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An investigation is underway after a 24-year-old female was found dead in a home on the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.
On June 29 at about 3:15 p.m., Manitoba First Nation Police Service responded to an injured female.
When officers arrived, the female was found deceased and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
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Thursday, June 29, 2023, will go down as a special day for the Dauphin Agricultural Society as they hosted their Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon inside the Aspen Lodge.
On top of the great lunch that was served, a few different awards were handed out.
Emma Fox and Grace Van Bukenhout were presented with the Dauphin Ag Society Scholarship. There were eight applicants for this year's scholarship and Terron says Emma and Grace are very deserving.
"They had some phenomenal marks throughout school and they really stood out," said Terron Stykalo, president. "They are also very involved in the community so we are very happy to select them."
Moving ahead, Brian and Wendy Damsgaard were presented with the Richard Beyette Memorial Volunteer Award.
"It's a very special award that was created in memory of Richard Beyette who did so many amazing things for our community," said Stykalo. "There is no two people more deserving than Brian and Wendy to win this award."
The Ag Society also presented the Queen's Jubilee Medal to Brian Damsgaard.
"This is one that you get voted on and it's recognized nationally across the country," offered Stykalo. "It's a very prestigious award and I know Brian will take great pride in it, he certainly deserves it."
Overall, a great crowd was in attendance for the luncheon and Stykalo was thrilled with how things turned out.
"It was amazing to see so many familiar faces from throughout the community that continues to support the ag community and our fair," ended Stykalo. "It was a moment for us to recognize the amazing people in our community. We truly appreciate all of the amazing support that we receive."
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A fantastic weekend is on tap just south of Dauphin as Countryfest is well underway and in Dauphin, the Dauphin Agricultural Society is getting all set to host their Fair this weekend.
Just outside of town at the Camperville Community Hall, you can also take part in Colton's 1st Annual Fiddle Fest and Coffee House.
The event starts on Friday at 1 and it runs until 10 p.m. To open the event, there will be fiddlers of all ages showing off their talents and there will also be an open mic session from 2 to 3:45. Live entertainment then takes centre stage leading up to the final performance of the night which starts at 8 p.m. as Shades of Dawn from Duck Bay will show off their great talent.
The event is open to everyone and a great crowd is expected to form for the 1st annual event.
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The heavy rain did not stop this parade, and rainbows were abundant at Dauphin's first-ever pride parade.
The festivities first formed in the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School where the parade line-up got together.
Several hundred individuals showed up decked out in rainbow regalia and ready to celebrate inclusivity.
The Parade marched through the city and finally came to a rest in Vermillion Park.
At the park, some speeches were made by various local dignitaries, including Francis Chartrand of the Northwest Metis Council, and Mayor David Bosiak.
"On behalf of the city, I'm extremely proud to be the first mayor that has had a pride parade, and I hope we have one every year from this point on. I know the city has gone through a tremendously difficult period in the last couple of weeks, and we came together as a community. Today's another example of how we have come together and we all accept each other for who we are. What a great turnout, I'm so proud to be here, I'm so happy that this is Dauphin."
All of the speeches resonated strongly with the crowd, as they spoke about creating a community that loves and accepts everyone.
Estimates for the turnout were well over 300 people. Sonja Blanc who was another speaker at the event thinks that this show of support could make next year's event even bigger.
"The support from the community is encouraging, and to be honest with you, even emotional. I'm a bit emotional about the turnout today. I'm really looking forward to the years ahead. especially right now, with the challenges that 2SLGBTQIA folks are facing, I think it's really important we come out strong as a community. I think Dauphin has done it this day"
The rest of the evening was filled with music, dancing and a free barbeque for those attending.
With the massive ammount support, next year will be yet another excellent celebration.
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Shortly after 10 this morning, a verdict of not guilty was handed down in the long-standing trial of Jack Winters.
This case started back in August of 2019 when a fatal collision in the RM of Dauphin claimed the lives of 6-year-old Oksana Dutchyshen and 4-year-old Quinn Dutchyshen.
The Honorable Justice Sandra Zinchuck explained that the DNA evidence and statements made by Jeff Thompson, the other occupant of the vehicle, led to her verdict of not guilty.
Justice Zinchuck pointed to the inconclusiveness of the DNA and the conflicting statements from Thompson as the main reason for her ruling.
The DNA evidence was inconclusive due to the potential for transfer during the crash, or even prior to it, as Winters regularly ate food in his car.
The statements that Thompson provided at the time of the crash conflicted with statements he presented to the police ten months later.
These two factors make determining who the driver of the vehicle was uncertain, creating reasonable doubt in the situation.
Justice Zinchuck determined that this reasonable doubt was adequate to give this ruling.
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Thanks to the Dauphin Habitat For Humanity, a local family of 4 has a place to call home.
