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The numbers are in, as this year's Pack, the Pumper/Cram the Cruiser competition comes to a close.
Constable Marc LeRoux brought in about 400kg of food, and Deputy Fire Chief Conrad Denray reported 825kg.
When it was all stashed away, the two shook hands and Constable LeRoux remarked the real winner was the Dauphin Food Bank
"We're just hoping that we can get as much Christmas tables filled with food for those who need it. I'm hope the whole Dauphin community knows that no one will go hungry because of them and their generous donations"
Accompanying the 1225kg of food, there were also 1165 dollars of cash donations.
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Dauphin's annual Christmas Parade of Lights highlights a Saturday full of holiday-related events in the city.
The day kicks off with three separate events at 10 am, including a Festive Fair at the Dauphin Active Living Centre, a Winter fundraising Global market at the Friendship Centre, and a Mini Makers Holiday Market at the Watson Arts Centre.
The Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation are bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to the ort Dauphin Museum for the annual Christmas at the Fort event beginning at 1 pm.
The Parade of Lights begins at 5:30 at the corner of River and Mountain and will follow the traditional parade route in Dauphin.
And the day concludes with the Parkland Chamber of Commerce Small Business Holiday party at the Watson.
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Safer sites dot ca have issued a drug alert for the Valley River area.
They say a white powder sold as cocaine was responsible for a pair of recent overdoses in that area, both of which needed the use of naloxone to revive the individual.
They add if you are taking drugs alone, you should consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so that you can be spotted and kept track of.
People who have lost a loved one to drug use are encouraged to call the crisis line at Klinic at 204-786-8686, or toll-free at 1-888-322-3019.
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A Dauphin man faces several charges following an incident Wednesday night in the city.
As part of an ongoing investigation, RCMP visited a home on 2nd Avenue North West just before midnight to get information from a resident of the home.
When they arrived, they were met by a male holding what turned out to be a loaded rifle.
He quickly went back inside and police contained the surrounding area, eventually convincing the suspect to surrender.
37-year-old Ryan Joseph Fosseneuve is now in custody, facing charges that include possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose, as well as unauthorized possession, careless use, and unlawful storage of a firearm
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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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