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Dauphin Co-op Home & Building Centre has received the Co-operative Retail System Home Centre Commitment to Excellence Award for Manitoba Retails from Federated Co-op.
The Home Centre Commitment to Excellence Award is presented annually to those Home Centres that achieve excellence in areas such as operations, financials, customer experience, and community involvement,
Dauphin Co-op Building Division Manager Stephen Bunka credits a strong focus on Co-op brand identity across the division as the reason for their success.
He adds building and maintaining trusted relationships with members, customers, contractors and each other is another important focus, which is done through accreditations and continual training.
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The Dauphin Rotary Club hosts a total of four events throughout the year that combine active living with raising funds for local projects.
"There is the snowshoe run, the Epic East Gate - which is a trail run, the half marathon - which is more of a road run, and then the Moose Knuckles Adventure race - which is mountain biking, paddling, orienteering, hiking through the bush and getting lost," says Dauphin Rotary member Kevin Steinbachs.
He adds the idea for these runs was born from the Manitoba Mud Run, which the Dauphin Rotary held for a number of years.
"It was one of those things where you are always looking for a fundraiser, but it is kind of like "Why not have a FUN fundraiser". We started it because a group of us had become active and noticed that those mud runs are ones that you have people that normally did not do anything close to that now out and about and doing things. And you can see over the 10 years that we did it, people that got motivated and got in shape and stuff, based on that being their starting jump type things."
Anyone wanting more information on these events can go online at www.racermnp.ca.
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A Dauphin man has pled guilty to manslaughter in the case of a homicide on the Skownan First Nation.
On January 14th, Mounties were called to the reserve on a report of an assault.
When they arrived at the home, they located a 68-year-old man, dead at the scene.
46-year-old Melvin Catcheway entered the guilty plea in Dauphin court on Wednesday.
A pre-sentence report will take place on December 12th.
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You may see some purple hands in business windows across the city, and they're there to raise awareness for Purple Thursday.
Today, October 19th, The Northwest Metis Council, in conjunction with the Dauphin Neighborhood Renewal Corporation went to local establishments to raise awareness of the impact of gender-based violence on communities.
Purple Thursday is meant to acknowledge brain injuries and the causes of them. Vice President Frances Chartrand thinks it important to show how common they can be in intimate abusive relationships, and also that there is help for the people that need it.
"I think that people have to understand that there is help out there. There are some people in some situations that they want to get out of, and we want to assist them. T here's some resources that we can bring to the community that can assist and educate the people that are experiencing this violence in relationships."
Chartrand also says that for those who find themselves in these abusive situations, there is help and support available.Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Paint the Town Purple" event. As always your support is greatly appreciated, and makes all the difference as we strive for a healthy, safe, and united community. #MétisNationHomeland #NorthwestRegion #RedRiverMétis
Posted by Northwest Métis Council Inc. - Manitoba Métis Federation on Thursday, October 19, 2023
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A boil Water Advisory has been issued for anyone on the McCreary Public Water System.
A water main break has led to a pressure drop, possibly compromising the safety of the water.
Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute if it's being used for drinking, preparing any food or drinks, and brushing your teeth.
If boiling water is not a readily available option, acquiring bottled water or other safe, drinkable water sources is recommended.
Notification will come later when the break is repaired and the water is no longer under this advisory.
if you have questions or concerns about this advisory, you can contact the regional Drinking Water Officer at 204 621 7962, or review the factsheets at manitoba.ca/drinkingwater
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The Parkland Hume Society is putting out an urgent call for more foster homes.
"We have seven dogs that are coming into our care, and we have only two open pens at this time at the shelter," says Parkland Humane Society Office Administrator Jennifer Langlois. "So that leaves us in a predicament. We need fosters so that we can take these dogs in. They are going to be some different sizes and ages and breeds."
Langlois says with cooler temperatures on the horizon, the need for more foster homes is very urgent right now.
"In the summertime, we can cage some outside. But in the winter, everybody is inside so that is why this is getting a little more urgent. We can not put everybody out as we only have two indoor kennels left, so we need places to keep them warm."
And with humane societies across the province all being full, Langlois adds there is no option of moving these dogs to another shelter.
Langlois adds they will provide everything you will need to take one of these dogs into your home.
"From kennels to food to bowls and leashes and everything like that. There is no cost to you. So all you need to do is provide your home and love for this dog."
You can pick up a foster form at the Parkland Humane Society office, or call them at 204-638-6966.
