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The numbers are starting to trickle in, and Dauphin, and the area, you showed up again.
Stephen Roznowsky hosted the 45th Terry Fox Run on Sunday at Vermillion Park. Inclement weather had nearly postponed the event; however, the run went ahead and was a major success.
As of Wednesday morning, more than $3,000 has been donated locally.
"I am very happy. We had about 40 people and three dogs that joined the run," said Roznowsky. "The kids were smiling, having a blast. Thank you to the City of Dauphin and the area."
Stephen and his crew were accepting donations last week at the Dauphin Co-op, before the run. He would like to thank all those who participated in this annual event for its incredible cause.
"I'm very thankful. Thank you to the volunteers for helping take donations," ended Roznowsky. "I am very thankful, over the moon thankful."
You can still donate to this year's run by heading here.
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Luther Alexander is a member of the Pine Creek First Nation.
His partner, Samantha Powderhorn, is from Tadoule Lake, which is a fly-in First Nation. Earlier this month, Luther and Samantha arrived at The Forks in Winnipeg after a 15-day journey from Thompson to Winnipeg on foot.
The nearly 800-kilometre trek was a part of their H.O.P.E. movement. H.O.P.E. stands for healing overcomes past experiences. Luther and Samantha aimed to raise awareness for Northern communities where conditions are not up to par compared to many other communities in the province.
"There isn't much for people to do in some of these Northern communities," said Alexander. "I'm seeing people kicking stones. With not much support from outsiders, you can get tied up in drugs and alcohol quite easily when you're bored."
While the Pine Creek First Nation has a road in and out of the community, Alexander knows they're more plugged in. He does, however, know there are still problems.
"It seems to be getting worse. With that in mind, we wanted to raise awareness and bring attention to that," said Alexander. "There were forest fires when we decided to do this walk, but we stuck with it. We need to create some awareness on this situation, rather than focusing on all the bad that revolves around it, like crime."
The further you go in the province, the more isolated you are.
"Hopefully, we've got some people on board with thinking preventative or more holistically, as opposed to crime and punishment," commented Alexander.
They began their journey on August 17. They arrived at The Forks to a line of half a dozen drummers who played the beat and welcomed Luther and Samantha into the Oodena Celebration Circle on Sunday, August 31. It was International Overdose Awareness Day.
"It was pure elation, we made it. We just came 770 kilometres from Thompson running and walking," said Alexander. "They caught it on camera when I was hugging her. When Samantha started hearing the drums, she got very emotional. When we arrived at the Circle, it was amazing to see the reception."
Alexander firsthand knows of the struggles of Northern Manitoba First Nations. His brother passed away in the fall after drifting away from the family. He was a graduate of Kelvin High School, and Luther says he was a star.
He won a scratch ticket fresh out of high school and then got into drugs and alcohol. Years later, Luther received a call from Health Sciences Centre asking if he was the Next of KIN. His brother got a cut on his foot and didn't tend to it for a month due to the complications of his mental health and past substance abuse. He had no identification and hid from his family.
"He could have been anyone. He had a great future ahead, but then you end up becoming pretty much invisible without identification," ended Alexander. "Getting caught up with undiagnosed mental health and swept up with the addictions of it all. I know it's just not me; there are thousands of families in the same situation. It hits home for me. I knew I had to do something."
Alexander says the only way to get stronger is by creating a village of support. It takes one person to lift another person, and that spreads. If anyone is struggling, there is help; you are never alone.
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The 14th edition of Dauphin Culture Days begins later this week.
Spokesperson Jean-Louis Guillas says the traditional Yard Fringe event is being replaced with something similaar, but different at the same time.
"There are still a couple of bike events. There will be a Bike Jam, where we are going to go around town witha D-J and enjoy music and being out on our bikes around Dauphin. On Saturday, September 27th, there will be 3-4 locations with multiple events, and we are encouraging everyone to still come by bike. We willl have bike wardens to keep yuour bikes safe."
Kicking off Culture Days this Friday will be the annual Makers Market along Main Street North.
Also new this year is the Celebration of Cultures weekend from October 3-5, which will include multiple pavillions highlighting various cultures within the city.
