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The annual fall cleanup in Swan River is set to begin on October 7th.
Items that will be picked up throughout the week include bundled or bagged grass, yard waste, and ranches with a diameter of less than one inch.
Items that will not be collected include large trees or branches, stones, bricks, and construction materials, as well as acceptable items that are not bundled.
Items to be collected should be on the curb by 7:30 am on October 7th, as Swan River Public Works crews will make only one pass through the entire town.
Anyone wanting more info can contact Swan River town office at 204-734-4586.
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After reductions in moose draws in 4 of Manitoba's game hunting areas earlier this year, the Chief Of Pimicikamak Cree nation thinks more needs to be done.
Pimicikamak resides in Game Hunting Area 9A, one of the locations that saw a reduction in tags. Notably, this reduction cut draws down to 100, rather than 400 the year before.
Chief of this Cree nation, David Monias, said that the moose population are in "a state of crisis," with community members reporting less sightings in the area, and some members are even crossing provincial borders to harvest moose in Saskatchewan.
According to the most recent provincial data, the moose population was just under 500, as of 2014.
Chief Monias has lobbied to shut down moose draws this year, and failing to do that, looks to do so next year through a communication with Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses.
The hunters who received moose draw licences in GHA 9A this year can harvest in the area from Sept. 16 to Oct. 13 and Dec. 2 to Dec. 15, according to this year's hunting guide.
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After a year of searching, the RCMP is once again asking for Information on a homicide.
Lyndon McIvor was last seen in the early morning of August 26, 2023, after a night out with friends.
His remains were found by community search and rescue on August 31, 2023, in a forested area on Lake Manitoba First Nation.
Investigators believe his body was dumped in this location and more individuals were involved in his death.
The RCMP are certain that there are people in the public who have crucial information regarding the Death of Lydon McIvor, and urge those who do to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to Major Crime Services Tip line at 431-489-8110, or submit a tip anonymously at Manitoba CrimeStoppers.CA
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The 2025 rent guideline in Manitoba has been set at 1.7 per cent, effective January 1st.
Manitoba Consumer Protection and Government Services updates this on an annual basis, using a formula based on the consumer price index for Manitoba.
The guideline applies to most residential rental properties including apartments, single rooms, houses, and duplexes, with a few exceptions.
The guideline does not apply to rental units being rented for $1,640 or more per month, rental units owned and operated by, or for, provincial, municipal, or federal governments, and not-for-profit life lease units.
It also does not apply to various types of social housing, and rental units in buildings first occupied after March 2005
The 2025 rent guideline is lower than the 2024 guideline, which was three per cent.
Landlords and tenants are reminded that written notice of a rent increase must be issued at least three months before the increase takes effect.
And, with a few exceptions, rent can only be increased once a year.
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Access to all provincial parks in Manitoba will be free this upcoming Labour Day long weekend.
Provincial Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt hopes Manitobans will get out and enjoy some of the over 90 provincial parks in Manitoba through this initiative.
Even though entrance to provincial parks will be free, nightly camping fees will still apply.
To reserve a camping site, you can call 1-888-482-2267, or online at www.manitobaparks.com.
As well, the free access does not carry over to national parks, such as Riding Mountain, where regular entrance fees will still apply.
Campers are also reminded because the emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Winnipeg, no firewood can be transported outside the city limits.
Firewood is available for purchase from local retailers at most campgrounds.
Transportation violations can result in charges and fines of up to $1,300 for individuals or $15,000 for businesses.
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A Dauphin man who is facing charges related to a serious assault from November of 2022 was back in court this past week.
40-year-old Wayne Becks faces several charges including aggravated assault and uttering threats, and was remanded back into custody until his next appearance on September 3rd.
And one of two people arrested following a November drug and weapon bust in Dauphin also has had a new court date set.
36-year-old Chantelle Ferland is due back in court this Tuesday.
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The storm that began overnight Sunday included wind speeds of more than 120 kilometres per hour in some areas and it has resulted in residents in Foxwarren waking up to heartbreak.
