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After a fantastic inaugural event last summer, the second annual Pride Winnipegosis is just around the corner.

Pride Winnipegosis President Cyndie Blythe says the committee was overwhelmed by the support from the community at last year's event.

"I'll tell ya, it was overwhelming and wonderful. We didn't know what to expect, you know, everything protests to nothing. We didn't have protests, and we had way more than nothing."

Blythe says an enthusiastic crowd showed up to celebrate pride last year, and they're excited to see what this year's event has to offer on June 10th.

The second annual Pride Winnipegosis will feature all of the same great events that made it such a hit last year, with the addition of some new awards for floats in the parade, and a Drag Storytime.

"We're giving away prizes! We're going to award the best-motorized entry, the best walking or biking entry, and the rainbow award, which is the best use of rainbow colours."

They're still accepting entries for the parade, as well as vendors for this year's event. You can reach out to Pride Winnipegosis on Facebook, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 1st.

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Published: May 18, 2023 - 5:53 am

The provincial government has released the first crop report of the seeding season.

While seeding progress is ahead of where it was at this time last year, it's still far behind the five-year average, sitting at 25% complete as of week 20, up from last year's 10%, but well behind the five-year average of 63%.

In the Northwest Region, spring wheat seeding is leading the way, sitting around 90% complete in the Roblin area, while the Swan Valley and Dauphin areas are about 65% complete, and the Pas region is about 50%.

Early-seeded spring wheat in the Roblin and Swan Valley areas has emerged, and there was good winter wheat survival overall. Canola seeding has started and is about 10% done in the region, while field peas are 80% seeded. Soybean seeding is underway in the Dauphin area.

Progress was slowed down in the Dauphin and Ste. Rose areas after last week's storm, but a favourable weather forecast over the next week is expected to progress seeding well.

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Published: May 17, 2023 - 1:24 pm

Talk has been brewing around this company for a while now, and this June, Obsolete Brewing's doors will open!

Obsolete Brewing Company recently took its beer selection to the Prairie Beer Awards in Regina, and company Co-owner Steve Sobering tells us the details about the awards they took home.

"Obsolete Brewing Company won a gold medal and a silver medal for both our coffee kolsch-style beer and our maple imperial stout. There was about 70-80 breweries across 2 provinces competing. We were really excited to bring home some recognition for the delicious beers we've been brewing."

The brewery will be located in the former Acklands building at 26 2nd Ave. NW. and the crew there have already been working hard to perfect their craft beverage selection. before opening their taproom.

Marcos Bardelli, the head brewmaster told us that the taproom will have more than just beer, but beverages that everyone can enjoy.

"We're going to brew many styles of beers, from traditional lagers, pilsners, and even some other light beers. we'll brew many different ones with fruits, sours, and stouts. We're also going to serve Kombucha which is a fermented tea and some non-alcoholic drinks as well like craft sodas and ginger ales."

Obsolete Brewing has been in the works for quite some time, as the company was incorporated late in 2020. Since then, Sobering says the company has been moving forward with a well-defined goal for the future

"We're really hoping to make it that great community space. it's been a long journey, but we're getting close to our finish line and we're working hard to make good on all our promises"

Sobering hopes that the brewery creates a whole new avenue for tourism in the city, but also makes a place for everyone in Dauphin to celebrate together with great drinks and great company too.

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Published: May 17, 2023 - 6:00 am

A cold front drifting through the province could bring excess amounts of smoke to the area, reducing both air quality and visibility.

Wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan will be billowing smoke that will cover much of Western Manitoba, and the thick of it is expected to reach as far as the Red River Valley by noon tomorrow.

Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations, and it's recommended that everyone take the appropriate measure to reduce their exposure.

People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.

Checking air quality forecasts, and preparing to be outside with masks that offer the proper filtration is recommended.

If you are concerned about your health in this time of increased wildfire smoke, refer to the Air Quality Health Index for more information.

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Published: May 16, 2023 - 4:28 pm

The Dauphin RCMP and their Police Service Dog Marook sniffed out a suspect that was on the run in Grandview, Manitoba.

The police statement says officers were patrolling the area after reports that the wanted individual, 28-year-old Brandon McKay, was in the area.

After being located by the patrolling officers, McKay fled through several back lanes and around fences in an attempt to evade capture.

RCMP Police Service Dog Marook was sent out to track down the fleeing suspect and quickly found him hiding in some hedges.

Brandon Mckay was then remanded into custody and added charges of Resisting Arrest to his existing warrants for Assault and Failure to Attend Court.

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Published: May 16, 2023 - 4:07 pm

8-year-old Emerson Poulin has been located safely and the Amber Alert has been lifted. 28-year-old Christopher Daniel Poulin was arrested without incident.

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An Amber Alert has been issued for an eight-year-old boy who's missing from Thunder Bay, Ont., and could be traveling through Manitoba to Prince Albert, Sask.

Police believe that eight-year-old Emerson Poulin, from Thunder Bay, was abducted by 28-year-old Christopher Daniel Poulin of Prince Albert, and they were last seen around 11 pm E.T. last night.

Emerson(pictured above) is described as white, around 4' tall, 70 pounds, with a thin build, brown eyes, and brown hair. He was last seen wearing black and red shoes with velcro straps.

