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Emergency Department services will reopen in Dauphin on Monday, September 7.
The temporary emergency department will operate on the main floor of Dauphin Regional Health Centre, using temporary power, water and other infrastructure while restoration work continues in other areas of the hospital.
When it opens, the temporary emergency department will provide emergency services 24-7. A mobile CT unit will be up and running within several weeks.
Teams continue around-the-clock work to ensure every system - from ventilation and power to patient care spaces - is ready to support the community of Dauphin and surrounding areas safely.
"It's a huge amount of work to get the electrical, diagnostics, and treatment spaces so that if you show up, 'God forbid,' you have an emergency, and need that healthcare," said Premier Wab Kinew. "You show up, and you're going to get your vitals taken by a nurse, assessed by a physician, and they'll be able to do what is needed to take care of you."
Other health services will continue to be provided in nearby sites while restoration work progresses. Dialysis patients are currently receiving care in Brandon, Russell, Swan River and Ashern; chemotherapy is being provided in Brandon, and labour and delivery services are available in Neepawa and Brandon.
Transportation supports remain available for patients who need to travel for dialysis and chemotherapy. You can contact the Dauphin Handi-van if you require transportation.
The Community Health Services building attached to Dauphin Regional Health Centre will continue to provide outpatient community care, including IV therapy.
Walk-in diagnostic services temporarily being provided at the provincial building in Dauphin will also be moved back to the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.
"We know how important healthcare is. We know how hard the staff has been working at other facilities," said Kinew. "Nurses travelling. We're going to work on the needs for the nurses so they get the travel compensation. We will make sure the surgeons are busy so that we don't lose anyone through this process."
Roblin Update:
Prairie Mountain Health also said the Emergency Department at the Roblin Health Centre will be closed all of September. The closure is due to staff shortages, but PMH says this is subject to change.
If you require emergency department services in Roblin this month, call the Roblin Health Centre at 204-937-2142 to determine the nearest open ED. You can also call 911.
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Looking to get out into nature before school starts back up? You're in luck, the Province announced that provincial park access for labour day weekend will be free.
From September 4th to 7th, provincial park vehicle permits will not be required, though nightly camping fees still apply. Keep in mind that entrance fees to national parks, like Riding Mountain, are still in effect.
There have been a few times in recent memory where the Province has made access to provincial parks free, and a few times where they've allowed free fishing for weekends. Mike Moyes, Manitoba's Environment and Climate Change Minister, said it's a good way to get Manitobans to enjoy our beautiful province.
"Whether you're camping, hiking, paddling, spending time at the beach or attending an interpretive program, we welcome everyone to make the most of the long weekend in Manitoba's provincial parks," said Moyes.
Several parks will also offer free guided hikes, campfire talks, and similar family-friends programs, and throughout the fall season. Manitoba Parks also wants to remind visitors to check in at campground offices upon arrival, practice good fire safety, and to keep pets on a leash.
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The Town of Swan River is giving residents another small but impactful support to help with recovery from recent severe flooding.
The Essential Appliance Assistance Program is designed to help eligible homeowners replace essential appliances that were damage or destroyed, including hot water tanks, furnaces, clothes washers and dryers, freezers and refrigerators, and electrical panels.
Homeowners can receive up to $500 per property under this program. Applicants must own and occupy the home as their primary resident to apply, and must have experienced flood damage during the flood event earlier this summer. Funding for the program is limited, and will be prioritized on criteria including low-income households, seniors, and families with dependent children.
For more details, click here for more details about the program, and to apply. Funding will be available until the program budget runs out.
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The Manitoba Government put out a news release last Friday announcing more than $100 million in tariff supports, to help Manitoban industry and workers amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.
Some of the supports include $50 million for the Manitoba Trade Resilience Loan Program, $13.7 million to establish a Tariff Workforce Stabilization and Youth Employment Program designed to give wage subsidy supports to affected employers, and $500,000 to the Export Support Program.
Also announced were a long list of supports coming from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation, including an increase in the Operating Credit Guarantee Program for individuals, corporations, and partnerships up to $3 million, increasing the guaranteed part of loans under both that program and the Diversification Loan Guarantee program to 33.33% from 25%, and expanding eligibility for the Diversification Guarantee Loan Program to include grain and oilseed operations.
Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba's Agriculture Minister and Dauphin MLA, said he'll keep doing whatever he can to fight for Manitoba farmers and ag producers.
"We are trying to do as much as we can and work with our neighbours to the south, unfortunately there are unpredictable things coming from the south," said Kostyshyn.
One interesting observation Kostyshyn had was Manitoba's trade relationship with an unlikely partner: the Iowa Pork Council. Both parties openly and greatly support free trade, with Kostyshyn saying members of the Iowa Pork Council have told him Manitoba's pork is among the highest quality available on the market. The Iowa Pork Council regularly gets more than 2 million young pigs each year from Manitoba.
"It's not a matter of us taking advantage, of Manitoba taking advantage of the U.S. pork, it's a system where the Iowa Pork people believe that free trade should be happening, because it betters their business that they're in," said Kostyshyn.
In the news release, the Province also said they are continuing efforts and plans to strengthen inter-provincial trade. Manitoba was recently named one of the top provinces for working to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers, and will continue to do so.
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'Every Body, Every Day'.
The Manitoba government has introduced a pilot program for a new health and physical education curriculum.
"We want every child, every student in our province to be active," said Premier Wab Kinew. "And it includes an important change. From kindergarten right through grade 12, every single student in Manitoba will have to do gym class in-person, no doctor's notes."
The curriculum, being updated for the first time in 25 years, also includes new learning outcomes focused on the challenges students face, from mental-health impacts of social media and artificial intelligence to marketing of vapes and supplements, as well as risks associated with e-scooters.
Kinew has said the government will change gym so it works for everyone.
It's as much about the kid who thinks working out is no joke as the kid who cracks a joke to skip a turn. Kinew said if a student doesn't want to get changed for gym class, then let's not make them.
Let them take part as is. If you have a concern about an accommodation your child needs, Kinew looks forward to working with Manitobans while still finding a way for students to be active during the school day.
"If a young person has a mental health need, sensory needs, or uses a mobility device, these are all things we can plan around when we work together," said Kinew. "When we think about the future of our society, it has to be inclusive of an education that fosters health, well-being, and exercise among the next generation."
The new curriculum adds basic cooking skills to junior high and high school to ensure every student knows how to prepare healthy and affordable meals.
Kinew says this curriculum will make Manitoba a leader across the country.
"We are going to have the highest standard for making sure kids are active," added Kinew. "And it's going to be complemented with teaching about nutrition. Teaching about the dangers and harms of screen time. Having conversations about sleep. By students being exposed to this will ensure that future generations in Manitoba will be happy and healthy."
During the pilot, teachers and parents will have the opportunity to provide feedback as the curriculum is refined to meet the needs of students across the province.
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The City of Dauphin is holding a public hearing for property enforcement bylaws on Monday night.
It will take place inside Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. The City is proposing three updated property-related bylaws:
The property standards bylaw, the vacant and boarded buildings bylaw, and the derelict buildings bylaw.
Lisa Gaudet, deputy city manager, says these bylaws are meant to modernize and strengthen the city's approach to property standards.
"And provide clearer and more consistent tools for dealing with properties that become vacant, neglected, or seriously deteriorated," said Gaudet. "The bylaws have received first reading by council, but they have not yet been adopted."
The hearing provides residents the chance to learn about the proposed bylaws and provide comments to council.
The City is updating its property bylaws because well-maintained properties contribute to safe, healthy, and attractive neighbourhoods.
Significantly neglected properties, left unsecured, or allowed to deteriorate over long periods can create fire and safety risks, attract unauthorized entry, affect surrounding properties, and require significant municipal resources to monitor and address.
They have created a dedicated page on the City's website with more information about the three proposed bylaws.
"That provides answers to frequently asked questions and links to the complete bylaw document," said Gaudet. "We really encourage people who have questions or concerns to take a look at that information. Then attend the public hearing if you want to provide input."
The link to the document is here.
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The Watson Art Centre has long been one of the Parkland's most known centres for the arts. On September 15th, they'll be holding an open house, to both showcase the work they do with their partners, and to show those who haven't been to the Watson before what they're all about.
