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Public health officials are reporting a much lower number of new cases on Tuesday, but also announced 5 more deaths due to COVID-19.
All 5 of the deaths announced today are individuals from the Winnipeg health region.
102 new cases have been identified today.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate in Manitoba is 8.6 percent. The test positivity rate in Winnipeg is 9.3 percent.
There are 3,495 active cases and 2,797 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. There are 130 people in hospital and 20 people in intensive care.
The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 85.
Today’s data shows:
• 13 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region;
• 12 cases in the Northern health region;
• two cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• 15 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region;
• 61 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
The following Parkland health districts have active cases, according to the province: Swan River (7), Porcupine Mountain (4), Asessippi (5), Whitemud (6). Dauphin has 0 active cases. Brandon has 16 active cases.
There are 46 active cases in the Eriksdale/Ashern health district.
For more news on COVID-19 in Manitoba, click here.
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October 26
Gypsumville RCMP say a 32-year-old man is presumed dead after reportedly falling off a train bridge into a river.
On Sunday, October 25 at 9:50 p.m., RCMP received reports the man fell off the bridge while he and his younger sister were walking across it.
Officers, along with the local fire department and volunteers from the community, attended to the area and conducted a search of the river and the shoreline but have yet to locate the male.
The 32-year-old male is presumed dead with the search continuing today.
Gypsumville RCMP continues to investigate.
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Numerous firearms, cocaine, cash, and drug paraphernalia have been seized in Dauphin by RCMP.
On October 29th, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Triangle Road in Dauphin.
RCMP arrested and charged 38-year-old Tomson Flatfoot and 38-year-old Lana Flatfoot, both from Dauphin, with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and numerous firearms offences.
Both accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Dauphin court on December 29th.
The investigation continues.
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The Dauphin Fire Department responded to a grass and tractor fire on Monday afternoon.
At around 3:45 p.m., the DFD responded to the scene about 7 miles southwest of Dauphin.
Officials say the owner of the property had been performing a controlled burn of the long grass in a ditch, but the tractor rolled due to uneven ground and became involved in the fire.
The owner was able to escape injury.
Crews extinguished the fire and returned to the station within the hour.
There are no estimates on damages at this time.
Message from the DFD:
"At this time of year, many residents of the rural municipality are cleaning up long grass and burning crop residue. We would like to remind the public that burning permits are required from the RM of Dauphin year-round, and are available free of charge from the RM Office."
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UPDATE | On Monday, November 2, RCMP confirmed that Dufresne has been safely located.
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RCMP is searching for a missing man from Swan River.
44-year-old Christopher Dufresne was reported missing on Tuesday, October 27th, and was last spoken to on Monday, October 19th.
RCMP say he was leaving for work, but never arrived.
Dufresne is described as 6’2”, 230 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. He has a black Ford F-150 with a “Roblin Motors” decal on it.
He does not have his phone, and police are concerned about his well-being.
RCMP are asking anyone with information to call the Swan River RCMP at 204-734-4686, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure a tip online.
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A man arrested on the Ebb & Flow First Nation later collapsed in a cell and died, according to RCMP.
On Friday, October 30 at 11:25 a.m., Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a report of a male who was in possession of a machete and making threats towards workers on Lake Road SE on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.
Officers on scene attempted to arrest the 27-year-old man — who was in a highly agitated state.
After initially resisting arrest, officers were able to arrest the man. Once at the detachment, the man was placed in a cell where he collapsed onto the floor.
Officers immediately provided medical assistance until EMS arrived and transported the man to the hospital.
He was later pronounced deceased.
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba was notified and are investigating.
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On a day when the Winnipeg region was moved to red ‘critical’ -- and every other region in the province is now at the orange ‘restricted’ level -- 5 more deaths and 241 new cases of COVID-19 were announced.
The five deaths reported in Manitoba on Monday are all individuals from the Winnipeg health region.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is nine per cent. The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 6,275.
There are 3,455 active cases and 2,740 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. There are 124 people in hospital and 18 people in intensive care.
The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 80.
Today’s data shows:
• 35 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region;
• 29 cases in the Northern health region;
• 11 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• 44 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; and
• 122 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
A possible exposure has been reported in Neepawa
The following Parkland health districts have active cases: Swan River (7), Porcupine Mountain (4), Asessippi (7), Whitemud (6), and Agassiz Mountain (1). Dauphin no longer has any known active cases, with all 9 listed as recovered. Brandon has 17 active cases.
