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The Dauphin RCMP are investigating a robbery at a business on Main Street South in Dauphin that happened on January 25th.
The mounties say that 3 males believed to be in their late teens to early twenties entered the business and threatened the employee with bear spray before getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect descriptions are as follows:
Suspect 1- Male, approximately 5’10”, wearing a black Nike jacket with stripes down the sleeves and black Ecko pants.
Suspect 2- Male, wearing a black/grey jacket, dark coloured hoodie with the hood up, sunglasses, ballcap and carrying a black bag
Suspect 3- Male, wearing a black jacket, light-coloured hoodie with the hood up and Crooks and Castle black pants.
If you recognize these males or have any information, please call Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5050, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online here.
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The Fisher Branch RCMP has arrested 25-year-old Allan Blain Porter for the second time in just over a month.
On January 20, as a result of an ongoing investigation, the Fisher Branch RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Peguis First Nation. The search of the residence resulted in the seizure of 38 grams of cocaine, nearly $12,000 in cash, and drug-related paraphernalia.
A 25-year-old and 33-year-old from Peguis First Nation were arrested. The two were released and scheduled to appear in court on March 15, when they were to face charges for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
On February 18, the Fisher Branch RCMP executed another search warrant at the same residence and seized an additional 31 grams of cocaine, cannabis, and drug-related paraphernalia.
Porter was arrested for the second time and remanded into custody on additional charges including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Illicit Cannabis, and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking. An investigation is underway.
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The Manitoba Junior Hockey League has announced that Kings' defenceman Klim Georgiev has been suspended for a minimum of 18 games subject to completion of the process of reconciliation committed to below as a result of his Gross Misconduct Penalty for discriminatory taunting under Hockey Canada rule 11.4.
The suspension means he won't play another regular-season junior game and he isn't eligible to play for the first seven games of the playoffs.
Georgiev has apologized to the player and the Waywayseecappo Wolverines organization.
The Dauphin Kings have also committed to continuing their work with Wade Houle (Bright Sky Consulting) and Treaty 2 leadership in consultation with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines organization to address this incident and to further combat racism in hockey.
Dauphin returns to the ice on Friday against the Wolverines at Credit Union Place.
The Dauphin Kings had the following in a statement released Thursday night.
The Dauphin Kings are in support of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s decision to suspend Klim Georgiev and will continue to support and guide him through this process.
Although Klim and the Dauphin Kings have taken many steps towards the reconciliation process, we recognize that we still have many more steps to take.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Waywayseecappo Wolverines organization and their community for keeping an open mind and allowing us to take these steps.
We would also ask that everyone please support Klim’s personal life and allow him the opportunity to work through the reconciliation process.
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The Manitoba RCMP says that a multi-vehicle collision involving approximately 20 tractor-trailers and 5 passenger vehicles has closed Highway 1 in both directions between Virden & Brandon.
Early reports say that 3 people have been transported to the hospital with injuries but there are no further details at this time.
The RCMP asks the public to avoid the area as Highway 1 is expected to be closed for an extended period of time and there are detours in place.
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Cam Abrey's lucky number is 11 and on this day, February 24, 2022, Abrey is celebrating another milestone.
Thursday is Abrey's 11-year anniversary as Fire Chief of the Dauphin Fire Department.
"It's a great feeling, what little kid doesn't want to become a firefighter when you grow up," said Abrey.
Serving and protecting the community are two things Abrey prides himself on and as we move forward, Abrey wants everyone to know that if you need them, the Dauphin Fire Department is here for you.
"We have such a tremendous group here," said Abrey. "I've had the opportunity to travel coast-to-coast with the Manitoba Association of Firefighters which has allowed me the chance to meet so many new firefighters and spend time in different communities, it has been excellent."
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On Tuesday the Swan River R-C-M-P responded to a house on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation after reports of multiple people being stabbed and one person being assaulted.
When officers arrived they found three victims with stab wounds and one that had been assaulted. The victims aged 54, 30, 18 and 17 were all from the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation.
The 30-year-old was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and later transferred to Winnipeg. The 18-year-old and 17-year-old were treated and released from the hospital while the 54-year-old, who had been assaulted, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
18-year-old Terrance Kematch of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation was arrested nearby and remanded into custody on charges including Breaking and Entering, Assault with a Weapon, Mischief Under $5000 and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. while a 17-year-old female from Norway House was also arrested in connection but released while awaiting a court appearance in Swan River at a later date.
RCMP are asking anyone with information regarding these stabbings to contact the Swan River Detachment at (204) 734-4686, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit an online tip here.
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Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides.
The military attack began before dawn with explosions in the capital Kyiv and other cities.
Ukrainians started fleeing some cities, and the Russian military claimed to have incapacitated all of Ukraine's air defences and airbases within hours.
Ukraine's leadership said at least 40 people have been killed so far in what it called a ``full-scale war'' targeting the country from the east, north and south.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will meet today with fellow G-7 partners to discuss the invasion and would work quickly with NATO to come up with a collective response.
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It was another busy day in Dauphin Court yesterday.
The three men involved in an armed robbery in the RM of Alonsa were back in court yesterday. 31-year-old Francis Beaulieu, 26-year-old Anton Levasseur, and 29-year-old Victor Levasseur were remanded into custody for their trial in November.
The three men, all from Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, entered a business on Highway 50 wearing masks and holding firearms on August 9, 2021. They stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing in a vehicle, no employees were hurt. Later, during a traffic stop, Manitoba First Nations Police Service recognized one of the men in a van and could see the firearm. The three men were then arrested, along with the female driver, who was later released without charges.
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Meanwhile, Jordy Clyde Robertson from the RM of Grandview was back in court for a number of charges yesterday. Robertson was remanded into custody and will be back in court on March 15.
RCMP arrested the 23-year-old Robertson on January 24, after executing a search warrant at a residence in the RM of Grandview. He was remanded into custody on charges including Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possess Firearm while Prohibited, Importing a Prohibited Device, and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
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Long-term care homes, hospitals and health centres in Manitoba are expanding in-person visits as the province prepares to lift all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March.
Starting this week, general visits are being permitted in addition to visits from designated family caregivers at care homes.
Jan Legeros of the Long Term & Continuing Care Association says she expects the gradual changes to give designated caregivers more flexibility and loosen time limits on general visits.
She says the changes are a big step forward for the residents who have been isolated for a long time and need to see their loved ones.
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The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is continuing its investigation into an incident that happened this past Saturday between the Dauphin Kings and Waywayseecappo Wolverines.
The league released the following statement to Twitter.
— #theMJ (@mjhlhockey) February 21, 2022
730CKDM has reached out to the league's commissioner Kevin Saurette on a timeline for a final decision.
"Out of respect of the ongoing process to deal with this matter, we are providing no further comment at this time," said Saurette.
We will provide more when a decision has been made.
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Supporting the Canadian Agriculture industry is as important as ever, and that’s why today, we celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day.
Every February, Canadians from coast to coast come together to celebrate those who put food on our tables.
So make sure you’re cooking with Canadian ingredients today, and share what you make on social media using the #CdnAgDay
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