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This Monday, A cyclical event will return to our night sky, as we will be graced with a "SuperMoon".
But what exactly is a supermoon? well, Scott Young, Planetarium Astronomer at the Winnipeg Museum has an answer to that:
"Yeah, it's something that's sort of become popular over the last few years. Basically, as the moon goes around the earth, it goes around in a slightly oval path. sometimes it's a little closer, and sometimes it's a little farther. And so, when it happens to be a full moon at its closest, they call that a SuperMoon"
You'll see some changes if you look for them, as the moon will look roughly 14% bigger, and 30% brighter, as it's closer in orbit.
Now, Young wasn't always a fan of the term "SuperMoon" because it's not really a massive change.
He has grown to love it though, because the hype has led a lot of people to get out, look up, and really ponder the night sky.
"I think the message is that the moon is always super! Don't wait for some one online to tell you 'hey go look at the sky' because there's always stuff going on."
be sure to be out Monday night and see just how super the moon can really be!
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This year marks a very special anniversary for Norwex Industries.
The cleaning products company was launched 30 years ago in Norway, with its Canadian distribution centre opening 25 years ago here in Dauphin.
The company's 30th global anniversary will take place this Monday here in Dauphin, and co-founder Debbie Bolton is excited to return to our city for the celebration.
"I am excited to be coming back to Dauphin on Monday to celebrate. In our industry, there are very few companies that hit 30 years. So we are quite excited about celebrating this and so thankful for the past and casting a vision of what we see for the next 30 years are going to look like."
Bolton is excited to have seen how much the company has grown here in that time.
"We actually shipped from Dauphin to the United States for the first 14 years that we were in business. But as the company grew, we needed to add a distribution centre in the United States. But we kept the one in Dauphin, and the one in Dauphin services all across Canada. And when we started in Dauphin we had two staff members and 11 sales consultants for Manitoba and Saskatchewan. And today we have almost 60 employees in Dauphin. During peak times that number goes way up. And that Dauphin Distribution Centre serves 30,000 sales consultants across Canada. "
The anniversary celebration begins at 11:30 on Monday at the Dauphin Distribution Centre on Whitmore Avenue East.
Bolton says there will be several dignitaries in attendance, tours of the facility, and they are also bringing in their sales consultants from across the country to see where Norwex products are shipped from in Canada.
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Dauphin's Main Street South Reconstruction project is not the only road work being done in the Parkland this summer.
The province sent out a news release yesterday with details of four other projects being done in the region, as part of a $39 million commitment from the provincial government towards road improveents in the Parkland.
Other projects include replacing culverts on Highway 10 south of Mafeking, bituminous surfacing on Highway 10 between Pine River and Cowan, surface restoration on Highway 16 from the Saskatchewan border to Highway 83, and road restoration on three sections of Highway 77, beginning about 33 kilometers west of Highway 10.
In that release, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said the government continues to get work done that builds and strengthens essential roadways and improves infrastructure for rural residents and their communities, which connect them to neighbouring areas and ensure smooth transportation of goods and services.
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The Harvest Sun Music Festival keeps the tunes rolling through the weekend with a full schedule lined up Today.
Nadia Kuhl is an Organizer with Harvest Sun Music Fest, who's likely busy right now with the festival underway this weekend
"So, these are local musicians that have grown up on the prairies, and we are really excited to offer a range of music. we really have a lot of marvelous rooted music, we have some amazing fiddlers, we have old-time music, Shotgun Jimmy from Brandon, we have Leaf Rapids from Winnipeg, it's a really wonderful variety of music."
✨☀️ If you are arriving today with your camper, watch for this sign at the entrance to the campground! Gate opens today...
Posted by HARVEST SUN MUSIC FEST on Friday, August 16, 2024
If you are attending Kuhl Notes that tickets will be cash only at the doors, as there is little to no cell service near Kelwood.
Be sure to check out our community calendar to stay up to date with everything going on
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Staff Seargent Richard Sherring spoke on the multiple homicides that took place outside of McCreary just hours ago.
Due to the ongoing investigation, little can be said.
Preliminary details state that Ste. Rose RCMP responded to a call of a deceased 41-year-old male on Road 84 West in the RM of McCreary at 10:10 this morning.
His injury looked to be self-inflicted.
At 10:40, officers received a wellness check on a 37-year-old female. The search for her led a nearby residence, and the finding of three dead individuals, a 66-year-old female, a 35-year-old male, and a 65-year-old male.
these deaths are being considered a homicide.
At 1:00 pm, the female was safely located and taken to hospital as a precaution.
all the victims are known to each other, and their deaths are considered related.
more information will be released as the investigation develops.
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We've just received word of a large police presence in McCreary as part of an ongoing investigation.
Ste Rose du Lac RCMP, along with Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, are on the scene at this time.
