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Rural supplies in the Sugarloaf Area, near Grandview, are currently under a boil water advisory.
Due to an unexpected draining of the treated water reservoir on February 24th, water pressure dropped, leading to potential health and safety issues.
It is currently recommended that all water being used in the Sugarloaf Public Water System is brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute.
This would include any water being used for cooking, consumption, tooth brushing, etc.
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A guilty plea has been entered in Dauphin Provincial Court in relation to a November 2023 traffic stop in the city that led to the seizure of drugs, cash and weapons.
37-year-old Chantelle Ferland of Dauphin pled guilty to a total of three charges, including Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous purpose.
She was given a 12-month suspended sentence, as well as being placed on probation for one year.
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The South Parkland Healthy Child Coalition is offering a Songs and Signs class for newborns and toddlers up to the age of three.
The program kicked off today and runs every Monday at 10 am and 5:30 pm.
There is still room if parents want to register their children for this free activity,
You can text 204-996-9912 to register.
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The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is back within the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region.
This free service is here to help low-income individuals get their taxes done and claim the benefits they deserve. Last year, residents in the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region saw over $10 million in benefits and refunds through the program—$3,500 on average per person! In Brandon alone, 14 volunteers worked hard to assist clients, with an additional 11 volunteers in rural areas making sure everyone gets the support they need.
This includes GST refunds, Canada Child benefit, MB Rent assist, Disability Tax
credits, Pharmacare deductibles and more.
You can get your income tax done FREE through this program if you fall under one of the categories:
• One person with income under $35,000/ *Two persons with income under $45,000; and
• *Three persons with income under $47,500 / *Each additional dependent add $2,500
Qualified for the program? Drop off your documents at 7th Street Health Access Centre (20-7th St., Brandon) from Feb. 24 – Oct. 30, Mon-Fri, 1:30–4:30 PM. Need an appointment? Brandon Neighborhood Renewal Corporation is booking from March 3 – April 30 at (204) 729-2490.
Outside Brandon? PMH sites start accepting drop-offs on March 3— locally at the Dauphin Community Health building, Camperville Primary Health Care Centre, and the Roblin Community Health Services building, to name a few. You can get a full list of drop-off spots here.
Bring your forms (T3, T4, T5, T5007) and receipts for daycare, donations, rent, tuition, and medical expenses.
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Over 200,000 Manitobans have already registered for the new plastic Manitoba Health cards, according to a report by the CBC.
Applications for the new cards - which include an image of the Northern Lights - began on January 15th.
The cards are a more durable option than the previous paper cards that were prone to rips from wear and tear.
Those who have already applied for the plastic cards could start seeing them in their mailbox as early as this week.
You can apply for your card online, as well as by mail or in person.
A digital version will also be made available later this year.
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Ethelbert's Marc Dorais will return to a Winnipeg court on March 13th.
The 54-year-old was given a new court date this week as he faces arson with disregard to human life charges in relation to a house fire in the community last June.
Meanwhile, a Brandon man arrested on drug charges last December following a routine traffic stop near Russell has also had a new court date set.
34-year-old Kacey Packham was remanded in custody until March 10.
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The Water Treatment plant on the Ebb & Flow First Nation is now fully operational again after repairs were completed on wells #6 and #7.
However, the community remains under a Boil Water Advisory and will remain that way until two consecutive daily tests show no sign of bacteria in the water.
Band and council encourage residents to continue using the bottled water that is being provided until further notice.
Water jugs are available at the Ebb & Flow Community Complex.
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The Town of Swan River has announced it is implementing a Residential Lead Monitoring Program, in conjunction with the Provincial Office of Drinking Water.
As part of that, they are looking for 20 homeowners in Swan River who are interested in taking part in the program, which would see water samples collected from their homes and tested for lead levels.
Although the general water chemistry for the Town indicates lead levels are well below the maximum limits in the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines, there could be higher levels in homes with older internal plumbing.
Homeowners interested in participating in the program are asked to contact the Town of Swan River at 204-734-4586 extension 9, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Preference will be given to home-based daycares and houses built before 1990 with children younger than 6 years old in those homes.
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The Dauphin Regional Health Centre is now home to a pair of hysteroscopes, thanks to another generous donation by the Dauphin Hospital Foundation.
Hysteroscopes, a thin, surgical telescope that is able to display images of the inside of a uterus, is an important tool used to further advance women’s health in rural Manitoba.
Total cost for the two new pieces of equipment is $21,000.
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This weekend is prime time for Parkland Snowmobile enthusiasts, and Multiple events will be ripping up the snow.
Today, The Minnedosa Fire Department hosts their Antique Snowmobile Run, the 2025 Snow Drags on the Lake St Martin First Nation, and the Alonsa Poker Derby.
Tomorrow has derbies scheduled in Bellsite, Birtle, Horod, and Togo.
If you're itching to enjoy the beautiful weather on the back of a snowmobile, check the community calendar to find some events close to you!
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The Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser will take to the streets this Saturday at the Dauphin Friendship Center.
This year's proceeds go towards the " Food For Thought Program" something DFC's Jarri Thompson is deeply passionate about.
"It is extremely important. we face a lot of food insecurity in our community, and I'm not sure everyone's aware of that. Myself included, I didn't know how bad it was until I started to work for Food for Thought, and I started talking to those teachers and students"
CNOY's Mission Statement is to support people " experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness" because no one deserves to be left out in the cold.
The Food For Thought Program provides meals for students, ensuring they have the nourishment they need to focus and learn better throughout the day.
Thompson notes that it takes a community to make it work.
"When we get involved when we come together as a community, we're able to spread the money around and it goes that much further"
You can donate online by searching for Dauphin on CNOY.org, and you can show your support at the walk Saturday night, by getting to the Friendship Center for 4 pm.
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