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Reit-Syd Equipment in Dauphin will make an announcement this Wednesday, about a significant fundraising program for Ukrainian Refugees that will have an opportunity to come to the Parkland in the coming weeks. For people in the community wondering about monetary donations and contributions in support of Ukraine, this would be a local fund you can donate to, that will help support these refugees.
Reit-Syd Equipment General Manager Don Tarrant asks you that consider supporting this local Parkland fund once all the details are announced.
We know a lot of people want to donate, so we're asking individuals, families, organizations, and businesses to donate what you can, and to wait until Wednesday when we can make an announcement with full details.
The announcement will be made on 730 CKDM on Wednesday.
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Late Saturday night, the Dauphin Fire Department was called to an apartment in the southeast end of the city where a fire alarm had gone off. When crews arrived, they went into the building and knocked down a fire in the second-floor hallway, and also found two other fires in one of the bedrooms.
The fires were intentionally set and both the RCMP and DFD are investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call the RCMP at 204-622-5050.
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Earlier this week the Mountain View School Division announced that both the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS) and the Winnipegosis Collegiate Institue were successful in receiving grants from the provincial government.
The schools applied through the 2021-2022 Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund (SSEEF) for funding and received word this week that they were awarded the grants.
The DRCSS will be receiving approximately $75,000 which will go towards their Automotive Technology Department to further assist the students in learning real-life skills that could be used in the automotive job world after high school.
Meanwhile, the Winnipegosis Collegiate Institue will be receiving approximately $31,000 from the grant which will go towards the Industrial Arts Department to purchase equipment that students can learn to use including saws and other technology used in the trades like woodworking and metalwork.
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Sunrise Credit Union has announced that they’re committing $50,000 towards the Onanole and District Recreation Centre Renewal: The Capital Campaign.
The campaign will assist in the maintenance of the building itself as well as the grounds around it. The renewal will also continue to help the community that live, work and play in the area around the Rec Centre.
The goal for the campaign is to hit $1,000,000 and once it’s complete it will have helped with over 15 different projects after the arena roof, siding and insulation along with the ball diamond fencing and dugouts along with the hall flooring has already been completed.
The projects that remain and are still in progress include:
- Landscaping & Meeting Area
- Covered South Deck
- Ball Diamond & Field
- Commercial Air Conditioner
- Fitness Centre Change Room & Equipment Upgrade
- Stage Remodel & Upgrade
- Kitchen & Bar Upgrade
- Viewing Area Renovation
- Main Entrance Vestibule
- New Facility Signage
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Assiniboine Community College has received accreditation for its business programs from The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. This means that ACC's business programs meet all of the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.
Geoff Milne, the Chair of Business at ACC, had this to say;
This is a significant development for our business programs. This accreditation validates what we know to
be true —we offer quality training that prepares graduates for excellence in business-related careers
The business administration program is offered at the Parkland ACC campus in Dauphin and the Victoria Avenue East Campus in Brandon.
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The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is hosting two events next week to recognize businesses around the Parkland. It kicks off with the Chamber Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday and will round out with their Chamber Celebration Night on Thursday.
The lunch will honor 31 members celebrating Milestones with the Chamber, as well as some partnering organizations. You can find tickets and information about the lunch here.
During the Celebration Night, the Chamber will be giving out its annual awards. The categories include Business Person of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Community Appreciation Group, Community Appreciation Individual, and Outstanding Business.
Find out more about the night, see the nominees, and get your tickets here.
They will also be hosting their AGM following the Celebration Night on Thursday.
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Dauphin RCMP responded to multiple break and enters in Gilbert Plains on Monday February 28.
That evening, officers responded to reports of a break and enter at a business on Main Street North where the male suspect had kicked in the front door as well as smashed a window before running away on foot after noticing an employee inside.
Later that evening the Mounties received reports of a second break and enter at a different business on Main Street North where the suspect entered through the side door and damaged property inside.
The RCMP were able to identify the suspect and arrested a 27-year-old male from Gilbert Plains. He has been charged for both break and enters and has been released for an upcoming court date.
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A scary few hours turned into a happy ending thanks to the Fork River Fire Department and Kate Polloway and Bob Johnson are forever grateful.
Earlier this week when Kate was heading to Brandon, the family dog Landy escaped and the search to find him began at around 11 a.m. About five hours later at 4:30, Landy was spotted and he tried to make his way back through the field and got lost along the Mink River. The banks were drifted very high and the snow was up to everyone's waist.
So Kailey Landers and Alicia Zurba tracked him to the bush across from Kyle Toews' house. The snow was too deep; however, so that's where the Fork River Fire Department came in. They followed Landy's tracks on Skidoos and eventually found him hunkered down in the snow but he wouldn't come to them.
So Kailey hopped on the Skidoo with Matt and ultimately, Landy was able to get on the sleigh and he was pulled back to safety. Kailey wants to thank Matt Zurba, Kyle Toews and Corey Toews for what they did.
"It wouldn't have happened without you guys, we are so thankful," said Landers. "It was so kind of them to come and help, it was a great outcome. And my auntie and uncle were very happy to have their dog back."
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On February 13th, Ste Rose du Lac RCMP officers tried to pull over a vehicle on Provincial Road 278, located south of the community of Bacon Ridge in the RM of Alonsa, but the vehicle did not stop. Officers deployed a spike belt which the vehicle got stuck in, bringing it to a stop.
Officers searched the vehicle and the two people inside. They found 52 grams of methamphetamine, 6.5 grams of cocaine, over $1000 in cash, and other drug-related paraphernalia.
35-year-old Holly Baptiste and 27-year-old Denee Baptiste were arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Flight from Police, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Both are scheduled to appear in Dauphin Provincial Court on June 14, 2022.
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Despite the freezing cold weather, a large group of supporters came out to the Stand With Ukraine rally held in front of Dauphin City Hall last night.
The rally began with a prayer service led by Father Brent Kuzyk from St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and Father Oleg Bodnarski from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection.
After the prayers, highly emotional speeches about the situation in Ukraine were given by event organizers and local Government Officials, including the MP for Dauphin - Swan River - Neepawa, Dan Mazier, and Dauphin Mayor Christian Laughland. Messages of concern from MLA Brad Michaleski, and Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew were also relayed.
The support rally ended with the singing of the Ukrainian National Anthem by all in attendance. If you'd like to donate to help those in Ukraine, you can do so here.
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The Dauphin Agricultural Society has announced that the Dauphin Fair is happening this summer.
The 129th annual fair will take place July 1st to 3rd at the Dauphin fairgrounds.
Dauphin Ag Society President Terron Stykalo joins CKDMs Sam Brownell Wednesday on Agri-View the noon hour edition to talk about their upcoming Farm Outlook and the fair
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