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Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is inviting the community to come check out their location and all of the services they host and provide.  

Executive Director Amanda Novak says Neighbourfest will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4 until 7 in their location on 3rd Avenue North West.  

"Neighbourfest is a chance for people to stop by our facility and see who all the tenants are, and what their services are that they provide.  Also, our community centre has a number of rentable spaces.  So if anybody is curious and wanting to see what those spaces offer."

There will also be games, draws, and other activities, including a barbecue hosted by the Dauphin Hero Club.  

The Dauphin RCMP are searching for a 41-year-old man, who is still believed to be in the Dauphin area.

Ernest Chartrand was last seen on September 18 and hasn't been heard from since.

He's described as 5'6", about 150 pounds, with black hair. He has one tooth missing on the right side and is usually clean-shaven. He was last seen wearing a khaki shirt and vest, jeans, and work boots.

If you know where he may be, call the Dauphin RCMP at 622-5020. 

Changes to the interest-free amount eligible for Canola farmers under the Cash Advance Program have now gone into effect.

Dave Gallant is Vice President of Finance with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, and says the changes were first announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this month, in light of the Chinese tariff situation. 

"Prior to September 16th, farmers had the opportunity to get up to $250,000, interest-frree, on all commodities that they took their advance on.  As of September 16th, farmers that have Canola on their advance are eligible to receive up to an additional $250,000, interest-free, for their Canola only."

Gallant adds that farmers who have already received a cash advance this year through the CCGA have already had their accounts adjusted to reflect the changes. 

Farmers that apply for cash advances as of today will have the new rules applied to their application.  

It was a scary scene in Swan River on Friday afternoon.

At about 4:30 p.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a collision in the parking lot of 1300 Main Street. An SUV, driven by an adult male, veered off the road and collided head-on with a street post. The vehicle also struck another vehicle.

The driver of the SUV was in medical distress when the incident happened and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. There was no one in the other vehicle.

Local card collectors that have to travel to places like Winnipeg and Saskatoon for card shows will soon have an opportunity to buy, sell, or trade closer to home. 

The Dauphin Marketplace Mall is hosting its first ever card show and sale on October 4th from 10-3 in the former Sydor Farm and Garden location.  

Organizer James Blake says there will be a little bit of everything at this show. 

"There is going to be a lot of hockey cards, but there is also going to be baseball, baskeball, football, as well as non-sports cards. I know that myself, I have a lot of Yu-Gi-Oh and some odd stuff like  the old Harry Potter trading card game from about 20 years ago. So even if you want to be a vendor but you are not going to have any NHL caards,  but will have magic or Pokemon cards, you are more than welcome." 

If you have cards that you would like to sell, you can book a table for $25 by calling James at 431-345-0814.

There are now 12 Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation offices across the province, following the official opening of two new branches on Friday.

Dauphin MLA and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn was on hand for the ceremonies in both Virden and Shoal Lake. 

Each office will be staffed by four full-time employees and a team of insurance adjusters, and are expected to serve 650 to 700 farmers and agri-businesses in the surrounding regions. 

They will improve access to MASC programs and services, providing more convenient, in-person support for crop insurance, lending, and other key resources.

A news release from the province states MASC plays a vital role in supporting the province’s agriculture sector through risk management, financing, and advisory services.

West Region Tribal Council will be holding another I.D. Clinic later this week.

It's set to take place on Wednesday, from 9am to 4pm, across from the Dauphin Co-op Food Store.

The free event is for anyone looking to obtain proper government identification, such as birth certificates, status cards, and health cards.

Service Canada and Revenue Revenue will also be on hand to help with areas like S.I.N. requests, C.P.P., Child Tax Benefits, and G.S.T. rebates.

Pederson Photographic will also be on site, between 10 and 3 on Wednesday, to do passport photos.

The new Western Manitoba Women's Centre opened this past week in Brandon.

And included in the grand opening ceremony was an announcement of a $100,000 commitment from the provincial government. 

The money, which comes from the province's From The Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities for All protgram, will help add programming and increase capacity at the facility.

The new building, located on Rosser Avenue in Brandon, provides a safe space for women, gender-diverse people, and their children.  

Around 128 Family medicine residents from the University of Manitoba will be in Brandon this weekend for the fourth annual Family Medicine Resident Retreat.

Hosted by Prairie Mountain Health, the event provides  education, networking, social activities and learning more about potential employment opportunities. 

One of the highlights is tonight's  job fair, where Regional Health Authorities, medical clinics, community recruitment committees, and other support businesses throughout the province are able to showcase employment and lifestyle opportunities.

The weekend also includes group/ family activities, as well as a Saturday night dinner. 

The theme for this year's retreat is Rural Medicine - Endless Horizons.  

Main Street North, beginning at 5th Avenue North, will come alive tonight with the kick off event for Dauphin Culture Days.
Culture Days spokesperson Jean-Louis Guillas explains how the Meet the Makers Under the Stars outdoor event works. 
"Makers - who do all kinds of crafts - are going to have an outdoor market on Main Street.  We have had it for the last couple of years and it is a great kickoff because it is a lot of different people.  Where you an have a chance to visit with them and learn about the items they make, the culture and their craft.  So that is one event that has a lot of people, and it is a lot of fun because it is an outdoor event."
Around 20 different makers are expected to take part, while Johnny Pacey will provide entertainment throughout the evening.
The event runs from 4 to 9 pm.  

Manitoba First Nations Police Service has launched the use of body-worn cameras at a detachment in northern Manitoba, marking the first MFNPS detachment to introduce the technology.

Body-worn cameras have been deployed at the Opaskwayak Cree Nation detachment near the Pas.

The First Nations police service said plans are in place to expand the initiative to all other detachments in the coming months. 

The police service added that training surrounding the technology has already been provided to officers.