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The first set of acts for the 2024 edition of Rockin the Fields of Minnedosa was announced this morning.
"On Friday night, we have Prism coming back, Molly Hatchett, and Kim Mitchell. Saturday we kick things off with Econoline Crush on the main stage, along with JJ Wilde and Theory of a Deadman," announced Rob Waloschuk. "Not to be outdone, Sunday will have Toque, who is going to hit both the main stage this year as well as the Hilltop stage, along with more acts to follow, as well as Colin James and Amanda Marshall, who will headline Sunday night together."
Walsochuk adds tickets will go on sale very soon. So in just a few days, you will be able to buy your camping and weekend passes to Rockin the Fields of Minnedosa. And just in time for Christmas gift giving."
Tickets can be purchased as of Friday online at rockinthefields.ca.
The 20th-anniversary edition of the festival is set for August 2nd to 4th.
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The Dauphin Community Band and Jazz Band are hoping to help put local residents in the Christmas spirit.
The two bands are hosting their annual Christmas concert tonight at the Watson Arts Centre.
It begins at 7 pm with a silver collection being taken at the door.
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The average price for a litre of regular gasoline in Manitoba took another significant drop over the past week.
According to the website gasbuddy.com, the average price in the province fell another 5.2 cents over the past seven days to sit at 138.66 cents a litre.
That is 13.3 cents cheaper than the average price one month ago, and 13.1 cents cheaper than on this day one year ago.
The dip in the price at the pump was also reflected in Dauphin, as prices dropped below the 140 cent mark, ranging from 139.6 to 139.9 cents.
As for other communities in the Parkland, it ranges from 131.9 in Roblin, 138.9 in Swan River and Grandview, and 145.9 in Gilbert Plains.
The national average price was also lower over the past seven days, dropping 3.2 cents a litre to 142.47 cents a litre.
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We've entered the final week of CKDM's "Put Your Money Where Your House Is" campaign, and the draw to win $730 is set for Thursday.
There's plenty of amazing local business you could support with these winnings, and Chamberbucks.ca is the place to see the full list!
Stephen Chychota with the Parkland Chamber of Commerce highlights one of the biggest benefits of shopping locally: the people.Let's talk about Chamber Bucks, a popular gift for the holiday season. Our Chamber Bucks are now digital and can be...
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"having the ability to walk into a business, see some of the staff, take a look at what they offer, can really shift your perspective."
"The people behind the counters know the treasured items which you might not expect in somes stores. it just takes a little effort. walk in some doors and you might be pleasently surprised."
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The shelves of the Dauphin Food Bank are well stocked once again thanks to the generousity of local residents.
Over 43-hundred pounds of non-perishable food was donated during the 4th annual Pack the Pumper-Cram the Cruiser Food Bank drive that wrapped up last week.
A further $2,865 in cash was also donated, which will allow the Food Bank to purchase perishable items for their Christmas hampers.
Sho-sho Shuttleworth-Lafontaine with the Dauphin Food Bank was blown away by the numbers.
"People do not realize that when they gather together in a group and do something as an organization like that, how much of an impact it will make on not just the community of Dauphin, but we also serve a district around Dauphin to the other communities. This is going to be making an amazing Christmas for some families that would not have as good of a Christmas otherwise."
Shuttlewort-Lafontaine is confident that the donations will allow them to do up hundreds of hampers this Christmas.
"A hamper can be anywhere from a single person to a family of four or six. And then the larger families we have to give extra hampers too. But there is just so much there, it is just amazing."
She is also very appreciative of the donations made by local residents.
"We are so fortunate that Dauphin and the surrounding area are a very generous community. And very giving. I know that there is still families waiting to be adopted through the adopt-a-family program. But Dauphin is very generous and we are very fortunate to be from this community."
Shuttleworth-Lafontaine says they are always looking for volunteers at the Food Bank, adding that you can call the Food Bank if you are available to give a few hours of your time.
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Santa Claus will be paying an early visit to Ochre River this Wednesday to help with a good cause.
St Nick will be accompanying firefighters in Ochre River that evening as they tour the community and neighbouring beach areas, collecting donations for a local food bank.
