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Have you ever found that your internet speed doesn't live up to your expectations?
Bill C-288, proposed by Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Member of Parliament Dan Mazier is looking to clear things up when it comes to seemingly falsely advertised internet speeds.
"Right now, internet providers can sell you an 'up-to' speed, like 10 and 50, 10 upload, and 50 download. That's kind of the Canadian standard right now. But there's wording right in the advertising. They say 'up-to' and those speeds are for when it works for the services provider, not for when it works for you the user."
This Private member bill has seen near unanimous support as it progressed through the House of Commons, and it currently is waiting for a third reading in the Senate.
Mazer's goal is to bring this bill to royal ascent soon.
"Ideally, keeping my fingers crossed and all that, hopefully May or June before we rise for the summer. That is my hope for it."
Mazier also hopes that bringing this transparency will keep Service providers accountable, and potentially reduce rates for internet users across Canada.
To learn more about this bill, and the progress its made, visit the Parliament of Canada Website.
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The province has announced an increase in the regional Swan River Airport grant from 48 hundred to 96 hundred dollars.
It is part of a larger announcement by the province that they are doubling funding in the Manitoba Airport Assistance Program, to 156 thousand dollars.
In making the announcement, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said rural airport operations help communities attract economic development, deliver healthcare services, and ensure flights are safe and on time.
In a news release, the province recognized the Swan River Airport's important role as a stopover point for various aircraft including government services aircraft, tour and guiding companies, helicopters, and provincial, national, and international visitors.
They add the airport also serves as a staging area for firefighting aircraft when needed, aerial spraying companies, and corporate aircraft.
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Tickets for the event just went on sale and already, a sellout is well in the works.
The Rotary Club of Dauphin is excited to announce that Lobsterfest will return once again this year. With a little bit of a twist, this year's event will take place at Obsolete Brewing Company (OBC) on Friday, June 7.
Lindsay Dingwall is the president of the Rotary Club and as she says, there is a ton of excitement.
"They have invited us into their building which is great, there will be a whole new vibe to the annual event this year," said Dingwall. "It's a great venue which is a big bonus. We believe that everyone can do better together, so we're thrilled to partner with OBC for this event."
Tickets for the event are $100 and can be purchased now at OBC. With that being said, you must act quick as a very limited amount of tickets remain available.
"I don't know that we thought tickets would be sold this quickly," offered Dingwall. "It makes us very excited to know that people are looking forward to being a part of this special evening."
On top of the event being held at OBC, the Rotary Club is pulling out some other special things including mussells and they will be serving you at your tables.
"There will be less people in the building than in the past, but it's going to be more of an experience," ended Dingwall. "That's the direction we are wanting to go in."
To get your tickets before they're gone, head to OBC today until 11:00 p.m. and in a months time, you'll be celebrating with dinner beginning at 7:00 p.m. and live music to follow at 8:00.
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An announcement for anyone headed to Brandon for medical procedures, The Brandon Regional Health Centre front entrance and traffic loop is currently closed.
This closure is expected to last today, Thursday, May 2nd, and tomorrow, May 5th
Any people visiting for general services are to enter through the Centre for Adult Psychiatry off Russel Street.
Patients being picked up after major procedures will use the ER ramp for drop-off and pickups.
The full details and a map of the area can be found below.
The BRHC main entrance and traffic loop will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3. The main entry will be...
Posted by Prairie Mountain Health on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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The Northwest Metis Council will hold their second annual Solidarity Walk, as they honour murdered and missing indigenous Women, girls, and Two Spirited individuals.
The event takes place Friday, with interested participants asked to meet across from the Dauphin Court House at 2:45.
Everyone taking part is encouraged to wear red, as the walk will begin at 3 pm, going from the Court House along Main Street to the Northwest Metis Council Building.
Refreshments will be served there and a group photo of all participants will be taken at the end of the walk.
Sunday, May 5th is officially known as Red Dress Day.
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After holding a public safety summit earlier this week in Winnipeg, the province has announced plans to hold three of these meetings across rural parts of Manitoba.
Premier Wab Kinew was in Swan River Thursday morning to announce three additional public safety summits.
"In different regions around the province, including one in Northern Manitoba, one in Westman, and importantly through a partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, we are also going to be bringing one of these Public Safety Summits right here to Swan River."
