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There are some new faces, and a new role after the provincial government made changes to the cabinet today.
Nello Altomare returned to the role of Minister of Education, and Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn remained ag minister.
Key changes were seen in Northern relations, taken over by Glem Simard, and Jamie Moses taking up Business, Mining, Trade, and Job Creation.
The new Innovation and New Technology department will be spearheaded by Mike Moroz to advance Tech in the province and to modernize government services.
the other new members of the cabinet are Mintu Sandhu, who will be in charge of delivering public services, and Nellie Kennedy as minster for Sport
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This is Giving Challenge Week, an initiative started years ago by Endow Manitoba as a way for Community Foundations to grow their undesignated funds.
Gifts to a Community Foundations' Undesignated fund between now and Sunday will be stretched by the Winnipeg Foundation and the provincial government, adding an extra dollar each on donation on the first $10,000 received.
Kit Daley with the Dauphin and District Community Foundation says this event, which is an initiative through Endow Manitoba, has been around for 9 years and has been very well received in our area.
"In each of the last five years, Dauphin has been in the top three for donations received. And that really speaks to how generous this area is, how supportive it is, and it ensures that our endowment funds will continue to support organizations in our area."
You can make a contribution by either visiting the DDCF office in City Hall or by going to either their website or endowmb.org.
You can also donate with your credit card by calling the Winnipeg Foundation at 1-877-974-3631.
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The full MVSD school board convened for the first time last night.
The Meeting ran as scheduled but one item from the recent by-election was brought to the Table.
In the recent election, there was some confusion around representation.
Returning officer Kirk Dawson reported that Tootinaowaziibeeng was a point of confusion, as many voters, nominees, and election officials were unsure if that population could vote.
As an addition to the orders of business, newly elected Jarri Thompson brought this issue to light, as well as the beginnings of solutions.
Scott Lynxleg, another new board member agreed, as he's received feedback from his neighbors in Tootinaowaziibeeng.
"They just want to be heard, they just want to be involved, they want to be part of it. This election really turned the tides of it. That's why we're here, why I'm here, because if you don't know, you don't ask. I think that's going to be addressed in a good way."
According to statistics from Board Chair Jason Gryba, 37% of students in MVSD self-identify as Indigenous, and this move to add this new ward would be a step to offer more representation.
There were also discussions of new programming and upgrades to heating and lighting systems division-wide.
Currently, seven of the sixteen schools in MVSD are using very old pneumatic systems for heating and cooling.
Prospective upgrades are being assessed, and the funding for it will primarily be covered through grants from the Manitoba Government.
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More high praise for the organizers of this summer's Manitoba Games.
Late last month, Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn rose in the Legislature to give a member statement, recognizing the Host committee and all of the volunteers for the incredible job they did in hosting those games.
On Tuesday, Minister Kostyshyn, joined by Dauphin Mayor Dave Bosiak and other members of City Council, presented a framed copy of that member statement to Games co-chair Carla Wolfenden, who accepted on behalf of herself, co-chair Clayton Swanton, and the rest of the host committee and games volunteers.
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Canada Post is poised to take strike action, as of this Friday, if no agreement is reached.
For almost a year, Canada's Union Of Postal Workers has been bargaining new contracts for the urban operations unit and the rural and suburban mail carriers unit.
Negotiations focus on pension protection and wages, seeking an 11.5 % increase over 4 years.
A 72-hour strike notice was announced, but it's uncertain if job action will take place.
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With the first significant snowfall of the year happening in Dauphin over the weekend, it is time to start preparing your vehicle for winter driving, if you have not already done so.
Nadia Matos with CAA Manitoba says at the top of the list should be having your winter tires put on and having your battery checked by a mechanic.
But she adds there are other things that the mechanic should check as well.
"Making sure that your block heater is working, that your wipers are not broken or frayed, that your brakes, oil, and fluids are all topped up. Those are all good things, If you are going to bring your car into the shop, it is a really good time to do a once over. Because we know that winter can kill and do damage."
Matos adds now is also a good time to place items such as a scraper, brush, shovel, and a winter emergency kit inside your vehicle.
"A winter emergency kit has something including matches, tea lights, as well as non-perishable food items and water. It also has extra things like a blanket, socks, toques and gloves. Things that you think of if you are stuck in a snow bank or stuck on the side of the road as things that will get wet a lot faster,"
She also says drivers should also start adjusting their driving habits to the road conditions.
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There will be four additional faces around the Mountainview School Division trustees' meeting table tonight,
Following the October 30th byelections, the four recently elected trustees will take part in their first board meeting tonight.
Floyd Martens returns to the board table, while Conrad Nabess, Jarri Thompson, and Scott Lynxleg will all be attending their first meeting as a school board trustee.
CKDM News Now will be in attendance at tonight's meeting and will have more details on News Now tomorrow morning.
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The Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club looks to preserve the legacy of farming.
Fern Beasse, President of the club invites Anyone interested in becoming a new member to come out to the club's AGM, hosted this Wednesday.
"yes, that'd be always great to have people join our club and get involved in heritage activities. I look around a the group, and I see we're all getting more mature. not too many young guys involved"
This year, the club celebrated its 25 years of incorporation, and they are looking to keep the old way of agriculture alive in the next generation.
The AGM is this Wednesday at 7 pm at the Dauphin Active Living Center
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The Watson Art Center is hosting some world-class Artists this week with the return of the Woodland Art and Culture Experience Niizh.
Patrick Paul, a local Artist, is organizing this event, and bringing 5 of some of the most prominent woodland artists to Dauphin.
Paul notes that the Watson provides a unique and beautiful contrast to the woodland style.
"The fact that it's a Heritage Building, and to see this new very expressive art compared to the very square, crown structure of the building, it helps it really flare out."
The colourful, curved, and expressive style that is Woodland art does pop in the art gallery they've assembled.
Aside from Patrick Paul, this display also has works from Woodland Artists like Tom Tom Sinclair, Mishiikenh Kwe, Jared Tait, and Bree Island.
Sinclair, who also has works in galleries like the Van Gogh Art Gallery, has brought beaver hides that he's personally stretched, tanned, and painted into unique pieces.
As the week goes on, there are plans for live painting, collaborative projects, and even a paint night that people can join on Friday for $20.
There will also be demonstrations of canvas and hide stretching, laying out the creative process from start to finish.
If you are looking to experience the Woodland Art Style or learn about indigenous art and culture, this art display is not to be missed.
You can attend the Woodland Art and Culture Experience Niizh all week, up until the 16th of November.
With new pieces being painted throughout the week, it is recommended to visit multiple times!
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The 8th Avenue hall was filled with mountains of books, and avid readers sifting through them.
The Rotary Fall Book Sale was a huge success, achieving record numbers within the first two days of the event alone.
Thousands of books from various genres filled the table, allowing shoppers to fill a personal library for pennies on the dollar.
Hardcovers and well-maintained books sold for a maximum of 2 dollars, and the least expensive books were just fifty cents a piece.
The sale generated $10,803, moving at a minimum of 5400 books!
Jean-Louis Guillas, Local Rotarian and organizer can't thank the generous book donors enough.
"It's just proof that the community understands the great circle of giving. They give us great books, we organize them and offer them to others, and the community responds. We've been steady for two-and-a-half days connecting people with good books at very reasonable prices."
The Crocus Quilters Guild was also at this three-day sale, showing their various techniques and projects.
This how successful this sale was, Guillas already had big plans for the spring.
The next sale is already set for the first week in April and will include a wine-tasting evening on the Friday of the sale.
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