Brandon Police Standoff Ended at 1am

The standoff yesterday, between Brandon Police and a 43 year old man, ended with the man being transported to hospital for mental health treatment.

Police arrived around 3:30 yesterday and stayed until 1:00 in the morning when the man exited the residence and was taken into police custody.

As officers approached the residence, the suspect was observed holding a knife and began to threaten Police.

The suspect stated he also had Molotov cocktails and a chainsaw and threatened Police with these.

After some failed attempts at negotiating with the suspect to calm down, officers heard the man start up a chainsaw.

Continued dialogue led Police to believe that the man might have been experiencing a Mental Health Crisis.

A police investigation continues to determine if Criminal Charges will be laid.

Details: Contributed by Josh Sigurdson; Published: May 2, 2018 - 11:14 am

A stand off between a man barricading himself in a home and Brandon police is ongoing.

Brandon police and their SWAT vehicle along with heavily-armed officers are currently on Louise Avenue between 15th Street and 16th.

Witnesses say emergency vehicles started to arrive in the mid afternoon after someone barricaded themselves inside a two-story home.

Police are still on the scene into the night.

Details: Contributed by Josh Sigurdson; Published: May 2, 2018 - 12:07 am

When is the Dauphin MRI coming, is the question on everyone’s mind.

NDP Health Critic, Andrew Swan, asked the question during Estimate.

“With great fanfare a couple of months ago, the minister announced that in fact there would be a MRI in Dauphin. This week I had the chance to ask the minister about it in a process called Estimates, and I though on behalf of the people of Dauphin and people of the Parkland, I would try to get a better answer. I asked the minister when the MRI would be up and running, I was kind of surprised that not only did he not have an answer, but he was pretty glib about the whole thing.”

Local MLA Brad Michaleski, explains why it’s hard to give a specific date.

“There is construction going on right now at the Dauphin Regional Hospital, with the emergency room upgrade that is going on. So do you know if those two things are going to be operational together or separately, I don’t know, but what’s important is that our government is committed to bringing the MRI to Dauphin and we’re continuing on with that path.”

This past December, the provincial government announced they were going to follow through with the MRI in Dauphin.

Details: Published: May 2, 2018 - 12:00 am

The crime of shoplifting poses a real challenge, one that some Dauphin businesses know all too well.

There’ve been concerns of ongoing challenges and timely response to calls of this crime, raised concerns that were brought to the City of Dauphin.

A meeting was held with the City of Dauphin, Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce and the Parkland area RCMP Detachment.

RCMP will report to calls of shoplifting, as long as there are no other higher priority calls ahead of that one.

Some store owners post videos or photos from their surveillance cameras on social media, to help them catch the suspects.

Staff Sergeant Nolan Suss, Area Commander of the Parkland Detachment, knows there has been some success with this method.

“I know businesses are frustrated with stealing and I know that practice has actually identified some people who have been doing this. I guess the best thing is the prevention of the theft in the first place. So if they can set up the environment in their store so as to prevent the theft in the first place; that’s probably their best defence.

Video surveillance is becoming more affordable and is the best way to control shoplifting.

Details: Published: May 2, 2018 - 12:00 am

Municipalities across the province struggle when members act inappropriately towards one another.

The Minister of Municipal Relations, Jeff Wharton, will be listening to what people have to say on the matter at the District Meetings, with one being scheduled in Swan River for June 8.

Bill Galloway, Reeve for Swan Valley West Municipality, thinks it’s caused by a conflict of personalities.

“Often times I think its conflict of personalities. Everyone sitting at the table obviously has their own thoughts on how things should be done or on how a project should be done or whatever. Very often conversation gets more heated than what it should; voices rising and fingers pointing and that sort of antic. That’s uncalled for. There should be modicum of politeness and understanding; that’s what’s missing.”

Swan Valley West was in full support of the motion for this support at the AMM’s convention and would like to see tougher penalties for those councillors who cross the line for the Code of Conduct.

Details: Published: May 1, 2018 - 12:00 am

“Building a community through art and culture!” is a special presentation at the Dauphin Public Library this month.

Starting tonight, Kelwood Barn Quilt Collective is presenting their pieces of art called Barn Quilts.

Kathy Levandoski the co-founder of Harvest Sun Music and Arts Society, tells 730 CKDM who invited her to speak at an event taking place tonight.

“Jean-Louis Guillas has asked me to do a short presentation about the Harvest Sun Music and Arts Society and its history. How it got started and how it has given a little village a shot in the arm.”

The Kelwood Barn Quilt collective is on exhibit starting today running till the end of the month.

Details: Contributed by Josh Sigurdson; Published: May 2, 2018 - 5:35 am

In an announcement about paramedic services yesterday, Health Minister Goertzen revealed that 9.7 full-time equivalent positions have been created in Dauphin, while Gilbert Plains will see 4.85 new full-time equivalent positions.

This is part of the 60 new full-time paramedic positions the province is creating.

The province will be moving ahead with their plan to provide 24/7 coverage across Manitoba.

Details: Published: May 1, 2018 - 2:24 pm

Dauphin’s MPI Service Centre has re-located its office due to this past Sunday’s fire.

They moved to the fourth floor of the Dauphin Provincial Building located at 27 Second Ave. S.W.

The temporary location will provide essential services but customers are encouraged to see their Autopac agent for other business needs.

Due to smoke and residue damage, the Dauphin Service Centre will remain closed for about three weeks to allow for clean-up and repairs.

Details: Contributed by Josh Sigurdson; Published: May 1, 2018 - 2:01 pm

An increase of 3.6 per cent in electricity rates for MB Hydro has been approved by the Manitoba Public Utilities Board.

The new rate is in effect for June 1.

PUB also recommended that the Province develop a bill of affordability program for lower-income customers.

To support this program, they also suggested that a portion of the revenue from the Keeyask (KEY-ASK) station go towards it.

PUB also recommends that the Province transfer some of the carbon tax revenue to MB Hydro to help reduce future electricity rate increases.

With the revenue from Bipole III, they recommendedthe provincial government suspend a collection of approximately $900 million over the next 13 years, and not let additional costs of the project fall on hydro customers.