Kinew added he has been hearing about issues regarding crime in the Swan Valley for some time.
"In the past few years, we’ve heard about business locking their doors, frustrations with a revolving door of chronic offenders and average families worrying about the future of their community. It’s really hit home for us."
A date for the Swan River meeting is still being determined, as it will be held in conjunction with a future district meeting.
Kinew assured that members of the public will be allowed to attend though and voice their concerns and thoughts at this meeting.
The public safety summits are a part of the government's five-point plan on bail reform.
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A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to more jail time following a death last year on the Skownan First Nation.
RCMP from Winnipegosis were called to a home in January of 2023 over a report of an assault, where they found the body of a deceased 68-year-old man.
Melvin Catcheway admitted to Manslaughter in the case, and was sentenced to four and a half years behind bars,
Once credit for time already served was taken into account, Catcheway will still have to serve 936 days in prison.
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Plans are well in the works for the 12th annual MVSD/ACC Graduation Pow Wow event.
Is it set to take place on May 16th on the Dauphin Rec Services Fairgrounds, with a backup plan to be held inside of Rotary Arena if the weather does not cooperate on that day.
Organizer Wade Houle says the event continues to grow every year,
"Historically we have hosted it in gymnasiums in our schools. Last year we hosted it in the curling rink. It was a beautiful, hot day and we had about 1,000 people including students. The curling rink was packed and it was hot, so we thought we should move it outside if this event continues to grow, wo that we could have access for more people and parking so that more people could come and watch. "
Organizer Carole Shankaruk it is going to be a special day.
"When we talk about pow-wow, it represents all people coming together and dancing for life. And it really speaks to reconciliation. We are going to be honouring both indigenous and non-indigenous grads, and so we really encourage people to come out. It is our largest cultural divisional event of the year. And again we are partnering with Assiniboine Community College and we will honour all of their graduates as well."
There will also be a special tribute to Elder Bev Harvey, who recently passed away.
Registration goes from 9-10 am that day, with the Pow Wow going from 10 am to 2:30.
You can pre-register for the event online at www.mvsd.ca.
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The City of Dauphin is hosting a massive gathering of union employees.
CUPE's 60th Conventions kicked off earlier today, packing the DRS curling rink with people eager to get to a week of excellent discussion.
Several delegates from both the city and the province took part in greeting the crowd.
The morning started with smudging, a traditional greeting from Elder Reg Nepinak, and a performance from the Ebb and Flow Drum group.
After some formalities and a review of last year's minutes, Mayor David Bosiak took to the podium to welcome the attendees to the city.
Bosiak was pleased to see how many people were there who could experience Dauphin.
"It's great to have them select Dauphin for the 60th, I know it's a big one for them as an organization. I think it reflects our communities willingness to be a great host and I just hope they have a great time here. The curling rink is full of people from outside of the community, and any time I see people from out of town, it puts a smile on my face."
Kevin Rebeck, President of the Manitoba Federation of Labor took to the podium as well, and he looks forward to a very productive week for CUPE.
"I'm always excited to hear delegates set the priorities for what they want their unions to fight for and what sort of issues are important to them. Provincial conventions often focus on what sort of legislation they want to see to make - not just in their own individual workplaces - life better for working people, but for people who don't have a union as well."
Also offering greetings this morning was Dauphin's MLA and Provincial Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn, who offered greetings on behalf of the municipality and province.
Kostyshyn applauded the great work CUPE does and continues to do, for workers.
"Conventions are an opportunity to share ideas, and at today's convention there are representatives from all across Canada. I think that's the key, talking with representitives from other provinces as to what's being done to enhance work force opportunities and improving fairness in wages to people who deserve to be paid a respectable wage."
The week is set to include a lots of topics ranging from diversity, work place safety, wages, and all aspects of workers rights.
This CUPE Convention is scheduled to wrap up this friday afternoon, so expect some extra company in Dauphin throughout this week!
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A two-vehicle crash in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone on March 23rd has now claimed the lives of two more people.
A 35-year-old woman from Sandy Bay First Nation was pronounced dead at the scene after her northbound vehicle collided with a northbound car that had crossed into the opposite lane.
Now, her 36-year-old male passenger from Langruth, as well as the 19-year-old male driver of the southbound vehicle - who hailed from The Pas - have both also died from their injuries.
The accident occurred on Highway 50 near Road 99 North.
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