The annual Santa Cruise and Food Bank drive will begin at 6 pm Wednesday.
If you live in the area and are not going to be home Wednesday night, you can still drop off donations for the Food Drive at the RM of Lakeshore office in Ochre River.
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Parks Canada is hosting a pair of information sessions this week regarding the recent discovery of Zebra Mussels in Clear Lake.
The sessions are scheduled for tomorrow night at the Onanole Recreation Centre, and Wednesday night at the Victoria Inn in Brandon.
Officials with Parks Canada will be on hand to outline the current situation and to give the public a chance to provide their feedback.
Both meetings are set to begin at 7 pm.
The boat launch at Clear Lake is closed until further notice after the discovery of Zebra Mussels. in water samples from the lake.
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Winnipegosis will be hosting its annual food hamper donation drive this Wednesday.
Between noon and 3 that day, Mossey River Municipal Council and staff will be joined by local firefighters, church organizations, and other community volunteers at the Winnipegosis Youth Centre to collect donations for this year's food hamper program in that community.
The hampers are being assembled for families in need in the Winnipegosis area, and donations of cash and non-perishable food items are being accepted on Wednesday.
Anyone that makes a monetary donation of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt.
If you are unable to make it out on Wednesday, you can drop off your donation at one of several locations throughout Winnipegosis, including the Mossey River Municipal Office on Main Street.
Hot dogs, coffee, and hot chocolate will be available for free for anyone that drops off a donation at the Youth Centre on Wednesday.
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Clint Black and Carolyn Dawn Johnson headline the list of the second round of acts announced this morning for the 2024 edition of Dauphin's Countryfest.
Other acts announced today include The Washboard Union, Harlequin, Jason Blaine, Toque, Snake Oil, Quinton Blair, Teigan Gayse, and the Waylon, Willie and Cash Tribute to the Highwaymen.
The 35th-anniversary edition of Countryfest is set for June 28th to 30th.
Organizers also announced on their Facebook page today that day passes for the 2024 show will go on sale tomorrow at a special low price, but only for a limited time.
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Normand Gagne of Winnipeg is $100,000 richer.
Purchasing his ticket on Friday, December 9, Gagne won the Dauphin Kings Tractor Lotto on Sunday evening. Roger Lungal, Paul Vandekerckhove, and Phil Fafard won the three- S100 Lawn Tractors courtesy of the great folks at Reit-Syd Equipment.
Lee Stirling won $30,940 in the mega 50/50.
$1000 winners:
Derek Yanke, Paul Pachkowski, Doug Westhouse, Stephan Durstan, Debby Gusnoski, David Fulham, Mark Dewar, Libby Moroz, Rob Mazer, and Nick Chudobiak.
$2500 winners:
Rob Mazer, Kevin Boyachuk
$5000 winners:
Tim Lendovy, Alice Prestayko
$10,000 winners:
Chastity Ek
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The final numbers are in for the 4th annual Pack the Pumper/ Cram the Cruiser Holiday Food Drive, and the total is mind boggling.
The Dauphin RCMP Detachment and the Dauphin Fire Department had their friendly competition this year, and between the two groups, over 4000 lbs of food have been donated to the Dauphin Food Bank.
The wager between them this year: posing for a picture in the other teams vehicles.
The RCMP would have to suit up and get a picture taken in the pumper truck, or the fire chief himself would have to get his picture taken locked in the back of the cruiser.
Both teams brought in mountains of non-perishables to the food bank this morning.
Fire Chief Cam Abrey and his team hauled in 1125 lbs of food.
The RCMP's Mark-Eric LeRoux meanwhile brought in some record breaking numbers with 3219 lbs of non perishable items
Food wasn't the only thing donated, as the teams also recieved a collective $2,385 in monetary donations. This money will also go straight to the food bank, funding the purchase of perishable food items for their hot meal program.
Both Abery and LeRoux were proud to have taken part in this charity event, and note that it couldn't have been done with out the amazing generosity and many donations of the citizens of Dauphin.
Thanks to the hard work, the many donations, and a little bit of friendly banter, thousands of meals will be provided to the people that need them this year.
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