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The spring risk of flooding is at a low, to moderate level according to the Manitoba Flood Outlook released today.
Normal to below normal soil moisture at freeze-up varied snowfall throughout the winter indicating a very low chance of flood risks.
Also, Most Manitoba Lake Levels are normal to below normal for this time of year but are expected to remain within operational levels.
This forecast could change depending on future weather conditions.
The Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast will be issuing daily flow and level forecasts once runoff fully begins, which is expected for around the first week of April.
For the full 33-page flood outlook, visit The Provincial Government's Website by clicking the link.
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Professional Bull Riding is coming to Dauphin later this spring.
The Mazer Group PBR, presented by the Dauphi Adventure Fund, will take over Credit Union Place for one evening on Friday, May 24th.
Lindsay Kyle with Dauphin Rec Services says they are hoping to have some top calibre bull riders competing in Dauphin.
"Because we are running one night different, there could be some riders coming up to Dauphin for a warm-up event to the Canada Cup series event the following night in Brandon. So we hope to host some of the greatest riders here in Dauphin."
Kyle adds even people who are not normally fans of bull riding will enjoy this event.
"Pyrotechnics, the music will be loud, and just the atmosphere is going to be something pretty special. We had Crossfire Bull Riding and their tech team (at the arena), and we thought our sound system was great, but they will be bringing their own in because our system apparently can not reach the levels that they want to reach for this event."
Kyle also says the bull riding action is not the only activities planned for that night.
"We want you to come early for the pre-party, hosted by RE-MAX Parkland Realty. And then we are going to set the stage for the big show. And then after the show, your ticket also gets you in to the Aspen Insurance PBR Party in the Dirt. There will be a D-J and some fun happening, and we will leave it right on the floor so you will be literally partying in the dirt after the bull riding event."
Tickets went on sale Monday morning, and Kyle says sales have been strong so far.
"Within the first three hours, there were already over 400 tickets sold. So we are hoping to sell out the place and get anywhere from 22-hundred to 25-hundred people in there. So get your tickets quick. I do not want people to miss out on this, but I think if you do hold off (getting tickets), I do think you will miss out. "
You can purchase tickets online at www.tobatickets,.ca
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The final numbers have been crunched for the 2023 fiscal year for the city of Dauphin.
The city is reporting a surplus of $433,356.25 to the general fund, brought on by several departments being under budget, as well as increased revenues from a number of areas.
That includes increases in both tax revenue and waste disposal site income, as well as provincial fines, insurance rebates, custom work, and provincial grants.
Departments that were under budget included Economic Development, Transportation, Protective Services, and Environmental Services.
That surplus will be transferred to the general fund reserves to be used in 2024-25.
The utility fund however showed a deficit of $94,633.67, which was brought on by inflationary impacts on items such as parts, repairs, chemicals, and fuels.
Money in the water and sewer reserve will be used to cover that deficit.
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Muriel Gamey is $10,000.00 richer.
Gamey won the early bird draw as a part of the Neepawa Farm & Leisure Lotto.
Ticket sales continue by calling 1-877-876-8555 or you can visit Neepawa Lotto. With the early bird now come and gone, the deadline to purchase your tickets is April 27 by 7:00 p.m. They are just 1 for $100 or you can get a three-pack for $250.
You can also get 50/50 tickets and the current total for that is nearly $78,000.00.
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A fatal crash over the weekend has killed 1 and left 3 injured.
On March 23, at approximately 9:30 pm, Amaranth RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 50 at Road 99 North in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone, Manitoba.
When officers arrived on scene, Emergency Medical Services were providing care to multiple patients. Further Investigation determined that a southbound car crossed into the northbound lane, striking the oncoming vehicle head on.
The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 35-year-old female from Sandy Bay First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her passenger, a 36-year-old male from Langruth, was seriously injured and transported to hospital.
The 19-year-old male driver of the southbound car, from The Pas, received life-threatening injuries and was transported to Winnipeg hospital. His two-year-old male passenger was belted into a carseat and sustained minor injuries. He was transported to local hospital and has since been released.
The 19-year-old male remains in critical condition in hospital.
The investigation continues.
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Brandon RCMP attended to a disturbance call over the weekend, resulting in a total of 8 charges against a 21-year-old man.
Officers responded to this call on the 1300 block of 8th Street in the community where they witnessed a man throw a .22 caliber sawed-off rifle out of his back door.
A woman who lived at the home said she had been hit several times in the face by the man whom police saw discarding the firearm.
Police later discovered that the 21-year-old was breaching a 24-hour curfew which required him to be at a completely separate address in Brandon.
Between this, the reported assault, and the casual throwing of a modified firearm, the 21-year-old received charges of possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition, careless storage of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of assault and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.
He remains in custody and is expected to appear in court Sunday.
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A historic class action lawsuit on alleged discrimination could pay out heavily for the plaintiffs.
