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As we enter the Louis Riel Day Long Weekend, there is a closure to the emergency department at the Grandview District Hospital.
The closure begins Friday and the emergency department remains closed until Tuesday morning at 8.
The hours from February 18 to 28 are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.
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The RCMP is looking to identify a man and vehicle of interest involved in two break-and-enter and theft incidents of over $5,000.
On January 8 and 29, Blue Hills RCMP were called to a business in the RM of North Cypress-Langford for the report of a break-in that happened overnight. A male broke into a Sea-Can container on the property and stole plumbing and refrigeration copper wire, estimated at over $40,000.
If you have any information or know anyone who does, call the Carberry RCMP at 834-2905.
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The Louis Riel Day long weekend is shaping up to be a busy one across the Parkland.
The Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Society, the Dauphin Pioneer's Association and the Fort Dauphin Museum will all have displays at the Dauphin Marketplace Mall this weekend as part of Dauphin's Heritage Day Fair, which goes today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday).
Besides hosting the Rogers Rhythmic Rumble on Saturday, Eriksdale is also hosting its Winter Carnival Weekend, which includes a quiz night, pancake breakfast, and a dance.
Sunday will see Louis Riel Day activities held in Winnipegosis, Russell and Lundar, with more events set for Monday in Swan River, Roblin, Birtle and several in Dauphin.
Among the Dauphin events on Monday is the annual Manitoba Snowshoe Run at Northgate Trils, put on by the Dauphin Rotary Club.
For more details on these events, you can check out the community calendar section on our website.
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Wayne Wells joined the Dauphin Fire Department (DFD) in 1970 and became captain in 1979.
He spent four years in that position before being promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 1984, a position he held with great pride for seven years until 1991. Wayne stepped down from that position, however, he remained a firefighter until 1994.
As life became busier than normal for Wayne and his family, he had to step back from his duties as a firefighter, but his story of serving and protecting was far from over. He re-joined the department in 2005 as a Safety Officer and remained in the position until 2007. Wayne made the tough decision to again step away from the department and he did so until his return in 2017.
Then on January 10, 2025, Wayne officially closed the firefighter chapter of his book. That was his last shift as a firefighter for the DFD.
Wells was honoured to have been allowed to serve and protect and while leaving the department was bittersweet, he is proud of what he was able to accomplish and knows the current firefighters work tirelessly to keep our community safe.
"I really enjoyed the camaraderie of the firefighters and being a part of the special group," said Wells. "It makes you feel good to help out the citizens of Dauphin and the surrounding community."
In a Facebook post, the Dauphin Fire Department thanked Wayne for his service and wished him the best in retirement. Speaking highly of all the firefighters, Wayne shared especially high praise for Cam Abrey, Dauphin's Fire Chief.
The two shared a special bond and already have made plans to get together moving forward.
"He is one of the best Fire Chiefs that we have ever had in Dauphin, there's no doubt about it," ended Wells. "I'm proud to be called a friend by him and be a friend to him."
In retirement, Wayne plans to spend lots of time outside fishing at Lake of the Prairies and Manipogo while also spending plenty of time camping.
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Fourteen children, ranging in school age from Kindergarten to Grade 11, were sent to hospital with minor injuries after their school bus collided with a pickup truck yesterday morning.
Pembina Valle RCMP says the accident occurred around 8:30 Wednesday morning in the RM of Lorne, adding it appears the pickup truck was travelling southbound when it hit the bus on its rear driver side.
That forced the bus to come to a stop on its passenger side, but all 14 kids on the bus were evacuated by the time emergency crews arrived on the scene.
The children were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries, with some being further transported to Winnipeg for further evaluation.
The truck driver, a 17-year-old man, was also treated in hospital for minor injuries.
He was also charged with several offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
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Igloo is recalling more than one million of its coolers sold due to a handle hazard that has resulted in amputations.
The "Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers" have a handle that could pinch fingertips against the product, resulting in fingertip injuries and some amputations.
