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A 51-year-old unlicensed driver who had too many drinks is facing charges.

On April 7 at 8:00 p.m., Ste. Rose RCMP noticed a truck parked incorrectly near a motel bar. While the officers were on the scene, two individuals left the bar, entered the vehicle, and began to drive away.

The vehicle was pulled over, and the 51-year-old admitted to having "just a sip" from an open bottle of liquor in the centre console. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was taken, resulting in a fail.

The driver is charged with operating while impaired, operating equal to or over 80mg%, driving without a valid driver's license, and unlawful transportation of alcohol in a motor vehicle. The vehicle was also impounded for 30 days, and a court date is pending. 

 
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Several local municipal leaders and staff are in Winnipeg this week for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities spring convention and trade show, which begins today

Among the 500+ delegates in attendance is Duphin mayor Dave Bosiak.

Besides the trade show, there is also breakout sessions and keynote speakers.

The event is taking place at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg.

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The provincial government has confirmed that Dauphin's Countryfest is receiving a one-time, $500,000 grant.

Provincial Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism minister Nellie Kennedy said Countryfest is an important event for the City of Dauphin, which she added relies on the festival's success to provide important investments that drive economic activity in the region.

Countryfest president Duane McMaster says they have been working on this grant for some time.

"The province has come through in a big way for us this year, and we really appreciate them acknowledging how important Countryfest is to this area and to Manitoba as a whole." 

McMaster adds that this announcement, along with a strong run of sponsorships so far, has led to more optimism around the Countryfest board table.

"For a while there, the excitement was waning a little bit.  But having these different organizations and people step forward, such as the strong sponsorships and the city stepping forward and the province stepping forward, it was all a show of support for us.  It has really convinced us that this festival is going to happen and it is going to keep happening.  We know that people believe in this event."

McMaster is now hopeful that the rest of Manitoba will show their support by buying tickets for this year's festival, which goes June 26th to 29th. 

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A 17-year-old male from Ebb and Flow and a 16-year-old female from Dauphin face charges after they were arrested over the weekend.

On Sunday at 2:45 p.m., Dauphin RCMP responded to a report of someone being threatened with a firearm on Ida Street. The 17-year-old male had fled after pointing a gun at a 23-year-old female. Officers located him a short time later, and he was taken into custody. An investigation led to the arrest of the 16-year-old female.

Both suspects were searched, and the following was located:

  • 130.3 grams of meth – estimated community value over $26,000;
  • 8.2 grams of cocaine and 5.5 grams of crack cocaine – estimated community value $900;
  • 17 pills of Zopiclone – estimated community value $350;
  • Canadian currency

The 17-year-old male, from Ebb and Flow First Nation, faces Weapons and Drug Trafficking charges and was remanded into custody. The 16-year-old female, from Dauphin, faces a Drug Trafficking charge and was released with a future court appearance.

 

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A Roblin woman has avoided prison time after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in connection with the theft of a truck from the town last October.
After being stolen in Roblin, the truck was spotted in Dauphin before eventually hitting the ditch near Grandview. 
20-year-old Melonie Allarie was one of three people arrested in the case.
She pleaded guilty to theft of a credit card in Roblin court and was sentenced to one year of probation.
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A sad ending to a missing persons case out of Carberry.

Blue Hills RCMP say 78-year-old Donald Paschke, who was reported missing to police on Saturday, has been located deceased.

An investigation continues pending the results of the autopsy.

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States of Local Emergency were declared over the weekend by both the Grandview and Gilbert Plains municipalities due to a rapid snowmelt that has led to washouts and flooding on many rural roads in those municipalities.

By declaring these emergencies, the municipalities can now take actions to provide protection to its residents, property and the environment.

It also allows them to issue orders and to do everything necessary to prevent or limit loss of lives or damage of property, which can include limiting or prohibiting travel and performing work in order to save infrastructure.

A number of roads in the Gilbert Plains Municipality have been closed due to washouts or water on the roadway.

They include (as of 5 pm April 14th):

121W between 137N and 138N

121W between 139N and 142N

122W between 138N and 139N

123W between 137N & Highway 274

124W between 150N and 151N

125W between 138N and 139N

125W between 149N and 151N

126W between 144N and 146N

126W between 150N and 151N

127W between 142N and 144N

127W between 149N and 151N

130W between 141N and 142N

131W between 142N and Highway 5

131W between 149N and 150N

132W between 138N and 139N

133W between 140N and Highway 5

134W between 140N and 142N

134W between Highway 5 and 147N

134W between 149N and 150N

136N between 120W and 121W

137N between 120W and 121W

137N between 125W and 127W

138N between 128W and 139W - use caution

139N between 125W and 128W

141N between 130W and 131W

141N between 133W and 134W

142N between 130W and 134W

143.5N between 131W and 133W

144N between 121W and 126W

144N between 128W and 129W

148N between Highway 274 and 131W

149N between 125W and 131W

149N between 133W and 134W

153N between Highway 10 and 125W

Please avoid all areas with closed roads as conditions are changing quickly, DO NOT travel through any flood water and respect the road closed barricades. This listing will be changing as the next few days progress.

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The Dauphin & District Community Foundation received 20 applications for their spring intake.

The applications added up to more than $166,000.00. 

