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Affordable childcare's coming to Manitoba much sooner than expected.
When the province signed on to the Canada-wide early learning and childcare agreement in August of 2021, the original target was to have $10-a-day healthcare by 2026.
However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg this morning, to announce that it's coming way ahead of schedule.
"We're here together to announce that Manitoba will achieve an average of ten dollars a day for regulated childcare in a few weeks, on April 2nd, three years ahead of schedule."
Trudeau says that today's announcement shows the work that can be done when governments work together for a common goal.
"All of this work wouldn't be possible without the advocacy and leadership of the childcare sector. So to all the experts, educators, providers, and families, who've been tireless in advocating for better childcare for years, indeed for decades, thank you for your continued work."
Premier Heather Stefanson was part of the announcement as well, also stressing the importance of working together on these projects.
"As the Prime Minister said, and I'm gonna reiterate again, when we work together we can accomplish great things, for our communities, for our province, and for our country."
Manitoba's childcare subsidy program will continue to give financial support by further reducing fees for those who can't afford the $10-a-day price tag. Stefanson says they want to ensure that cost isn't a barrier to quality early-learning programs.
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Two 14-year-old girls are dead after they were found outside a residence on St. Theresa Point First Nation Wednesday morning.
RCMP officers from the Island Lake detachment responded to a report of two females found outside the home. They were then taken to a nursing station where they were pronounced deceased.
It is believed that they were outside for a period of time when the temperature was around -23 overnight.
Autopsies will be conducted and Island Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
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If you're looking to get married to the love of your life and you aren't sure where to do it, the Gilbert Plains Country Club will have you covered starting in the spring.
Their brand new Event Centre is completed and they are excited to introduce 'The Grounds'. It is the newest wedding venue in the Parkland and it's a one-stop shop. That means you won't need to travel to any other venue, the entire ceremony, meal, and everything else included in a wedding will be done at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.
"It's going to be a park like atmosphere," said Easton Gryba. "We're going to be planting a bunch of trees, flowers, and plants throughout the course to attract more people."
Easton, who recently got married to her husband, Regan, says the best part about The Grounds is the accessibility.
"You don't only get access to a hall, you will also have access to a ceremony site with benches and an arch," said Gryba. "You won't have to worry about renting chairs or wondering where your ceremony will be, that's the great thing about this venue."
If you are interested in getting more information or booking a wedding in the spring, you can call or text Easton at 204-648-5047.
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The Bear Clan Patrol is reporting that 14-year-old Faith Winter, who had been missing since Sunday, has been safely located.
C23-46401 Faith Winter Age 14 Update ********* Has been located safe.
Posted by Bear Clan Patrol - Missing Persons on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The RCMP is recommending anyone who handles money to be vigilant when handling large bills after two suspects were caught on camera using counterfeit cash.
This comes after Selkirk RCMP received reports from local businesses that two individuals produced multiple suspicious $100 banknotes.
One of the suspects fled the scene after a cashier became suspicious and called the police. Luckily, this was after security cameras took an image of his face.
The counterfeit currency was seized and two of the three bills were found with the same serial number. The three bank notes also had a security feature that is found on a different denomination.
For anyone who thinks they have received counterfeit currency, contact your local RCMP.
For tips on how to spot counterfeit currency, please go to https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/.
The Selkirk RCMP is asking for public assistance in finding the two suspects.
For anyone with information on either of these two suspects, please contact the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 or submit an anonymous tip through crime stoppers at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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The Fisher Branch RCMP is investigating the shooting of a six-year-old on Peguis First Nation.
On Monday night, the child was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound, and police were notified of the incident.
Initial investigation determined that two children at a residence in the community found a firearm. A four-year-old shot the gun, which hit the six-year-old. They were taken to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Yesterday, police executed a search warrant at the residence and seized five firearms, a crossbow, and ammunition. An adult male was arrested and will face a charge of unlawful storage of a firearm. He was released with an upcoming court date.
