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The Aspen Room of the Parkland Recreation Complex will play host to a public consultation event, as part of a Fully Accessible Public Consultation process.

The in-person event is set for Monday afternoon from 4-6 pm.

The goal of the consultation is to collect feedback about key issues concerning accessibility, including gaps and barriers within the adult disability services system.

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Published: Feb 16, 2024 - 3:30 pm

A Gilbert Plains man will be back in court later this month concerning a case of the recovery of stolen property.

Last October, RCMP executed a search warrant on a rural property near the community, recovering heavy machinery, trucks, off-road vehicles, trailers, and snowmobiles.

The total value of the items seized was around 375 thousand. 

25-year-old Jordy Robertson is set to return to Dauphin Court on February 27th.

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Feb 16, 2024 - 11:58 am

Manitobans are being encouraged to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine before the end of April, in order to meet the recommended minimum time intervals between doses between now and a potential fall immunization campaign.

The province says COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be available to all eligible people until April 30, with those wishing to receive a COVID-19 dose after May 1 being encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider.

They add an additional dose of the XBB COVID-19 vaccine is also now available for high-risk individuals, or those whose immune system may require the additional support of another dose.

This includes older people with one or more underlying health conditions, who continue to be at greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 and flu.

The province stresses the respiratory virus season has placed significant demands on the healthcare system over the past few months.

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Feb 16, 2024 - 11:56 am

The case of a death on the Waywayseecappo First Nation last summer will be back before the courts next week.

Early on the morning of July 5th, Manitoba First Nations Police were called to a home on the reserve, where they found a seriously injured 23-year-old man.

He was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation led them to charge 25-year-old Talisa Brandon of Waywayseecappo with manslaughter.

She appeared again in Brandon court earlier this week and remains in custody until her next appearance on February 22nd. 

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Feb 15, 2024 - 11:46 am

A Dauphin man arrested and charged following a traffic stop in the city last summer is finally set to go to trial later this year. 

In June of last year, Mounties pulled over a vehicle that they witnessed speeding on Main Street.

After noticing a strong smell of alcohol and a large bag of unmarked cigarettes, police arrested the driver when he failed a roadside breath test. 

A further search of the vehicle turned up a homemade gun with a bayonet attached to it, as well as used and unused ammunition, several cell phones, and some cash. 

37-year-old Christopher Bilay appeared in Dauphin court earlier this week, where a trial date of October 2nd was set. 

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Feb 15, 2024 - 11:44 am

Two people have been charged following a drug bust in Mafeking.

At about 3 pm last Saturday, officers from the Swan River detachment and the RCMP North Traffic Services were conducting traffic enforcement along Highway 10 when they spotted a speeding vehicle. 

After stopping the vehicle, a further investigation led to the seizure of one kilogram of what was believed to be meth, as well as 50 grams of suspected cocaine and fifteen thousand dollars in cash. 

A 22-year-old man from B-C and a 20-year-old man from Ontario were arrested and taken into custody, charged each with Possession for trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. 

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Contributed by Michael Brossart

Published: Feb 15, 2024 - 10:45 am

After Brian Schoonbaert announced his retirement, the search for a new CEO quickly concluded.

Treena Slate has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer for Prairie Mountain Health.

Slate has held many roles during her years in healthcare, including a staff nurse, educator, and Regional Lead of both Acute Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Prairie Mountain Health.

PMH board chair Lon Cullen feels confident in the decision, as Slate brings 30 years of experience to the table. half of which was in leadership rolls

Slate notes that she's excited to step into this new role, but acknowledges that she's "following in some incredible footsteps".

Slate will take over as CEO as of April 5th, the day Schoonbaert is set to retire.

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Contributed by Michael Brossart

Published: Feb 14, 2024 - 6:10 pm

A van full of people was arrested after a woman was seen carrying a handgun in Dauphin.

Shortly after 3 pm, Dauphin's RCMP received a report of a female with a handgun outside a residence on 5th Avenue NE in Dauphin, Manitoba. The female was then seen getting into a dark van with other passengers and leaving the scene.

Later, a patrol spotted the same vehicle at a gas station on Valour Road in Dauphin. Four people were inside the vehicle.

All of these individuals were taken into custody. A search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a loaded handgun as well as multiple knives, a hatchet-type weapon, alcohol, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.

Cody Genaille, aged 39, and two females, 33 and 35, are facing multiple firearm- and drug-related charges. All 3 of these people are from Brandon. Genaille remains in custody, and The females were released with a court date.

Roland Klyne, aged 40, from Key Reserve, Saskatchewan, was also arrested on firearm- and drug-related charges.

While in custody, Klyne attacked police officers and threatened to commit further harm. He is now facing Assault Police Officer and Uttering Threat charges.

He remains in custody.

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Published: Feb 14, 2024 - 5:55 pm

Manitoba Hydro has announced that President Jay Grewal is leaving the Crown utility after five years in the position.

In addition, Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Chair Ben Graham said that Hal Turner, the utility’s current Vice-President of Asset Planning & Delivery, will act as interim president and CEO effective immediately.

Graham said the utility is at a critical juncture, facing key decisions on how best to meet Manitoba’s energy needs in the future, and the board decided it was time for a fresh perspective on those decisions.

Graham said the board conducted an internal leadership analysis shortly after it was appointed.

The analysis included Manitoba Hydro leadership’s alignment with the board’s mandate which includes keeping rates low, collaborating with Indigenous communities, supporting its workers, sharing a commitment to Manitoba’s economic development, and keeping the utility public.

Graham said the board will begin a comprehensive internal and external search for a new president

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Published: Feb 14, 2024 - 12:56 pm

Clint Nepinak is scheduled to return to court in Winnipeg next month.

The 28-year-old Dauphin resident was arrested following an incident near Ste Rose on January 15th.

Early that morning an RCMP officer stopped to help a man change a tire along Highway 5, and upon noticing the vehicle had no license plates, the officer questioned the man, who didn’t have any registration or bill of sale, and gave what was suspected to be a fake name.

The Mountie searched the vehicle and found open liquor and several bags containing what was believed to be crystal meth, prescription drugs, and various gift cards.

A search of the suspect turned up a bag of what was believed to be cocaine, empty baggies, and multiple cell phones.

Nepinak's next court date is set for March 1st. 

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Contributed by Jeff Henson

Published: Feb 14, 2024 - 12:46 pm