A recent update notes that their presence is in relation to homicides that took place near that community.
More information is to be released at 4:30.
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It has been a week to remember.
The Manitoba Summer Games, Powered by Manitoba Hydro, has reached the second to final day in Dauphin and the surrounding area. Beginning last Sunday with the Opening Ceremonies at Credit Union Place, the 2024 edition of the Games will officially come to a close on Saturday afternoon.
Donna Davidson says the Closing Ceremonies will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
"There will be some team awards, spirit awards, and we will be bringing out all of the Phase 2 athletes," said Davidson. "We will also present the medals for sailing and cross-country running. It will be a special day."
Many are still talking about the Opening Ceremonies and how great they were. Well more than a thousand fans packed the stands.
While the festivites will begin at 2:00 on Saturday, the doors will open at 1:00. It is first-come first-served for seating and the concession will be open for anyone looking for a bite.
Looking back at the week it has been, Davidson wants to thank everyone in Dauphin, from the athletes, to the officials, and everything in between.
"I am so proud of our community and the volunteers that stepped up," offered Davidson. "We have been hearing from teams that have travelled to compete and they are all so happy. I am so proud to be a part of our incredible community."
So head to Credit Union Place on Saturday afternoon to wrap up the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games, Powered by Manitoba Hydro.
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Laundry, building maintenance, and staff responsible for taking care of long-term care patients with both Prairie Mountain Health and Interlake-Eastern Health Region could both be going on strike if they can not reach a new deal with their respective health authorities.
Unionized staff in both regions voted overwhelmingly this week to reject the latest contract offers made by their employers, as well as supporting a strike mandate to back their demands.
MGEU president Kyle Ross said the support workers have some of the lowest pay in Canada and the union, adding that the starting wage for many of these jobs is currently $17.07 an hour.
The union is asking both health authorities to return to the bargaining table, adding they are asking for more competitive pay to help attract more staff.
Their most recent contract expired on March 31st of this year.
A strike date has not been set but planning for strike action will start right away.
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An air quality advisory is in effect for the Dauphin region.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause very poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
During heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health, as the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk.
You are encouraged to Listen to your body and if you experience symptoms, reduce or stop outdoor activities.
Symptoms can include milder and more common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, as well as serious but less common symptoms such as chest pains or severe cough.
For now, the smoke will not impact the schedule of events for today at the Manitoba Summer Games.
Games officials and representatives from Sport Manitoba met early this morning and decided to continue with the schedule of events as planned for today.
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After a sizeable uptake, more funding will be going towards Manitoba's Security Rebate Program.
The government is increasing the Security Rebate Program by $1.5 million to help more Manitobans save money on cameras, security systems, and other equipment.
This program was initially launched in June of this year, with a $500,000 budget, and this new funding will bring the total support to 2 million.
Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe made this announcement yesterday, with The Premier stating "great response from Manitoba families and businesses over the summer" leading to this massive increase in funding.
There is still time to see if you are elligible to apply for this rebate,
You can do so by checking out www.manitoba.ca/justice/securityrebate.html
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The ROGerKimLee Music Festival takes place this weekend, bringing many musicians to Eriksdale.
Derrick McCandless is an organizer for this event, who is happy to bring this festival that honors friends lost.
"This is the 4th official year. the first year was just a party for 4 of our friends who passed away, Roger Young, Kim Russel, and Lee Oreniuk."
McCandless feels proud to be able to keep the names of his dear friends alive through this festival, noting that they'd often joke around the campfire about being famous enough to have their names on posters, signs, radios, and festivals in the future.
This event will bring in musicians from across North America for performances, workshops, and more, to celebrate music and the music lovers that inspired this event.
The weekend in Eriksdale will feature music, markets, show and shine, food, kids' games, and so much more.
Sunday will also feature a breakfast, and a gospel performance from a group all the way from New Orleans.
It's sure to be a memorable and immersive live music experience within this intimate west interlake prairie community.
If you're looking for tickets, and the line-ups for every night, visit rogerkimleemusicfest.com.
It is here! Check out the festival program for the 4th Annual ROGerKimLee Music Festival this August 16, 17, & 18, 2024...
Posted by ROGerKimLee Music Festival on Thursday, August 8, 2024
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The provincial government followed up with a statement earlier this week, publishing their plan to ban cell phones in classrooms.
this ban will have some grade differences, with grades k-8 banned from using phones all day, and grades 9-12 banned from use in class, but not during lunch and other breaks.
These guidelines will also include exceptions to support students with medical and diverse learning needs and cellphone use for educational purposes in grades 9 to 12 when directed by classroom teachers.
Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare issued this statement today, noting "These provincial guidelines will give teachers the tools they need to keep students focused and ensure class time is spent on learning"
Schools and school divisions will implement these updated policies as students head back to school in September.
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