Rodney Juba with the Habitat For Humanity group was proud to hand off the key to Chantell, the home's new owner
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Juba and his team have spent over a year building this new house, with the help of their sponsors, the community, and the family moving in.
A provincial representative of the organization noted that Habit For Humanity isn't just a giveaway, but a hand-up. Families that buy these newly built homes sign up under a 0% mortgage with the group and also provide 500 hours of "sweat equity" or labor to aid in the building process.
Darren Eddie, Build chair with Habitat For Humanity says that the only challenge that was faced was just the amount of labor, compared to the volunteers.
"we're hoping for a little more community involvement, but I think everyone that did help found it very rewarding."
This is the second that this organization has built in the city. If you're looking to help build a stronger community in a very literal way, you can reach out to the Dauphin Habit For Humanity by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by visiting their website at habitat.mb.ca/chapters/dauphin/, or by calling Chairperson Rodney Juba at 204-648-6759.
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The majority of the Parkland is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately. Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
The system it warns of is capable of producing quarter-sized hail and over 50 mm of rain.
Areas under severe thunderstorm watch:
- Roblin including Makaroff Shortdale and Bield.
- Russell-Binscarth including Gambler reservation.
- Dauphin including Sifton and Valley River.
- RM of Lakeshore including Ochre River, Makinak, Rorketon and Toutes Aides.
- RM of Riding Mountain West including Asessippi Provincial Park.
- Grandview including Valley River reservation.
- Mossey River including Winnipegosis and Fork River.
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The Manitoba government says more than 300 internationally educated health-care professionals have accepted job offers in the province.
According to the government, nearly 90% of candidates who were offered jobs during a recent recruitment mission to the Philippines accepted positions across Manitoba. Candidates who have accepted an offer have begun immigration and licensing processes and must complete certain requirements for employment in Manitoba's health-care system.
Of the 300 healthcare workers, 64 are reportedly coming to the Prairie Mountain Health region and will be in many different communities including Dauphin, Gladstone, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Russell, and Swan River.
Health Minister Audrey Gordon says successful candidates are expected to start arriving as soon as late summer.
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At 7:07 Tuesday night, lots of people in Dauphin and area received an emergency text alert, warning of stormy conditions that could produce tornados in the area.
Following the alert, the sky darkened up and mother nature let loose a torrent of rain, thunder, and lightning over Dauphin. Heavy winds and quarter-sized hail were also reported in the Fork River and Dauphin areas.
[Picture of hail taken 7 miles southeast of Dauphin]
[Rain gauge 7 miles southeast of Dauphin]
[Photo of hail taken in Fork River]
[Photo of hail taken in Fork River]
There were also funnel clouds reportedly sighted in the Neepawa - Gladstone area. Do you have any pictures or videos of the weather that rolled through yesterday in your area? Text the CKDM newsroom at 204-638-9022.
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June 28th, 2023:
The tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning have ended.
June 27th, 2023:
Dauphin, Lakeshore, and Mossy River areas are currently under a torando warning.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
In addition to a tornado, this thunderstorm is capable of producing golf ball sized hail.
The Weather.gov site has some recommendations for the potentially dangerous weather:
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately. Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
To track the storm, and get more advice on weathering the storm, visting Weather.gov
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RCMP in Fisher Branch recently conducted a search at a home in Fisher Branch and located a number of firearms and some drugs. The resident of the home, 20-year-old Bryce Walker, was on conditions to not have any firearms.
[Photo of firearms and items seized, submitted by RCMP]
There is a warrant out for his arrest. He is described as 5'5", 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos such as a skeleton hand on his left hand, a picture of Jesus on his left neck, and "RIP T-Dot" on his right neck.
The full details from the RCMP are below:
Fisher Branch RCMP seize guns and drugs
On June 18, 2023, at approximately 11:35 pm, Fisher Branch RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Carpathian Street in Fisher Branch, Manitoba. As a result of the search, a number of firearms and drugs were located. The resident of the home, Bryce Walker, 20, was on conditions not to possess any firearms.
After the RCMP Emergency Response Team cleared the residence, Fisher Branch officers located five firearms hidden throughout the residence, including a shotgun and four rifles. Two of the firearms were loaded. Ammunition, a substance believed to be cocaine, and drug-trafficking paraphernalia were also located within the residence.
Walker was not home at the time the warrant was executed and RCMP have a warrant out for his arrest. He is facing multiple firearms and drug charges, as well as breaching court-ordered conditions.
Walker is described as 5’5” tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos, including a skeleton hand on his left hand, a picture of Jesus on his left neck, and RIP T-Dot on his right neck.
If you have information regarding Walker’s whereabouts, please call Fisher Branch RCMP at 204-372-6329, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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