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The International Criminal Police Organization, better known as INTERPOL, reached out to the Russell RCMP about a man from the town making online threats.
On January 11, 2023, Russell RCMP got a report from INTERPOL that an online social media account, associated with a resident of Russell, had uttered threatening comments on various social media platforms toward law enforcement personnel, government officials, and medical professionals.
The next day, after having identified the suspect and knowing his violent history with police encounters, officers contacted an adult at his residence and attempted to have the accused turn himself in. When he refused, officers went to the home, located on Memorial Avenue South in Russell, to arrest him.
Officers went to the home and when they told the suspect that he was under arrest for Uttering Threats, he immediately became aggressive and resisted arrest. The suspect was physically brought under control, but one of his dogs bit an officer on the leg.
Michael Jae Man, 42, of Russell, was remanded into custody and charged with Uttering Threats, Resisting Arrest, and Assaulting a Police Officer x4. Russell RCMP continues to investigate.
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The Spruce Plains RCMP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Neepawa, and it led to over 40 charges being laid against four people.
Last Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in a parking lot along Main Street East in Neepawa. Officers found the vehicle, and arrested three adults from Dauphin, Ste. Rose and Portage, and a 16-year-old from Regina.
Officers also found a second stolen vehicle in the same parking lot. After searching the vehicles and the suspects, police found four firearms, 64 grams of crystal meth, a small amount of cocaine, bear spray, weapons, and stolen property.
A 31-year-old female from Ste Rose du Lac has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Fail to Comply, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2023.
A 21-year-old female from Portage la Prairie has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2023.
A 25-year-old male from Dauphin has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. He was remanded into custody.
A 16-year-old male from Regina has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and several firearm offences. He was remanded into custody.
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The Dauphin RIDE Program was back for the first time since 2019 and had more volunteers come out than any year since 2016.
Throughout December, the RIDE Program had 48 people give approximately 725 hours of their time. They made 141 trips this winter, getting 282 people home safe with their vehicles, and organizers say those numbers show the importance of the program.
"Despite coming out of a pandemic and gatherings still not to the level of the past, the number of people utilizing the Dauphin RIDE Program reinforces the demand and need for the program. Community support, awareness, promotion, and volunteerism is the driving factor of the program’s success."
The program wants to thank all of its volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for making it another successful and safe holiday season.
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UPDATE: The freezing drizzle advisory that had been since early this morning has officially ended, but there is still a risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon.
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This morning, the Southwestern corner of Manitoba, including the Parkland, is under a freezing drizzle advisory. Freezing drizzle will continue early this morning but conditions are expected to improve by late morning, although there is a risk of some freezing drizzle this afternoon.
Freezing drizzle can produce thin, hard-to-detect layers of ice. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas and be prepared to adjust your driving to changing road conditions.
For the most up-to-date road conditions in the Parkland, check out the Parkview Auto-Glass road conditions tab.
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An investigation is underway after the death of a 68-year-old man on the Skownan First Nation.
On January 14 at about 10:30 a.m., Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence on the First Nation.
The man was located deceased and it is being investigated as a homicide.
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If you like some adventure during the winter months, Riding Mountain National Park has a lot to offer.
Whether you want to go skiing, ice fishing, fat biking, hiking, or camping, the park is open and waiting for you. There are also many cultural experiences you can take in as well.
If you are new to the park, or just want more information about trail conditions, current activities and more, the best place to start is the newly-renovated Visitor's Centre.
"The Visitor's Centre has kind of turned into our full-on information hub now which was always the intended purpose ... it has everything from trail conditions to activities that are going on", said Scot Shellborn, the Visitor Services Coordinator at RMNP.
You can also get park passes there as well as fishing permits. The fishing permits sold at the Visitor's Centre are not provincial fishing licences and are required to fish within RMNP.
One of many things RMNP is known for is great ski-only and multi-use trail systems. The dumping of snow we have received already this winter has helped greatly with grooming the trails. "They've put down a great base for the trails so they are in great shape", said Shellborn. You can also check trail conditions before you head out.
Have you ever gone winter camping? There is lots of opportunity for that as well. If you like to have some creature comforts while you camp, you should consider renting an oTENTik at either the Wasagaming campground or Moon Lake.
"All you need to do is bring linen and food and it's like having your own little cabin in the woods in the winter", explained Shellborn.
The oTENTiks at Wasagaming Campground have electricity and wood stoves. They are also connected to the ski-trails so you can strap on the skis and head out right from your oTENTik. The Moon Lake oTENTiks do not have electricity but they do have wood stoves for heat. If you prefer traditional camping without the extras, there are regular campgrounds and backcountry camping as well.
As well, to take in a broader scope of what adventures are possible at the park, check out the Winter Adventure Weekend at RMNP from February 3rd to 5th. More details to come.