More than a dozen Child & Family Service agencies filed three different class action lawsuits for the province's breach of Charter rights for vulnerable children, and its administration over Child Special Allowances between 2005 and 2019.
Over the 13 years, the courts learned that the province took back more than $530 Million of these benefits.
Subject to court approval, the settlement announced Monday aims to compensate affected children, cover legal fees, and administer funds to class members returning that amount in full.
Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine stated in a news release "This money was supposed to be used for the advancement for some of the most vulnerable children in our society, and it was taken from them. This settlement is an example of how our government is prioritizing reconciliation through action."
According to a news release from Cochrane Saxberg LLP, the law firm representing the plaintiffs, the settlement will compensate every child affected by the CSA policy, including interest and additional money for other damages and costs through the creation of a resolution fund.
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The price of Easter chocolate this year is going to be much higher than previous, after a poor harvest on the other side of the planet.
Bad weather and disease in West Africa have damaged crop yields, hurting supply for the product that goes into Easter, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day candy.
Unlike some crops, cocoa production is highly concentrated, meaning huge portions of the world’s supply are grown in a handful of areas. This makes the crop and its supply chain more vulnerable to disruptions.
According to Statistics Canada inflation data, the price of confectionary items rose more than nine per cent between January 2023 and 2024, compared with overall inflation for food purchased from stores of 3.4 per cent.
A February report by agriculture-focused co-operative bank CoBank said cocoa prices were nearly 65 per cent higher than a year ago, and New York futures prices were at a 46-year high.
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The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Returns to the Key Stone Center In Brandon for its 54th year.
Event director Mark Humphries says the event has been around a lot longer under a different name.
"1906 was the first Manitoba Winter Fair, obviously after the royal status, that changed its title so it's been going for a heck of a long time. you know, our history dates back to the late 1800s when the Dominion Fair came to town, and that's where its origins as an agricultural fair began"
This Annual Fair features tons of horse shows, agricultural sales and displays, Ag education, and entertainment.
The Theme for the years is "Take The Leap", and Humphries describes it.
"It's a leap year of course, and full of leaping horses every day. so come and take the leap, come down to see us. The doors and the welcome are as open as ever."
And Humphries is always happy to have some extra hands to help out.
"Yeah, we never close the doors to volunteers. We're always open to new faces and new ideas. You can go to the website which is provincialexhibition.com and there is a page there for volunteers to sign up to."
For the full list of scheduled events, and to buy you tickets, be sure to head to provincialexhibition.com and leap on over to The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair!
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The Watson Art Center is going to be getting a bit of a makeover this June, and a new dance floor is on the to-do list.
The Dauphin & District Allied Arts Council Chair Cam Bennet notes that the fresh flooring is funded by the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund.
"Unfortunately, that only covers the top hardwood floor, so we're looking at additional funding from elsewhere for the subfloor underneath so the hardwood lasts longer."
This historic flooring is going to be salvaged and made into numerous creative projects, some of which could be sold to fund a heat-exchange AC unit to keep the Watson the coolest place to be.
When we took up the floor at the high school I worked at for a number of years we saved a good number of items off that and we made a table, I got a bookshelf made out of gym floor, that sort of thing. Same type of idea. Obviously, this one doesn't have the paint and the markings on it, but it almost means you're more able to do stuff with it, right?"
Bennet also noted that the heat exchange is a much more long-term project at this point, but it would offer better temperature control throughout the year while costing less than traditional ductwork AC for a building this size
As an added benefit, the lack of ductwork would help retain the historic feel of the building.
If you want to weigh in with creative uses for this salvaged flooring, a literal piece of history, Contact the Watson at 638 6231, or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Supporters of Maamawi Park are hoping to have phase one of the project open and operational by later this year.
Project co-chair Stacy Penner says topsoil is being brought over from the Main Street project to the project site on the DMCC Fairgrounds, which will be used to form the Co-op Community Spaces hill.
"Right now what we are doing is we are bringing the top soil over, and over the next couple months, once we see more melting in the area, and the water levels drop a little bit, we are going to see the actual physical construction of the large hill, which is exciting. Eventually this summer we will be seeding and top soiling certain areas of it."
Penner adds the plan is for the hill to be an all-seasons use, as a toboggan hill during winter months, and a summer slide in the summer.
"Maamawi is Ojibway for together. And essentially that was a big part of our funding applications. We wanted a space that was centrally located where people could come together and use that space. And making it into a four seasons park somehow. And we wanted to have people gather there, no matter what the weather was like."
The plan is for phase one, which also includes a retention pond and a small track for cycling enthusiasts, to be completed and open by this fall.
Future phases of Maamawi Park include a skating oval, lighted trails, a playground, and indigenous art and signage.
Maamawi Park will be located on the former Brewers Ball Diamond on the DMCC Fairgrounds.
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