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Just over a year ago, the Manitoba RCMP started providing its officers with body-worn cameras.
Across Manitoba, nearly 650 RCMP officers have been trained and equipped with the body-worn camera system.
Scott McMurchy is the assistant commissioner with the Manitoba RCMP.
"I am pleased to announce that the province-wide rollout of our body-worn camera system to our frontline officers is very nearly complete," said McMurchy. "In fact, 98 per cent of all officers working frontline policing duties in detachments across Manitoba are equipped with body cameras."
McMurchy says the cameras have provided frontline officers with many useful tools that make everyday policing easier. That includes taking statements, obtaining photos of scenes, evidence, and suspects.
The cameras have been essential to many investigations and have contributed directly to enhancing the trust and accountability with the communities the RCMP serve.
"From those cameras, the Manitoba RCMP has accumulated nearly 175,000 pieces of evidence in the form of videos, images, audio statements, and documents," ended McMurchy. "More than 1,500 digital case shares of evidence have been compiled from body-worn cameras and provided to the Manitoba Prosecution Service. These numbers are growing rapidly each day."
The RCMP released a video showing officers on duty with their body cameras. This includes a bust in Dauphin. You can watch it here.
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Some Manitobans have been the target of a Manitoba Hydro scam.
An email mimicking a Manitoba Hydro 'bill is ready' has been delivered to some customers.
If the email is from an address different than This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., it is fake.
You can also determine if it is legit by looking at the account number. If it isn't, do not reply or click on any links, and delete the email.
If you have an online account, you can view your bills here.
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It wasn't a matter of if, it was a matter of when.
That time has come. Three-packs for the Dauphin Kings Tractor Lotto are officially sold out. They sold out on Saturday afternoon, paving the way for the home stretch of this year's lotto.
Single tickets are available for $100. If you purchase a single ticket, you'll be entered into some incredible cash prizes.
Cash Draws:
10 for $1,000
2 for $2,500
2 for $5,000
1 for $10,000
The grand prize will be $100,000.
The massive 50/50 is already at $50,000 and it continues to rise every second. A single 50/50 ticket is $20, and a 5-pack of 50/50 is $50.
On top of all of those draws, there will be two draws for a 2026 John Deere Z320M Zero Turn riding lawn mower, courtesy of Reit-Syd Equipment in Dauphin. The cost for a ticket is $20.
The deadline to purchase tickets is next Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The draw date is next Sunday.
To get your tickets, head to Tractor Lotto. You can call 1-877-585-4647. You can also get them at the Kings game on Tuesday night, and on Friday.
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With the holiday season right around the corner, now is a reminder to never get behind the wheel if you're impared.
The Manitoba RCMP has begun its checkstop campaign on Manitoban roads and highways.
“If enjoying your holiday season involves consuming drugs or alcohol, then we strongly encourage you to plan ahead so you have a safe ride home,” said Insp. Robert Wuskynyk, head of Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services. “You can avoid a criminal charge and save lives by arranging for a designated driver or calling a cab, or a rideshare to get you home.”
Within the city of Dauphin, don't forget about the RIDE program, which operates every weekend this month, and on New Year's Eve.
You can expect an increased police presence on roads and highways this month. If you are stopped, officers will conduct mandatory screenings for alcohol and drugs.
If you are arrested for impaired driving, you can face a range of consequences. This includes criminal charges, large fines, your license could be suspended, and vehicle impounded.
There were 21 fatal collisions in RCMP jurisdiction last year where drug and or alcohol impairment were suspected as a contributing factor. 43 collisions resulted in serious injuries.
The message is simple from the Manitoba RCMP: don't get behind the wheel impaired.
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Six years ago, it came up during COVID.
More people were using the Dauphin & District Food Bank, so the Dauphin RCMP and Dauphin Fire Department joined forces to help stock the shelves. Six years later, it's running stronger than ever.
The Cram the Cruiser and Pack the Pumper Food Drive is back in Dauphin. For those interested in donating non-perishable food items, you can drop them off Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 5:00 at the Fire Department. You can also call 622-3100 during those hours, and one of their firefighters will come pick up the items.
You can also drop donations off at the RCMP Detachment in Dauphin.
"It's carried on from there, it's a bit of a fun challenge between the RCMP and the Fire Department," said Cam Abrey, fire chief. "It's more for the bragging rights about who can raise the heaviest amount of goods for donation. At the end of the day, there is one winner here, and it's the Dauphin & District Food Bank."
The Fire Department and the RCMP will be at Credit Union Place on Tuesday as the Kings welcome the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. They'll be collecting donations and thanking you for your generous support.
Some of the Food Bank's most needed items include dry cereal, oatmeal, pasta, pasta sauce, canned baked beans, canned meats, canned fish, canned fruit, mac and cheese, tea, coffee, soup, crackers and canned vegetables.
The Food Drive runs through December 15, and the official weigh-in to determine a champion will be on December 16.
If you don't have any non-perishable items to donate, Abrey says you can make a monetary donation.
"That's always an option if anyone wants," ended Abrey. "The money collected is used for the items on their intake days. If you want to write a cheque, make it out to the Dauphin Food Bank."
The Cram the Cruiser and Pack the Pumper Food Drive in support of the Dauphin & District Food Bank is back.
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Dauphin Rec Services is reminding people to stay off the outdoor rink by Maamawi Park.
Staff continues to work to prepare the ice for the season.
The goal is to have it open by next weekend. In a release, Dauphin Rec had the following to say.
"Please stay off the surface until we announce that it's open," said Dauphin Rec.
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As we have been the last number of weeks, we continue to talk about Putting your money where your house is. Duane McMaster is with the Parkland Chamber of Commerce, and says that chamber bucks can act like a giftcard, and are a great gift that can be used at Parkland Chamber of Commerce businesses. Remember the value of buying close to home, and remember to put your money, where your house is.
