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February 7th will be the next court appearance for a man charged in connection with a death in January of last year on the Birdtail Sioux Dakota First Nation.
29-year-old Michael Hanska remains in custody on a charge of second-degree murder.
Meanwhile, a Brandon man arrested following a routine traffic stop in December near Russell that resulted in drug charges, has appeared in court again.
34-year-old Kacey Packham remains in custody with his matters being put over to February 13.
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Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit is investigating the death of a female following her arrest by RCMP.
Last Wednesday at about 8 pm, officers responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up at a home in Vogar, which is south of The Narrows.
Once they arrived, they arrested a woman that they learned was under the influence of drugs, and had tried to use a weapon on someone else in the home.
As police were transporting the female to Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern for a medical assessment, one officer noticed that the woman had become unresponsive.
Emergency care was provided to the woman by RCMP until an ambulance arrived to transport her to Ashern, and then to St Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, where she was pronounced dead on Thursday.
Her death prompted the automatic investigation by IIU.
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An officer was injured and a female from Dauphin was arrested for Impaired Driving.
On Saturday at 2:05 a.m., Dauphin RCMP stopped a vehicle that had stopped at a business on Main Street in Dauphin. The driver fled the parking lot when officers approached her vehicle and the officer was struck, suffering a minor injury.
Fleeing south on Main Street, the driver made a left-hand turn onto a side street and lost control, hitting a snowbank. The driver, who refused to get out of the vehicle, was eventually placed under arrest. She was taken to the Dauphin Detachment where she provided samples of her breath which were found to be twice over the legal limit.
The 40-year-old from Dauphin faces charges including Assault on a Police Officer, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police, and Operation while Impaired. She will appear in court on March 27.
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The Parkland Rec Complex will play host on Tuesday to the first Lunch and Learn Event of 2025 for the Parkland Chamber of Commerce.
Among the highlights is a presentation on what the Chamber did in 2024, and a look ahead to 2025, including the unveiling of the destination for their Chamber International trip later this year.
The event will also feature updates from Immigrate Parkland, the Rotary Club of Dauphin, Dauphin's Countryfest, and the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
The event begins at 11:45 on Tuesday, and tickets for the Lunch and Learn must be purchased in advance by calling the Chamber at 204-622-3140.
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City crews have begun another round of snow-clearing efforts in the city.
Public works were out Sunday night to start windrowing and removing snow from Main Street and the downtown business area.
Motorists are asked to not park on these roadways so that crews can complete their work safely and effectively.
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A recall of eggs has been issued after a risk of possible salmonella contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, No Name, and Western Family eggs, with expiry dates between Feb. 16, Feb. 22, and March 1.
Symptoms of short-term salmonella could include fevers, headaches, and gastrointestinal distress. Outcomes can be more severe for infants, elderly, and immunocompromised people.
While the risk is minimal, especially when eggs are cooked thoroughly, CFIA recommends throwing out the eggs or contacting the retailer they were purchased from.
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The Parkland region and all of Southern Manitoba is under an Extreme Cold Warning.
Environment Canada says windchills will be in the -40 to -50 range today.
The temperature and windchills should start to moderate Tuesday.
Mountain View School Division and Swan Valley School Division have both cancelled all of their buses today.
Schools, though, will be open today in both divisions.
Park West School Division has cancelled all buses and closed all of their schools for today.
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After years of running the Parkland Business Expo, the Kin Club of Dauphin is handing over the event to another organization.
Dauphin's Countryfest is the new manager of the Business Expo, which this year will take place on May 3rd and 4th at the Parkland Rec Complex.
Businesses can now book spots at the Expo by visiting Countryfest's website at countryfest.ca.
You can also get more info by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Livestock predation is a constant issue faced by producers, and the Manitoba government is making funding available to help combat this issue.
The funding is available through their Predator Resistant Fence Construction Program.
Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for up to 75 per cent of approved project costs, up to a maximum of $10,000, with eligibility amounts varying due to size, type of fence, and purpose for the fence.
Among the groups eligible to apply for this funding are agricultural crown land forage leaseholders, Association of Manitoba Community Pastures, primary producers, and Indigenous primary producers and communities, including Metis and First Nations producers.
Approved projects can start as of April 1st but must be completed by October 31st, and must be inspected by November 28th.
The application deadline is February 27th, with more information available online at Manitoba.ca.
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Blue Monday, the third Monday of the year, has been labeled the most depressing day of the year.
According to Ashley Vandepole with Prairie Mountain Health, this idea originated from a UK-based travel company and really caught on.
"It was an idea conceived in the early 2000s and a psychologist was commissioned to generate the formula to promote that day as the most depressing time of the year. It was more branded as a time to travel and get away. Really not a bad thing, because it really is about self-care and taking care of yourself."
Vandepole recommends getting some sunlight, exercise, and social connection to make it a less blue day.
There are events taking place in Ste. Rose, Roblin, and Swan River to raise awareness, and get people connected on the most depressing day of the year.
In Ste. Rose, a group will be sending out blueberry muffins to raise awareness. The Roblin Hero Club will be hosting a "blue bingo" with various blue prizes and snacks, and Swan River Co-op will host a CMHA booth that will share information about mental health.
Take care of yourself, reach out to a friend, and make sure the "most depressing day of the year" doesn't bring you down!
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A new court date has been set for a Brandon man arrested during a drug and weapons bust last February in Dauphin.
39-year-old Cody Genaille will return to court in Brandon on January 22nd.
Meanwhile, 26-year-old Errol Leask had his matters recessed until February 5th in Swan River.
He was charged with uttering threats and reckless driving following an incident last May on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation.
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