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The next time you get your morning cup of coffee from Tim Hortons or an ice-cold Slurpee from 7/11, don't forget to throw the cup into the recycling bin when you're done.

Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba announced that Manitobans can now start putting empty paper cups into their blue recycling bins.

Christa Rust with Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba says allowing people to put their paper cups into the recycling is a big deal.

"If you think about the coffee cups, fountain drinks, other cold paper cups, folks use a lot of those when they're out and about or ordering food in," said Rust. "Having the opportunity to add these to the accepted list is significant. Talking to a lot of folks, some people didn't know they weren't recyclable already. That's why you've likely seen a lot of them in the recycling bin already."

Previously, paper cups weren't on the accepted list of recyclables in Manitoba. 

Rust says they've been difficult for recycling programs due to the plastic linings and dyes used in some cups. Recycling partners in Manitoba have since said they can be sorted with mixed paper. 

When it comes to recycling stats in Dauphin, it's not a pretty picture. Since 2021, the City of Dauphin has seen a 21% decrease in residential recycling. That's 144 fewer tonnes of recyclable materials collected. In comparison, that's the weight of six humpback whales.

That's also the weight of 24 African elephants. Simply put, when you recycle, you keep plastic out of the landfills.

"If we can do our part, the lifespan of the landfills is longer. We're taking these materials and putting them into new products," ended Rust. "It's an important component for everyone to pitch in. You might think that your individual efforts aren't significant. If you look at it as a collective, it is quite substantial."

Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba has also put forth a transition plan about allowing plastic foam, like Styrofoam, into recycling. The Manitoba Government is currently reviewing that plan.

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, Riding Mountain MP Dan Mazier visited the Parkland to speak with residents and organizations about the various challenges they face. One of the most troubling things to him was the amount of uncertainty surrounding the Dauphin Regional Health Centre. 

Yesterday, he wrote an open letter to Manitoba's Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, Uzoma Asagwara. In the letter, he speaks on the lack of communication from Prairie Mountain Health on the future of the facility, the possibility of politcs playing a part in what should be a non-partisan issue, and the serious concerns he's heard from health care officials in the region over the past few days. 

"You know, that letter went out for a reason. Like, all we're hearing right now is the province is still assessing, we're still assessing. Meanwhile, it took days, almost over a week to get the water out and start drying the [Dauphin Regional Health Centre] out, it's almost like it's an afterthought, to get the building up and running again...you go to any residence, any private business, anybody that's been flooded out, it's all hands on deck, and people [are] coming in from all over the country and all over the world here to help us out, all over the riding, except in that hospital. And that is totally unacceptable," said Mazier during an interview. 

One of Mazier's top concerns is the strain the DRHC's closure is putting on an already stressed provincial healthcare system. With the closure comes the unavailability of several specialized services, including cancer care. Both diagnostic services and the emergency department are fully unavailable, meaning both patients and staff are having to travel further to receive and provide care. 

"When you stop and think about this, we have doctors, we have nurses in our communities, that are being asked to go serve somewhere else, and fit in to their other places that didn't have their hospitals shut down, so what's that doing to our whole system, it just speaks to the lack of capacity and the lack of reaction," said Mazier. 

In his letter, Mazier highlights serious concerns he's heard from regional healthcare professionals and residents about the lack of communication and timely information when it comes to the DRHC. In trying to book a simple visit and meeting with Prairie Mountain Health officials, Mazier and his team faced a two week delay, and were offered a Microsoft Teams meeting as opposed to an in-person visit. 

Mazier said most of the people he's spoken to outside of what he called the "Healthcare Bubble" don't know the severity of the problem, in large part because of the severe lack of communication from Prairie Mountain Health and the Provincial Government. 

"I thought it'd be a lot more urgency, and I'm not sensing that at all from the ministry, the Health Minister, the Government," said Mazier. 

Mazier urges concerned residents, and especially healthcare professionals, to tell their stories. He said being vocal to your local MLAs and MPs is a good way to raise attention to the severity of the DRHC's closure. 

"Definitely don't be scared to tell your story if you're a healthcare worker, and tell your MLA, you can go ahead and tell your MP...the more the community can push, it makes it easier for all of us elected officials to do what we need to do as well to get the Government's attention, like it needs to be a really coordinated effort," said Mazier. 

