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The province of Manitoba’s top health officials were joined by Premier Heather Stefanson this afternoon to discuss the latest COVID-19 update.

Premier Stefanson was joined by Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon as well as Dr. Jazz Atwal, the deputy chief provincial public health officer and Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead of the province's vaccine task force.

During the conference, Dr. Atwal mentioned that the COVID-19 virus is no longer an emerging illness and it is here to stay. He went on to say that the ability to contain the virus at this time is limited and it is very likely that all Manitobans will be exposed to the virus in the coming weeks.

Atwal also said that the province will no longer be focusing on the individual cases of COVID-19 but will be trying to manage the risk of the virus spreading in the community as a whole.

Minister Gordon talked during the conference about the fact that one-third of COVID hospitalizations in the province is due to COVID-19 but two-thirds of those in hospital are there for other medical reasons but tested positive later on while in hospital.

Gordon went on to say that the province is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a severe decline in mental health throughout the province and across Canada as a whole. She urged those in Manitoba to reach out to the programs available for crisis and non-crisis mental health services for all ages by heading to the provincial website to find the program for your region. 

You can find the list of those services here.

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Manitoba Liquor Marts will start charging people for paper bags at all of their stores. Starting February 1st, stores will begin charging 10 cents for a medium-size bag.

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries says the policy is intended to eliminate waste and reduce their environmental footprint. They hope this change will encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags.

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Yesterday there were three separate men that appeared in Dauphin courtrooms on various charges.

  • Dallas Genaille from Swan River made another court appearance in connection to a drug and firearm bust last year. When RCMP Searched a home in Swan River last February, they found drugs believed to be cocaine and crystal meth, firearms, cash, and drug paraphernalia. Genaille will be back in Dauphin Court next Tuesday where he faces charges including two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.
  • 30-year-old Sean Beaulieu made another appearance after he admitted to a robbery at a store on Main Street in Dauphin last April where he sprayed the employee with bear mace, stole some items, and fled on foot. Beaulieu had his case adjourned to April 5th.
  • 24-year-old Jayden Catcheway of the Skownan First Nation made another appearance after being charged for Manslaughter in connection to the death of a 31-year-old man on the reserve in June 2020. Catcheway was remanded to Dauphin Court on January 25th.
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Manitoba is launching an expanded rapid test program to allow staff in certain sectors who have symptoms to return to work sooner.

According to Families Minister Rochelle Squires;

“Tests will be provided for all designated staff in critical service areas who are symptomatic and work directly with clients and vulnerable populations.”

According to the news release today, eligibility for rapid antigen tests is being expanded to include all designated staff in critical service areas who are symptomatic and work:

  • in early learning and child-care facilities;
  • with Community Living disABILITY Services service providers;
  • with child and family services group care providers;
  • in homeless and family violence shelters;
  • in Manitoba Families, working in front-line positions with clients; and
  • as school teachers or staff with direct and ongoing or prolonged contact with kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

The full news release from the provincial government can be found here.

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This morning Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a house fire on 4th Avenue in the community of Bowsman.

When officers arrived on the scene they were told by family members that the homeowner may still be inside.

Firefighters arrived and began to put out the fire before being able to enter and locate a 51-year-old male who was pronounced dead on the scene.

There were no other injuries reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Swan River RCMP, the Office of the Fire Commissioner, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

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The proceeds from a charity ice-fishing tournament last winter are missing, and the fishing community in Manitoba is asking questions. Proceeds from the Full Tilt Winter Walleye Tournament were supposed to go to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

The tournament was held virtually and participants would send proof of their catches through an app. According to the Hospital Foundation, they have not received any money from the tournament.

Winnipeg Police say investigators are aware of the situation and have talked to the Hospital Foundation. They are currently assessing the information but no investigation is underway at this time.

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Between December 4 and December 5, a solar-powered speed reader was damaged on Highway 20 East, in the Eclipse area just east of Dauphin. The suspect used a saw to cut down the post and stole the solar panel.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5050, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

 

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The Manitoba government has announced that students will be able to return to in-person classes at schools across the province on January 17th after the week of remote learning put into place at the start of the new year by Premier Heather Stefanson.