Community Funding Highlights

Total Distributed: $135,483

Animal Welfare & Outdoor Initiatives

  • Barkland Bridges Inc. — $2,250
    Walking trail development to assist in pet rescue readiness

  • Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve — $11,500
    Vermillion tree & shrub revitalization

Arts, Culture, & Performance

  • Bratstva Studios Inc. — $2,125
    Choreography, instruction, and costumes for a new dance

  • Dauphin & District Allied Arts Council — $9,500
    Stairlift and handicap door opener for accessibility

  • Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum
    • $7,500 – Relocation of pioneer log barn
    • $5,000 – Installation of hand dryers at Selo Site

  • CN Park Memorial — $1,412
    Final costs for memorial completion

Education & Youth

  • Ecole MacNeill K-1 Outdoor Ed Club — $1,500
    Snowshoes for outdoor classroom activities

  • Mountain View School Division — $9,145
    Music therapy program for student wellness

  • Dauphin Minor Hockey — $5,882
    Specialized training camps & equipment for players

Childcare & Accessibility

  • Dauphin Magical Horizons Daycare — $7,048
    Revamp of playground entrances and emergency exits

  • Dauphin & District Handivan — $7,500
    Transmission and ramp repair for accessible transit

Community Services

  • Dauphin Public Library — $2,000
    Phase one of washroom upgrades

  • Rainbow Resource Centre — $6,020
    Empowerment workshops for 2SLGBTQ+ community

Events & Recreation

  • Dauphin Ag Society — $5,000
    Grader purchase for fairgrounds (chuckwagon & chariot races)

  • Dauphin's Countryfest Inc. — $17,818
    Infrastructure improvements

  • Dauphin Recreation Services — $20,000
    Wave pool repairs

  • Parkland Mavericks Women's Rugby — $4,178
    New equipment for players

Health & Wellness

  • Dauphin Hero Club — $605
    Air purifier ($448) & replacement filters ($157)

Kit Daley, the executive director for the DDCF, was thrilled to provide these organizations with funds.

"Granting is always an exciting time; we love seeing the variety of projects in the works," added Daley. "It's incredible to see the passion our organizations have for enhancing our community."

18 of the 20 applications were granted money, meaning two did not.

To be eligible for a grant, your organization must fit under the following criteria:

  • Grants are given to CRA-registered charities or qualified donees or organizations that partner with the above-mentioned organizations. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible;
  • Grants are made to projects or programs delivered in Dauphin and/or the RM of Dauphin; and 
  • Grants are not made to projects that are undertaken before receiving the Grant Committee's decision.

Preferance is given to the following:

  • Have a well-planned approach
  • Demonstrate the ability to serve a need in the community
  • Demonstrate accessibility & inclusivity
  • Promote diversity & social justice
  • Promote volunteer & citizen involvement

While Kit says they would love to accept all applications, they aren't able to. With that said, those who are denied are always welcome to apply again.

"Some of the grant applications we receive, we can't fund because they don't fall within our granting area," ended Daley. "Some applicants are encouraged to apply again. The granting committee reviews all applications and identifies what would best serve the community."

Daley says the DDCF will soon be handing out scholarships to graduates at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS). Graduating students should speak with the guidance department at the school or visit here. 

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The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.

Cereals Canada announced plans last year for a new $102-million facility in downtown Winnipeg called the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange.

The centre will help showcase Manitoba’s grains and drive up global demand for Canadian products.

Agriculture Minister and Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn sees this as having benefits all the way down to grain and cereal farmers in the Parkland.

"This is an experimental kitchen.  So if you have a certain variety of wheat, and a pastta clientelle, there are certain characteristics that in pasta or noodles that they require, this is a partnership that will develop from from the grain farmers through Cereals Canada in developing a unique veriaty of an ingredient that comes into the pasta that the international clientelle are always asking for."  

The building, which will be located in Winnipeg's Exchange district, is to include space for offices, training and research.

The project is a three-way funding partnership between Cereals Canada, the province and the federal government.

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From January to March in the City of Winnipeg, 97 people tested positive for cannabis consumption out of the 207 that were screened by police.

That's 47 percent during the city's Don't Drive High campaign. In Dauphin in 2024, the RCMP stopped over 50 Cannabis impaired drivers, varying in age and gender. The RCMP is pulling over people who believe that they drive safer or slower when they've consumed cannabis.

Cst. Barry Kirby is a Drug Recognition Expert with the Dauphin RCMP, and says that's not the case.

"It's the exact thing as being impaired by any type of drug or alcohol," said Kirby. "It impairs your fine motor skills. You'll have delayed reactions to stopping or seeing someone. It's equally as dangerous as driving impaired by alcohol."

If you are caught driving while under the influence of cannabis, harsh penalties will follow. The legal limit is 2 nanograms in your system. If you are between two and five nanograms, that will be a summary conviction offence. That includes a license suspension, including a fine up to $1,000.00. 

If you are over five nanograms, fines range from $1,000.00 to up to 10 years in jail, based on past convictions. Your first conviction will include a driving suspension and a fine, and your vehicle will be impounded. 

Whether you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you should plan not to drive.

"It's never worth it to drive. It could be someone in your vehicle or walking down the street," ended Kirby. "Even if you're not the impaired driver, it could be someone else. There is a wide range of impacts it can have, it's never worth it to get behind the wheel impaired."

Kirby has been working with the RCMP for 14 years and has responded to fatal collisions caused by drugs and alcohol.

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Assiniboine College's Parkland Campus is putting the final touches on plans for their annual Eggstravagenze Egg Hunt.

The event goes on April 19th at Maamawi Park, and administrator AShley Sidlar says it is an all-ages event.

"It is geared towards kids aged 12 and under.  We ask that families bring their own baskets to collect the eggs.  Every child that brings back an egg will get a chocolate bunny while supplies last."

Sidlar adds a number of activities are planned for that day.

"We have hundreds of eggs that you will be able to find all over the park.  We have some awesome prizes.  And we are also very excited to bring back the bouncy castles so that the kids have something to jump around in.  We will also have face painting which is always a hit and we will have music playing."

The event runs from 10 am until noon and is free to attend. 

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