Searching For A Superintendent

Mountain View School Division is continuing its search for a new Superintendent after Stephen Jaddock departed earlier this year.

Gabe Mercier, MVSD Board Chair, says MVSD is accepting applications though their online portals, or by mail.

"We do have a date. We're expecting people to submit their applications by October 1st, by 4 pm on Tuesday, October the 1st. We're hoping to have this new superintendent CEO in place by January 1st, 2025."

Mercier is looking forward to a strong, and productive school year.

"The teachers are the ones who do a lot of work in education, and what happens in the classroom is the most important thing. The kids can look forward to an excellent school year where the teachers will be there to assist them, where we believe in parental involvement as well, we're hoping the parent will be involved in the student's education, and we're looking forward to a succesful year."

Applications can be sent to the MVSD HR department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Aug 10, 2024 - 12:18 pm

Today marks a milestone for the Metis federation, as they held their ribbon cutting for their second MEDOcare Pharmacy right here in Dauphin.

President David Chartrand was in attendance, beaming with pride at this new expansion of Metis infrastructure.

"We've always had a dream of our first pharmacy in Winnipeg, working hard to make that succesful. Now we're in a comfortable state that that's successful, our people are supporting it, non-metis are supporting it, First Nations are supporting it. We're trying our best to be the best service we can. Dauphin has always been a target, that we were going to be coming this way. All the data showed us and the numbers showed us that this was the right time to make that move."

The MEDOcare pharmacy will offer prescriptions and care to any customers who come by.

It also has a wide variety of products made by metis citizens for sale on location through the Red River Market.

"It's such a proud time for our artisans. We have a lot of great beaders out in this area, and a lot of great artisans that are working on differents products to go out to market."

Stop by throughout the week, as MEDOcare Pharmacy continues their weeklong grand openning.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Aug 9, 2024 - 4:39 pm

After Saskatchewan became the latest province to ban cell phones in classrooms, could Manitoba be next?

By the start of the school year, Manitoba could be the only prairie province with out such rules, as B.C., Alberta, and Ontario and Quebec already have such measures.

Cell phones are often seen as a distraction in classrooms, and worse, an avenue for cheating on tests, but still offer value in emergencies, and as a tool for online research outside of tests.

Currently under Saskatchewan’s guidelines, teachers will be able to allow phones in class for instructional or research purposes, and students who require phones for medical or specific learning needs will be allowed to have them.

Manitoba's ruling could look similar if some are formed before the new school year begins.

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Aug 9, 2024 - 12:05 pm

A recent vote in the Manitoba's Teacher Association has ratified some very positive changes.

Teachers in the 37 anglophone divisions in the province will be receiving a 12.25% wage increase over a 4 year period.

this will act retroactively from July 1st of 2022 to 2026, and will bring a few other changes as well.

Accompanying this change, teachers will see more prep time, paid leave for inclement weather days, and a new salary schedule for the 2026-2027 year.

The Manitoba School Boards Association said this has been a process that started two years ago, and will help improve the day to day experiences of teachers.

Nathan Martindale, the president of the society stated in a news release that "This agreement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers".

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Aug 9, 2024 - 6:01 am

An employee from Manitoba Hydro died Thursday morning at one of the corporation's work sites in the Interlake region.

The employee, who will not be named, was performing work related to a power outage when the incident happened. Authorities are investigating how the worker died, but the Crown Utilities Corporation said no other employee was injured and there is no risk to public safety.

In a release, Manitoba Hydro said.

"Our deepest sympathies go out to the individual's loved ones, friends and coworkers," Manitoba Hydro said in a news release Thursday. "We are devastated to lose a member of our Manitoba Hydro family."

Manitoba Hydro is fully cooperating with the investigation.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Aug 9, 2024 - 5:27 am

Grandview Kinsmen Club and Grandview Recreation are combining forces to hold a full weekend of activities surrounding their 8th annual mud bog races.

Organizing committee member Dennis Lukey says the fun begins on Friday.

"It starts with a barbecue at noon and the parade at 3. There is a party in the park from 4 until 1 am down at the park here. The chainsaw carving began last year and it has caught on really well. We had 4 carvers last year, and this year we have 6 from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. So I am excited to see what works and items they will carve up. They will all be on auction here and there will be other items for sale as well."

There will also be quad pulls, tire burnouts, and a dance Friday night, as well as the first of two fireworks displays over the course of the weekend.

The mud bog itself begins Saturday at noon at Wilson Park.

"We have been working on the pit and getting it ready. We are hoping to have a lot of entries this year. The word is that there are a few new groups of guys coming with some bigger trucks. So we are hoping to bring those guys in. We have all kinds of money raised through sponsoirships. We probably have 50-60 different businesses and individuals that sponsor this so it really helps out with the prize money at the end of it all."

Lukey adds competitors come from all across Manitoba and into Saskatchewan.

He says an event like this does not happen without great support from volunteers.

"It takes a lot of sponsors to bring the mud bog and for the prize money, but it takes a tone of volunteers to come out and do their part. And not just for a day or two but for a few weeks and a few months. Including the weekend, it probably covers around 300-400 volunteers. Without them, it would not happen."

Day passes for Friday and Saturday are $30 for adults and $15 for students, with children 12 and under admitted for free.

A weekend pass for those two days is $50 for adults and $25 for students, while there is no admission cost to attend any of the events planned for Sunday.

A full list of events can be found online at www.grandviewmudbog.com

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Aug 8, 2024 - 2:35 pm

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is on the hunt for a new General Manager.

According to an article in the Brandon Sun, the non-profit organization has been without a G-M since Mark Humphries moved on from the organization back in June.

He had previously held the position for around 2 years.

The organization oversees a number of yearly festivals in Brandon, including Ag-Ex, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, and the Summer Fair.

Information on the job posting can be found on the Provincial Exhibition's website.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Aug 8, 2024 - 1:15 pm

A pair of cases from Ebb & Flow were back in the courts this week.

One of three people arrested in connection with a New Year's Eve armed robbery in that community had a new court date set.

27-year-old Braden Moar of the Ebb and Flow First Nation was in Roblin Court on Tuesday, where he had his matter adjourned to August 27 in Dauphin.

And a new court date has been set for a man arrested in connection with an April assault and firearm complaint in that community.

38-year-old Travis Malcolm will return to Dauphin Court on August 13.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Aug 8, 2024 - 11:56 am

A grand opening celebration will be taking place to cut the ribbon at MEDOcare Pharmacy in the Northwest Metis Council building on Main Street.

The ceremony will take place at 1 pm tomorrow afternoon, with a week-long celebration following.

Tomorrow's festivities will include a free bbq, a ribbon cutting, and everyone in attendance being entered into a raffle.

Be sure to stop by Unit D-422 Main Street South location on Friday and throughout next week to learn more about the festivities!

Details: Contributed by Michael Brossart; Published: Aug 8, 2024 - 6:21 am

The Ste. Rose RCMP responded to a rather odd report on August 5t at 11:25 pm, after reports from the Ebb and Flow First Nation claimed a man was striking large gas tanks with a pickaxe.

When officers got to the scene, they found a 32-year-old man walking down highway 278 carrying a pickaxe. a further search of the man found a razor blade hidden in his mouth.

He is facing charges of Possession of Weapons for a Dangerous Purpose and Mischief.

He has been released from custody.

luckily, the pickaxe blows caused no leaks or spills, as the targeted gas cans are a critical reservoir of fuel for the community.