Christopher(pictured below) is described as white, 5'9" tall, 190 pounds, with shoulder-length bleached blond hair, which is sometimes in a ponytail. When he was last seen, Christopher was wearing black-rimmed glasses, a white baseball cap, a white shirt, grey shoes, and a grey sweater.

A warrant is being sought for the arrest of Christopher Poulin for Failing to provide the necessities of life, abduction, unlawful confinement, and breach of a release.

If you see Christopher Poulin, please call 911 immediately. Do not approach or confront him. Police are still looking for vehicle descriptors, so if you see or have information about the vehicle he is driving, please call 911 to provide detail to the police.

Christopher Daniel Poulin, 28, of Prince Albert, Sask. via Thunder Bay Police Service

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Published: May 16, 2023 - 1:25 pm

The Russell RCMP is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision involving a man from Dauphin.

Yesterday afternoon, officers responded to a motorcycle crash on Highway 482, approximately 10 km west of Highway 83, near the Shellmouth Dam.

The investigation determined that four motorcycles were heading east on Highway 482 together when one driver hit loose gravel. He then hit the guard rail and was thrown from the motorcycle.

The driver, a 49-year-old male from Dauphin, was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police say that alcohol and speed don't appear to be factors in the collision.

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Published: May 16, 2023 - 11:56 am

The Dauphin Place Brand Strategy is an award-winning success for the city.

Economic Development Association Of Manitoba, or EDAM recognized the accomplishments of Tourism Dauphin with the "Project of the Year Award Under $100,000", and Economic Development Manager Martijn van Luijn says it's more than building the tourism department, but the community as well.

"Dauphin's always been a destination for tourists, right? But, we've sometimes felt we have an identity problem. people would say 'There's never anything to do in Dauphin', 'Who are we?' or 'What do we represent?' and this new brand that we've developed in partnership with Travel Manitoba and the RM of Dauphin really gives us an identity, something we can all be behind"

Van Luijn accepted this award which was presented at EDAM's 6th Annual Gala and Awards evening by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, and he says that this success isn't just for Dauphin, but the surrounding area too.

"It thinks that's the way to do it. We can't go at this alone, and even our tagline 'Adventure from here on out' speaks that we don't see ourselves defined by boundaries. If our neighbors win, we win. I really like that about this strategy"

Also nominated for this award was the Russell Thrift Shop for their work in the community.

This award is designed to be awarded to people, organizations, or communities undertaking projects that greatly improve their regions, and Van Luijn was proud that Tourism Dauphin was the recipient of this regional recognition.

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Published: May 16, 2023 - 5:00 am

*As of this morning (Tuesday, May 16th), there are no longer any special air quality statements in effect for Manitoba. This could change in the near future as wildfires continue to rage out west.

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A special air quality statement is in effect for a large portion of Manitoba, including some areas in the northern interlake, as well as around The Pas and Flin Flon.

Smoke from Alberta and Saskatchewan is causing, or is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. A cold front slumping southward through Manitoba is concentrating forest fire smoke over the northern prairies.

Even at low concentrations, wildfire smoke can be harmful to health. People with lung or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and those who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.

Areas in the Parkland are currently seeing some haze, which is expected to become local smoke closer to midnight as the smoke moves south.

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Published: May 15, 2023 - 1:13 pm

The Dauphin and District Community Foundation(DDCF) has announced this year's spring grantees, which will get a share of $73,738.

Executive Director Kit Daley says a lot of work goes into the selection process, and the foundation chooses projects they think will do the most to benefit the community.

"Our board looks at the applications, and each board member is assigned one or more applications to review. They'll meet with the grantee, check out what the project entails, and then we come together and the board decides what will have the biggest impact, and be most beneficial to the community."

The foundation has selected 13 projects for this round of grants, ranging from schools to businesses to community groups.

• Almost New Store - $15,000 (Front door repair)
• City of Dauphin - $2,500 (Digital Kiosk)
• Dauphin & District Handivan - $7,500 (Conversion of new van)
• Dauphin Church of Christ - $6,687 (Whitmore Food Program)
• Dauphin Junior Rec Hockey - $2,116 (Goalie equipment)
• Dauphin Neighborhood Renewal - $10,000 (Roof repair)
• Dauphin Pickle Ball - $1,500 (Nets and school rental)
• Dauphin Pottery & Ceramics Club - $4,083 (Two potter wheels)
• Lorray Manor - $7,000 (Security panel repair)
• Mackenzie Middle School - $4,352 (Replace disposable dishes)
• MVSD - $3,000 (Alternative classroom)
• South Parkland Healthy Child Coalition -$5,000 (Indoor playground enhancement)
• Sub Committee of DRS - $5,000 (Maamawii Park Project)

While it is still months away, the DDCF will now shift its focus to the fall grants, and the application window which opens September 1st.

Daley says the foundation will have nearly $69,000 to grant this fall, and they want to give potential grantees time to make sure they have what they need to apply.

"They're gonna have to give us their financial statements, they will have to be a registered charity or qualified donee, or partner with one, because we can only pay grants to registered charities and qualified donees. We really just want a clear picture of what the project is."

For more information on the foundation and its grants, you can call (204) 638-4598. The DDCF has also launched a new and improved website, ddcf.ca.

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Published: May 15, 2023 - 6:00 am