The Eriksdale-Ashern health district has 42 cases considered active.
Winnipeg Moves To Red ‘Critical’ Level
Public health officials are advising the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region that anyone who is symptomatic, or has a household member who is symptomatic, the entire household needs to self-isolate.
The symptomatic individual needs to stay in their own room and, if possible, use their own bathroom and not use common areas.
Exemptions are in place for asymptomatic household members if they are a health-care worker or first responder.
Effective today, the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region moved to the red ‘critical’ level on the pandemic Response System. The Southern Health–Santé Sud, Prairie Mountain Health and Interlake–Eastern health regions moved to the Restricted level (orange) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System. The Northern health region moved to the Restricted level (orange) on Oct. 26.
Prairie Mountain Health Now At Orange ‘Restricted’ Level
The measures will be in effect for a minimum of 2 weeks. The following restrictions will be in place beginning Monday, November 2:
- Public and private group gathering sizes limited to five, in addition to household.
- Capacity limited to 50 percent at restaurants and bars, with group sizes limited to five.
- Reduced retail capacity to 50 percent, encouraging limiting those who go shopping from each household.
- Blended learning for grades 9 to 12, voluntary blended learning temporarily available for kindergarten to Grade 8, encouraging as much physical distancing as possible.
- Personal services have no change and stay at 50 per cent capacity.
- Reduced spectators at sports and recreation facilities to 25 per cent.
- Gyms and fitness centres require contact information for all attendees and mask use at all times, except when exercising.
- Faith-based gatherings are reduced to 20 per cent or 250 people, whichever is lower.
For more on COVID-19 in Manitoba from public health, click here.
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The Dauphin RCMP are looking for the public’s help in finding a black 2-door Chevrolet Cobalt with the rear licence plate GNK 642.
On Monday morning at 9:30, the vehicle was seen by police in the RM of Gilbert Plains.
When police attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled from police south into the RM of Gilbert Plains.
Police didn’t initiate the pursuit of the vehicle due to the risk of public safety.
The Dauphin RCMP asks that if the vehicle is spotted or you know the driver, to call them at 204-622-5020.
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The Manitoba RCMP’s online crime reporting system has now been launched across the province.
After a successful launch two weeks ago for the Selkirk, Red River North, and Grand Marais detachment areas, the RCMP has decided to expand the system.
The system can be used if:
• The crime happened within Manitoba RCMP jurisdiction
• You have lost something that costs less than $5000
• Someone has stolen something from you that costs less than $5000
• Someone has vandalized your property or vehicle and it will cost less than $5000 to repair it
It CANNOT be used if:
• There is a witness or suspect
• There are lost or stolen items involving personal identity or firearms
• There are lost or stolen licence plates or decals
Crimes that cannot be reported online will have to be reported to police either in person or by telephone.
The online crime reporting system can be accessed through the Manitoba RCMP’s website, or by clicking here.
The RCMP says a typical report will take 15 minutes to complete and will require the person filling out the report to provide their name, address, phone number, and email address.
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Last night around 10:20, there was a car accident in front of the Fas Gas in Dauphin.
RCMP say a pickup, heading south on Main, was attempting to turn into the Fas Gas parking lot when it was struck from behind by another pickup truck.
Very minor injuries were reported as the vehicles were driven into the parking lot by each driver after the collision where they exchanged information.
A 35-year-old female was later taken to hospital as a precaution. The other driver, a 38-year-old male was not injured.
Both are from the Dauphin area.
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A teenager was airlifted to hospital following a rollover collision in the Fork River area.
A STARS air ambulance responded to the scene shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1.
STAR 7 (Winnipeg) has been dispatched for a Scene Call Emergency in the Fork River, MB area.
— STARS air ambulance (@STARSambulance) November 1, 2020
RCMP say a vehicle was travelling north on Highway 20 when the 23-year-old female driver lost control and struck the shoulder where she overcorrected, entered the ditch and rolled.
The female driver was wearing her seatbelt and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Her 16-year-old male passenger, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was ejected and suffered serious injuries.
After both were taken to the Dauphin Hospital, the 16-year-old male was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg.
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