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Manitoba First Nations Police are investigating a shooting on the Sandy Bay First Nation.
Police were called to a residence on Ridge Road Nortn after a report of an incident on Wednesday.
When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.
Their investigation so far has determined that multiple suspects entered the home and assaulted the victim, with shots being fired.
The victim was taken by STARS Air Ambulance to hospital, where he is listed as being in stable condition.
Police believe this was an isolated incident and are looking to the public for information regarding this case.
If you can provide any details, you are asked to contact the Sandy Bay detachment at 204-843-7700 or the MFNPS tips line at 1-833-978-0048.
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The Dauphin Vet Clinic started the new year with a rather unfortunate surprise on their doorstep.
Sometime between 9:00 PM and 7:45 AM on January 2nd, 2024, unknown community members left a crate of 6 puppies on their front step.
Dr. Roxanne Plett with the Vet Clinic is disappointed in the carelessness these helpless puppies were discarded with.
"We'd rather see people take responsibility for their own pets. We could have helped put the word out there if they're trying to find homes for them, But to just dump your puppies off somewhere and expect someone to take care of them, that's just not okay."
Dr. Plett also says that part of being a responsible pet owner is making sure you can afford them.
"If you're getting a puppy, budget some money every month to put aside towards getting them spayed or neutered once they reach the age they can be done."
These six puppies are up for adoption, and if you want to as a new furry friend to your life, call the clinic at 204 638 3044.
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A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an altercation on January 3.
On Wednesday at about 8:30 p.m., RCMP in Dauphin responded to a property on Whitemore Avenue after reports of a disturbance in a hallway. When officers arrived, they found an intoxicated 30-year-old man that was in the hallway and he was involved in a fight with another male.
Another man, a 52-year-old, was located in an apartment down the hall and he was suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to the hospital where he later declined to speak with police.
As a result, the 30-year-old man was detained and after further questioning, he became aggressive with officers and was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Resisting Arrest. He was then taken to the Dauphin Detachment where he continued his violent and belligerent behaviour as officers were assaulted and spit on.
On Thursday, the 30-year-old was released on an Undertaking for Court scheduled for March 5. He will appear on charges of Assaulting a Police Officer x2 and Resisting Arrest.
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National Ribbon skirt day looks to celebrate indigenous heritage and expression, and its the second year for the nation day.
The day was made national after Mary Jane McAllum, a member of Cree First Nation and Manitoba Senator, passed a Bill to honor the struggles of a young student in Saskatchewan.
Isabella Kulak, member of Cote First Nation, wore her ribbon skirt to her schools "formal day" where she was asked to change.
after this story spread through social media, the school created Ribbon Skirt Day, and a year later, Senator McAllum Declared Jan. 4, 2023, as the first National Ribbon Skirt Day.
This day helps address decades of first nations people being unable to express their heritage, which was illegal under the Indian Act between 1914 to 1951
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A Recent Gilbert Plains Municipality public hearing had a large Attendance to discuss some local zoning laws and a cannabis shop that could open in the town.
CAO Courtney Roehl was delighted to see the many attendees who were there to voice their opinions on these public matters.
"So, all the councilors were there, and we had about 25 to 30 rate-payers from the community. and then 3 members of the applicants for their conditional release to speak on their behalf"
Roehl says that the topic of the cannabis store brought the most discussion, as many people were concerned about myriad issues.
Some people voice their concerns about the possibility of crime increases or odiferous issues caused by the shop.
These concerns were addressed by the applicants for the cannabis store, and the due diligence on the municipal office.
Roehl states that reviewing RCMP information showed no connection to cannabis shops in small towns increasing rates, and the applicants gave a thorough review of the federal regulations that prevent both break-ins and smell issues.
At the end of the night, people's concerns were addressed, and both the zoning law changes and cannabis store application have gone ahead.
Roehl hopes the public will continue to come out and get involved with the hearings.
For all the details, you can Contact the Municipal office at (204) 548-2326.
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Saskatchewan Labour Relations and Workplace Safety has fined a large potash company after an employee was injured.
The province says Nutrien pleaded guilty to the infraction and is to pay a 200-thousand-dollar fine.
