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The Vermillion Park Campground in Dauphin officially reopens today, but Dauphin Recreation Services say the campground will be operating at a limited capacity for now.

Rec Services ask that only self-sufficient campers book reservations for the time being, as they are only keeping washroom and shower facilities open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The campground will be following the provincial government guidelines.

To inquire about a reservation, click here, or call 204-622-2125. For more information about the Vermillion Park Campground, click here.

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An economic development meeting happened on Friday afternoon in Dauphin, after being delayed for months because of the COVID situation.

Local organizations met with Economic Development Minister Ralph Eichler, alongside ‘Team Manitoba’ partners — namely Manitoba’s new Rural Economic Development Corporation, North Forge Technology Exchange, World Trade Centre Winnipeg and Travel Manitoba.

Dauphin Chamber Executive Director, Stephen Chychota was also there for the Parkland regional economic development meeting. He tells CKDM that things went well.

“It was excellent to have that opportunity with so many different departments across the province, and getting to meet with ‘Team Manitoba’.”

Chychota says the meeting focused on the economic strengths of the Parkland, and what the region has to offer the province.

He says local organizations highlighted some areas with good potential, such as tourism, and also animal & plant protein production.

What can we expect to come out of this meeting in the near future? Well, Chychota says there’s now some behind the scenes work that will take place to try and make some concrete plans going forward.

“It will be interesting to see the action items that come out of this meeting, and try to keep those dialogues with the province open, and make some really big things happen for the Parkland and for Dauphin.”

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7:00 p.m. Update: According to witnesses, a tornado touched down 2 or 3 times this afternoon after 4, southwest of Minnedosa in the Rapid City area.

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At 3:38 p.m., Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the following areas:

  • R.M. of Minto-Odanah incl. Minnedosa and Moore Park
  • R.M. of Oakview incl. Oak River and Rapid City

Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado.

Doppler radar continues to indicate very strong rotation on a thunderstorm 10 km south of Rapid City. This thunderstorm is moving northeast at 40 km/h.

They advise the public to take cover if threatening weather approaches.

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A flood watch and high water advisory have been issued for the southwestern, western and central regions of the province.

Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre issued the advisory Sunday afternoon, saying the next 3 to 4 days could bring up to 75 to 100 millimetres of rain.

The advisory from the Forecast Centre also says areas in southwest Manitoba — including Virden and Brandon — could see up to 175 millimetres of rain during this time.

There is potential for overland flooding in low-lying areas, and small streams and creeks.

Most major rivers, including the Assiniboine and Souris rivers, are expected to remain within their banks at most locations.

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On Sunday, Manitoba public health officials identified no new cases of COVID-19.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases remains at 322.

The province will provide a more detailed update on COVID statistics — with active & recovered case numbers — on Monday at 1 p.m.

For the latest information on COVID-19 in the province, click here.

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2:25 p.m.

There's a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:

  • Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
  • R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides

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10:02 a.m.

An earlier thunderstorm warning has ended for parts of the Parkland, however, a thunderstorm watch is now in effect for parts of the region.

A severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:

  • Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
  • Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
  • Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
  • Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
  • Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
  • Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
  • R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
  • R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorms with significant amounts of rainfall are currently forecasted to last until Tuesday.

More to come.

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Four new cases of COVID-19 were identified by Manitoba public health officials on Saturday.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases is now 322.

At this time, the province is providing only limited COVID updates on weekends. The online data will be updated on Monday.

The province announced some new public health orders in effect yesterday. Click here to read more.

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9:25 p.m. update: The severe thunderstorm watch has ended in the Parkland.

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9:00 p.m. update: The severe thunderstorm warning has ended in Wasagaming and Riding Mountain.

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7:25 p.m. update: The severe thunderstorm warning has now ended for Dauphin and Gilbert Plains. There is currently a severe thunderstorm warning for the R.M. of Lakeshore and Wasagaming.

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6:12 p.m. update: The severe thunderstorm watch has now been upgraded to a warning in some areas.

At 6:07 p.m., Environment Canada said the thunderstorm was near Ashville and moving northeast.

The warning is in effect for:

R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River 

Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville

The warning has ended for Grandview, Ethelbert, Roblin, and Riding Mountain.

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Today's warm weather has brought a severe thunderstorm watch to the Parkland. 

The conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorm development that could produce strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain. 

There's also a potential for tornadoes in severe thunderstorms. 

Environment Canada says lighting kills and injures Canadians every year and advises, when thunder roars, go indoors. 

The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for:

  • Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
  • Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
  • Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
  • Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
  • Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
  • Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
  • R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
  • R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
  • R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
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Early this morning, Environment Canada issued a heat warning for Ashern, Fisher Branch, Brandon, Neepawa and some surrounding areas.

Humidex values reaching 38 are expected, with hot weather expected to last into next week — in parts of southern and east-central Manitoba.

Heat Warning in effect for:

  • Jackhead Res.
  • Moose Creek Prov. Forest Pine Dock and Matheson Island
  • Mun. of Bifrost-Riverton incl. Arborg Hnausa and Hecla
  • Peguis Res. and Fisher River Res.
  • R.M. of Fisher incl. Poplarfield
  • R.M. of Grahamdale incl. Gypsumville Moosehorn and Camper
  • R.M. of West Interlake incl. Eriksdale and Ashern
  • City of Brandon
  • Mun. of Glenboro-South Cypress incl. Treesbank
  • Mun. of Norfolk Treherne
  • Mun. of North Cypress-Langford incl. Neepawa and Carberry
  • Mun. of North Norfolk incl. MacGregor Sidney and Austin
  • Mun. of Oakland-Wawanesa incl. Carroll
  • R.M. of Cornwallis west of Shilo incl. Chater
  • R.M. of Elton incl. Forrest
  • R.M. of Victoria incl. Holland and Cypress River
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As of Tuesday, the province announced that personal care homes can begin allowing indoor visits.

Vice President of acute and long term care with Prairie Mountain Health (PMH), Debbie Poole, says the restrictions on visits have been very challenging for residents and their families.

Managers have been working hard to get ready for allowing indoor visits, and are coordinating with families to set up a scheduling system.

Poole stresses that visits will be taking place in a designated space inside the personal care home, and not inside the resident's room.

She says visitors will have to follow safety protocols.

“We would be asking [visitors] to wear a mask; definitely will have to perform hand hygiene when they come in. They still will need to maintain social distancing.”

Poole recommends anyone looking for more information to visit the Shared Health website.

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Applications are now open for the Manitoba Job Restart program.

Participants will receive up to $2,000 in direct payments for getting off the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and returning to work.

Premier Brian Pallister raised concerns that some Manitobans may have an incentive to continue collecting the CERB and avoid returning to the workforce.

The Manitoba Job Restart program will offer payments of $500 each, up to $2,000 over 6 weeks.

To apply for the program, click here.

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