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A 33-year-old driver who was prohibited from driving was arrested in Dauphin on Wednesday.
At 4:07 p.m., the RCMP stopped a vehicle on Main Street North. The 33-year-old was also over the legal limit for cocaine and cannabis. Open liquor was in the vehicle, which included five individuals, all of whom were arrested.
A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of a small quantity of meth, drug paraphernalia, unstamped tobacco, and pepper spray.
The 33-year-old driver faces several charges and will appear in court at a future date. A 38-year-old male passenger was also charged and will appear in court.
The two remaining passengers, a 66-year-old male and two females aged 36 and 28, were issued tickets under the Highway Traffic Act.
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The third session of the 43rd Legislature in Manitoba has adjourned until Mar 2026 government house leader Nahanni Fontaine announced today.
“Manitobans elected our government because they want to be able to build a good life,” said Fontaine. “Every day, our government works toward that goal, by creating good jobs, improving health care and keeping our communities safe. Manitobans put their trust in us and we are going to keep delivering results for Manitobans.”
The Manitoba government also introduced three important pieces of legislation including:
- The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act would keep costs down by maintaining Manitoba Public Insurance’s current vehicle registration model.
The Manitoba government will return in the spring with a full legislative agenda, including bills to protect whistleblowers, establish a Manitoba Crown-Indigenous Corporation, create a patient safety charter to improve patient safety, end mandatory overtime for nurses and many others.
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The Snowmobilers of Manitoba is a non-profit organization representing 53 snowmobiling clubs.
Each club maintain and grooms over 13,000 kilometres of Manitoba's scenic trails. Around for more than 30 years, the Dauphin & District Snowmobile Club grooms and maintains over 400 kilometres of trails in the area.
They stretch from Dauphin to Pine River to Waterhen to around the RM of Dauphin, and everything in between. A core group of members are very appreciated around the region for keeping our trails beautifully maintained throughout the winter.
"Our goal is to make the trails safe by putting up signage as much as we can," said Dominic Gamache. "Using our equipment to make a nice groomed trail that is smooth so it's safe for people to ride on. That's our goal here in the area."
While it took longer than in recent years to get snow, it's here, and it's here to stay for the next few months. That's a treat for snowmobilers in the region.
"We have lots of diversity when it comes to trails. We've got bush trails in our park line to the rail bed that connects the communities," continued Gamache. "There are a ton of places you can see on a snowmobile that you'll never see with any other mode of transportation. You get to see lots of beautiful Manitoba wilderness, that's for sure."
The Snowmobilers of Manitoba recently held its annual awards banquet. It was a momentous year as they celebrated 50 years of maintaining and grooming trails around the province. 53 clubs, and the Dauphin & District Snowmobile Club was on top.
At the banquet, they were named the Outstanding Club for 2025.
"Yeah, you know, that's a huge honour. We are honoured to have received that award," commented Gamache. "To get this amongst 53 clubs in Manitoba that do outstanding work is a massive accomplishment. That's credit to our members, volunteers, land owners, and businesses. It was a little bit unexpected, but we were truly honoured to have received the award."
On Friday, the club will be hosting an open house meeting at the Mossey River Inn in Winnipegosis. There will be pizza served at 6:00 and a meeting to follow.
"We invite anyone interested in snowmobiling to attend this at the Mossey River Inn," ended Gamache. "We're always looking for youth in the area. That would be a great place to come check it out and see what we're all about."
50 years of trail life in Manitoba, and the Dauphin & District Snowmobile Club is the Outstanding Club for 2025.
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The Dauphin RIDE program has been around for more than three decades.
On Friday, it's back. The program will run every Friday and Saturday evening from 9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., and on New Year's Eve. It's the season to celebrate, but it's never the time to get behind the wheel impaired.
Sarah Shuttleworth says the crew is ready to go.
"We're feeling pretty good. We've been very fortunate because many people have reached out to volunteer," said Shuttleworth. "We're really looking forward to seeing some new faces and getting the ball rolling."
Reducing Impaired Driving Everywhere. It's not just a slogan for the Dauphin RIDE program; it's everything. Sarah's grandfather and some of his friends founded the program in 1992. They wanted something in the community that individuals could rely on during the holiday season.
Statistics show that people drink more during the holiday season, and when you do, the RIDE program will be here.
"It's kind of become a family thing since then. My mom took over and now I'm at the age where I'm sort of taking over," continued Shuttleworth. "We've seen over the years that the community really utilizes the program, it's very much needed. We want to keep it going as long as we can. It's a great community-focused program. We want to make sure everyone gets home safely."
How does it work? That's easy. If you're out somewhere with your vehicle and have had some drinks, you can call the RIDE program. They will pick you and your vehicle up and take you back home. The number for the program is 638-5707.
If you don't have your vehicle with you, you can't use the RIDE program. You, instead, should call a taxi or arrange for someone to pick you up.
While the program primarily services those in Dauphin, it has ventured outside of the city in the past.
"We've gone to Gilbert Plains, Grandview, Winnipegosis, and Ste. Rose," added Shuttleworth. "It honestly depends how busy we are that night and how many volunteers we have. We try to make sure that anyone who calls, we can accomodate them in some way."
There is no charge to use the Dauphin RIDE program. However, tips are welcome. A tip is far less than what you will pay if you decide to drive impaired and get caught.
"Because we are a non-profit program, all the tips go towards the program," ended Shuttleworth. "We use that money to help cover volunteers gas and other fees. We like to feed our volunteers, so money goes to that as well."
The RIDE program runs December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, and 31. The number is 638-5707.
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