There have been 12 injuries reported in the U.S., while no injuries have been reported as of this time in Canada. If you have one, stop using them and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
47,000 have been purchased in Canada between 2019 and January 2025. They can be identified by model number and description, are in multiple colours with the word "IGLOO' on the side and were manufactured in the U.S. before January 2024.
If you have one of the affected coolers, you can call 1-888-943-5182 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a handle replacement.
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Dauphin and area residents are being encouraged to participate in the Vital Signs survey through the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
Valerie McInnes with DDCF calls the survey a community check-up that measures the health and well-being of Dauphin and the surrounding area.
"It gathers data on aspects like community life, health, education, environment, and a wide range of other topics. And it provides a snapshot of how the community is doing and identifies areas of need."
There are separate surveys for adults and youth to fill out.
The surveys are anonymous, but once you complete it you will be given the chance to go to another site to enter into a draw for gift certificates from several local businesses.
The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, with the deadline to fill one out being February 28th.
You can find the survey on the DDCF website, with paper copies also available at City Hall and the Dauphin Active Living Centre.
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If you’ve been before, you already know—it’s an unforgettable experience.
If not, this is your sign to pack your mitts and head to Whittier Park in Winnipeg!
Festival du Voyageur begins Friday morning and runs until Sunday, February 23. The Manitoba government announced they're providing Festival du Voyageur with $324,000 as it celebrates its 56th year showcasing Manitoba's rich francophone heritage.
Nellie Kennedy is the Sport, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism Minister.
“Festival du Voyageur is not only a cultural highlight but also an economic driver for Manitoba,” said Kennedy. “With events that draw well over 75,000 visitors, this festival is an opportunity to connect with our province’s heritage through music, storytelling, historical interpretations and more. We look forward to seeing you all there.”
Since 1969, the Festival has celebrated Manitoba's diverse francophone cultures and fur-trading history.
“Festival du Voyageur is deeply grateful for the ongoing support from the Manitoba government, whose contributions are vital to the success of our winter festival celebrating the rich history of Manitoba and the cultures of francophone and Indigenous peoples,” said Breanne Lavallee-Heckert, executive director, Festival du Voyageur. “This annual grant is critical in supporting our festival and we are proud to see continued investment in preserving and celebrating the heritage of our province.”
Festival du Voyageur has grown to become Western Canada’s largest winter festival. Its nine days include arts and crafts, music, and historical interpretation.
You can get more information and purchase tickets at Festival du Voyageur.
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A Russell resident is the newest member of the executive for the Manitoba Canola Growers Association.
Jay Derkach was acclaimed to the position of Treasurer with the MCGA, and will also serve as one of two MCGA reps to the Canadian Canola Growers Association.
The remainder of the executive is unchanged with Warren Ellis of Wawanesa serving as board chair, Jackie Dudgeon-MacDonald of Darlingford as board vice chair and Nicolea Dow from Portage as Secretary.
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A by-election will be required to fill a vacancy on the Gilbert Plains Municipal Council.
Three people -Kristen Rubeniuk, Sheldon Rodgerson, and Aaron Klepak, have all submitted nomination papers to run for the position.
The by-election is set for March 19th from 8 am to 8 pm at the Richardson Pioneer Community Hall.
Advanced voting will take place on March 5th at the Gilbert Plains Municipal office.
You can also apply to vote by sealed envelope by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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A Federal-Provincial partnership is providing Manitoba-based Agriculture Research Groups with a funding boost for projects.
Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced $4.7 million in funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership at the Crop Connect Conference this week.
The news release notes that 36 research projects in Manitoba will benefit from this funding, including the Manitoba Crop Alliance, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, and the University of Manitoba.
Projects supported by this include genetic selection for better winter wheat, addressing soybean root rot, how crop residue influences soil, and more
Minister Kostyshyn noted he recognized this investment will be a key driver of Manitoba's growth and long-term sustainability.
A full list of funded projects can be found by visiting the S-CAP section of Manitoba's Website.
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