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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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Four people have been arrested following reports of a stolen vehicle and snowmobile near Glenella.
RCMP in Neepawa were alerted about suspicious activity in the area and arrived to find an abandoned truck and snowmobile that they were informed had been stolen from a nearby home, along with an ATV
Several police resources were used to eventually find two suspects who fled the scene on foot, as well as the stolen ATV and two additional suspects a short time after that.
Ethan Beaulieu, 26, Brendon Spence, 27, Rambo Roulette, 38, as well as an 18-year-old male - all from Sandy Bay - were charged with numerous offences and remanded into custody.
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For $25 you can enjoy some pickerel in Winnipegosis tonight as the Ladies of the Canadian Royal Purple are hosting a fish fry.
It'll take place at the Winnipegosis Elks Hall with take-out meals available at 4:30 this afternoon and dine-in meals will happen at 5:30.
Stop by Foxy's Gas Bar in Winnipegosis for tickets and if you would like more information you can call 204-647-5631.
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The improvement in the weather could not come at a better time for residents in Neepawa.
That community is hosting its Winter Festival this Sundayat the Flats.
Yoga, skating, a Snowman Building Competition, sleigh rides, chili cook-off, and fireworks are just some of the activities being planned.
The event is being put on by the Town of Neepawa, and more information can be found on their Facebook page.
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The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is looking into the use of a firearm by RCMP during a recent arrest in Ebb & Flow.
The investigation was launched on Tuesday and involves an early morning incident on February 13th, when police attempted to arrest an impaired driver in a stolen truck.
The suspect resisted arrest which led an officer to fire a less-than-lethal firearm at him.
The suspect continued to attempt to flee the scene but was eventually placed under arrest and transported to Portage Hospital to be treated for frostbite.
Witnesses or individuals with information or video footage that may assist the I.I.U. with their investigation are asked to call 1-844-667-6060.
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The list of local recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal continues to grow.
The latest is Carole Shankaruk, who is the Indigenous Education co-ordinator for Mountainview School Division.
Originally from Ste Rose, Shankaruk was presented her medal in Ottawa on Thursday by the Governor General.
She was recognized for her work in promoting mental health and wellness, as well as her contributions to various local not-for-profit organizations.
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Tonight is the opening night for Theatre Amisk's production of Nana's Naughty Knickers.
Featuring a local cast and crew, this adult-oriented comedy is set to leave you laughing all night.
Director Martijn Van Luijn is thrilled to share this production with Dauphin.
"Well, what they're for sure going to get is a very, very good time. There's lots of laughs, it's a hilarious play. So it's a really funny comedy, but they're also getting a message. It's really a play that celebrates getting older and that there's still lots of time left and you can do lots of things even when you're an 83-year-old lady."
With over 620 tickets already gone, Tickets are nearly sold out!
Be sure to call the Watson at (204) 638-6231, as there are still a few tickets left for all 3 performances.
For full details of the cast, crew, and content, be sure to check out Theatre Amisk's Social Media!
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The province's Ethics Commissioner says our premier did not violate conflict of interest rules in writing a children's book.
Fort Garry MLA Mark Wasyliw - who was kicked out of the NDP caucus last year and now sits as an independent - alleged that Kinew submitted his children’s book, “An Anishinaabe Christmas,” to Penguin Random House after he became premier in 2023, breaching conflict of interest rules.
But Jeffrey Schnoor dismissed that complaint, saying the book was submitted before Kinew’s NDP formed government, and that all conflict of interest conditions in the act were respected.
The act does allow ministers to engage in prohibited activities, provided exceptions are made.
Schnoor said he granted an exemption after a postelection meeting, in which Kinew discussed his ownership of Grey Cloud Media and his work as an author.
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