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The Manitoba government is notifying boaters who use Lake Manitoba to follow newly required steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species following the detection of zebra mussels at Lake Manitoba Narrows, located one hour east of Dauphin.
Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species that can impact ecosystems and native fish populations, clog water intakes, litter beaches and shorelines with shells, and foul watercraft and their engines.
Ralph Eichler, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister is asking Manitobans to buy into these prevention efforts:
“We know that Manitobans support our effort to prevent the spread of AIS, and most boaters are responsible about following the steps to clean, drain, dry and decontaminate their equipment. We need to ensure boaters and all surface water users get on board with protecting our environment and help contain the new finding of zebra mussels in Lake Manitoba.”
Zebra mussels were detected in nine water samples collected from Lake Manitoba Narrows through monitoring conducted by the province in July 2021. This indicates there could be a reproducing population of zebra mussels in Lake Manitoba.
Watercraft or water-related equipment in Lake Manitoba must now be decontaminated before being placed into another body of water.
Lake Manitoba water users will see new signage around the lake and at high-traffic access points such as boat launches, advising them of this crucial new requirement.
The province will be doing additional monitoring to determine the extent of the zebra mussel infestation, and those results will guide future steps.
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Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire shortly after 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 15th in the northeast area of the City.
Upon arrival, firefighters found that the occupants of the duplex were able to exit the building safely. Firefighters found the first suite of the duplex consumed in flames and were able to bring the fire under control in short order.
The second suite of the duplex was inspected to ensure there was no significant damage from the fire in the adjacent suite.
There are no estimates on damages at this time and no injuries to report. The cause of the fire was accidental in nature due to unattended cooking.
The Dauphin Fire Department wants to remind the public to always pay attention when cooking and make sure that there is a working smoke alarm in your home.
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Manitoba has announced the first group of $100,000 vaccine lottery winners.
The seven winners — three in the Winnipeg health region and one each in the Southern, Prairie Mountain, Interlake-Eastern and Northern health regions — each get $100,000.
Crown Services Minister, Jeff Wharton, and President and CEO of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, Manny Atwal, announced the following winners of the $100,000 prizes:
- Kerry Maskiew, Winnipeg health region.
- Garth Deleske, Winnipeg health region.
- Trent Fingler, Winnipeg health region.
- Jacqueline Martel, Southern Health region.
- John Lyons, Prairie Mountain Health region.
- Dustin McDuffe, Interlake-Eastern health region.
- Bernell Lavallee, Northern Health Region.
There will be a second draw next month for all eligible Manitobans who received both doses of the vaccine on or before September 6th.
The Vax to Win lottery is one of the province’s incentives to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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On Tuesday, August 17th, just before 1:00 a.m., Brandon police were alerted of a taxi driver parked behind their police station seeking help with an intoxicated passenger.
Police say the driver was unable to wake the passenger who had passed out in the taxi.
When police approached the 33-year-old male passenger, they discovered he had a machete in his possession.
The male was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service because of his intoxication level.
He will be released when sober and will appear in court on November 8th on a charge of Possession of a Weapon.
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Manitobans will soon find out the winners of the province’s "Vax to Win Lottery".
Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton and Manny Atwal, president and CEO of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, will reveal the winners at a news conference at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Leila supersite in Winnipeg.
As part of this incentive program, the province is providing nearly $2 million in prizes that will be distributed around the province. This includes three $100,000 prizes in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; one prize of $100,000 in each of the remaining regional health authorities; and 10 draws for $25,000 scholarships for people aged 12 to 17.
There will also be a second draw next month for all eligible Manitobans who received both doses of the vaccine on or before September 6th.
The Vax to Win lottery is one of the province’s incentives to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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This is the first-ever BeGrainSafe Week, which is an extension of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s BeGrainSafe Program.
This program works to raise awareness of the dangers associated with grain.
Robert Gobeil, Agriculture Safety and Health Specialist says the BeGrainSafe Program started in 2015.
“Due to a spike in grain entrapment fatalities that year, CASA decided to start our BeGrainSafe program to promote awareness and prevention of these types of fatalities and injuries in the ag sector.”
Gobeil says they offer grain entrapment training to firefighters, which has been taken by nearly 650 firefighters.
“We’ve even had a success story of a victim being saved by someone who’s taken our training.”
More information about the program, and how to register can be found here.
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The province is going to retest the water at the lake in Birds Hill Provincial Park, which is northeast of Winnipeg.
This comes after several people reported falling ill after visiting Birds Hill Provincial Park.
The province says the lake’s bacteria levels briefly spiked last week.
Signs at the entrances to the beaches have been posted to warn people about the elevated counts of algae bloom in the lake water.
The province says e.coli densities were also briefly elevated last week but returned to below the recreation guideline by the end of the week.
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UPDATE:
Mr. Mikes Dauphin is open again after being closed on Sunday because of a case of COVID-19.
On Sunday, staff deep cleaned the building.
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On Tuesday, August 10 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, August 12 from 5-10 p.m., an individual with COVID-19 was present at Mr. Mikes Dauphin.
Although they’re not mandated to close, they have decided to close for today, Sunday, August 15, to clean the entire kitchen and dining areas with recommended cleaners to ensure a safe and healthy environment for their guests moving forward.
The restaurant posted a message to their guests on Facebook:
“The safety of our guests and staff is our utmost concern, and we wish to assure you we are taking every precaution, both now and as part of our ongoing standard routine. Our entire staff has continued to wear masks throughout the last few weeks and will continue to do so. The restaurant will be open tomorrow, and we will continue to do our best to serve our guests and our team members look forward to welcoming you. As always, takeout and delivery is an option if you choose not to visit us in person. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all do our best to navigate these challenging and unpredictable times.“
If you have any questions or concerns, Mr. Mikes can be reached at 204-701-6453
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Manitobans turning 12 this year can now get the vaccine.
Effective today, anyone born on or before December 31st, 2009 is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Anyone under the age of 18 can only receive Pfizer.
Health Canada has not approved any COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 12.
People can book their appointment online or by calling 1-844-626-8222.
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Public health officials announced 33 new COVID-19 cases in the province today.
Of today’s cases:
- None are in the Prairie Mountain Health region
- Four are in the Interlake-Eastern Health region
- Four are in the Northern Health region
- Five are in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
- 20 are in the Winnipeg Health region
There are two active cases of COVID-19 in Dauphin.
The numbers of active cases in other Parkland health districts are:
Riding Mountain (0), Swan River (1), Duck Mountain (0), Porcupine Mountain (8), Agassiz Mountain (21), Asessippi (1), Little Saskatchewan (0), Whitemud (0). Brandon has three active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 10 active cases. The Fisher/Peguis district has 134 active cases.
The current five-day test positivity rate is 1.8 percent provincially. 1,380 laboratory tests were completed yesterday.
There are 591 active COVID-19 cases in the province.
69 Manitobans are hospitalized with COVID-19, including:
Two Manitobans in intensive care units with active COVID-19.
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Norman Pompana has been located and is safe.
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Dauphin RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing person.
On August 15th at 9:00 p.m., RCMP received a report of a missing 28-year-old man from Dauphin.
Norman Pompana last made contact with his friends and family on Saturday night and has not been seen or heard from since.
He is described as 5’11”, 240 lbs with dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
The RCMP are concerned for his safety.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, you are asked to call the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020.
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