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On today's edition of Put Your Money Where Your House Is, we explore the challenges of small businesses in local markets
The Cities Economic Development manager Martijn Van Luijn says it all depends on what they sell, and how they sell it,
"If you offer a unique service or a unique product, that is very often successful here local. Same is with Larger Items such as furniture, vehicles, and stuff like that, stuff that you don't buy quickly online."
Without the personalized twist, or the large and hard-to-ship items how can businesses stick around?
"That's really challenging, and we see a lot of independent retail stores that were offering a product like electronics, clothing, or housewares that once they close, no one was there to replace them."
When it comes down to it, Supporting retailers of all varieties in town keeps them open, and offering great, custom, and local service!
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A bill to increase the ability of the Independent Investigations Unit has been put on the back burner since it was proposed in 2021.
It passed first, second, and third readings, and reached royal assent on June 1, 2022 — the steps necessary for a bill to become law — but it was never proclaimed.
This bill looks to give Manitoba's police watchdog more power to penalize officers who don't comply with their requests.
They also would allow the Unit to introduce fines or jail time for most police officers who do not comply with any of its "reasonable" requests, and would forbid the IIU from seconding active police officers as investigators.
Justice Minister Matt Wiebe said the bill has not become law because of its complexities, but he hopes to have it proclaimed by early next year.
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Dauphin's Countryfest is coming back in 2025.
The question is, who will perform?
We will find out on December 9. In a Facebook post, it was announced that the first-round lineup would be named on December 9. A member presale will take place from December 9 to 11, followed by the general public's ability to purchase tickets on December 13.
The festival returns south of Dauphin from June 26-29.
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Canada Post is still at a standstill on strike action, with no breakthroughs in bargaining.
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers kept negotiating over the weekend, along with the support of a special mediator.
More than 55,000 workers across the country walked off the job on Nov. 15. The main sticking points continue to be wages and contract work as well as job security, benefits, and working conditions.
The Crown corporation said Friday it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter, larger than its $ 290 million loss a year earlier.
The financial results put Canada Post on track for “another significant loss” in 2024, which would mark the seventh year in a row in the red.
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With the Holiday Season right around the corner, celebratory drinks are on the minds of many, but one group is already planning ahead.
The Dauphin Ride Program Runs annually, getting people and their vehicles home after a night of indulgence, and organizer Shosho Shuttleworth notes the group is always looking for new drivers.
"Since we are one of the RCMP's Programs, it won't cost a penny. we do up the criminal records check, and they will put them through for us with no expense to the volunteer.
Hoping to recruit a few more volunteers for the quickly approaching season. Do you have a couple of hours to volunteer? Inbox us for more details. Help us spread the word by SHARING this poster. Thanks.
Posted by RIDE Program - Dauphin, Manitoba on Saturday, November 23, 2024
Each weekend through December, you can play a part in making sure everyone can get home to their families with the safety of the ride program.
You can call Shosho or Cory at 204 638 1463 for more details and to volunteer
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Another dump of snow signals another round of Bus cancellations in the Mountain View school division.
Frontier School Division has called in school closures, including Barrows Junction, Skownan, Waterhen, Duck Bay, Philomene Chartrand, and Minegoziibe Anishinaabe.
Swan Valley School division has closed schools outright.
Park West School Division will also cancel all school bus routes in Binscarth, Inglis, Russell, and Rossburn, but both Park West and MVSD are open for students to attend.
CKDM will send out a notice if we become aware of any cancellations
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Both the Dauphin Fire Department and Dauphin RCMP are hoping for another strong response to their "Pack the Pumper/Cram the Cruiser" Food Bank challenge.
The friendly competition to see who can collect more donations of non-perishable food for the Dauphin Food Bank began on Saturday, and continues through to this Thursday, with a final weigh-in of donations set for Friday.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says it is a fun-natured competition between the two emergency services organizations, but the real winners are the Dauphin Food Bank and individuals who use the service.
"I do not even know over the four years prior to this how many thousands of pounds of food have been donated to the Food Bank. It is great to see everybody support this year to year, and we hope it continues this year."
RCMP Constable Marc Leroux says this food drive will benefit many people.
"I have only been in Dauphin for about two years and I have met and spoken to a lot of people who told them that the Food Bank helped them when they were younger and starting a family. I think this Food Bank challenge is wonderful."
You can drop off donations in the back seat of the specially "Christmas-lit" police car at the Dauphin RCMP detachment, or at the Dauphin Fire Hall.
If you are unable to get to either location, you can also call 204-622-3100 to have your donation picked up.
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New court dates have been set for two men arrested earlier this month after an armed robbery in Sapoteweyak.
24-year-old Chandler Cook was in Dauphin court on Thursday, where his case was put over until November 26th.
.And 27-year-old Cheyenne Cook appeared in Swan River court on Wednesday when his case was recessed until November 28th.
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The draws for the 2025 Russell Take-a-Year-Off lottery were held today and here are the winners:
The Grand prize of $1000 a week for a year went to David Mrygold of Russell.
The winner of the Mega 50/50 draw prize of $28,530 is Jason Van Nieuwenhuizen of Brandon.
The rest of the winners are:
$5000 - Bonita Frederick, Rivers MB
$3000 - Suzanne Paddock, Baldur MB
$2000 - Wayne Drul, Oakburn MB
$2000 - Chris Robinson, Binscarth MB
$1000 - Doug Welbourne, Neepawa MB
$1000 - Dale Zurbyk, Birtle MB
$500 - Robert Nash, Carberry MB
$500 - James Hare, Langenburg, SK
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This year, the Dauphin Ag Society puts the 133rd candle on its birthday cake.
The society director of history Emerson Machibroda will join us to talk about the legacy of community organization, starting from the very beginning.
Starting in 1891, the fairs ran primarily as a means for livestock owners to show off their sheep and cattle, and trade.
There were major changes associated with the Second World War, as the government pumped in a great deal of funding to support events like this with a broader celebration sense.
Over the massive period, many changes to this society, and its events, came and went.
and you can hear the full conversation on the noon hour edition of Agri-view, Monday at noon!
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The Association of Manitoban Municipalities will convene in Winnipeg for their fall session.
Dauphin Mayor David Bosiak, along with other councilors, will attend this event on Monday, and through the week.
Bosiak notes that the timing may open the door to bigger conversations.
"What's also intriguing about the fall meeting, because it's in Winnipeg, and because the provincial government is currently sitting, there will be a number of Ministers and probably the Premier attending the convention. There will be a chance to discuss provincial and municipal relationships"
A key point of discussion is the new Justice Centre in Dauphin, a major item that the NDP campaigned on.
Bosiak mentioned that he has a conversation lined up with Justice Minister Matt Wiebe to open the dialogue on this matter.
This meeting is taking place November 25 to 27, 2024 at the RBC Convention Centre.
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