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If you haven't already, it's time to get those shovels out.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Dauphin. A strong low-pressure system approaching from the south will bring rain, freezing rain, snow and strong winds to much of eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba beginning Monday evening and continuing Tuesday through Wednesday.
Monday evening is expected to bring freezing rain near midnight before 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected to fall on Tuesday, and that snow will continue into Wednesday.
As a result, travel is expected to be hazardous so make sure you drive to the conditions and take extra time.
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The case against a woman charged in relation to a July 2023 death on the Waywayseecappo First Nation will return to court on December 9th.
25-year-old Talisa Brandon faces one count of Manslaughter.
And one of five people arrested in connection with a late October traffic stop in Dauphin has appeared in court.
24-year-old Ariel Anderson of Norway House was in Dauphin court on Thursday, where she was remanded in custody to November 26.
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A space for creative people to congregate and collaborate has received great news.
The Creative Common (TCC), Dauphin's Makers-Space Project, received a grant worth $80,000.
Covering 80% of their $100,000 goal, this funding from the province's "From The Ground Up" Fund will allow them to open the main floor of this space soon.
This funding will allow the TCC team to start negotiating with local contractors, and begin a massive renovation this winter.
This space will hold a wide range of tools for woodworking, soldering, 3D printing, and more, so there is no shortage of work to do.
Electrical upgrades, plumbing, ventilation, interior and exterior design are all on the list to do
Martijn Van Luijn, a Board Member of TCC, is excited to see an accessible place for crafty people to come together and innovate.
"The place is going to operate sort of like a gym, where you buy a membership on a monthly basis, and it allows you access to the building. Then you can use all the equipment. For some of the equipment you need help from others, if it's specialized or you need to learn how to use it first, but in general you can just go there and do your own thing"
Stay tuned to Creative Common's Facebook page and website for updates and to get involved in this endeavor.
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The Manitoba Lung Association is once again running its Manitoba Quits challenge, offering support to people looking to quit smoking or vaping.
Juliette Mucha, President of the Association notes that there is a lot of support for people looking to kick the habit for good.
"The Manitoba Quits Challenge is a free program available virtually for anyone who is ready to take that first step to quit smoking or vaping. We know addictions are very difficult for some, it can be up to 30 times to try that first step, but taking that next step but making that next step is the most important step you can"
Immediate effects of quitting smoking include lower heart rates, better blood-oxygen levels, and an improved sense of taste.
In the first year of quitting, people experience more energy and a substantially lower risk of heart disease.
Quitting is never easy, but doing so can greatly improve your health.
You can find more info, and support at mb.lung.ca
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Dauphin's Tim Horton's Restaurant looks to continue its recent success in Smile Cookie campaigns.
The latest Holiday Smile cookie campaign begins on Monday, with the Dauphin restaurant consistently being one of the top-selling restaurants in the country over the last few years, including being number one for all of Canada this spring.
Dauphin franchisee Greg Crisanti says %100 of proceeds from the fall smile cokie campaign will be divided between the Tim Horton's Camp Foundation and the Dauphin Rotary Club.
"We have some amazing local charities and the funds can be used in many different ways within many different organizations in Dauphin. With the Rotary club, we do like to switch it up. We have never worked with them or partnered with them before so it is a great opportunity to change it up and let the Rotary Club decide where those funds will be greatly used for in our Dauphin and Parkland area."
The cookies are $1.50 each and will be available until November 24th.
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139 years ago, Louis Riel was executed on a count of high treason after his many efforts to bring Metis representation to the Canadian government.
Today, his death will be commemorated with The Manitoba Métis Federation and the National Government of the Red River Métis hosting a ceremony at his gravesite.
This ceremony will begin at 11:30 AM, with various officials from multiple facets of government laying wreathes and paying respects to Riel, whose works altered the course of Canadian history and created the province of Manitoba.
You can watch the services of the Manitoba Metis Federation's Youtube Channel.
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November is Radon Action Month, and the City Of Dauphin is making the action more accessible.
In partnership with the Dauphin Public Library, Radon Testing kits will be offered for people looking to test radon levels in their homes.
Previous tests in Dauphin have shown that 92% of homes tested in Dauphin are well above Health Canada's Guidelines for Radon.
Radon accounts for around half of all human radiation exposure and is the biggest contributor to lung cancer after smoking.
In just 4 weeks, you can use this borrowed device to get an idea of the radon levels in your home.
You can visit Dauphin Library or call 204 638 6410 for more details
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Catherine Skinner has had the "acting" portion of her title with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba removed.
Skinner has been the acting President and CEO of the organization since this past March, after spending the previous 10 years in a number of roles with WCB, including Vice-President.
Board members of the WCB recently decided to make her the permanent President and CEO of the company.
She has also practiced law in Ontario and Manitoba for over 20 years, specializing primarily in administrative, statutory and insurance law.
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Making sure your winter tires are installed and that the rest of your car is ready for winter are not the only things that drivers should be doing at this time of year.
Nadia Matos with CAA Manitoba says you should also be adjusting your driving habits, to coincide with changing driving conditions.
"Planning ahead if possible, giving yourself extra time if you are going on a long trip or even just going to work. You really do not want to put yourself in a situation where you feel compelled to speed, because we just know that there are lots of fender benders during the winter months, and generally, it all boils down to driver behaviour."
Matos adds planning your trip - whether it is just to work or a longer distance - more in advance than normal is important especially in the face of less than ideal road conditions.
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Approximately 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are on strike as of Friday morning to back contract demands, bringing the postal service in our country to a grinding halt.
The union says it has been asking for fair wages, safer working conditions and other improvements over nearly a year of bargaining.
The strike action comes ahead of Black Friday and the beginning of the holiday season, when Canadians rely on the postal service to send and receive gifts, packages and cards.
Canada Post said in a statement early Friday that its operations will shut down, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses.
The Crown corporation adds that mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered during the strike, and some post offices will be closed.
Service guarantees will be affected for items already in the postal network and no new items will be accepted.
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The Provincial Government Made Announcements today that highlight a new tough-on-crime plan for Manitoba.
This plan includes initiatives like Stronger impaired driving legislation, a two percent funding increase of Municipal law enforcement, and the Creation of a new Centre for Justice In Dauphin.
It would also see more funding for First Nations police services, and the hiring of 100 new mental health workers to accompany first responders.
Justice Minister Matt Weibe hopes that the new measures will work to build a more collaborative Justice system, as Manitoba crafted this new safety plan following consultations with stakeholders, nine First Nation governments, and other organizations on this strategy.
The "Safer Neighborhoods, Safer Downtowns" Public Safety Strategy can be viewed in full at the Government of Manitoba Website.
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