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Reeve for the Gilbert Plains Municipality, Blake Price, has confirmed that the community hall has not collapsed.
Rather a scheduled demolition of the walls and roof took place this morning.
Price tells us why it went down this way.
“The contractor has done a thorough assessment of the building, and he has determined the best route to go is to not try and salvage the walls and or the roof. In turn, demolish them and build new walls but we will be salvaging the floor, so that is for the most part all that will be salvaged in that building now, and that is based on his assessment.”
Price assures that the grant money from the government will still be in place to help build the new foundation, walls, roof, and interior of the building.
Once the demolition is cleaned up, the contractor will begin the foundation. Then the floor will be set in, walls and roof constructed and then in the interior completed.
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The fire ban for Riding Mountain National park has been lifted, but caution is urged.
Conditions are still very dry and visitors are asked to be cautious when lighting fires.
Campfires are recommended to be small, in designated fire pits and completely extinguished when done with.
Wasagaming receives on average 51 mm of rain in May and this year only received 8 mm.
It’s been recorded as the second driest May in the park.
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Another severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Dauphin and the Parkland.
Environment Canada is warning that there’s the possibility of a dangerous storm developing.
It may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail.
The threat of a storm will continue into the evening but diminish overnight.
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After three years a new court date has been set for a Dauphin woman who was arrested in connection to a drug bust in the area.
Tanya Novotny, 37-years-old, was arrested in May of 2015, when RCMP searched a home, seized 65 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and approximately $1,000.
She was charged with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Novotny’s case has been adjourned until June 25 in Dauphin.
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19-year-old Earl Moar was back in court with charges related to an arson in Crane River in connection with a death.
In January of this year, RCMP was called to the scene of a residence on fire and later found the remains of a 40 year-old woman inside.
Moar is facing charges of Manslaughter and Arson with Disregard for Human Life.
His case has been remanded into custody until June 25.
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The fire near Ashern is reported under control thanks to the recent rain.
A crew is remaining in the area to address a few hot spots.
Firefighting crews are still trying to put out the fire near Little Grand Rapids First Nation, which covers 25,000 hectares.
Currently the number of wildfires in Manitoba is at 186, which is above the average amount at 114.
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With recent rains across the Parkland, conditions have allowed the province to lift travel restrictions across most of the Province, except in the Duck Mountains.
In the mountains, motorized backcountry travel is still not allowed between 10 in the morning and 8 in the evening.
Campfires are also not allowed between 8 at night and 8 in the morning.
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Fort Dauphin Museum is open for the summer.
Yesterday afternoon people came out to take in the Pioneer Day activities at the fort.
Theresa Deyholos, the Manager for Fort Dauphin Museum, is happy with how the event turned out.
“It’s nice to see the community support at Fort Dauphin Museum. This was the official opening and visitors are welcome to come at any time now during the summer months.
Fort Dauphin is open during the summer months with many activities and events planned throughout the next 4 months.
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Manitoba's civil service commission says booze will still be O-K at some functions, but pot won't be once marijuana is legalized.
The policy also states employees who purchase alcohol during a rest period or meal break may store it, unopened, in a discreet location in the workplace until the end of that work day.
But it says possession or storage of cannabis in the workplace is prohibited at all times, unless it has been prescribed.
An updated policy will be made public once it has been finalized.
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Their annual Canoe-a-thon held at Moon Lake in Riding Mountain National Park is on June 10.
"We've hosted the canoe-a-thon now for 43 years, and the purpose of the event is to come together as a community, have fun while raising the funds necessary, so we're able to continue to provide the education programming such as school tours, research and many other events throughout the year.
Pledge forms for the Canoe-a-thon are available at the museum or call 638-6630.
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The MS Connect Education Session is your chance to learn a lot about Multiple Sclerosis.
The MS Society is hosting the session at the Countryfest Community Cinema on Thursday.
Amanda Novak, the Development Manager, tells us about the special guest speaker they’ve got coming to Dauphin.
“Dr. Reza Vosoughi, he’s from the Royal College Board and he is a certified neurologist of Multiple Sclerosis and is practicing at the Health Sciences Building in Winnipeg. So, he is local, to us here in our Province. He’s received a degree and a special medical degree from Iran and it is a fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis. “
It’s taking place at the Countryfest Community Cinema and starts at 6:00 pm.
The presentation is free to attend. You can RSVP by emailing Larysa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by giving her a call at 1-800-268-7582 with the extension 4101.
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