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The 2023-24 year is proving to be another busy one for local Rotarians.
"We are moving soon right into our book fair, which is now paired with our newest fundraiser Spirits and Sweets. Tickets are on sale right now for that," says Dauphin Rotary Club president Lindsay Dingwall. "We are about to launch the Gifts of Light, which are the Christmas trees that you see in CN Park. It looks beautiful, it connects the community and it is a nice way to remember a loved one."
Dingwall adds once we roll into 2024, highlights will include Lobsterfest, a new craft beer tasting event, and a snowshoe run, as well as a spring book fair.
The principle motto of Rotary is "Service Above Self".
And that is definitely an important component to members of the Dauphin Rotary Club, according to Dingwall.
"That is where I think everyone's passion really is, how you can contribute, where we can be most effective. A lot of thought goes into where we give stuff to. We can not give to every request but we do try, if we can not give money, to try and consider how we can be of service."
Dingwall adds one new area of service that Rotary has taken on as of late is a partnership with the Dauphin Active Living Centre that sees Rotarians deliver meals.
"Our Meals on Wheels Delivery was cancelled just last month, so we had to find another service that we could pivot to. And this came up and it just worked out. So now we are doing Friday deliveries and that has been very rewarding."
Dauphin Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at noon at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, and anyone interested in possibly joining the club is asked to reach out to them through their Facebook page.
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Fusion Credit Union held the finals for their 2023 Community Infusion Program on Wednesday night.
Danielle's Studio 12 was selected as the winner, earning $20,000 in grant funding.
Danielle's Studio Twelve is the building blocks for the start of a non-profit organization that will provide support to women suffering from infertility/loss/postpartum depression in southwestern Manitoba.
Three Parkland entrepreneurs also walked away with some funding following last night's final presentations in Brandon.
Dauphin's The Bloom 'n Bean received four thousand dollars to go towards their plan for a space that welcomes customers with the inviting aromas of premium floral arrangements and specialty coffee while fostering a sense of community and warmth.
Shawn Sarkonak with Total Equipment Care Service (TECS for short) also made the top 5 list, taking home $2000. Sarkonak is extremely proud of how hard he worked to bring TECS to life and having the guts to stand up on stage, presenting his business idea to the judges in front of family and friends both in person and live-streamed.
And social media marketing agency Grow Media Group - also of Dauphin - received two thousand dollars.
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The Annual General Meeting for Prairie Mountain Health Will be held in less than two weeks, and there is a chance for you to get involved.
The meeting will be held on Zoom on November 1st, and Chief Executive Officer Brian Schoonbaert with Prairie Mountain Health is encouraging area residents to join the online interactive meeting.
The meeting will have a discussion on the results of the outgoing 5-year strategic plan, the fiscal standing of PMH, and the upcoming five-year plan that will run until 2028.
Schoonbaert adds that the region will also touch on its current challenges and the efforts and initiatives underway to address them.
To learn how you can take part in this AGM, visit prairiemountainhealth.ca
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Dauphin Co-op locations in both the city and in Ste Rose are collecting gently used winter coats all this week.
Dauphin Co-op marketing and Community Relations Manager Joan Chetyrbok says the idea came from Shelley Warrener, one of their employees at the Ste Rose Agro Centre.
"She thought that we could do something to help people who may need a little extra help staying warm this winter. We know that the community is fantastic with getting involved in activities like this. So we are hoping that people will check their closets, find any warm winter coats that they do not use anymore, and they can drop it off at any of our Co-op locations in Dauphin or Ste Rose."
The donations will be turned over to Parkland Crossing in Dauphin, and to one of the churches in Ste Rose.
Chetyrbok says the campaign is being held in conjunction with National Co-op Week.
" Everything that we do for the community is supporting different functions and donations, sponsorships, community initiatives, is all done because of the support of our members. We are very grateful to be a part of how Co-op is a different type of business."
Donations will be accepted until Friday.
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October 24th will be the next court appearance for a Swan River man charged after a series of events late last month.
RCMP says on September 24th, a man is alleged to have broken into a home, assaulted and injured the male homeowner, and then stole a cell phone and bicycle before leaving.
The next morning, the same suspect reportedly broke into the home a second time, smashing several items and stealing a hammer.
He is then accused of going to a downtown Swan River business and smashing two vehicles and the windows of the business, which resulted in a female employee being injured from flying glass.
37-year-old Jeremy Gingras was charged and remains in custody pending his next court appearance.
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