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A portion of Ashern will be without water pressure this morning, and are under a boil water advisory, as work is done to install a new water line.
The new line will connect to the Lakeshore General Hospital and is a part of the hospital's expansion project. The majority of residents west of Steenson Drive will be affected.
A friendly reminder that some residents on the west side of Ashern will be without water this morning to facilitate the...
Posted by RM of West Interlake on Thursday, March 2, 2023
Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute before use. This includes drinking and ice making, preparing drinks(including baby formula), preparing food(including washing fruits and vegetables), and brushing your teeth.
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The Discover Portugal Information Session is taking place at the Dauphin Active Living Centre at 7 pm tonight.
This informative seminar, hosted by Parkland Chamber of Commerce's Stephen Chychota, will highlight all the details about the trip to Portugal scheduled for October of this year.
We spoke with Chychota, who gave us a preview of what this information session has in store for people.
"they'll find out what happens day to day, they'll find out what the sights are like, and hear a little more about the optional tours. so there is, with this trip, a little bit more downtime involved with it, so people have the luxury of going out and doing their own thing."
The session is free for anyone to attend. Those who can't attend in person can view a virtual broadcast through the link here.
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The family registration number on the Manitoba health card is about to include a letter in its 6-digit code.
This small change will allow the Manitoba healthcare system to keep options open for the growing population in the province.
The change will be seen on any cards issued after March 1st, 2023.
Manitoba Health has also worked to reduce processing times for people who need new or replacement health cards. The backlog created by the pandemic is now eliminated and most new application requests are handled within a four-week window.
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The province released the February Flood Outlook and it reports a low-to-moderate risk of significant spring flooding in most southern Manitoba river basins. As well, water levels are expected to stay below dikes and other means of flood protection at all locations where they exist.
The water level on Dauphin Lake right now is 854.9 ft which is about 2 ft above its operating level of 853 ft. After spring runoff, the lake is expected to remain above the operating range, but below flood protection levels.
Lake Winnipegosis is currently about half a foot above normal at 830.96 ft, but the lake level is expected to be near normal after the spring runoff.
Lake Manitoba is within its operating range right now at 811.76 ft and is expected to stay at a similar level once spring runoff finishes.
In the Interlake region the risk of significant flooding is moderate. However, the risk of flooding due to ice jams on the Fisher River is high. As well, the outlook notes that flows are above normal for this time of year at the Dauphin River and Fairford River.
When it comes to winter precipitation so far, the outlook says it was generally below normal across most of southern and central Manitoba from November to February.
Looking forward, as we all well know, the risk of flooding could change depending on weather conditions between now and the spring melt.
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The Ukrainian Community of Dauphin came together last weekend for a pierogi fundraiser supporting the front-line troops in Ukraine
Over 50 volunteers came together to roll, cut, and stuff almost 12,000 pierogies throughout the weekend. After the ingredient cost, over $3500 was raised in support.
Annette Clement who's an organizer of the fundraiser tells us just how large an undertaking this was.
"Well, we made 988 dozen pierogies this past weekend". . . "We weren't anticipating the magnitude of the orders that people called in. we sure appreciate all the people who called in to get their orders."
Potato and cheddar were by far the highest-demand pierogi on the list, but there were also potato and cottage cheese, cabbage, berry pierogies, and gluten-free options made as well.
Clement also sends gratitude to all the local people and businesses that donated ingredients.
"A very very big thank you to the Dauphin Friendship Centre for allowing us to host this event... Koshowski and Birss' for donating potatoes and Dauphin Consumer Co-op for donating flour. We also had donations, monetary and food donations given to us from various people, and of course the amazing volunteers."
The volunteer group returns to the Dauphin Friendship Centre this Sunday, March 5th to continue to make another 200 dozen pierogis to fill the remaining orders.
Anyone looking to volunteer in the process can go to the Dauphin Friendship Centre this Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.
For previous coverage of this event, see our past story here.
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