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Manitobans will soon be paying more for basic automobile insurance.
The Public Utilities Board has ordered an overall increase of 5.7 per cent for basic rates as of April 1, although the exact increase will vary by the type of vehicle, a driver's record and other factors.
The increase follows decreases that totalled more than 15 per cent over the last five years, along with rebates at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when fewer people were commuting.
MPI says this year's increase will work out to about $50 for the average passenger vehicle.
The annual cost of a driver's licence is also increasing, by $10.
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It is an annual event that updates producers with the latest info coming to Roblin tomorrow.
Yesterday, it began in Ericksdale. Today, it's in Austin.
Pam Iwanchysko, a Livestock and Forage Specialist with the Province is excited to bring Manitoba Beef and Forage Days to Roblin next!
"Yup, there's a bit of room, we've had some registrations this morning already. If you are interested, please give us a call to let us know and we can try and fit you in. I don't think we're going to turn anyone away"
The Roblin event features a few speakers specific to the location, including Greg Penner from the UofS who will discuss Optimizing Greenfeed and silage Production with Annual Crops and James Frey from Manitoba Agriculture Who Will Highlight a recent forage crop called Teff for Forage and Dual Purposes.
Iwanchysko notes that Ericksdale was a packed house, nearing standing room only. She encourages you to register ahead for the Roblin event if you plan on attending.
"show up at 10 am, we'll be starting our agenda at that time. it goes through to 3:30 I believe. Yeah, we have a jam-packed full day, we've got lots of displays coming and agri-business, and there will be lots to see and do there."
To register for the Roblin event, you can call 204 648 3965. Registration will also be available at the door.
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With Canada's Prime Minister Stepping down, we reached out to our local member of parliament for a chat.
Dauphin, Swan River, Neepawa MP Dan Mazier is feeling some tempered excitement. He thinks an election is nearing, but notes that prorogued parliament stretches this process.
"It stops all the legislative process. so, on the bright side, they can't introduce any spending bills, budget bills, or anything like that, extra spending. The house, what happens, it goes into a kind of "Maintenance Mode". Right now, when they prorogue, all they can do is run government."
Mazier expressed some anticipation of an election coming soon, but the lack of a liberal leader, and the mess that causes, will push that process back.
This process is slated to last until March 24th, and we'll keep in touch with MP Mazier for updates on this developing situation
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The Manitoba Government has established a new regulatory system for Manitoba teachers.
Proposed by the PC government this registry will allow the public to access a list showing whether teachers have had any suspensions or cancellations on their teaching certificate.
The NDP government also says a new system for investigating complaints against Manitoba teachers is now in place.
An independent commissioner leads the review process and cases can be referred to a hearing panel of teachers, public members, and representatives nominated by the Manitoba School Boards Association.
Tracy Schmidt, the minister of education and early childhood learning, says the change will ensure reviews are done reliably and transparently.
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The Executive Director of the Parkland Chamber of Commerce says 2024 saw their organization ramp up their work in creating more supports and systems for businesses across the Parkland region.
Stephen Chychota says that work started on a great note early in the year with the introduction of the Immigrate Parkland program.
"We really saw some tremendous results out of that, and not knowing exactly where we were going with that, you have these hopes and dreams, and I think we had some learning along the way, and now we have shown that success. And, the province has told us to run with it and do what we got to do."
Chychota adds they hope to further expand that program in 2025 and see how much further it can go.
Other highlights of the year included their Lunch & Learn series, Street Fair to kick off CNUF weekend, and their international trip to Costa Rica - which saw a larger attendance than their original international trip in 2023.
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Dauphin emergency services responded this morning to an incident at 7-11 on Main Street, after a vehicle broke the front windows.
Around 10 AM, a vehicle approached the convenience store, and broke out 2 of the Main street-facing windows.
It is currently unknown if there were any injuries.
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Prairie Mountain Health has announced that newly trained institutional safety officers have begun patrolling Brandon Regional Health Centre.
A formal ‘graduation ceremony’ for the 16 officers and one supervisor who were enrolled in the training program was held in Brandon on January 3.
A release from PMH says the ISO’s are licensed as Peace Officers and, in health-care environments, have additional training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, search and investigative skills, evidence collecting and report writing.
They also have training which allows them to accept a mental health patient from the police and then secure and protect them until seen by healthcare professionals.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the BRHC ISO program, the first outside the city of Winnipeg, will enhance the health centre’s ability to keep staff, patients and visitors safe
Prairie Mountain Health CEO Treena Slate says the addition of ISOs fills a critical role in upholding the highest standards of safety and accountability within PMH facilities.
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Trafficking and Driving charges have been laid after the Dauphin RCMP made a stop this weekend.
Around 1:15 AM last Saturday morning, Officers pulled over a lone female driver, who could not produce a driver's license.
While getting a breath sample, officers spotted some empty cans in the vehicle, and a failure of that test prompted a search.
This turned up several illicit drugs including Meth, Cocaine, and prescriptions.
Angel Chartrand, 29, of Dauphin was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Conveyance, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and 4 counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, along with several tickets under the Highway Traffic Act totalling over $1,400.
She was remanded until her upcoming court date.
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Manitoba saw a record number of homicides investigated in 2024.
The final total of 99 was the most on record for one year in this province dating as far back as 1961.
The RCMP alone say they investigated 58 homicides last year, which is a spike of 25 from the year before.
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A 16-month-old child is in stable condition after being assaulted.
On January 5 at 3:05 a.m., Lundar and Ashern RCMP responded to a home on the Lake Manitoba First Nation where the infant was suffering from severe injuries consistent with being assaulted.
The child's mother, a 19-year-old female from the Lake Manitoba First Nation, was arrested and remains in custody. The child was transported to the hospital in Winnipeg where he was upgraded to stable.
The accused will not be identified to protect the identity of the child.
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The Ukrainian Orthodox Young Men's Society is reminding everyone that the deadline to purchase tickets for this year's Malanka is this Wednesday.
Malanka is set for Saturday evening at the 8th Avenue hall.
Organizing committee member Ryan Raauliuk says the $50 price per ticket is definitely worth it.
"Just the entertainment and the dance itself is worth $50, and then you get a four-course meal, as well as the evening lunch So if somebody wants to spend $50 in a good way and have a lot of fun, even if you do not want to dance, you can still come out and enjoy the meal and take in the entertainment, and listen to the band. It will be an absolutely amazing, fun night and it is full of tradition."
Entertainment will include the Sopilka Dance group from Winnipegosis and the Smith-Jackson school choir with By Request performing during the dance.
Tickets are available by calling Rauliuk at 204-648-4089 or Robert Yaciuk (yah-shuk) at 204-638-6157.
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