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Are you looking to show off your talent?
Do you enjoy the thrill of performing in front of a crowd? If you answered yes to either of those questions, now is the time to sign up for the Talent Show that is being put on by the Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission.
It's set for Saturday, March 1 at the Ashern Centennial Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will also be an open house at the Wellness Centre from 5-7 before the event.
Cash prizes will be up for grabs for first, second, and third place. Additional cash prizes will be up for grabs for the first, second, and third most pledged contestants. More contestants are needed which means now is the time to get yourself all signed up.
To do so, email Tyler Geisler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Prairie Mountain Health and the Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee are combining forces to host a medical student Rural Interest Group workshop this weekend in Swan River.
19 first and second-year students from the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine will take part in the event, not only in clinical workshops but also getting the chance to explore the benefits of career and lifestyle opportunities in the Swan River Valley.
PMH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adrian Fung, who worked in Swan River for nearly six years, is confident that the students will enjoy their experience.
It comes on the heels of a very successful RIG workshop event held late last month, where PMH hosted a record-breaking 75 students combined in Brandon and Killarney.
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The RCMP is pleased to report a happy ending to a missing persons case.
On January 10, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a missing 16-year-old male from Dauphin, Darnelle Racette. He was believed to be in Portage la Prairie, Long Plain First Nation, or the Sandy Bay First Nation area.
On Monday, the RCMP said Darnelle had been safely located. They thank the public for your assistance.
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How does an early spring sound?
While Sunday was a chilly day preventing many from going outside on Groundhog Day, there was certainly some light at the end of the tunnel.
After not seeing his shadow, Manitoba Merv predicted an early spring. According to the Weather Network's website, Manitoba's Groundhog Day mascot is as good as it gets in Canada.
His 73% success rate of prediciting whether it'll be an early spring or not is the highest in Canada since 2000.
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If your children relies on using the school bus in Mountain View School Division (MVSD), you'll need to find another option.
MVSD has announced that all buses are cancelled on Monday because of extensive snow drifts and plugged rural roads. While buses are cancelled, all MVSD schools will remain open.
On top of that, the Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) has announced that all buses will also be cancelled on Monday with schools remaining open. The school division is encouraging parents and students to use their own discretion.
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Starting on Tuesday, you will no longer be able to purchase American products at Liquor Marts in Manitoba.
In response to United States President Donald Trump's tariffs, the Manitoba government is directing Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) to stop the sale of American products in the province, as announced by Wab Kinew.
“Trump’s tariff tax is an attack on Canadians,” said Kinew. “We support the federal response to these tariffs and here in Manitoba, we’re stopping the sale of American products at Manitoba liquor marts. How you choose to spend your money is one of the most important decisions you as a consumer can make. There are plenty of great Manitoba breweries and distilleries to support instead.”
Kinew said the province will roll out more supports for Manitoba businesses and workers throughout the week in response to the tariffs. Manitoba's U.S Trade Council is set to meet Monday to discuss the impacts of the tariffs and the province's response.
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The Watson has met its fundraising goal to be the coolest place in town, and it will have a new name for its auditorium after a massive donation.
Johnston and Company Law Office is celebrating 100 years of operation by donating $35,000 to the Watson Art Center, capping off the fundraising for the new heat pump system.
This donation also secures the naming right of the Watson's Auditorium, with a formal ceremony later this spring.
Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council Board Chair Cam Bennet was thrilled by this donation.
"This donation ensures that the Watson will be open 12 months of the year moving forward. We could not be any happier."
The "Johnston and Company Auditorium" will continue to be a central hub of culture and performance in Dauphin.
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The province is investing $86,000 through its Export Support Programming to assist 19 small and medium-sized Manitoba companies expand the export of their products and services into more diversified markets.
The move was announced by Business, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses in advance of potential U-S tariffs coming into effect.
Moses says it’s a crucial time to support Manitoba companies market their products to a global audience, with the threat of U-S tariffs looming.
For 2024-25, the Manitoba government awarded funding to 19 small and medium-sized companies with the industries represented including agriculture, manufacturing, education and bio-environmental.
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New provincial funding has been assigned to help address critical winter road conditions in the north.
Manitoba’s winter road system is made of temporary routes built to provide access to remote northern communities, allowing residents to receive fuel, building materials, food supplies, and various goods and services.
Depending on weather conditions, the road network is open from late January to mid-March. Manitoba’s winter road system is over 2,356 kilometers long, crossing a variety of terrains including muskeg, streams, rivers, and lakes.
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced an increase of $1.8 million (totaling 11.3 million) to enhance and maintain the province’s winter road system
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Residents in Eriksdale and the surrounding area will have a chance to provide input on the design and development of a new Emergency Room in that community.
A project open house will take place on March 6th at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre, with multiple consultation meetings also set for February and early March with frontline staff and physicians, elected First Nation and municipal leaders in the area, and First Nation and tribal council directors.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara said in a news release that community advocacy has always been at the heart of this project, adding it will be critical to maintain that by bringing community members into the design process,
There will also be an online survey accessible at https://ierha.ca/news-updates/.
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The Friends of Riding Mountain National Park are inviting everyone to check out the park this weekend during their Winter Adventure Weekend.
Saturday highlights include boot hockey, an ice fishing village open house, a hot dog and smokies BBQ fundraiser, and winter games, as well as live music and a group snowshoe and family snow camping.
Sunday includes a chili and bun fundraiser, winter scavenger hunt and kids snow carving.
Winter equipment rentals, a photo booth, and "Let's Talk S'omores" will also take place over both days of the festival.
Most of the events are free to take part in, with the exception of winter equipment rentals and fundraising meals.
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