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The Mossey River Municipality is asking you to drive with caution on some roads.
Due to the recent rainfalls, some low-level crossings are experiencing flooding.
The following roads are included: Road 117W between Provincial Road 268 and Road 172N. Additionally, Road 111W between 170N and 172N.
If you spot any additional hazards, call the municipal office at 656-4791. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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The Municipality of Ethelbert has declared a State of Local Emergency.
The municipality asks drivers to use extreme caution when driving on rural roads. Excessive rainfall has led to washouts and overland flooding.
Public Works is marking and closing roads as necessary. Repairs will begin once the water has receded.
If you have any questions, call the municipal office at 742-3212.
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The Independent Investigation Unit is recommending that no charges be laid against an RCMP officer in Carberry who shot and seriously wounded a woman during her arrest last May.
RCMP say the woman was acting erratically and walking in traffic along the Trans Canada Highway.
They add she resisted arrest, and had an edged weapon at the time she was shot.
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Roblin Ford is calling all truck enthusiasts.
On Friday night, they're hosting Truck Night.
"It's where like-minded people come together to have a truck meet," said Keith Fast, General Manager. "We will have food, live music, and there is no entry fee."
There will also be specials on tires and wheels. This is the third annual event, and as Fast says, the first two were a blast.
"It's been a great night. It's not an actual truck show per se," ended Fast. "It's a meet. Everyone brings their trucks and gets together. It's open to all customized trucks of all types. We would like to welcome everyone out."
It starts at 6:30 and runs until dark.
So if you want to show off your truck, Roblin Ford is the place to be on Friday night for the third annual Truck Night.
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Dave and Valerie McInnes have invested a significant portion of their savings in helping animals that have no voice.
Their first day as owners at Barkland in the Parkland Pet Resort and Crematorium was on July 1, 2023.
"We're loving every minute. We are going broke doing what we're passionate about," said David. "These dogs and cats deserve so much better. We're going to pour all our all into it until we have nothing left to pour. It has been amazing."
To celebrate their more than two years in business, they're holding an open house on Saturday from 11:00 to 4:00. They're welcoming everyone in the community to stop by for a tour and to meet all their furry guests. Located 1.7 miles west of the 5&10 bypass on Road 144N, McIness says an event like this has been in the works for a long time.
He knows the community wants to see what Barkland in the Parkland Pet Resort and Crematorium is all about. Animals will be up for adoption on Saturday, and as Dave says, he's hoping you can provide one of the beautiful animals with their forever home.
"At the end of the day, the most important thing is finding a loving and caring home for our guests," ended McInnes. "We hope that people will come out, meet, greet, and fall in love. And not be able to go home without dreaming of having that forever partner sitting on the couch watching the game with you."
McInnes says they plan to offer food at the event.
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A reminder that Tuesday is Co-op Fuel Good Day.
Here in Dauphin, 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold at both Co-op gas Bar locations will be given to the Dauphin-Ochre Band Parents Association.
There will also be special fundraising barbecues held over the lunch hour at both locations.
Joan Chetyrbok with the Dauphin Co-op hopes everybody will come out and support this yearly initiative.
"If you have to run on fumes for the last few days before RFuel Good Day, we encourage that. Bring your gas cans to be filled - whatever you can. And encourage everybody to fill up that day."
In Gilbert Plains, 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold at their Co-op gas station will be given to the Gilbert Plains Fire Department.
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The Dauphin Regional Hospital Foundation continues to invest in the staff at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, through the Delha Cort Education Trust.
Staff at the DRHC who are looking to further their education or advance their skills are encouraged to apply to the fund, which was established following the passing of Irene Delha Cort in 1990.
Recent successful applicants to this fund include Erin Forsyth, Janelle McIvor and Paige Pogany.
Forsyth took online courses to become a Certified Respiratory Educator, while McIvor - an LPN - recently returned to school to further her education
As for Pogany, she is a health Care Aid who recently took courses in order to become an Operating Room Assistant.
DRHC staff are encouraged to talk to their supervisors to see how the De;ha Cort Education Trust can possibly help with their future career development plans.
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