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Mary Murray of Neepawa is the latest local recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Murray was recognized for her countless hours of volunteer work given to organizations like the Neepaw Legion, the Order of the Royal Purples and Elks, as well as the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society.
She has also devoted countless hours to the creation of quilts for veterans, vulnerable children, and local organizations.
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The annual 7 First Nations Conference kicked off this morning in Dauphin.
Hosted by the West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services, the event is open only to pre-registered delegates.
Presenters include Tina McKay, Tracey Epp. Sergeant Alex Bear and Corporal Matt Valcourt of the RCMP, and representatives from Krypteia Group and Safety Services of Manitoba.
The three-day conference runs until Thursday at the 8th Avenue Hall.
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The DNRC Diverse-city program is all about gaining skills, building experience, and exploring opportunities.
According to Stacey Purdy, Program coordinator, this Youth Employment Readiness Program aims to bolster youth's ability to fill roles in Dauphin Jobs.
"You often hear that phrase 'how am I supposed to get experience when no one is willing to give me experience'. That's really the gap we're looking to fill. so we work on those essential skills, delving into more personal goals. we have some certificates, so some of our participants earn their first aid, their food handlers, as well as just basic customer service, time management, digital skills, math, English, where ever those gaps are, we aim to fill those."
This 11-week commitment will equip its participants with Myriad skills through 8 weeks of employment and skills training, and 3 weeks of practical work.
The best part, participants receive pay at the current provincial minimum based on their attendance and participation.
to learn more, Visit DauphinNRC.ca, or call Stacy at 204 647 6799
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It is one of the signature celebrations of the year for the Parkland Chamber of Commerce.
Their annual Chamber Celebration Night is set for March 19th at the Countryfest Community Cinema, with several awards being presented that evening.
Chamber Executive Director Stephen Chychota says there are some changes to a few awards this year.
"We have a couple of name changes to a couple of the awards. Not that it is a bug, flashy, extravagant thing, but it is a naming of a couple of awards that have changed. And what it means and the impact that it has."
Tickets are now available through the Chamber website.
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Another urgent request is being put out for volunteers for Swan River's Meals on Wheels program.
Organizers of the program say they have multiple weeks over the next few months where they do not have any delivery drivers lined up.
Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver meals to 17 residents in the Swan Valley who are otherwise unable to prepare meals themselves.
The meals are delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after 11:15 Am.
If you can volunteer, you are asked to contact the Services to Seniors Program at 204-734-5707.
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Environment Canada has continued a snowfall warning for the Parkland region and much of central Manitoba.
Up to 10 cm of snow is forecast to fall in the region before it tapers off later today.
Accompanying that snow will be winds gusting at times up to 50 km an hour, which will cause reduced visibility in open areas.
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New court dates have been set for two men arrested in Dauphin in November of 2023 after a traffic stop that turned up weapons, ammunition and drugs
27-year-old Dillon Lebel and 56-year-old Lorne McKinnon were in Dauphin Provincial Court on Thursday.
McKinnon had his matters adjourned to March 13th, while Lebel’s charges were set over to May 13.
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The Province has issued a notice of confirmed cases of measles appearing in Manitoba, unrelated to previously announced cases, and connected with recent international travel, to Pakistan.
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care list a few locations that could be possible exposure sites that include the following:
WestJet flight WS489 from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Winnipeg, and the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on the evening of February 26th, and most recently, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room on March 3rd through the night until March 4th.
While the majority of people born after 1970 are likely vaccinated against measles, those born before, or with the vaccine should take care to avoid anyone coming into contact with these locations.
the earliest symptoms appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes.
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The First Annual Dauphin Lake Walleye Dash has wrapped up after a perfect day of weather on the ice.
This year's first place winner is Fred Boychuck of Dauphin, taking first place with a 56cm catch.
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the organizers for putting together such a great event!
Rodney Carberry, Event Organizer, holding up the List of Winners
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It's that time of year again, where we adjust our clocks and save a bit of daylight.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, DST will Spring forward, making 2 am into 3 am, losing an hour of the day, but shifting schedules for an extra hour of sunlight.
luckily, many digital devices like cell phones and computers will automatically adjust to this shift, but any analogue clocks will need to be adjusted.
There is a bill in the US Senate from 2022 that would make DST permanent, a move that Canadian leaders have suggested they would follow, ending the practice in North America.
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The Parkland Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing their membership during their next Lunch and Learn event on March 18th.
Executive Director Stephen Chychota says they will be recognizing long standing members of the chamber at this event, adding it is important for them to do so.
"We have been doing this for years now and just a really great lunch and a way to honour our members and partners that have been with us for a long time. We celebrate in five year incriments and I do believe we have quite a few that are going to be celebrating 60 years with us."
Chychota adds there will also be a year in review of the chamber at this event.
You can purchase tickets through the Chamber's website.
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