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The Mountain View School Division board was divided last night in a discussion of an old rule.

According to the Public Schools Act, "God Save The King" is to be performed as part of a school day's ceremony along with the national anthem.

This matter was a focal point of the meeting, with roughly 30 minutes of discussion on the legality of not observing this rule.

Member Jarri Thompson made it clear that she stands with her constituents, noting that she had personally received many complaints from her ward about the sudden request to observe a rule that had been ignored for 25 years.

Many board members agreed with these complaints and expressed concern about how this rule was discovered, as many board members learned about this through media sources before hearing it from the Board Chair.

There were also many questions on why this matter was brought up, as former board chair Gabe Mercier noted it is not a matter of immediate concern, and did not justify a rushed process without a discussion with the entire board.

Board Chair Jason Gryba made his stance clear that upholding the laws of the Public Schools Act is the duty of school board members, but he was willing to observe a change through due process.

Thompson motioned to research and assess "God Save The King" in schools, and suspend its use until more information was acquired.

Board member Paul Coffey noted that, under the oath sworn by trustees, violating the Public Schools Act could have repercussions under the Court of Kings bench for breaking this law, something Thompson described as a threat to a democratic vote.

The vote on this motion went ahead, despite the issue raised by Coffey.

6 of 9 board members voted to withhold the implementation of this old rule, with 2 voting against and 1 abstaining from the vote.

"God Save The King" will not be heard in MVSD Schools for now.

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Peavey Mart, which has six locations in Manitoba, is set to close its doors.

In a release, Peavey Mart announced they received an Initial Order for creditor protection under the Companies Creditors Agreement Act. 22 stores in Nova Scotia and Ontario recently closed and all remaining stores in the country will be closed in the coming weeks and months.

In the release, Peavey Mart had this to say about the closure.

As a proudly Canadian retailer with nearly 60 years of history, predominantly serving rural communities, we have faced the extreme pressures affecting Canadians across the country. Through it all, we have remained committed to the values that define us," it read. "For decades, Peavey Mart has supported local events, funded charities, and worked to strengthen the communities we call home. If you’ve ever benefited from one of our partnerships or seen the impact of our initiatives, we humbly ask for your continued support to help us work through this challenging time."

Peavey Mart has one location in Swan River, one each in Steinbach, Winkler and Brandon, and two locations in Winnipeg. 

The release wants to thank the public for believing in them over the years.

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Do you want to have your say on local community building and funding? DDCF wants to hear from you!

The Dauphin & District Community Foundation has launched its "Vital Signs survey", inviting community members to share their experiences and ideas to improve the well-being of Dauphin and surrounding areas

If you live in Dauphin, Gilbert Plains, or the surrounding areas, or if you visit often, the DDCF wants to hear what matters most so it can make meaningful changes in the community.

you can grab paper surveys in Dauphin, or complete the survey online, and be entered into a gift card draw to various local businesses. 

You can complete the survey at the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DauphinVitalSignsSurvey

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UPDATE: RCMP reports that Breeze Houle has been safely located.

 

The RCMP is on the search for a missing 11-year-old girl.

On January 26, 2025, at 10:10 pm, Gypsumville RCMP received a report of a missing 11-year-old girl from a residence located in Fairford.

Breeze Lynn Houle, 11, was last seen leaving an address on Townsite Road in Fairford at approximately 9:00 p.m. the evening before.

Officers and family have checked numerous possible addresses of interest without success.

Early this morning, officers received a tip of a female seen walking southbound on Highway 6 heading towards Mulvihill. Patrols made in that area did not locate anyone.

It is believed that Houle may have acquired a ride and is currently in the City of Winnipeg.

Houle was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. She was carrying a backpack and a brown purse. Her brown hair had red bangs.

RCMP and her family are concerned for her well-being.

If you’ve seen Breeze Houle or have any information on her whereabouts, please call the Gypsumville RCMP at (204) 659-5224.

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The province is cutting in Conservation officers on the border security detail.

premier Wab Kinew describes these increased measures as a humanitarian effort, saying “If there’s a child or a family in danger near the border, we’re going to make sure there’s help there. But if someone is smuggling drugs or guns, we’re going to stop them.”

