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A fire in Swan River is under investigation by the RCMP and the Office of the Fire Commissioner.
On Saturday, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the Swan Valley Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 4th Avenue West. Black smoke was coming out of the front window.
Once crews were able to enter, they located the fire in one of the bedrooms. They cut holes in the ceiling and in an adjacent room to ensure the fire wouldn't extend or cause other issues.
No one was in the home at the time of the blaze. Crews were on scene for a little more than three hours before returning to the station.
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Have you yet to take in the beauty at Riding Mountain National Park?
Whether that includes going for a lunch at Wasagaming, or a hike on one of the dozens of trails, or just taking a drive with the hopes of seeing some wildlife, RMNP is a beautiful place, and for one more day, you can visit for free.
Earlier this year, Parks Canada implemented the 'Canada Strong Pass'. The pass allows all Canadians free entry to all national parks, as well as discounts on camping.
Free entry ends on Tuesday, September 2. So that means on Labour Day Monday, there's one more chance to take in the beauty right in our backyard at Riding Mountain National Park for free.
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Below is a look at the hours for some businesses in Dauphin on Labour Day.
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Dauphin Co-op
Food Store - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Gas Bars & Car Wash - 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Main Street car wash closes at 9:00 p.m)
Home and Building Centres - CLOSED
Cardlock - Open 24 hours
Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy
Walk-in - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dauphin Rec Services
CLOSED
Walmart
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No Frills
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dauphin Liquor Mart
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Hall
CLOSED
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If you were planning a swim at the Kin Aquatic Centre inside the Parkland Rec Complex, you'll have to make other plans.
Dauphin Rec Services will close the pool this month for maintenance.
"We're draining the water, painting the flow, and putting new lane ropes in," said Wes Carnegie. "We have some pumps to change in the basement and make upgrades. It's a lot bigger than what we're used to."
Carnegie expects the pool to reopen on Wednesday, October 1.
"We have nothing major that's being changed. We have about a dozen different contractors plus my staff working on it," ended Carnegie. "There's a lot of work, which is why we need this time. Also during this period, we're going to start putting the ice in the curling rink. We have many things to look after; it's a very demanding time around here."
Carnegie thanks everyone for their patience and looks forward to welcoming back swimmers in October.
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The largest member of the Canadian Cattle Association is threatening to pull its membership in the national organization by July 1st of next year.
Wanting a larger representation on the CCA board, and refunds that are making it tougher for them to meet both their funding needs and CCA assessments were reasons given by the Alberta Beef Producers for the potential move.
CCA president and Birtle area rancher Tyler Fulton says a resolution is going to have to involve all provincial members, and not just ABP and the Canadian Cattle Association.
"They need to be part of that conversation. Any change to Alberta's funding model, how it funds CCA, has an impact on how all of the provinces fund the CCA. And so it is an important issue and one that is critical for this time."
Fulton says a lot of movement has taken place since the ABP made the announcement, and he is optimistic an agreement can be reached to keep Alberta in the CCA.
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A few weeks ago, the Globe and Mail reported that Spanish drug maker Griffols was making and selling products that contained blood plasma donated by Canadians.
Upon learning of the report, Riding Mountain MP and Conservative Health Critic Dan Mazier joined several of his party members in calling for an investigation into this.
Mazier says weeks have passed, with no response from the government.
"It has been crickets, which is totally unacceptable! There are more news reports coming out with the Globe and Mail reporting on this issue of Canadians donating blood, and a foreign multi-national basically making money off of those donations, which is not right. And we need to get to the bottom of it."
Mazier also wants an investigation into reports that Brookefield Asset Management - which has been invested into in the past by Prime Minister Mark Carney - have made several attempts over the past year to purchase Griffols.
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This coming week marks the launch of another school year, and with that will come a return to more foot and vehicle traffic around area schools.
"We will have our school buses running again. And then just many more students walking or biking, or even those that can drive taking their cars to school. So, just a reminder for our community to keep an eye out for that extra traffic." says Mountainview School Division Superintendent Suzaanne Cottyn.
She also reminds students to keep an eye out as they return to school, adding they want the students to both get to school and back home safely every day.
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Our agricultural past will be brought back to life Saturday, as the Dauphin Agriculture heritage Club hold their annual Threshing Day.
It will take place about a mile and a half of Road 362, north of Salt Creek.
The day will include several hands-on demonstrations of activities such as threshing, stooking, and binding.
Club president Fern Beasse says it is important to keep these traditions alive.
"We want to connect people to the roots of how agriculture is so important to this area and to the province. Our day is about bringing people together - young people experiencing something that they have never experienced before, and more mature people being able to remenisce the past."
The day starts with a pancake breakfast at 8, and also iuncludes wagon rides and antique displays.
Admission is $10 for adults and students, with children 10 and under admitted for free.
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His court matters were adjourned until September 8th.
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Residents of the Parkland will have a chance to say thank you to Eleanor Snitka for the impact that she has had in our region.
After being a cosmetology teacher for 22 years and working in the mental health field for 25 years, Snitka announced earlier this month that she is retiring from work life.
Snitka says a special event to mark her retirement will take place Saturday from 2 until 5 at the Watson Arts Centre.
"I don't know if anybody remembers, I used to do a fundraiser for Mood Disorders that was caalled "Voices of Angels". We had all kinds of local talent there. Well, I am going to have some of my angels coming back to do some entertainment. And we are going to have refreshments and snacks, and an opportunity to have an open mic for people to talk and share, and for me to mingle with."
Instead of bringing gifts for her to celebrate her retirement, Snitka would like people attending the gathering to bring donations of either non-perishable food or money for the Dauphin and District Food Bank.
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Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn is back in the Parkland after a busy month on the road.
The Manitoba Agriculture minister began the month meeting with members of the pork industry in Iowa, which imports two million weanling pigs from Manitoba on an annual basis.
Considering the on-going threats of tariffs between the two countries, Kostyshyn says any chance to talk to members of the U-S Agriculture industry is important.
"When you have a cchance to communicate with Iowa Pork Producers, they are the ones that are going to do the lobbying with President Trump on the importance that the trade provides economic spinoff for those individuals. And thee challenges that if the tariffs become a concern, the two-million weenling pigs that they are going to have to find eventually to replace whatever Manitoba can not do. I think it would really be a concern to the Iowa pork industry."
Kostyshyn then joined several Manitoba MLAs at the Mid-Western Legislative Conference in Saskatoon.
Representatives from the other prairie provinces and 11 U-S states also attended the gathering to discuss policy, particularly around North American Energy Security.
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