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On today's Edition of Put Your Money Where Your House Is, we're joined by an economist who literally wrote the book on the matter.

Michael Shuman, US economist and author of "Put your money where your life is" lays out some facts on the benefits of supporting local businesses.

"Locally owned businesses, or locally based institutions, these entities are responsible for between 60-80% of the jobs, that percentage goes up by the way in rural areas."

And they are making a lot more than jobs too.

"Locally owned business or industry generates 2 - 4 times the economic development impacts as the non-locally owned ones. Just with that fact alone, local businesses are essential to the well-being of a community."

Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses!

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A 20-year-old man from Steinbach has been charged with child luring, and RCMP has released one of his social media handles to help identify more victims.

Tyson Vanderbosch was arrested on Aug. 24 in relation to alleged online communication with minors for a sexual purpose. He has been charged with two counts of child luring.

None of the charges against him have been proven in court.

Investigators analyzed the data from his digital devices and located several victims that they have not been able to identify.

RCMP said Vanderbosch used the Snapchat account “drifting_ty101” and released a photo of his avatar in an attempt to help with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP ICE Unit at 204-984-3129.

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Manitoba Hydro customers who receive their monthly bills by mail can expect an automated phone call or text message from the crown corporation when their next bill has been issued.

The move, which has been precipitated by the current work stoppage at Canada Post, will also provide details on how the customer can check their account balance.

Manitoba Hydro reminds customers that they never request payments over the phone, and they never request or accept credit card, e-transfer, or cryptocurrency payments over the phone/

They say anyone that requests these types of payments, or who threatens to disconnect service if immediate payment is not made is a scammer.

They also caution to never give any personal banking or credit card info over the phone. 

Customers can also find out their balance by calling the customer service centre at 1-888-MB HYDRO, or by setting up- an online account at hydro.mb.ca/signup

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A major sponsorship agreement between the four Credit Unions in the Brandon area will benefit this year's Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner.

The four - Sunrise, Fusion, Westoba and Conpass Credit Unions - will combine to pay for the turkeys needed for this traditional meal - which offers fellowship and a meal on Christmas Day to those who may otherwise go without.

With around 3,000 people attending this meal in recent years, it is expected that over 100 turkeys will be needed for the two servings of this meal. 

The 39th annual dinner will have servings at both noon and 4 pm on Christmas Day in the MNP Hall in the Keystone Centre. 

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Kasper Bus Lines has stepped forward to filla void that was left when Mahikhan Bus Lines cancelled passenger service from Winnipeg to Flin Flon earlier this year. 

Beginning this Sunday, Kasper will offer passenger and parcel hauling service from Winnipeg to The Pas on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 

Return service from The Pas will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

Dauphin will be a pick-up and drop-off location on both routes,

Schedules and ticket info can be found by calling 1-855-566-2378 or online at www.gokasper.com. 

In a news release announcing the new service, Kasper says they will use modern, comfortable buses with ample space for luggage, with Starlink internet installed on select buses. 

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A key conversation will take place in Winnipeg between Dauphin's Mayor and Manitoba's Minister of Justice.

Mayor David Bosiak meets with Justice Minister Matt Wieb today at 4 pm about the new Justice Centre for Dauphin.

No firm timeline has been set for this project, but many benefits are expected.

The new centre will focus on rehabilitation and create a wealth of job openings.

The rehabilitation will focus on the treatment of addictions and education to help people leaving the facility integrate productively into society.

Dauphin's facility would also act as a centralized location, saving travel for the justice system and families.

This new justice centre would replace the former facility that was closed down by the previous government in 2020.

CKDM will get the details from the Mayor tomorrow after he returns from Winnipeg.

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In today's edition of "Put Your Money Where Your House Is," we highlight the specialty of local businesses.

Local business owner Joe Houston is very familiar with what makes local purchasing beat out big box stores.

"So, the one thing you can't achieve at any big box or corporate-level store that small businesses are experts in is personalized and specialized service. When you shop with us, Prairie Corner, Eastside Furniture, or any small business in Dauphin, you get someone who knows your name, remembers what you were here for last time, and is happy to find your next perfect fit."

Factors like these make local businesses competitive, and even more beneficial than the massive, exterior companies.

And, of course, it keeps the money you spend where you live!

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Dauphin property owners will have another chance next week to pick up a Radon testing kit for their home.

The city will host a Radon Information session on December 3rd at the Dauphin Public Library, which will include the handing out of 100 free test kits to those in attendance, thanks to help from Health Canada.

Experts will be on hand to discuss how to test your home for Radon, as well as why it is important to do so. 

There will also be a discussion on what to do if your Radon levels are high.

The meeting will begin at 7 pm next Tuesday night. 

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It is a huge boost to the Dauphin Food Bank as they approach arguably their busiest time of the year.

Robin Gambler of the Food Bank participated in an 85 second shopping spree this morning at the Dauphin Co-op, with all of the items that she collected in that time being given to the organization.

Gambler had no idea what to expect when she asked to show up at the Co-op at 8 am this morning.

"I thought they maybe just wanted a picture, but then I am running around wth a cart.  This is so amazing!  The Food Bank is serving over 100 families and signles and couples every two weeks.  And this is such a huge help  to us."

Joan Chetyrbok of the Dauphin Co-op says they wanted to tend the year with something that showed their commitment to the community.

"The shopping spree is a way for us to say thank you and give back to an organization that has made such a positive impact.  Our goal is to help stock the shelves of the Food Bank, ensuring that families and individuals in need have access to the food and resources that they require." 

Chetyrbok adds the shopping spree is a wonderful way for Co-op to give back, especially heading into the holiday season when donations and support for the Food Bank are so important. 

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Users of the Erickson public water system will be without service as of this afternoon, as repairs to the utility will require the water to be shut off as of 1 pm Tuesday afternoon. 

The repairs are expected to take a few hours to complete, but once the water is turned back on, a boil water advisory will be in effect.

That means water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it can be used for any kind of consumption, including drinking or cooking or cleaning food. 

Officials from the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson expect the Boil Water Advisory to be in effect for a few days, until the water is deemed to be safe to consume. 

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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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