Patrols will be watching for suspicious activity or activity in unusual places with a focus on identifying illegal border crossings and stopping drug trafficking.

Conservation officers stationed in Virden, Boissevain, Manitou, Winnipeg, Steinbach, and Sprague are conducting border patrols as part of their work on secondary roads and backcountry areas.

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After going to Portugal and Costa Rica over the past two years, the Parkland Chamber of Commerce International trip will take participants to Italy's Tuscany region this October.

An information night regarding the trip is set for Wednesday, February 12th at the COuntryfest Community Cinema, beginning at 7 pm.

Representatives from the travel company Collette will be on hand to provide details and to answer questions about the trip.

The event is open to anyone that is interested, with no prior RSVP needed in order to attend in person.  

If you can not make it in person that evening, you can still take part online by contacting the chamber office beforehand with your email address in order to receive a link. 

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Canada's National Ukrainian Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and if you are thinking about attending and saving a few bucks at the same time, you are rapidly running out of time to do so.

Early bird ticket prices are in effect until this Friday, and CNUF President Kayla Gillis says ticket sales have been very strong so far.

"I would say we have sold as many tickets (so far this year) as we did by July of last year.  People are coming, it is our 60th anniversary and people are excited.  But we are also having a huge price increase when it comes to tickets bought after Friday.  So guys... $125 get your tickets before the 31st of January."

"Gillis says they are also down to less than 50 upper camping spots for that weekend.  

She adds ticket prices will go up significantly if you do not purchase them by Friday's deadline.

"Think of it if you are buying tickets for a family of four, you are looking at about $600 right now.  After Friday it will be closer to $800-$850.  So if I were you, I would get your tickets before  too long."

Tickets are available online at cnuf.ca, in person at their office on 3rd Avenue North East, or by calling 204-622-4600.

The 60th edition of CNUF is set for August 1st to 3rd. 

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The city is cautioning residents in the area of Mountain Road and Edgar Avenue about the quality of their tap water.

They say because of the recent use of a fire hydrant in that area, residents near there may notice a discolouration of their tap water.

If you do encounter dirty water, you are encouraged to run your cold water tap - preferably in the bathtub - until the water clears. 

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If you live in Gilbert Plains, you could be eligible for a free smoke alarm.

The Gilbert Plains Fire Department, along with the Manitoba Government, Office of the Fire Commissioner, and Manitoba Firefighters' Burn Fund have teamed up to offer the Smoke Alarm for Every Family Program.

The program makes a difference by installing smoke alarms in eligible homes to reduce injuries or deaths in a fire. Fire Department personnel will visit eligible homes and install smoke alarms outside of bedrooms, with a maximum of two installed in homes. 

This program is only offered to owner-occupied homes as landlords are responsible for installing and maintaining smoke alarms in their rental units. 

Smoke Alarm Fact:

  • Having a smoke alarm increases your chance of survival by 50 per cent, when installed properly, has working batteries, and is within its 10-year service life.

If you are in Gilbert Plains, you can call the Fire Department at 572-1939 or the Municipal Office at 548-2326 to get one installed at no cost. 

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It was a happy ending in a missing persons case.

The Ashern RCMP has safely located Kimber Spence-Geisler. Geisler, 22, was reported missing after leaving an address on Steenson Drive in Ashern.

The RCMP thank the public for their assistance. 

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The Manitoba government has assembled a Trade Council to address the continued threat of trade tariffs.

Premier Kinew Notes that "Our government has been preparing for a Trump administration since day one" and this new trade council will act as a hub of organization among trade sectors.

Representatives from the resource, business, agricultural sectors, and more will join members of the Manitoba government to make the best-informed decisions on international trade.

Many of the members of the U.S. Trade Council were a part of the trade mission the Manitoba government took to Washington, D.C., in April 2024

The trade council builds on the previous announcement of a Manitoba trade office in Washington, which will provide a permanent presence in the American capital and have a direct line to the government.

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