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A home was destroyed and an individual was located in the rubble.
On February 7 at 8:25 p.m., Gypsumville RCMP was on the scene of a house fire at an address located off Highway 6 in Pinaymootang First Nation. When crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames and was destroyed by the fire.
On February 9, the remains of an individual were located in the rubble. Major Crime Services is now investigating.
If you have any information, you're asked to call the Gypsumville RCMP at 659-5224. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
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Residents in the Swan Valley looking to volunteer a few hours for a good cause now have a prime opportunity to do so.
Meals on Wheels in Swan River is looking for more volunteer drivers to deliver meals, stating they have several days this month when they need drivers for the service.
If this is of interest, you can contact Jennifer at 204-734-6793, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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A retired teacher made a presentation at the Mountainview School Division board of trustees meeting on Monday night, asking trustees to align their priorities more with what the community wants.
Cam Bennett says instead of discussing removing flags and returning God Save the King, trustees should be focusing on other issues, including teacher prep time.
"That was a concern for me for a number of years that I taught. And it still is. I still have a lot of friends and colleagues that are teachers. And they are missing out on their preps because of the (substitute teachers) shortage. That is an item that I think should be of concern to everyone. Teachers that are well prepared for classes and teachers that have time to parents and that type of thing."
He added air quality in all MVSD schools, but especially at the DRCSS, is another topic that should be given more attention by trustees.
Bennett says he is not alone in these concerns.
"I have heard from lots of people and they all said to me "Good for you and thank you for speaking up." I would encourage all people in town if you have a concern, to talk to a trustee and tell them what the community priorities are. They are elected officials and they should be held accountable to the people of the community."
The province announced that MVSD will see a 6.5 per cent increase in money from the province's school operating fund for 2025-26, and Bennett hopes the division will allocate that increased funding to appropriate areas.
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This weekend is Winter Family Fishing Weekend in Manitoba.
From Saturday until Louis Riel Day Monday, Manitobans and visitors to the province can go ice fishing without needing a fishing license.
The lone exception is national parks, where a federal angling license is still required.
The free fishing promotion is offered in conjunction with free admission to all Manitoba provincial parks, which goes throughout the month of February.
You are also reminded to check ice conditions before travelling onto ice, wear weather-appropriate clothing and tell someone where they will be fishing, in order to make this experience a safe and enjoyable one for everybody.
Anglers must follow all possession limits and size restrictions during this weekend including regulations for specific individual waters.
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If you are interested in participating in this year's Parkland Chamber International trip, then you are encouraged to attend a special information meeting scheduled for tonight (Wednesday).
Chamber Executive Director Stephen Chychota says the meeting begins at 7 pm at the Countryfest Community Cinema.
"You can join (the meeting) either in person or online. We have a link that I can send you so that you can be a part of it no matter where you are. We will have one of the experts from the travel company in attendance, who knows anything and everything about this trip and how it all works, to go over what is to be expected and to answer any questions and fill everybody in on the whole trip."
This year's trip will take participants to the Tuscany region of Italy.
If you can not make it in person to the info night, you can contact the Chamber at 204-622-3140 to receive a link to attend the event virtually.
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If you've fished at Dauphin Lake, you'll know what it has to offer.
If you haven't, now's a good time to check it out. FishingBooker, the world's largest platform for booking fishing trips, has been selecting the best fishing spots for five years, and Dauphin Lake has cracked the Top 10 this year.
And the list isn't just spots in Manitoba, it's the Top 10 from coast to coast.
Rod Carberry fishes at Dauphin Lake and provides guided tours and he's not surprised that Dauphin Lake cracked the list.
"It's pretty exciting stuff, I know the Lake is absolutely filled with fish," said Carberry. "The average for a Walleye seems to be around 22 or 23 inches which is great, that's a good-sized Walleye."
The Lake also offers up Pike and the sizes have been reported as positive. Other fish found include Perch, Sauger, and Freshwater Drum
"There's been some 30 and even 40-inch Pikes caught through the ice," continued Carberry. "The overall health of the Lake seems to be doing very well."
So if you're looking to plan a fishing trip, look no further than Dauphin Lake, during the winter or summer.
The Top 10 list includes Lakes in Toronto, Quebec City, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Calgary, Fort Frances, Kingston, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick.
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As tariff talk continues, The Federal Government has named a former Manitoba-based Mountie as the point-person for fighting fentanyl.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Kevin Brosseau will take up this role.
Brosseau spent more than 20 years in the RCMP, serving as a deputy commissioner and the senior Mountie in Manitoba.
His appointment is one of the stipulations that prompted President Donald Trump's promise to pause the 25% Canadian Tariffs for 30 days.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted that Brosseau’s role as "fentanyl czar" will involve working closely with U.S. counterparts to accelerate Canada’s efforts to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the illicit trade in the drug.
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Dauphin RCMP are on the search for a suspect after a 1st avenue business reported an attempted robbery.
The report says that a lone male had entered the store at roughly 11:30 am, waited for other customers to leave, and presented the clerk with a note stating that he had a bomb.
The note also asked the employee to not press the panic button, and demanded cash.
The suspect fled on foot with nothing, and there were no injuries.
Officers began patrols immediately but were not able to locate the suspect.
The suspect was described as wearing a black face covering, black hoodie, grey pants, and possibly black Converse shoes.
Dauphin RCMP are asking anyone with information to please call the detachment at 204-622-5020.
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Gilbert Plains Municipality is hosting a Strategic Planning Open House tonight.
Several topics will be discussed at the open forum, set for 5 to 8 pm, in the seating area by the arena concession at the Gilbert Plains Recreation Complex.
Residents are invited to drop by and share their thoughts and questions about the draft plan, and to discuss the future of the Gilbert Plains Municipality.
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An investigation into the death of a 50-year-old female from Pinaymootang First Nation is underway.
On January 31 at 8:50 p.m., Gypsumville RCMP responded to a residence on Main Market Road in the community. The female was found outside her home in medical distress and needed immediate medical attention.
She was transported to the hospital, where she passed away at 12:45 a.m. on February 1.
An autopsy ruled out physical injuries and exposure as the cause of death.
Further test results are being conducted by the Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
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From preparing a meal that showcases Canadian-produced foods to posting pictures or videos that profile the local agriculture scene, you are encouraged to celebrate Canadian Agriculture today
Today (February 11th) is Canada's Agriculture Day, with the goal being to create a closer connection between consumers, our food, and those who produce it.
You can visit the website www.CdnAgDay.ca to learn more about the day and find ways how you can celebrate it.
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