"We're winter people, so we should get out and enjoy it"
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As the Christmas season came to a close at the end of December, the RCMP also closed the books on a busy month.
In December 2022, there were 116 drug and alcohol-related occurences. 34 criminal charges were laid and 65 license suspensions were given out as a result.
The following tickets were also issued:
- Speeding - 935
- Driving an unregistered vehicle - 217
- Driving without motor vehicle liability insurance - 131
- Driving without holding a valid drivers licence - 113
- Driving while disqualified - 75
- Disobey a traffic control device, namely stop sign - 127
- Using a phone or other hand-operated device while driving - 62
- Fail to produce licence to a peace officer when required - 48
- Improper equipment or operation of equipment - 41
- Operating a vehicle with a number plate obstructed in a manner capable of preventing accurate image - 24
The RCMP say they continue to see high-risk behaviours on roadways in Manitoba. They remind people to make smart choices by focusing on the road, slowing down, buckling up, and driving sober.
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The Dauphin and District Community Foundation (DDCF) has reached another milestone and has now raised $4,750,000.
Executive Director Kit Daley says there's a lot of excitement around the newest milestone, and it means they can give out even more money in grants. The foundation will be giving out over $140,000 in grants this year says Daley.
"Some of which has already been committed to Youth in Philanthropy and the Shane Allard Memorial Goalie Clinic, which leaves just over 67 thousand for each of our (two) intakes. In addition to that, we have over 30 thousand in scholarships, over 20 thousand in designated funds, plus we have our managed funds and our community funds, so this year we will be putting over 200 thousand dollars back into our community."
Daley says that their Spring Grant intake is now open until the end of February, and the amount they're able to give out in each intake has risen from just over $49,000 to over $67,000. The Online Grant Application can be found on the DDCF Website.
On top of their grants, the DDCF is one of the participating foundations across Canada taking part in the federal government Community Services Recovery Fund. The Fund is a collaboration between community foundations, Canadian Red Cross, and United Way Canada, to support community service organizations recovering from the pandemic.
"If you are a registered charity, a non-profit, or an indigenous governing body, and you're looking to adapt and modernize your internal processes, this might be an opportunity to receive funding to help."
DDCF is proud to be one of the participating community foundations across Canada taking part in the Government of Canada...
Posted by Dauphin & District Community Foundation on Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Anyone looking for more information on the recovery fund can call the DDCF at 204-638-4598, or go to the Community Services Recovery Fund website.
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Over 700 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine are off the streets thanks to a police dog in Brandon.
The Brandon Police Service K-9 unit was conducting a traffic stop along the Trans-Canada Highway on Wednesday when Police Dog Storm(Pictured) indicated there were drugs in the car. As a result, police searched the vehicle, and found the drugs in a hidden compartment.
A 20-year-old from Edmonton was arrested for Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Crack Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking. The drugs had an estimated street value of more than $70,000.
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R-C-M-P say a 30-year-old man from Morden has been charged in a string of robberies at financial institutions in southern Manitoba. Police say thousands of dollars were taken in five robberies between November 10th and January 3rd in Glenboro, Steinbach, Lowe Farm, and Miami.
The major crimes unit noticed similarities in the robberies -- including in the suspect's clothing and the notes handed to tellers. The note would state that it was a robbery, then the suspect would flee the scene. The suspect made away with cash in each robbery except the one in Steinbach. No injuries were reported and no weapon was used.
Police say a suspect arrested Monday has been charged with five counts of robbery.
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The Manitoba government is removing some barriers to trade within Canada. It's doing this by removing more exemptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA).
Economic Development, Investment, and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen made the announcement today, saying that the reduced restrictions could help increase Canada's real GDP by over four percent.
“As part of our government’s ongoing focus on growing our economy and securing the good jobs so necessary for prosperity and expanding social services, Manitoba continues to be the national leader in reducing internal trade barriers within Canada.”
Last year, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business recognized Manitoba's earlier work in this area in their 2022 report card. Manitoba shared the top grade on that card, and now the government is furthering that work with yesterday's announcement.
The Manitoba government is removing additional exceptions under the CFTA including naming and business activity restrictions for corporations providing land-surveying services in Manitoba, office and practice location requirements for inter-jurisdictional law firms, and residency requirements for individuals applying for wild rice harvesting and export licences (also removed from NWPTA).
Cullen says that with these new removals, Manitoba will now have the lowest remaining CFTA and labour mobility exceptions in Canada.
“As Canadians face ongoing affordability concerns and economic challenges, Manitoba continues to lead by example and will keep pushing for necessary progress across the country."
The CFTA seeks to enhance trade, investment, and labour mobility within Canada through the free movement of persons, goods, services, and investments within an open, efficient and stable domestic market.
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