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You may think you're pulling the hero card.
Fox sightings in Dauphin and the area are frequent, and the City of Dauphin Animal Services understands you may think it's a kind gesture to feed them, but it isn't.
"Feeding the foxes in town does more harm than good," said Lisa Gaudet. "If you feed them, they lose their fear of people. They can become a nuisance, digging in gardens and trying to enter homes. Drawing them into populated areas means that they're more likely to be hit by a vehicle. It's not good for us and it's not good for them."
If you feed a fox, they become dependent and lose their ability to hunt and scavenge naturally. It also increases the risk of disease with parasites or illnesses that are brought closer to people and pets.
Gaudet urges the public not to feed foxes; instead, let them remain wild.
"Foxes are smart. They're resourceful, and they don't need us to feed them. We need to give them space and respect," ended Gaudet. "We are trying to reduce the number of foxes coming onto residential properties. We know people are feeding them. We really want to deter them as much as possible from coming into the city."
So the next time you think of feeding a fox, think again and refrain from doing so.
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The Wasagaming Community Arts is wrapping up its 55th anniversary season with one final exhibit.
Five artists with close ties to Clear Lake, Riding Mountain National Park, and the WCA are currently displaying their works until September 6th.
Organizers say the works of Karen Holden, Karen Clark, Kathleen Baleja, Jordan Miller, and Robin Rice celebrate both the natural beauty of the region as well as the creative spirit that has shaped
the community for over five decades.
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Brandon's Commonwealth Air Training Museum is bringing four very special planes to Dauphin this Saturday.
The planes - a Tiger Moth, Harvard, Cornell, and a Finch - are all World War II aircraft.
The public can book rides on these planes, which local organizer Darryl Inkster says is a rare opportunity.
"These old girls are a piece of history. They are over 80 years old. Brandon is one of the only museums in Canada that actually flies these planes. So yes, you get to come right out and meet the pilots, who will be right out on the tarmac. You do not have to go for a flight. I would love people to just come out and say hello to us and the pilots and just touch a piece of history out there."
Each plane will go up once per hour from 10 am to 3 pm this Saturday at the Dauphin Airport.
About half of the 24 scheduled flights have been booked so far, so if you would like to book a flight, you need to call Darryl at 204-572-7066
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced the initial list of regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision in 2025.
Livestock producers in prescribed areas that are forced to sell all or part of their breeding herd due to a number of factors can defer a portion of their income from the sales until the following tax year.
Those factors include drought, excess moisture, or flooding.
In order to defer income under this program, your herd must have been reduced by at least 15 per cent.
Several Parkland municipalities were included on that initial list of sites.
They include Grandview, Ethelbert, Mossey River, Lakeshore, and Alonsa.
All municipalities in the Swan River Valley are also included, as is Hillsburg-Roblin-Shell River.
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Some rain late Sunday night was not enough to dampen the spirits of organizers or those who attended this past weekend's ROGerKimLee Music Festival in Eriksdale.
Organizer Derrick McCandless says the fifth edition of the music festival was everything that they could have asked for and more.
"We were very happy with it and very happy with the new site and the performers that came this year. Even the last two acts on Sunday night stuck around and did an acoustic set under the beer garden tent."
McCandless says they tried a different location within the Eriksdale Sports Grounds over the weekend, which was received extremely well by both the performers and those who attended the festival.
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Many families rely on the support of school meal programs. So during the summer, that support disappears when summer break starts. For many Manitoba children, summer is a season of uncertainty.
To help close that summer gap, Harvest Manitoba (Harvest) delivers nutritious meal kits to children in need through our Meals2Go Summer Pop-up program . This program, in partnership with After the Bell, a national initiative supported by Food Banks Canada, sees Harvest distribute nutritious kits at pop-up locations at various Winnipeg schools during the summer months.
This summer the need in Winnipeg has grown to record levels with distribution of Meals2Go kits having already passed 10,000 kits in the first 4 weeks of summer – more than the program distributed in July and August 2024.(last year)
Harvest Manitoba relies the support of donors to ensure funding for programs like Meals2Go. The cost of each kit is $10 for breakfast and snack items for a week. To donate or find out more information, please visit www.harvestmanitoba.ca
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Wherever Norm Bruce has lived, he has given back.
Whether it be volunteering with Minor Hockey Associations, Minor Baseball Associations, or Agricultural Societies, Bruce takes immense pride in giving back to the communities he lives in. Since 1992, Bruce has lived in Swan River and spent several years as Secretary of the Community Foundation of Swan Valley, member and Chair on the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a board member on the International Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and other community groups and organizations.
Norm is described by many in the community as a pillar.
"That's just awesome to be recognized for community involvement and volunteerism," said Bruce.
Before moving to Swan River, Norm lived in Minitonas for 14 years. He has lived in other communities in the province, and whenever a community group needed a helping hand, Bruce was there with a smile, ready to put on his work boots. While Bruce appreciates that people think highly of him, he doesn't do it for the recognition.
He volunteers because it's near and dear to his heart. It makes his world go around.
"Absolutely. My wife and I have been a part of many communities. It's hard to leave them once you become a part of them," said Bruce. "It's all about community involvement, it's what I love."
Norm has also volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts of Canada, 4-H Clubs, Manitoba Wildlife Federation, Rotary International, and the United Church.
Earlier this summer, Norm was once again recognized for his contributions to the community. Riding Mountain MP Dan Mazier was on hand to present Norm with King Charles III's Coronation Medal. The Medal was created to recognize Canadians for their contributions.
"It was such a humbling and awesome experience to be recognized," offered Bruce.
When asked why Norm loves living in Swan River, he was quick to answer. He spent a small portion of his life living in Gilbert Plains, where they frequently visited the beautiful Duck Mountains.
"Coming from just outside Winnipeg, where it's flat to the Duck Mountains, it was a draw," ended Bruce. "When we had the opportunity to come this way for work, we took advantage of it. The rolling landscape, the agricultural community. It's a special place to be."
Norm still frequents the Duck Mountains, so if you see him out and about, congratulate him on receiving King Charles III's Coronation Medal and thank him for all his dedication to volunteering.
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The Globe and Mail published an article this week, stating Spanish drugmaker Griffols is profiting from the sale of products made from blood plasma donated by Canadians.
The Federal Conservatives have also uncovered that Brookfield Asset Management, which Prime Minister Mark Carney invested in significantly in the past, have made several attempts over the past year to acquire Griffols.
Riding Mountain M-P and Conservative Health critic Dan Mazier has called for an investigation into these findings, adding the federal Liberals have some explaining to do.
"Why are foreign companies and corporations such as Griffols profiting off of blood plasma donated by Canadians, without their knowledge. And the other question is what would Mark Carney's financial gain be if Brookfield acquired Griffols, given that the company has worked to take control of the firm that profits from Canadian plasma."
Mazier added that Canadians give blood to save lives, not to line the pockets of foreign companies or the prime minister.
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Around 200 people from across Manitoba and into the United States are expected to be in Ste. Rose next Sunday for the annual Pilgrimage of Hope
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A 34-year-old Roblin man faces several charges following a disturbance in the community.
Wednesday afternoon, RCMP received a report that three people were fighting, and were possibly armed with bats, knives, and a gun.
Two of the men were found and spoken to, while the third individual was located following an extensive search, in possession of an airsoft pistol.
Gene Leshchyshyn is charged with Uttering Threats and several firearm-related offences, and remains in custody.
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