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An E.coli outbreak in North America has prompted the recall of several brands of carrots.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued this recall after an E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots, distributed in both Canada and the United States, resulted in one death and at least 39 illnesses.
Affected brands in Canada include Bunny-Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments Organic, and PC Organics.
According to the CFIA, Food contaminated with E. coli 0121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick, with the potential for fatal outcomes.
You can find lists of the recalled carrots Here.
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On today's Edition Of Put Your Money Where Your House Is, we're joined by the president of CountryFest.
Duane McMaster is always proud of the volunteer support that makes this festival possible, and he's even more proud of how Countryfest can give back.
"On an annual basis, talking about our volunteers, they do get a donation from us for the time they put into what ever organization, whichever they might be volunteering for. on an annual basis, we pay out more than $100,000 in to our community."
Volunteers are the driving force for the tourism economy forces of Countryfest and Ukrainian Fest.
"Some of these organizations, that's the only fundraising event they have to do for the entire year, because they can make enough money working that 3-4 days to cover all their needs for the year. All we have to do is break even, knowing that even if we break even, we still put that $100,000 plus back into the community each year."
Another great example of people putting their time, and money, where their house is!
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Manitoba Ag Days has announced the return of its Innovation Showcase for the 2025 show.
This year's showcase will feature an expanded field of 34 entries, which will compete for the top spot in each of the seven categories.
Those categories will include Ag Technology, Agribusiness Services, Agricultural Equipment, Agronomics, Animal and Livestock, Farm Built Solutions and Farm Safety.
After meeting all 34 entrants, the Innovation Showcase Committee will announce the winners in each category on January 22nd, the second day of the three-day event held at Brandon's Keystone Centre.
The Innovation Showcase highlights products and services across a wide range of applications and helps both the entrepreneurs and producers bridge from innovative ideas to on-farm adoption.
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There is still room for businesses interested in taking part in the Parkland Chamber's second annual small business holiday party.
The event is this Saturday at the Watson Arts Centre, with the doors opening at 6:30.
Chamber executive director Stephen Chychota says they are targetting the many small businesses and organizations in our community with this event.
"If you are a 1-2 person business or even just a small organization, as we have non-profits out there with up to five members, it can be "What do you do?" Does someone host at their house which can be uncomfoprtable at times and maybe not everyone wants to do that. We wanted to take that burden off of everybody and have a nice place where we can make the party for you. All you have to do is biuy a ticket and show up."
Appetisers, games and networking will start at 7 pm, with a concert by MCMA award winner the Sean Taylor band starting at 8,
Tickets for the entire evening are $45 and are available through the Chamber's webste.
You can also get tickets for just the concert at the Watson Arts Centre at a cost of $25 each.
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A trial date has been set for one of the accused in a series of armed robberies in Dauphin earlier this year,
24-year-old Lorenzo Ducharmer of Duck Bay will be tried by judge on March 27th of next year in Dauphin court.
Meanwhile, a new court date has been given to all five people charged following a traffic stop on Main Street last month.
24-year-old Ariel Anderson of Norway House, 33-year-old Breann Breland of Crane River, and three Ochre River residents – 39-year-old Marsha McDonald, 59-year-old Karen Spence and 29-year-old Owen Spence – all appeared in Dauphin court on Tuesday, where their matters were all set over to January 28.
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This year's Pack the Pumper-Cram the Cruiser Food Bank Challenge between the Dauphin Fire Department and Dauphin RCMP is rapidly coming to an end.
Today is the final day for residents to drop off donations of non-perishable food items or cash at either the Dauphin Fire Department or in the back seat of the special Christmas-decorated patrol car at the Dauphin RCMP detachment.
If you can not get out to drop off a donation, you can also call 622-3100 to have it picked up.
The final weigh-in of all donations will take place tomorrow morning, with everything then being turned over to the Dauphin Food Bank to help with their Holiday season hampers.
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On today's Edition of Put Your Money Where Your House Is, we're joined by an economist who literally wrote the book on the matter.
Michael Shuman, US economist and author of "Put your money where your life is" lays out some facts on the benefits of supporting local businesses.
"Locally owned businesses, or locally based institutions, these entities are responsible for between 60-80% of the jobs, that percentage goes up by the way in rural areas."
And they are making a lot more than jobs too.
"Locally owned business or industry generates 2 - 4 times the economic development impacts as the non-locally owned ones. Just with that fact alone, local businesses are essential to the well-being of a community."
Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses!
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A 20-year-old man from Steinbach has been charged with child luring, and RCMP has released one of his social media handles to help identify more victims.
Tyson Vanderbosch was arrested on Aug. 24 in relation to alleged online communication with minors for a sexual purpose. He has been charged with two counts of child luring.
None of the charges against him have been proven in court.
Investigators analyzed the data from his digital devices and located several victims that they have not been able to identify.
RCMP said Vanderbosch used the Snapchat account “drifting_ty101” and released a photo of his avatar in an attempt to help with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP ICE Unit at 204-984-3129.
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Manitoba Hydro customers who receive their monthly bills by mail can expect an automated phone call or text message from the crown corporation when their next bill has been issued.
The move, which has been precipitated by the current work stoppage at Canada Post, will also provide details on how the customer can check their account balance.
Manitoba Hydro reminds customers that they never request payments over the phone, and they never request or accept credit card, e-transfer, or cryptocurrency payments over the phone/
They say anyone that requests these types of payments, or who threatens to disconnect service if immediate payment is not made is a scammer.
They also caution to never give any personal banking or credit card info over the phone.
Customers can also find out their balance by calling the customer service centre at 1-888-MB HYDRO, or by setting up- an online account at hydro.mb.ca/signup
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A major sponsorship agreement between the four Credit Unions in the Brandon area will benefit this year's Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner.
The four - Sunrise, Fusion, Westoba and Conpass Credit Unions - will combine to pay for the turkeys needed for this traditional meal - which offers fellowship and a meal on Christmas Day to those who may otherwise go without.
With around 3,000 people attending this meal in recent years, it is expected that over 100 turkeys will be needed for the two servings of this meal.
The 39th annual dinner will have servings at both noon and 4 pm on Christmas Day in the MNP Hall in the Keystone Centre.
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Kasper Bus Lines has stepped forward to filla void that was left when Mahikhan Bus Lines cancelled passenger service from Winnipeg to Flin Flon earlier this year.
Beginning this Sunday, Kasper will offer passenger and parcel hauling service from Winnipeg to The Pas on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Return service from The Pas will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Dauphin will be a pick-up and drop-off location on both routes,
Schedules and ticket info can be found by calling 1-855-566-2378 or online at www.gokasper.com.
In a news release announcing the new service, Kasper says they will use modern, comfortable buses with ample space for luggage, with Starlink internet installed on select buses.
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