated its services each Christmas Eve to keep tabs on the big man in the red suit after a child called an unlisted number trying to reach the North Pole.

For the past 68 years, NORAD has run this program to keep the mystery of Christmas abound, and in recent years has even made a web page to track Santa Christmas as well.

You can find this web tracker on NORADsanta.org and starting at 4 am (standard mountain time) you can also call 1 877 446 6723 to ask NORAD about Santa's current location.

Captain Scott Swagler is posted in Alaska this holiday season, and he's part of the team making this magic happen. he has some recommendations for all the kids and parents who're excited for Santa to come.

"We don't know Santa's path every year, but we do track him. What we do know, is that historically is that Santa tends to visit houses between 9pm and midnight. so if it's getting close to 9pm, kids need to be getting to bed"

So from everyone here at CKDM, we wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

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Manitoba Public Insurers want to remind customers about their Winter tire program.

The fluctuating temperatures in this early winter season make owning winter tires a crucial part of driving safely

proper winter tires can drastically increase traction, and reduce your stopping distance by 25 percent or more.

Of course, MPI offers a wealth of other tips for the season, such as leaving plenty of space between vehicles, clearing windshields fully, and planning ahead for road conditions.

this program was launched in 2014 and provides low-interest loans of up to 2000 dollars per vehicle to purchase winter tires.

to learn more about this program, visit https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/winter-tire-program.aspx, and visit participating winter tire dealers to confirm your eligibility and get the process rolling.

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Two people were injured as a result of a single-vehicle crash near Fork River Thursday night.

Winnipegosis RCMP were called to the scene about 4 km North of Fork River on Highway 20 just before 4 pm on Thursday.

Mounties say the vehicle was headed northbound when it hit the ditch and rolled.

The 69-year-old male driver and 68-year-old female passenger suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash.

Police say alcohol was not a factor. 

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The city has announced its holiday garbage and recycling collection schedule for the next two weeks.

There will be no garbage or recycling collection on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with regular service resuming on Wednesday for day one residents. 

Days two and three of garbage and recycling collection will be next Thursday and Friday, with day four collection not taking place until January 2nd, as there will be no service on New Year's Day. 

The city of Dauphin says regular collection days will resume as of January 9th. 

To view the full schedule for 2024, you can go to the waste and recycling section on the city's website. 

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Mossey River Municipality will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event tonight (Friday) in Winnipegosis.

Santa Claus will be in attendance for the event, which will also include free hot dogs, hot chocolate, and caroling.

It is set to take place from 6 to 8 pm on the Boulevard in Winnipegosis. 

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A project in Shoal Lake is one of three to receive funding from a new grant program through Sunrise Credit Union.

The Shoal Lake Aeration Project hopes to revitalize the lake by adding an aeration system to help alleviate excessive algae growth over the past few years. 

Organized by the For the Love of Shoal Lake organization, the project not only aims to protect its ecosystems in the lake but also return Shoal Lake as a popular destination for anglers. 

The project will receive $15,000 from Sunrise through its Building Communities Grant Program, which was first announced last month.

Community betterment is the goal of the grant program, which will have two application intake periods per year.

Other projects being funded in this initial intake are the Holland Outdoor Arena and the Elkhorn Ice Plant project. 

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January 16th is the next scheduled court appearance for a Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nations woman arrested in relation to a death on the reserve this summer.

26-year-old Fantasia Prince remains in custody after being charged with second-degree murder.

On June 29th, Manitoba First Nation Police Service was called to a home on the reserve, to a report of an injured female.

Upon arrival, they found the body of a 24-year-old woman.

The victim's name has never been released. 

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It started 31 years ago and Dauphin R.I.D.E. continues to service Dauphin and surrounding communities.

Over the years, Dauphin R.I.D.E has made sure people who are out and about having fun get home safely along with their vehicles. As the 2023 holiday season continues to ramp up, volunteers are getting ready for what should be another busy weekend.

Running Friday and Saturday this weekend, it's pretty simple. If you drove your vehicle somewhere and have had too much to drink, you can call Dauphin R.I.D.E and they will pick you and your vehicle up and your home will be the next destination. While it is free of charge, donations are greatly appreciated.

Sho-Sho Shuttleworth has been a part of the program for the last 25 years since moving back to Dauphin and to her, this program means a lot.

"My dad and mom have been the driving force of this program for so many years," said Shuttleworth. "My father has since passed and my mom isn't helping out this year, but we just felt that we need to continue with the program."

The program will be in operation from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. this Friday and Saturday. If you and your vehicle need a ride home, call 204-638-5707. Many people have also been wondering what areas Dauphin R.I.D.E services and it isn't just Dauphin.

"We do Ste. Rose, Ochre River, Fork River, Keld," offered Shuttleworth. "Grandview, Gilbert Plains, Roblin...we service a very good portion of the Parkland region, so you don't need to be in Dauphin to take advantage of this service."

If you are outside of town and looking for a ride, you are asked to call before 1:30 a.m. If you are being picked up from outside of Dauphin, Sho-Sho asks that you know the road number where you will be picked up and the address of the residence you are at. 

So far this year, Dauphin R.I.D.E has taken 157 people and their vehicles home. While this number is significantly down from last year, Shuttleworth does expect the numbers to pick up over the next three days of operation, especially on New Year's Eve. 

"New Year's Eve is always our busiest day," ended Shuttleworth. "We have an incredible group of volunteers set up and they are ready to drive you and your vehicle home safely."

Following this weekend, Dauphin R.I.D.E will return for one more day this year with that being on New Year's Eve. 

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Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the death of an RCMP officer who was based in Waywayseecappo at the time.
 
Constable Dennis Stronquill, who was born and raised in Barrows, was shot and killed on December 21st, 2001 when he and his partner stopped a truck that matched the description of armed robbery suspects.
 
Constable Strongquill was a 20-year veteran of the RCMP, having previously been stationed in Churchill, Powerview, Amaranth, and Rossburn prior to his posting in Waywayseecappo. 
 
A baseball field in his hometown of Barrows was named in his honour after his death, as was a lake near Flin Flon.
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RCMP in the province is advising businesses to keep an eye out for individuals attempting to purchase goods using counterfeit U.S. currency.
 
Last Friday, a business on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage la Prairie reported that a male suspect bought items using a $100 U.S. bill, that upon closer inspection was determined to be fake. 
 
The banknotes look authentic, but the texture and feel of the paper are what alerted staff to the possibility of it being counterfeit.
 
Mounties believe other businesses may be targeted, and are urging those that accept $100 U.S. currency to make sure ti examine them carefully. 
 
Businesses can go to https://www.bankofcanada.ca/bankn.../counterfeit-prevention/ for tips on how to spot counterfeit bills.
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A 25-year-old Gilbert Plains man will be back in Dauphin court in the new year in relation to the recovery of stolen property. 

RCMP executed a search warrant on a rural Gilbert Plains property on October 12th.

they seized several items with a combined value of around 375 thousand dollars, including heavy machinery, trucks, off-road vehicles, trailers, and snowmobiles. 

Jordy Robertson is slated to return to court on January 23rd. 

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