In the last paragraph of his letter to Minister Asagwara, Mazier said he has called for targeted federal assistance to suppor the restoration of hospital services, but delayed responses and absent leadership have delayed the ability to support affected residents. He also commented on the lack of communication from all parts of the Provincial Government. 

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A boil water advisory is in effect for the Village of Winnipegosis.

Routine water samples have shown bacteria in the treated water supply at the Winnipegosis water system.

Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute before it's used for drinking and ice making, preparing beverages, such as infant formula, preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables, and brushing teeth.

You do not need to boil tap water for household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes.

The boil water advisory will be in effect until the water supply no longer presents a risk to public health. 

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It's been a crazy month for Dauphin and the area: first, life-changing rainfall and flooding that affected countless residents, and then a heat event that saw temperatures feel as hot as 45 degrees. 

Terri Lang, Meteorologist with Environment Canada, said that's definitely not common anywhere in Manitoba. 

"This was an extension of the heat dome that sat over the United States and has been sitting over the United States, it just kind of built into southern Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan as well, and when these things come in they can be quite intense...still a lot of moisture as well sitting around, which really bumped up those humidex values. Because the summer has been relatively cool, on the cool side, not a lot of heat, I think this particular heat event felt particularly warm, especially with how high the humidex values were," said Lang. 

According to the Weather Centre of Manitoba, last weekend's heat event saw temperature records either tied or broken at eleven different weather stations across the province. In the Parkland, Swan River tied their record of 33.9 degrees set in 1964, Shoal Lake set a new record of 32.9 degrees, beating the old record of 29.4 degrees from 1964, and McCreary set a new record high of 36.5 degrees, smashing the old record of 32.0 degrees set in 1979. 

Lang said this heat event was definitely made worse by recent rains and flooding, leading to standing water in large parts of the area. Plus, with crops growing as fast as they are, they're putting off a lot of moisture, which also greatly contributed to the humidity. 

"There was a contribution from standing water of course, but there's also a huge contribution from the crops that are growing, they give off a tremendous amount of moisture, and right now they're in a peak growing situation, so they're giving a lot of moisture...all the rain and everything that we saw in the Dauphin area in June, which was the third wettest June on record, wasn't just one system, it was a series of systems," said Lang. 

With far extremes on both ends of the summer weather spectrum, it's safe to say it's highly unlikely that Dauphin will have another summer like this for a very long time. 

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If you're looking for a way to get out of the house and go somewhere on Saturday, you have two great options right in your own backyard: Ashern and Ethelbert and holding their community-wide yard sales this weekend. 

Lynn Burdeniuk, Administrative Assistant, said Ethelbert's yard sales are usually received pretty well, and though they have eight locations signed up so far, there's always sales that pop up without being signed up. 

"We have eight locations, there is also a locations set up at our curling rink parking lot, so there'll be a few people there for sure...there are maps available at local businesses for people to pick up, and it begins at 9:00, and then they just hit all the sales. It's a good turnout usually, we see a lot of people also from other communities come in specifically for the yard sale," said Burdeniuk. 

Ashern is set to hold their town-wide yard sale on the same day, starting at 9:00 AM, and continuing until 3:00 PM. Centennial Hall is also available, and there will also be a BBQ lunch beside the post office, at the Chamber trailer. If you're interested in registering for the Ashern town-wide yard sale, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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A 52-year-old man from the RM of Swan Valley West was arrested and charged last week.

On July 7, Jason Mullin was arrested outside a business on the 1200 block of Main Street in Swan River. He was wanted on a charge of dangerous driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10 in November 2025.

While he was being arrested, officers saw a rifle in the backseat of his parked vehicle.

He was additionally charged with possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized. 

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Understanding Ag's Regenerative Soil & Grazing Workshop in Ste. Rose is underway, showcasing and teaching new ideas to local farmers today and tomorrow. 

Michael Thiele, Consultant with Understanding Ag, went over a few details about the conference's schedule. 

