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The Province has issued a notice of confirmed cases of measles appearing in Manitoba, unrelated to previously announced cases, and connected with recent international travel, to Pakistan.
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care list a few locations that could be possible exposure sites that include the following:
WestJet flight WS489 from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Winnipeg, and the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on the evening of February 26th, and most recently, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room on March 3rd through the night until March 4th.
While the majority of people born after 1970 are likely vaccinated against measles, those born before, or with the vaccine should take care to avoid anyone coming into contact with these locations.
the earliest symptoms appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes.
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The First Annual Dauphin Lake Walleye Dash has wrapped up after a perfect day of weather on the ice.
This year's first place winner is Fred Boychuck of Dauphin, taking first place with a 56cm catch.
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the organizers for putting together such a great event!
Rodney Carberry, Event Organizer, holding up the List of Winners
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It's that time of year again, where we adjust our clocks and save a bit of daylight.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, DST will Spring forward, making 2 am into 3 am, losing an hour of the day, but shifting schedules for an extra hour of sunlight.
luckily, many digital devices like cell phones and computers will automatically adjust to this shift, but any analogue clocks will need to be adjusted.
There is a bill in the US Senate from 2022 that would make DST permanent, a move that Canadian leaders have suggested they would follow, ending the practice in North America.
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The Parkland Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing their membership during their next Lunch and Learn event on March 18th.
Executive Director Stephen Chychota says they will be recognizing long standing members of the chamber at this event, adding it is important for them to do so.
"We have been doing this for years now and just a really great lunch and a way to honour our members and partners that have been with us for a long time. We celebrate in five year incriments and I do believe we have quite a few that are going to be celebrating 60 years with us."
Chychota adds there will also be a year in review of the chamber at this event.
You can purchase tickets through the Chamber's website.
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An update on the search of the Prairie Green Landfill.
The human remains that were discovered have been confirmed to be those of Morgan Beatrice Harris of Long Plain First Nation.
Morgan's remains are one of two sets recovered in the search.
As facts are confirmed, relevant authorities will provide further information.
Her family has been notified and the Manitoba government continues to ask that the family's privacy be respected.
The province began searching the landfill in December. The search included 20,300 cubic metres of waste.
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After the Mountainview School Division decided to move forward with having "God Save the King" in their schools on a daily basis, the province is looking to close the rule that allowed for that to happen.
Amendments to the Education Administration and Public Schools act have been intrduced in the Manitoba Legislature that if passed into law, would eliminate the little-known rule that had not been enforced in decades, but was recently revived by some MVSD trustees.
The bill also ends a requirement that the Lord’s Prayer be recited.
Mandatory prayer in schools was struck down by the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench in 1992 but the rule has not been formally removed until now.
The proposed law would also require all school boards to have policies respecting land and treaty acknowledgments — something most already have in place.
It also enshrines the province's new school nutrition program.
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Wormhole theatres of Dauphin is teaming up with members of the craft district for a special event this Sunday night.
"Stories From Here On Out" is an evening of plays, pies, and pints. It highlights local playwrights and is perfectly paired with pies from Western Bakery and a brew from Obsolete.
This will be fun! Get your tickets.
Posted by Christine Harapiak on Saturday, March 1, 2025
The first title "Degree of Separation" may not have obvious local ties, as it takes place in the Yukon area, but the theatrical adaptation is a product of Gwenan Guillas-Letain, who grew up in Dauphin.
"Awkward Co-worker" is Peter Nadolney's latest work. Nadolney is certainly no stranger to local theatre, as he's famously known for his role as writer and director of "The Co-op, A Musical".
Jean-Louis Guillas' title, "Litany Of Minor Miracles" will have a special connection to anyone who grew up in the St. Rose area, as it is a slightly embellished story about the very first Hoof'n Holler Festival.
This is part one of this event, with the second taking place on March 23rd, featuring more local plays in a similar format.
Tickets can be found at the Watson from 12-5, or by contacting either Jean-louis or Christine on their social media.
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A father and daughter from Roblin have been identified as the two Canadians that were found dead in Mexico last week.
CBC News says they have received confirmation from a family member that 78-year-old Marcel Gregoire and his 47-year-old daughter KAnene were found inside a rented apartment in Mazatlan.
Marcel's son Joel told CBC that autopsies have determined that his father and sister died from pre-existing medical conditions while they were staying in Mexico.
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The lineup for this year's edition of Rockin the Fields of Minnedosa is now set.
Organizers announced the final round of lineup additions today, which includes the likes of Honeymoon Suite, Wide Mouth Mason, Lee Aaron, Kates Outlaw, and triute bands to Bon Jovi, Journey and Fleetwood Mac.
They join a lineup that already includes Loverboy, Glass Tiger, Headstones, I Moher Earth, Trooper, and Streetheart.
Tickets for the August 1-3 show can be purchased online at rockinthefields.ca or by calling 1-888-330-8333.
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The Dauphin Friendship now has a new executive director.
According to a post on the DFC Facebook page, Crystal Amyotte has taken up this role, after many years of service with the friendship center.
The post continues, saying her knowledge of the various DFC programs, and her dedicated leadership make her an excellent choice to take on this position.
The Dauphin Friendship Center is always doing something new and exciting so come on down, congratulate Crystal on her new role, and see what we have to offer.
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Roughly 7000 allied healthcare professionals could take to strike action tomorrow if the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals do not reach a new agreement.
MAHCP President Jason Linklater issued a statement today saying “We are still hoping to achieve a deal today that can address the allied health staffing crisis and avoid the first Manitoba health-care strike in 30 years”
Linklater also commented on the treatment of staff leading up to this strike, saying the way some employers are treating frontline workers in the lead-up to a potential strike is already causing real and lasting damage, and expects a loss of more specialized professionals because of it.
It's estimated that strike action would cause significant delays and service disruptions across the province in areas including surgeries, lab and diagnostic tests, radiation treatments at CancerCare, home care and other services.
Negotiations between MAHCP and employer organizations are ongoing in an attempt to avert the strike. However, at this point no agreement has been reached.
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