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Winter driving conditions are already rolling in, and the holiday season is fast approaching.

With this, MADD Canada is bringing back their 36th year of the Red Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired drivers on the roads.

This program runs every year from November 1st to mid-January to reinforce this message across the holiday season.

Tanya Hanson Pratt is the National President of MADD Canada, and she stresses the fact that driving while impaired is always a choice.

"We simply ask that people never drive impaired, and never get in a vehicle with an impaired driver. It's a really simple decision. There is no reason why someone can't plan ahead. you always  know when events are coming up, so make a plan ahead of time."

Pratt notes that accidents always tend to spike in this season, which is why this campaign is running from the first of November through to January, and planning ahead can make all the difference in travel.

You can learn where to get a Red Ribbon at MADD.ca as a reminder to drive safely and as a tribute to the people affected by impaired drivers in the past.

Something that Pratt is very specific about is that impaired driving is never an accident.

"We never refer to them as accidents, because that would suggest there's no one to blame. When impaired driving is involved, then there is someone to blame. someone made a poor decision." 

So whatever holiday you're looking to celebrate over the next few months, don't drink or take drugs and drive.

Plan ahead, stay the night, or don't get intoxicated, travelling safely is one of the best gifts you can give over the holiday season.

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Guilty pleas have been entered in relation to a drug bust in Dauphin from earlier this year. 

In Dauphin Court this week, 22-year-old Jamie Desmarais from the Sandy Bay First Nation pled guilty to Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and was sentenced to 1764 days in jail.

26-year-old Keanu Roulette, also from Sandy Bay First Nation, pled guilty to a simple possession charge and received one day for his court appearance.

Back in February, Mounties arrested two men after seizing over 200 grams of crystal meth.

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November 14th will be the next court appearance for an Ebb & Flow woman, who was arrested in relation to a drug bust on the First Nation.

35-year-old Christine Mancheese was taken into custody on a number of charges. 

Ste. Rose RCMP raided a home on the reserve on September 20th and seized crystal meth, cocaine, cash, an unsecured firearm, and drug-related paraphernalia.

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The Parkland RCMP Detachment is looking to get feedback from the public and hear their concerns on Tuesday, November 14.

There will be a Community Policing Town Hall on November 14 at 7:00 at the Aspen Lodge which is upstairs in the Parkland Rec Complex. There will be presentations on area crime trends, policing priorities, and crime reduction strategies.

Scott Linklater is a sergeant with the Dauphin RCMP and he says it's the perfect time for a meeting.

"Policing in the area has changed and I don't think we have really had a chance to talk to the public about changes," said Linklater. "This is an important step and we are looking forward to the town hall on November 14."

The meeting is open to the public and while there is no timeline for when the meeting will end, it is guaranteed to be very in-depth. There will also be a question and answer period prior to the end of the meeting.

"I'm hoping that there will be a better understanding between the detachment and residents," said Linklater. "We're going to answer general questions as best we can."

While we all have a role in staying safe and keeping our community safe, Linklater wanted to add that the RCMP will always be here to serve and protect.

"We want to make sure everyone is safe and we want to make sure everyone is able to live their best lives," ended Linklater. "We understand there is crime in this area, we are addressing it, and we want the public to know that."

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Dauphin Active Living Centre will play host to an evening with author Gordon Goldsborough tonight.

He will talk about the third and final book in his Abandoned Manitoba series, called "On the Road to Abandoned Manitoba". 

Goldsborough will have copies of the book available, which takes a scenic route through a number of historic places in the province. 

The event goes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, and CKDM News Now will be in attendance. 

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One day after rejecting an offer from Manitoba Public Insurance, the union representing 1,700 striking employees says it has reached a tentative agreement with the crown-owned auto insurance provider.

Voting on the agreement will take place today, and leadership of the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union is encouraging its membership to approve the package.

It includes wage increases of 13 per cent over four years plus a signing bonus and other benefits.

Workers have been on strike since August 28th, with the work stoppage disrupting services at M-P-I such as driver testing and claims assessments.

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Manitoba's finance minister says a bill will be put before the legislature to start a fuel-tax holiday starting this coming New Year's Day, which is to run for at least six months,

Adrien Sala says the suspension of the province's 14-cent-a-litre fuel tax could be extended based on economic conditions, but exactly what would trigger the extension has not been worked out.

The gas tax holiday is one of several measures outlined for Sala in a mandate letter from Premier Wab Kinew.

It fulfills an N-D-P campaign promise to halt the fuel tax until inflation subsides.

 

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A wanted poster for a wild pig is making its way around Manitoba.

The Program "Squeal On Pigs Manitoba" was started to track wild pigs coming up from the south, and one was recently spotted just southeast of Brandon.

The wild pigs have become a problem invasive species, and Manitoba Pork Producer has teamed up with Squeal On Pigs to tackle this issue.

These pigs can tear up land, eat crops, and multiply quickly. Dr. Wayne Lee coordinates the Squeal On Pig Program, and he says they're tricky to catch due to their intelligence 

"When pigs get scattered, they change their behavior and get more difficult to track. Our preferred approach is that when people report a sighting, our field people get in touch, get more info, set up trail cams, and then catch these pigs in a trap and remove them"

Dr. Lee encourages anyone to stay vigilant and consider any pig outside of an enclosure to be a wild pig.

to learn more about the Squeal On Pigs Program or to report a sighting, visit squealonpigsmb.org

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Now that harvest is wrapped up, it's time for the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton.

This is the 34th annual edition of this event, and a lot is scheduled for this year's show.

This year's events include a wide range of activities to take in, almost all of which are free to attend. 

Events will include Cattle shows and sales, horse pulls, mutton busting, stock dog shows and so much more.

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Barb Woytas is the GM of the Yorkton Exhibition, and she always looks forward to this event, as farmers can have some fun after harvest, and kids can learn more about the agricultural world.
"We're very proud of our agricultural roots and we like to try and bridge the gap between urban and rural and really let kids know where their food comes from. we like to highlight our producers. it's been a long harvest. they're getting some much-needed rest now and we want them to come out and enjoy themselves."
Woytas also notes that there are some events, like Professional Bull Riding, that you'll have to pay to attend.
"The only thing you need a ticket for is PBR, and the cabaret following. if you come to PBR, that ticket gets you into the cabaret, and if you just want to come to the cabaret, you can also get those tickets down here at the Yorkton exhibition." 
for a full schedule and list of events, check out yorktonexhibition.com
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A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows Manitoba has the second-lowest number of doctors per capita in Canada, with 215 physicians per 100-thousand residents.

The province would need to add 445 more physicians to reach the national average of 247.

Manitoba also has the lowest number of family physicians per capita in the country, with 111 family doctors per 100-thousand residents.

A survey by Doctors Manitoba in February found within the next three years, 51 per cent of doctors in the province plan to either retire, reduce clinical hours, or leave Manitoba

 

with files from the Canadian Press 

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A 55-year-old man from the RM of Oakview is the subject of a missing persons case with Minnedosa RCMP.

They say Jamie Wade has not been seen since 5 p.m. on Friday night, and there is concern over his well-being. 

Eade is described as being 5-foot-10 tall and weighing 120 pounds, with short grey hair and green eyes. 

He was last seen wearing glasses, black jeans, and a plaid jacket.

Anyone with info on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Minnedosa detachment at 204-867-2916, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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