Cam Bennet, Watson Art Centre Chair, said it's something they haven't done before, but are looking forward to already.
"For people that have maybe never been in the building, maybe new to town or what have you, just kind of wondering what it's all about, free event, just come on in and check out the Watson and see what's going on. That's September 15th, I think that one starts at 5 o'clock...this is something new that we're going to try on September 15th...all our partner groups are gonna be there just kind of showcasing what they've got to offer," said Bennet.
Some of the partner groups being showcased include the Dauphin Art Group, Theatre Amisk, and Smalltown Art & Wellness Studio, among others. They'll also feature information on a variety of topics the Watson has a hand in, including Dauphin's Culture Days, workshops, and volunteering. More details about the Watson Art Centre's upcoming Open House can be found on their Facebook page.
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Canada Post recorded a $277 million loss in the second quarter of 2026, amid ongoing cuts to services and planned conversions of certain addresses to community mailboxes.
They saw a $159 million loss in the first six months of this year compared to 2025, a 7% decrease. Canada Post says the fall was in part due to the decline of transaction mail in Q2 of 2025, largely because of election mailings.
Going forward, Canada Post still plans to convert approximately 621,000 addresses across Canada to community mailboxes in the rest of 2026 and 2027, with the only planned Manitoba addresses in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. Canada Post declined an interview on the topic, but confirmed that Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie remain the only planned conversions in Manitoba.
Another plan to increase the crown corporation's revenue is finding ways to fit into the highly competitive parcel market of today, be improving core services and strengthening their position. Canada Post plans to expand home parcel pickup service by offering box-free, label-free returns with some online retailers, and improving local next-day delivery service, among other changes.
For businesses, Canada Post plans to offer strategic price discounts to persuade businesses to ship on larger scales with Canada Post, as opposed to courier services like Purolator or FedEx. According to Canada Post, before the labour disruption in 2024, they had declined to a 24% market share when it comes to parcel delivery in Canada.
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The deadline to drop off well water testing samples for Manitoba's flood-related well water testing subsidy is Monday, August 31st.
Until that date, flood-affected residents can get one well water test completed for free. In the Inter-Mountain Watershed District, sample collection bottles must be dropped off at either the Etherlbert or Ste. Rose offices by August 31st to qualify. After then, the cost is $17.67 per test under the regular program.
Click here for more information on the program, through the RM of Dauphin's website, who in a recent Facebook post, encourage all residents on well water that have been affected by recent flooding to make use of the program.
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The City of Dauphin is making a push to remind residents that recycling properly is an important process, with a lot more benefits than you might think.
Lisa Gaudet, Deputy City Manager, said education is a big part of the ongoing campaign to promote recycling, and that most residents simply don't know all the benefits.
"Most residents want to recycle properly, but accepted materials and disposal options can sometimes be confusing, so the purpose of the campaign is education and awareness. We want to give residents practical information, and explain why their participation matters," said Gaudet.
Another important reason why the City of Dauphin wants to encourage residents to recycle is that recent years have seen a steady decline in how much the community recycles.
"We've seen a decline in the amount of recyclable material being collected in recent years. So in 2020, we recycled 715 tonnes of recyclable material, by 2025 that number dropped to 525 tonnes," said Gaudet.
Gaudet strongly encourages residents to use available resources to learn more about the importance of recycling. There are a lot more benefits to recycling than just reclaiming materials.
"Don't make the mistake of placing regular household garbage in the recycling cart, [residents] should also be aware that we have a waste diversion centre for household hazardous waste, for things like electronics, paint, batteries...recycling properly saves resources, it helps to control municipal costs, and extends the life of the landfill. So the more eligible material we recover, and the cleaner that material is, the more effective and financially sustainable our recycling program becomes," said Gaudet.
Click here for more information on the City of Dauphin's waste collection programs.
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On Wednesday, Dauphin RCMP arrested a woman after responding to a disturbance at a 3rd Avenue Northeast business.
Around 11:40 AM on August 26th, officers learned an employee at the business had asked a woman, who was asking people in the parking lot for money, to leave the premises. She responded by threatening to shoot the employee.
Once RCMP were called, the suspect was found shortly after, a short distance away, and was arrested without incident. She faces a charge of uttering threats, and was released on an undertaking.
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