The one week of remote learning was meant to give schools and school divisions a chance to work on plans for a safe return and address the staff shortages that may be caused by the spread of the Omicron variant.

Education Minister Cliff Cullen said that the province is continuing to make sure students will be able to succeed when they return to school on Monday thanks to investments of over 63 million dollars from the province that is being put towards helping keep students safe in the classroom.

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Earlier this evening Dauphin City Council met for their bi-weekly council meeting, which was their first of 2022 and first since December 13, 2021, after their break for the holidays.

The highlights from this meeting included the appointment of Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School grade 12 student Katherine (Katie) Kowalchuk as the new Youth Council Member who will be in the role from January to March of 2022 after the city did not have a youth member for the 2020/2021 school year due to COVID-19.

The council also discussed the following throughout this meeting:

  • An animal control report stated that the population of rabbits has diminished in the community which is likely due to the number of fishers, foxes as well as coyotes in the area.
  • The approval of the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation's funding of $714,600 that was awarded to the city of Dauphin on March 24, 2021, which sees the funding going towards the following:
    • $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity's Dauphin chapter for their new build of a 906 square foot house for a family of 4 which will begin this year on 7th Avenue North-East
    • $239,600 to the Dauphin Friendship Center for their build of a new 5-unit apartment complex
    • $425,000 to the Parkland Crossing for the first phase (8 units) of their new 24-unit low-income housing project.
  • Letters of support from the city to the Building Sustainable Communities Grant Applications for:
    • Watson Art Center window replacements, which will replace all windows with triple-pane glass to assist in better insulation of the building and decreased energy use
    • Building of an accessible toboggan run in the city of Dauphin to be built by a local group
    • Creation of the Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club bike corridor connecting Dauphin with Riding Mountain National Park
    • Dauphin Recreation Services for the building of a toddler playground at Meadowlark Park
    • Dauphin Recreation Services for an 18-hole disc golf course to be built at Vermillion Park for residents of all ages and abilities year-round.
  • Citizen appointments for external committees and boards which includes the following:
    • Communities in Bloom
    • Dauphin Community Band
    • Dauphin Recreation Services
    • Dauphin Public Library
    • Dauphin Regional Airport Authority
    • Fort Dauphin Museum Board
    • Inter-Mountain Watershed District.
    • The list of those appointed can be seen here.
  • City of Dauphin administrative assistant Janelle Thompson will be reimbursed for tuition fees, books, and travel expenses for courses at the University of Manitoba for the completion of the Certificate of Manitoba Municipal Administration (CCMA) program thanks to funding from the province.
  • Councilor Bellemare discussed the social media campaign in memoriam of Betty White to donate to local humane societies on January 17th (which would have been her 100th birthday) and asked the residents of Dauphin and area to consider donations to the Parkland Humane Society located here in Dauphin by contacting them at 204-638-6966.
  • Councillor Bellemare mentioned that Meals on Wheels in Dauphin is always in need of volunteers and if you are interested in helping out residents can contact the hospital and they will assist in getting you signed up.

The next scheduled city council meeting will be at Dauphin City Hall on Monday January 24 at 5 pm and can be viewed on the live stream on the City of Dauphin YouTube page here.

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On Saturday, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP was conducting a patrol on the Ebb & Flow First Nation when they approached a young male walking along the road who wasn't dressed properly for the extreme cold. After speaking with the 13-year-old from Vogar, Manitoba, officers identified him and discovered that he was on court-imposed conditions that included not being in the community.

Officers then arrested the youth and during their search discovered two knives and two digital scales. The teen was transported to the Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP detachments and remanded into custody on charges of Possession of a Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Failing to Comply with a Release Order.

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Canadians could experience a delay in receiving their mail due to staffing shortages according to Canada Post. In a news release on Friday, they said they are working on contingency plans where necessary.

"While we respond to this current situation, we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our people and the communities we serve."

Canada Post recognized that the situation is constantly changing and they may have to implement temporary measures such as hour reductions or short-term closures at some branches.

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