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The RM of Mountain can expect some new signage to pop-up over the next week, as part of a Rural Civic Addressing Program.
These signs are the result of 2023 funding, and will assist emergency services locate your residence quicker should you be in need of assistance.
These signs will be installed starting on the 12th of November at the end of driveways in the RM of Mountain, and residents are asked to keep them visible throughout the year.
The Municipality hope that these numbers will act as a fast method for ambulances to attend to rural properties, increasing their life-saving ability.
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Two matters from the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation were back in court this past week.
One of the accused in an assault and armed robbery of two people last Saturday made his initial appearance.
24-year-old Chandler Cook had his matters put over until Tuesday and will remain in custody in the meantime.
And Errol Leask, who is accused of uttering threats back in May, also had a new court date on December 4th set.
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RCMP Major Crime Services is in the Ashern community, going door to door and canvassing for information about a homicide.
The RCMP is still working on building a timeline of events in the death of Xavia Skye Lynn Butler, whose remains were discovered earlier this year.
Xavia's remains were discovered in a barn on a property located off of Highway 6 in the RM of Grahamdale.
The RCMP continue to ask anyone with information about Xavia or who has photos to share to call the RCMP Major Crime Services tip line at 431-489-8112.
Photo Courtesy of RCMP Facebook
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The City Of Dauphin is making strides in eco-friendly agriculture through improvements to the Lagoon system.
Working with Assiniboine Injections, the city is enhancing the lagoon with more capacity, and an aeration system for more efficient microbial breakdown.
Crews are currently draining one of the 17-foot-deep lagoon cells, using a "mixer" robot to turn the sludge into liquid form, which can then be used as a fertilizer in local farmlands
once drainage is complete, This installation is expected to begin in the spring of next year and wrap up completely by the fall of 2026
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Canada will honour the life of Murray Sinclair with a national commemorative ceremony this Sunday after his passing earlier this week.
Sinclair, a former senator, judge, and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, died on Monday at the age of 73 in a Winnipeg hospital. He was the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba.
He is the first Indigenous leader to be honoured with the ceremony which is held to honor “eminent Canadians, members of the Royal Family or citizens from another country who have made an impact on Canada.”, according to the Canadian Heritage website.
The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at Canada Life Centre, and live streams will be available for those mourning remotely.
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New, aspiring teachers will no longer have to take extra credit hours in certain subjects in order to get their certification for early or middle years.
The province has announced that it is removing the need to take an extra six credit hours in any of math, social studies, sciences, and English before they can obtain their early or middle-year teaching certification.
They say the change, which comes into effect immediately, brings Manitoba in line with other provinces, while also increasing the number of teachers able to enter the field.
The changes have received approval from the Manitoba Teachers Society.
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The Dauphin Ag Society's AGM ran the numbers for 2024, and things are looking good.
General operating costs were down by nearly $26,000, partly due to a revenue boost from the RCMP musical ride.
The fair broke records this year, pulling just over $210,000 in total revenue, and $84,766 in net income.
This success led to the decision that $15,000 would be contributed to Dauphin Rec Services for upkeep and improvement on the grounds.
Farm Outlook also nearly doubled its net income, with marked savings in speakers.
1st Vice President Jason Beyette noted that 2024 was "A tremendously successful year financially, despite some hardships", such as the massive down poor that attempted to rain out the fair.
After the fiscal review, an organizational meeting took place, during which a set of members were elected to cover various positions in the Ag Society.
Terron Stykalo was once again nominated and elected as president. The first vice president also remained as Jason Bayette.
Many of the positions were taken up by their previous incumbents, or delegated to a committee.
A few roles were left unfilled temporarily, sponsorships, indoor attractions, and police & traffic.
The Dauphin Agricultural Society is always seeking new members to take part in organizing some of the city's biggest events.
Some critical roles, including sponsorships, indoor attractions, and police and traffic will be filled at the next meeting, on November 28th.
You can find contacts and more information at dauphinagsociety.ca
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Plenty of recognition for members of the Dauphin Fire Department during their recent Firefighters ball.
A total of four firefighters were recognized with years of service awardsm as Daniel McKay hit 15 years, Greg Acevedo hit 30 years, Wayne Wells reached 35 years of service, and Alvin Bogoslowski was honoured for 40 yerars.
To go along with their local honours, Wells was also presented with the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Long Service award, while Bogoslowski accepted the Governor General's Exemplary Service medal.
The big award on the night was presented to Jesse Shuttleworth, who accepted the Jack Curry Memorial Dauphin Firefighter of the Year honour.
Shuttleworth, wo joined the DFD as a cadet firefighter alost five years ago, also received his badge and was sworn in as a firefighterm along with Ryan Murray, Samantha Horvath, and Nicholas Shmon.
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Thursday was a record warm day for two Manitoba towns, including one in the Parkland.
Swan RIver saw the mercury top out at 14.5 degrees, according to Environment Canada.
That broke a previous record of 13.1, which was set in 2016.
Meanwhile, the previous record high in Churchill was also broken yesterday, as it reached 5.1 dgrees for a high, breaking the previous mark of 2.2 set back in 1964.
The weather service says double digit highs are expect to continue in parts of the Parkland and Southern Manitoba into the weekend.
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An Annual Fundraiser returns to the Swan Valley to fuel a love of outdoor adventure.
The Swan Valley Outdoor Association enriches outdoor activities through an annual dinner fundraiser, contributing over $130,000 in their 6 years of operations.
Patti Gattinger, President of SVOA, is proud to announce just under $28,000 donated to Swan Valley community projects.
"The evening starts out on Saturday, doors open at 5:30. There are numerous raffles, live and silent auction, and a supper"
Some beneficiaries include the Duck Mountain Forest Centre, the Swan River Senior Centre, Swan Valley Youth Basketball, the SVRSS Bursary, Swan Rover Valley PCH, North Mountain Riders, and the Swan Valley Snowmobile Club.
Tickets are 75$ a person and are available through The Star & Times, Spruce Products, Cook & Cooke Insurance, Swan Lake Watershed District, or any SVOA Board Member
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As the legislature ends for the November tonight, a few bills are expected to be passed.
The NDP government, with a solid majority of seats, is getting its omnibus budget bill through.
It enacts tax changes outlined in the spring budget but also includes unrelated items, such as a ban on replacement workers during labor disputes.
The bill would also make it easier for workers to unionize and would boost rebates for political campaign expenses.
Another bill expected to pass this evening would place new restrictions on the sale of machetes, in an attempt to crack down on crime.
Among the bills that are not expected to pass this session is one making it harder for landlords to raise rents above the inflation rate.
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