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Swan River RCMP had to use a taser to arrest Tyrone Guiboche on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old had an outstanding warrant for manslaughter and breaching conditions. Officers received a tip and searched a home on 2nd Avenue S in the community and located Guiboche in a back room, along with another male. Guiboche broke free and fled out the back door.
A short time later, officers used a taser to get him, and two officers were injured as they attempted to place him in handcuffs. He was eventually handcuffed and transported to the detachment.
On top of the manslaughter charge, Guiboche now faces two charges of assault on a police officer and two of resisting/obstructing a peace officer.
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The Countryfest Community Cinema has rolled out a membership program, as they look at long term sustainability for the theatre as well as sparking more interest from the public in attending movies.
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With the arrival of fall means the return of COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics.
Prairie Mountain health says the free community clinics will begin October 27th in Camperville, Swan River and Russell, with nearly 100 public clinics taking place across the PMH region throughout the fall.
You can find the full list of clinics on Prairie Mountain Healh's website, as well as a link to register for the clinic nearest to you.
You can also pre-register by calling 1-844-626-8222.
Anyone over the age of 6 months can receive the update COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine.
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Just over a year to the day of the incident taking place comes word of fines against a local nurse and manager for transporting a newborn baby to a Winnipeg hospital using a handivan.
According to a report by the CBC, the healthcare professionals were fined by their regulator for actions they say, "had the potential to seriously harm the patient, as well as the profession."
On October 5th of last year, a baby was brought in to the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, where staff decided the child needed to be taken to Winnipeg's Children's Hospital.
But Manitoba's Medical Transportation Coordination Centre decided that the child could not be transported by air ambulance due to poor weather, adding the child would be transported once a ground ambulance was available.
But, when the infant's parents expressed a desire to leave the emergency department against medical advice to take their baby to Winnipeg themselves, the manager arranged for a handivan to transport the child, and a nurse agreed to take the child.
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12 pedestrians have lost their lives in Manitoba in 2025.
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and now is the time to focus on the vulnerability of pedestrians while walking on roadways in the province.
In 2025, there have been 271 collisions with a pedestrian reported to Manitoba Public Insurance.
Tara Seel is with Manitoba Public Insurance.
"Walking on our roads in our province should never be a death sentence," said Seel. "We are reminding everyone to slow down and definitely pay attention at crosswalks."
Drivers are asked to be on the lookout for people walking on the side of the road or about to cross the road. Drive to the conditions and wait for pedestrians to fully cross the road. For pedestrians, always be aware of what is happening around you.
"You want to wear bright clothing to ensure drivers can see you, especially at night," ended Seel. "You want to avoid distractions. Don't wear headphones, and it's best to stay away from making phone calls when crossing the road."
The majority of incidents involving pedestrians occur over the fall and winter months, with the largest number occurring between 3:00-5:00 p.m. when people are typically headed home from work or school.
Whether walking or driving, the roadway is for everyone. Working together and focusing on the road can get everyone home safely.
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The first year was 1979.
Forty-seven years later, Ste. Rose's Hoof 'N' Holler is going stronger than ever.
The family-friendly festival begins Thursday, and runs until Sunday.
Emilie Durston is the president of the Ste. Rose Hoof 'N' Holler Committee.
"We are super excited, we're just finalizing the last few details," said Durston. "We can't wait for the weekend."
If you haven't checked out the festival in past years, Durston says it's a must-visit.
"Basically, it's a festival that brings the community together to celebrate our agricultural roots, and Thanksgiving," she added.
Thursday events include a Ste. Rose Prevost Foundation bingo at the Community Hall, starting at 6:00; on Friday, there's a family fun carnival at the Kinsmen beer gardens from 4:00 to 7:00; there's an 18+ beer pong tournament at 9:00 in the Ste. Rose curling rink, followed by live music from 9:30 to 12:30 a.m; and, Saturday starts with a parade at 10:00 a.m.
"We've got some wagon rides, there is a Métis Mini Market, which we are super excited about," said Durston. "We have a craft sale, and the Heartland Rodeo starts at 3:00 at the Ste. Rose skating rink. Then, there's live music at night."
The festival continues into Sunday with another jam-packed day.
"We've still got lots happening, starting with a pancake breakfast, and the proceeds are going to the Ste. Rose playground committee," ended Durston. "The Maeghan Bramley Memorial Steepers perform at 10:00 a.m., coin in the straw for those aged 15-and-under. There's more rodeo action at 1:00, and a cabaret starting at 8:00 p.m."
The 47th Hoof 'N' Holler Queen will be named at 10:00 p.m., during the cabaret. It's going to be an incredible weekend in Ste. Rose, and you can see the schedule here.
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Expanding the Celebration of Cultures event from one day to three appears to be a recipe for success.
Over 600 people checked out the six pavillions set-up, which showcased a total of eight different cultures.
And Amanda Novak with Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is confident that even more cultures will come on board for next year.
"We had some come out of the wood work, saying that they wish they would have known about it. We got our rweferals from Regional Connections, but now that other cultures in the community are aware of it, they will be invited to join in for next year."
The event was a collaborative effort between the DNRC, Regional Connections, Dauphin Culture Days, the Friendship Centre, and several cultural groups within Dauphin.
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A boil water advisory is in place for those affected by the water line break east of Gilbert Plains and north of Highway 5.
- Drinking and ice making;
- Preparing beverages, such as infant formula;
- Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables; and
- Brushing teeth.
You don't need to boil tap water for laundry or washing dishes. You can also use water to have a bath or shower.
The water in the area will be shut off again on Tuesday, starting at 9:30 a.m., as crews continue to fix the break.
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A week full of activities has been planned for Russell, as the community holds its annual Beef & Barley Festival.
It begins with a scarecow competition, and ends next Sunday with a car show.
Brittany Pushka, one of the organizers, goes over some of the details of the week:
"Some highlights are the comedy night with Kelly Taylor; our new event for the little ones on Thursday called the Kids Barley Bash; the annual Beef & Barley pancake breakfast on Saturday morning; as well as the cribbage tournament; and then the return of the wildly popular dodgeball tournament, which is also on Saturday. And, then we have the highly anticipated charity buckin' rodeo and cabaret."
Most of the events are free to attend, with exceptions including the comedy night, the pancake breakfast, and the Saturday evening cabaret.
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