Nutrien was charged more than two years ago after an employee stepped into an unguarded floor opening at a mine near Rocanville, about 80 km Southwest of Russell.
The employee was seriously injured.
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Parkland Humane Society raised just over nine thousand dollars through a pair of fundraising draws held just before Christmas.
Office manager Jenn Langlois called both their Santa paws 50/50 and Co-op Shopping Spree draws a huge success.
She adds proceeds from these two draws will go towards operational costs associated with the shelter.
"One of the things that we do have a lot of expense on is our vet bills. Each of our animals that come in is spayed or neutered and receives all of their vaccinations, as well as having any health concerns being taken care of. Their adoption fee covers merely a fraction of those costs, especially when they arrive in rough shape."
Langlois says their winners came from across the Parkland region, adding they are amazed at how communities across the Parkland came together to support them.
"We did not realize, selling ticket by ticket, just how many had sold. When we looked at the bin, we realized that we had almost four thousand tickets sold, which was amazing. This is one of our top fundraisers so we are excited to see how our community supports us when the next fundraiser comes around. These fundraisers are what keeps up going."
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Court matters surrounding a drug bust in the RM of Dauphin have once again been put over for another week.
32-year-old Jory Rowe was back in a Winnipeg courtroom on Wednesday, with the case being moved to next Tuesday.
Rowe was arrested in March of 2021 and charged with Possession for the Purpose of trafficking.
RCMP pulled over a vehicle on Highway 5, about 10 km west of Ochre River, and arrested the driver after they refused to provide a breath sample.
A search of the vehicle turned up a large variety of cannabis products, about 195 grams of cocaine, cash, and an open bottle of liquor.
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A short but unique meteor shower will be visible tonight in the parkland area.
Scott Young is an astronomer with the Manitoba Museum, and he notes that the Qaudrantids meteor shower is a little different than most.
"This is a bit of an unusual meteor shower. Most of them fade in over the course of several days, peak, and then fade out. This one pretty much lasts just one night."
Young says that this is due to how this object comes into our solar system.
While the planets, and many comets, tend to orbit like "grooves on a vinyl", this meteor comes in at a nearly 90-degree angle.
Due to this angle, it creates a very short time for viewing.
According to Young, this is a one-night-only display, peaking between 3 am and 5 am tomorrow.
There may be some cloud cover, and a bright moon, but you'll still be able to take in this natural display.
That is if you're up early/late enough.
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Changes to Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits regulations are now officially in effect in Manitoba.
Dauphin MLA and provincial Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn made the announcement, saying the ACL program will improve forage productivity and expand the livestock industry while advancing sustainability.
Among the amendments are the availability of a five-year extension on a 15-year lease term for leaseholders that complete and implement a forage management plan for at least the last five years of that 15-year lease term.
Legacy leaseholders are now also able to nominate the next leaseholder, subject to treaty Land Entitlement and Consultation assessments.
Also among the changes are unlimited transfers of a 15-year forage lease or renewable permit to any eligible lessee for the remainder of the lease term, as well as forage capacity being determined when the lease is issued, and remaining for the entire length of the agreement.
Also, outgoing leaseholders in the final year of their lease who choose to be compensated for improvements made to the land they leased must now get those improvements appraised by an accredited appraiser.
The appraised value of those improvements will be posted when that land is allocated and should it be reallocated within two years of a lease expiring, the new lessee is required to pay the outgoing leaseholder for that value.
Kostyshyn adds these amendments add options for leaseholders while ensuring the use of the lands for traditional purposes and exercising of treaty rights.
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The case of a Swan River man charged in relation to two incidents at the same home in that community will return to court later this month.
37-year-old Jeremy Gingras was in Dauphin court this week, where his matters were put over until January 23rd.
RCMP says just prior to midnight on September 24th, a man is alleged to have broken into a home, assaulted a male resident and then stole a cell phone and bicycle before leaving the scene.
They say he then broke into the same home again the next morning and smashed several items before stealing a hammer and then allegedly smashing two parked vehicles and windows of a business - all on Main Street in Swan River.
Flying glass from the business reportedly injured a female employee.
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