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Due to the dry conditions and increased fire risk, the Rural Municipality of Alonsa has implemented a burn ban.
Opening burning to any brush piles, grass or field fires, garbage burning, bonfires, and recreational fires (that aren't contained properly), fireworks, and recreational ATVing are prohibited until further notice.
Exceptions:
- Fires contained in approved fire pits, propane, or gas appliances are allowed, if used responsibly and monitored at all times.
Failure to comply with the burn ban can result in fines and other penalties. The RM of Alonsa will lift the ban when conditions allow.
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Cyril St. Paul's charge has gotten more serious.
Originally charged with Manslaughter in the killing of a 34-year-old man, St. Paul's charge has been elevated to Second-Degree Murder. Investigators believe there are members of the public with information that may still help the investigation. If you know anything, contact the Ste. Rose RCMP at 447-3082.
On December 15, 2024, at about 7:45 a.m., Ste. Rose RCMP responded to a shooting on Highway 278. The 34-year-old man was lying beside a truck, near the Ebb and Flow First Nation Arena, and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
St. Paul remains in custody.
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The Chief and Council of the Ebb & Flow First Nation have issued a fire ban for the community.
The decision comes after the Ebb & Flow fire department responded to over 100 calls in the past few weeks due to fires.
If you see anyone deliberately setting a fire in that community, you are asked to call the Ste. Rose RCMP at 204-447-2513.
In a release issued over the weekend, Chief and council thanked the fire department fir their hard work and commitment to keeping the community safe.
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It was a busy weekend for the Dauphin Fire Department, starting with a grass fire northwest of the City of Dauphin on Friday night at 8:30.
On Saturday afternoon, just before 2:00, DFD assisted the Gilbert Plains Fire Department with a large fire in the northeast area of their municipality. During this time, the DFD was called to take care of a small rubbish fire in the City of Dauphin.
Just before 4:30 on Saturday, crews responded to a structure fire on 7th Avenue SW. Upon entering the home, the crew found the fire in the bathroom ceiling, which took three hours to extinguish. The cause is accidental and is because an exhaust fan that had been left running for an extended period. No injuries were reported, and no estimates on damages were provided.
Then on Sunday night at 9:00, crews were on the scene of a grass fire, southeast of Dauphin. They worked four hours to extinguish the blaze.
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Today is Election Day across Canada.
Marie-France Kenny, with Elections Canada, goes over the hours for voting today.
"In Manitoba, it is from 8:30 until 8:30. The best way is to look on your Voter Information Card, or go to www.elections.ca and type in your postal code."
Your Voter Information Card will list where your polling station is.
You should bring your Voter Information Card and one piece of government-issued photo ID with you in order to vote. If you do not have that, then you need to bring two pieces of ID.
Join CKDM News Now beginning at 8 pm Monday night for updates throughout the evening on the election results.
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Several Dauphinites have brought up their concerns on social media lately, asking why there are no reduced speed limits in school zones.
CKDM News spoke with Sharla Griffiths, the City Manager for the City of Dauphin
In 2012, the City of Dauphin met with representatives from Mountain View School Division (MVSD) to discuss any issues surrounding the safety of children outside of schools. At that time, changes were made, including parking, stop signs, and the school area itself.
Should MVSD have experienced any further issues, they were directed to approach the City of Dauphin; however, that has not happened.
CKDM News asked Sharla if the City could take action.
"I have seen some video of some very erratic driving in school zones, but I'm not sure a 30 kilometre an hour speed limit sign would change that kind of behaviour," said Griffiths. "From time to time, we do work with the RCMP. If we hear or see something like that, we will let the RCMP know about it and see if they plan on doing any extra patrols."
A recent video posted on Facebook showed a truck driving very fast past Mackenzie Middle School. When you're in and around school zones, Sharla asks that you keep in mind that children are around and that slowing down to a safe speed should always be a priority.
"It's the same message for everyone: all pedestrians are important, especially children around schools," ended Griffiths. "When you see a 50 kilometre an hour sign, it's a maximum, not a requirement. Drive to the conditions, and if there are people around, reduce your speed."
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The spring Smile Cookie Week begins on Monday at Dauphin's Tim Hortons restaurant.
Last spring, Dauphin was number one in the country for cookie sales, and the Watson Art Centre hopes they can repeat that feat in the coming week.
The Watson is this year's charity of choice for proceeds from the Dauphin store, and President Cam Bennett was drumming up support over the past week.
"We have been dropping off pre-order forms, if people want to pre-order their cookies. It makes it easier on the Tim Hortons staff if they know how many they need for a day. And, I believe it speeds things up when you get there as well because you have your order, it is on the list, and they have set them aside, and it should speed up your pickup. Although it surprised me how many people I talked to who said it is fun to go there and just order, right?"
Bennett says the money will go towards a final round of renovations at the facility.
"Our number one focus is to make the stage more accessible and a little safer, and more modern. And we are also looking at replacing the seats in the balcony. Because we all know that those seats have been there a long, long time as well. They are maybe not the most comfortable, but we have researched and we have found some seats that have that vintage look and will be a little wider, a little more comfortable, and maybe offer a drink holder."
You can also pre-order cookies through a link on the Watson Art Centre website.
Smile Cookie Week runs until May 4th.
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Sunrise Credit Union held their annual general meeting this week, where it reported another successful year financially.
Their audited financial statements included net income of $8.2 million and total equity of 7.11 per cent.
Loan growth was reported to be 16.5 per cent while cash deposit growth was 3.5 per cent.
Sunrise C.U. President and CEO Tim Klassen highlighted an investment of over $600,000 last year in community initiatives, through their Building Communities Grant Program, donations, sponsorships and scholarships.
He added they were also able to support many community projects through volunteer commitments by their staff.
Sunrise Credit Union has 19 branches, including local spots in Grandview, Ste. Rose, Laurier, Shoal Lake, Sandy Lake, Strathclair and Minnedosa.
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The City of Dauphin is preparing for a community-wide yard sale next month.
It'll take place on Saturday, May 31, and will include homes that are interested in being a part of it.
Christian Laughland is deputy mayor.
"We were talking about how all these communities around the Parkland do a great job at hosting their own community-wide yard sales," said Laughland. "Ever since we started posting it online, it's been getting a lot of traction, which is very exciting."
You can now register, and there is no fee associated with doing so. You can do so here. You must register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23.
"The map is going to be in the Parkland Shopper near the end of May," ended Laughland. "There will be a full map with all of the locations."
You can also call 622-3218 to register.
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There is no shortage of things to do throughout the Parkland today.
It is the first day of the Maple Syrup festival in McCreary, which runs through to tomorrow.
Today is also the final day of the Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble competition at Credit Union Place.
Other highlights include a flea market in Ebb & Flow and a community garage sale in Eddystone.
This evening, you can either take in the Dirty Catfish Brass Band at the Watson Art Centre, or the Boots, Buckles and Ballgowns gala in Gilbert Plains.
Details on all of these events can be found on the community calendar page of our website.
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No trial date has been set as of yet in the case of a shooting death from late last year in Ebb & Flow.
53-year-old Cyril St Paul was in Dauphin court on Tuesday, where he was remanded back into custody until his next scheduled court date of May 13.
He was charged with Manslaughter following the discovery of a male body in the community on December 15th.
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