"We'll focus the first day on soil and soil health principles, and then we'll talk about Clayton [Breault] is implementing some of those ideas, like using cover crops, more diversity, getting away from simple monocultures...then we'll focus more on the cow and pasture side, we'll talk about pasture management, and we'll also talk about animal health," said Thiele. 

The conference and workshop is hosted at Breault Ranch in Ste. Rose, where the Breault family has been using regenerative agriculture practices for years. Thiele said a very important focus of the talks will be cover crops, and the importance of diversifying what cover crops are used for grazing operations. 

These kinds of regenerative agriculture practices aren't new, but certainly haven't been looked at with such a large scope. The Breault family's operation is made up of 25,000 acres, of those 4,000 are cropped, noting 2,500 female cows bred annually. Their operation also won the Manitoba Beef Producer's Environmental Stewardship Award in 2025 for their regenerative practices on a ranch so big. 

"They're growing barley and peas, and harvesting both the barley and peas, and then separating and selling them, or using some of that barley, pea in a ration to feed the cows in the winter, so it all becomes integrated...this is new information perhaps for agriculture on the prairies here, but a lot of this information is being used by farmers around the world, farmers and ranchers around the world, and we're just trying to bring good information to farmers here," said Thiele. 

Understanding Ag doesn't currently have plans for additional regenerative ag workshops, mostly because finding host farms is a small struggle. But if they see a need, and are able to secure a host farm, Thiele said hosting additional workshops in the future is definitely something they'd consider. 

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A popular summer hangout is no longer an option for the remainder of the summer.

Dauphin Rec Services announced that Vermillion Park is closed for the remainder of the season. This includes the campground, playground, splash park, walking trails, washrooms, and the disc golf course.

Wes Carnegie is the operations manager at Dauphin Rec.

"It's one of our staples that is used every day by the community and travellers coming in," said Carnegie. "It was devastating to share the news. With everything that happened there, we aren't able to assess and get it fixed before the end of the season. The extensive amount of damage is unreal once you actually get in there and look."

So far, Dauphin Rec has counted 30 trees toppled over. That wasn't from wind; that's how saturated the ground is.

All the gravel is washed away from the trails and the parking lot. 

"The playground is covered in mud," added Carnegie. "The splash park is underwater. That's all electrical. All that electrical has to be replaced. When that unit was originally installed, it was from Texas. We can't just go buy from the shelves or from Winnipeg to replace everything. This is all specialty work."

All the plugs and panel boxes must be changed in the campground. When it comes to opening next summer, Carnegie said it's a wait-and-see thing at this time. Dauphin Rec is now dealing with insurance, and it will depend on how quickly that process goes.

Insurance will not cover the water holding tank. That means there will be a huge upfront cost to Dauphin Rec and the City of Dauphin to complete the fix. It will be an extensive repair, and Wes hopes to recoup some of the money from the province.

Elsewhere, when it comes to Dauphin Rec, they shut the pool down when the City of Dauphin recommended residents reduce their water usage. Residents can now resume normal water usage. 

That means the Kin Aquatic Centre is once again an option.

"We felt that we should do our part. We hold the water in the pool. But it's all the people coming in, you're supposed to shower before you enter the pool," ended Carnegie. "We were doing our part by reducing water usage. We shut down for five days, but we are open normal hours now."

For pool schedules, head here. 

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There has been a lot of heartbreak over the past few weeks after the mass flooding in Dauphin and the Parkland region.

The Dauphin Friendship Centre is here for you. They want to give you a chance to decompress, put a smile on your face, and have a fun time.

On Wednesday night, they'll be hosting a community wellness picnic from 5:00 to 7:00.

"It is an opportunity for everyone to come out. It's held in our green space between our two buildings, the youth centre, and the friendship centre," said Crystal Amyotte, executive director. "We're going to have some entertainment, free food, and games for the kids. We want to have a break. We want people to come enjoy themselves and have a break."

The festivities open with a drum group from Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve. 

There will also be a powwow demonstration.

"After that, we're going to play some music. There will be some picnic-style games for the kids," ended Amyotte. "Like a three-legged race and stuff like that. We'll have the bouncy castle out. Free hot dogs, drinks, chips, freezies for the kids, and cupcakes. Just a fun evening for everyone in the community to come out and enjoy it."