The storm that rattled many homes throughout the Parkland region hit the Foxwarren rink and destroyed the roof. Home to hockey stars such as Ron Low, Pat Falloon, and Mark Wotton, to name a few, the current arena was built in 1948 and has also been home to many other stars throughout the years.
In February of 2018, the rink was voted the Coldest Rink in North America on the Rink Rater app.
Robert Bouchard grew up playing hockey at the arena and he was in disbelief when he saw photos of the destruction online on Sunday morning.
"It was such a sad feeling when I saw the photos, heartbreaking," said Bouchard. "I met so many incredible guys playing there and I will always remember the Foxwarren Falcons senior team."
Danny Johnston has spent more than half of his life at the arena as did his mom and sister. He got into his truck shortly after 6:00 a.m. and drove around town, ultimately to see the arena that has meant so much to him ripped apart.
"It was gut wrenching, my heart broke," said Johnston. "That arena is everything to me as well as any other kid that grew up in this community. That’s where every kid growing up in this town spent all their free time, it was literally the only thing to do around here in the winter."
"This one hits hard," ended Johnston.
Sherisse Ziprick's sons Aiden and Keaton grew up playing league games and tournaments in the arena.
"The Foxwarren area is such a tight knit community and their rink is the heart of it all," said Ziprick. "It was always the best rink for sticks and pucks. Seeing kids from surrounding communities playing together was always just a great thing to watch and be a part of."
Sherisse is also optimistic that while hockey will be put on delay at the rink, there will be a time that the great game will once again be played in Foxwarren.
"There will be so many families ready and willing to help in whatever way possible to get that rink standing and operational again," ended Ziprick. "It's history will not end with this storm."
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Mother Nature has put a damper on one event in the Parkland.
The Parkland Horseman's Association has announced that all of their events planned for Sunday in Ste. Rose have been cancelled due to the rain that fell in the region Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
The announcement was made Sunday morning on their Facebook page.
This was the 30th year for the Chuckwagon and Chariot races in Ste. Rose.
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The Last pest report of the year came out this week, detailing the notable insects on the fields this year.
Dr John Gavloski, the entomologist for this report went through some of the details this year, noting prominent levels of flea beetles, and declining levels of cutworms.
one thing that was remarkably different this year was grasshoppers.
"They're doing a survey right now on grasshoppers. Levels seem down from where they were over the last few years even."
Dr. Gavloski expects these numbers are due to the rain from early in the season.
"Rain, when the eggs have just hatched and they're really young grasshoppers, can be really hard on them. When they hatch from the egg, they don't have fat reserves yet, and they have to feed quickly to get their fat reserves built up and if they don't have a chance to do that because it's pouring rain, you'll get quite a few of them dying off"
Stay tuned for Monday's Noon-hour edition of Agriview for the full conversation with Dr. John Gavloski.
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Learning how to help youth that are experiencing a mental health crisis is the focus of a Mental Health First Aid course later this fall.
Participants in the two-day event will gain the skills and confidence needed to engage someone with an emerging mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis.
The mental health first aid clinic is set for November 26th and 27 at the Dauphin Community Health Office Boardroom.
The cost is $125 to attend and registrations are now being accepted by calling Lana Parker at 204-638-2118 extension 1713, or emailing lparker @ pmh-mb.ca
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A prominent local business that shut down last year will be seeing some rejuvenation this fall.
Black's Cycle and Sport shut down after nearly 80 years of operation, but just this week, new owners and a new mission were announced.
Alex Man & Mel Stefaniw, who you might know from their work as the Trail Tutors at Northgate Trail, will be turning the space into a new project titled Back In Black`s.
Their goal is to keep this hub of sporting goods around by creating a consignment business for used sporting goods and bike medics, repairing and maintaining bicycles brought in to them.
According to their social media, a critical part of their business will be giving back to the community, as they plan to create a legacy bursary program for youth semi-annually to help with access to special programming like camps, clinics, workshops, and training that can be very pricey for families.
At this time, Back In Black`s will accept toddler and youth outdoor gear only, including water sports gear, Winter Gear, camping supplies in good repair, and more.
Be sure to check out Back in Black`s in Dauphin to see this new community development.
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