You're asked to bring your own lawn chair. 

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When David Bosiak thinks of Dauphin, he thinks about the great potential.

He thinks about Dauphin's Countryfest. The festival was a smashing success last month with some of the top acts in country music putting on a show for festival goers. He thinks of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival.

Last week, CNUF announced the cancellation of the 2026 event. The Board of Directors has determined that it cannot provide the safe environment that performers, patrons, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and staff deserve. 

"They made that decision to eliminate any risks for people. So again, what a humanitarian thing to do," said Bosiak. "As much as it will hurt them financially and possibly have a negative financial effect for the community, it's another example of people doing the right thing at the right time."

Bosiak credits Dauphinites for banding together during a tough time. After the recent flood and closure of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, he's proud of those who have come together. 

David recently spoke with Ron Kostyshyn, Dauphin MLA and Agriculture Minister, who is fighting on behalf of Dauphin. 

"Again, I want people to have faith. To not be too critical at this time," added Bosiak. "Even though you're still dealing with very troubled situations. Please trust that everyone is trying to do their best to get us back on our feet as quickly as possible."

Bosiak is hopeful that the powers that be understand the severity of the current situation in Dauphin.

He's also been in touch with the Minister of Health, Wab Kinew, and the Minister of Northern Affairs.

"Everybody is aware of our situation. It's complicated, and there are many moving parts," commented Bosiak. "I will absolutely state that we at the City of Dauphin will be doing absolutely everything we possibly can to keep the senior level governments aware of our situation."

On another note, the City of Dauphin celebrated its 128th birthday on Saturday. That's 128 years of resilience, kindness, and willingness to stand beside one another through both celebrations and challenges. Those challenges have been met head-on lately with the mass flooding. 

Bosiak has seen firsthand over the past weeks how people step up to help one another. He talked to a man who had a significant amount of water in his basement. Instead of dealing with his own home, he helped neighbours who were worse off and had less capacity to help themselves. 

Neighbours helping neighbours, friends helping friends. People helping strangers. That's what Dauphin is all about. 

David was born in the Dauphin Hospital and has spent the majority of his 66 years in Dauphin. He never planned to live in Dauphin for his entire life, but he's happy that's how it has turned out. He's proud to be a Dauphinite and to be part of the community.

He sees the next wave of leaders, such as Carla Wolfenden, Clayton Swanton, and Barret Procyshyn, to name a few. 

"I'm so happy to be from here and so happy to represent the people in our community," ended Mayor Bosiak. "Given this dark few weeks we've been through, and the few months of recovery to come, we're going to be stronger and more resilient after. Completely confident that things will turn out okay. It's going to be a bit bumpy for some people, and some will feel they're getting the short end of the stick at times. But, all in all, I think we're in a good place."

Dauphin is strong. What a beautiful community, full of incredible people. 

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Extensive damage from flooding has rendered the Dauphin Regional Health Centre unsafe for use. Prairie Mountain Health is still investigating and assessing a lot of the damages, so there is no timeline for when they expect the hospital to re-open. 

Prairie Mountain Health CEO Treena Slate said in the meantime, PMH is looking at how they can expand that care options Dauphin has, that are still open. 

"We don't have our hospital temporarily, and so we are looking at, not only as a region but as a provincial system, around what can we do within Dauphin and the community. And so we are looking at what kind of diagnostic services like lab can we offer in the community, and we're also working to increase the community-based resources and services we have in Dauphin," said Slate. 

For now, Prairie Mountain Health has greatly increased the capabilities of nearby emergency departments in Ste. Rose and Grandivew. The Ste. Rose Hospital Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be reached at 204-447-2131 to confirm hours. The Grandview Emergency Department is open 7 days a week, and reachable at 204-546-2425 to confirm their hours. 

Within Dauphin, PMH has set up an Assessment Clinic at 625 3rd St. SW, accessible through the main doors of the Dauphin Community Health Services Building. There, they have a few beds and some staff to make immediate assessments of patients. The Dauphin Walk-in Clinic, in the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy, is still open, and can be reached at 204-638-6445 to check their hours. 

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