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David Swift, who does his banking at Sunrise Credit Union's Minnedosa Branch, has won $5,000 in gift cards.
They're to be used to purchase fuel at his local gas station. Between August 1 and October 4, David applied for a new agriculture loan or mortgage. By doing so, he entered into the Fuel Your Future contest. Sunrise Credit Union awarded three lucky people with $5,000 each.
The Fuel Your Future contest allowed Sunrise to pay it forward, helping strengthen local economies and support the communities they serve.
The other two winners were Duncan Bell (Melita Branch) and Nevin and Laura Mains (Boissevain Branch).
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Four nurse practitioners have recently joined the ranks of health care professionals within Prairie Mountain Health.
Nurse Practitioners can provide many services, including assessments and exams, diagnosing and managing common medical issues, and prescribing medications and therapies.
They can also order diagnostic tests, and perform minor procedures such as suturing, biopsies, and wart and mole removal.
The new NP's are currently seeing patients in the Rossburn, Shoal Lake and Melita areas, as well as working out of the Dauphin Primary Care Outreach and Brandon Minor Injury and Illness clinics.
Prairie Mountain Health CEO Treena Slate says recruitment of more health care professionals is underway, including current discussions with six more Nurse Practitioner students that are currently completing the second year of their schooling, and could be employed by PMH as early as next fall.
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On Saturday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew confirmed that a proposed Justice Centre - replacement for the closed one - is in the works. Kinew - in attendance at a NDP Constituency dinner in Dauphin - answered CKDM's questions about the talk about the new justice centre. Kinew said "It's happening, pretty far along in the consultation phase, and it will be built at the same location talked about in the past". There will be lots of consultation on the project, and the plan is to have shovels in the ground next year.
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Tax season is right around the corner, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is back.
The program is a free service to help low-income individuals with simple tax situations.
The program is currently looking for volunteers in Dauphin, Neepawa, Rossburn, Russell, and Ste. Rose.
Volunteers must have basic tax knowledge and be in good standing with the Canada Revenue Agency, have a few free hours a week during March and April, and be willing to complete a criminal record check.
Jeff Sexton says volunteers are generally over 18 and want to help those who need it.
"It's a great feeling to give back to the community," said Sexton, who is a co-lead for the program. "It gives you a chance to use your knowledge or acquired skills to help people who are in need and can't afford to pay to get their taxes done."
You must have access to a secure computer and the internet.
When it comes to time committment, Sexton says you can pick up a return at a local office and complete it at your home.
"It varies on the amount of time that it takes an individual to get the returns done," ended Sexton. "We ask volunteers to pick up, complete, and bring back to the office six returns."
If you're interested in volunteering, call 578-4806. Or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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This week will be the sweetest and tastiest of the month.
Tim Horton's Holiday Smile Cookie campaign runs from Monday to Sunday. 100% of the proceeds from this campaign will go to the Dauphin Food Bank and the Tim Horton's Foundation.
If you're in Dauphin and would like to pre-order smile cookies, head here. Each cookie is $2.00, and pre-ordered cookies must be purchased by the dozen.
Robin Gambler is with the Dauphin & District Food Bank.
She's grateful that her organization will be receiving a portion of the proceeds.
Last year in Dauphin, $57,802 was raised. That was the third highest in all of Canada.
"It's amazing. We will get a nice portion of the proceeds," said Gambler. "It will help us greatly as we get prepared for the holiday season here at the Food Bank."
Recently, Dauphin Ford filled up a truck in their showroom and donated the non-perishable items to the Food Bank.
The Dauphin First United Church recently made a very generous donation.
If you have the means to donate, Robin says you can take small donations to her at the Dauphin Friendship Centre.
For larger donations, give her a call at 647-6828, and she can meet you at the Food Bank.
Gambler says donations continue to funnel in, and she wants to thank the community for your great support.
"You know what, it's amazing. I am very proud to be in Dauphin and to see what everyone does for us," continued Gambler. "It's amazing to see what is coming in. Henderson School is doing a cereal drive for us ahead of Christmas, which is incredible."
800 people are served a month. That's 9,600 people every year. The Dauphin & District Food Bank has been in the community for decades, serving those in need.
Gambler also says those who utilize the Food Bank are always grateful.
"They are, they really are. We give people hampers with all the food groups in it," ended Gambler. "They are thankful."
So if you are ever in a time of need, the Dauphin & District Food Bank will be there for you.
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It is widely regarded as the biggest and best cattle show in North America.
The 2025 edition of Canadian Western Agribition begins November 24th in Regina, and will draw livestock producers from all across the country, including here in the Parkland.
Agribition C-E-O Shawn Kindopp says twelve different breeds of cattle will hold shows during this year's event.
"Agribition Beef Supreme is something that we are quite renowned for. We have a lot of different feeder shows that feed into Agribition. So if you do have the honour of being crowned the Agribition Supreme champion, it is definitely a special close to the week."
Kindopp is also very proud of the educational component of Agribition, as over 10,000 school-aged students are expected to attend the education pavillion during the six days.
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Two recent cases were back before the courts this week.
A 53-year-old Binscarth woman charged with manslaughter following the November 3rd death of another woman in that community was in Brandon court.
Sheila Mills remains in custody until her next scheduled appearance on December 2nd.
And Jordy Robertson appeared in Dauphin court, with his matters adjourned until December 9th.
The 27-year-old from the RM of Gilbert Plains was arrested on outstanding warrants in late October following a chase that took police from several local detachments through woods and water.
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RCMP in Fisher Branch are investigating a recent death in that community as a homicide
At around 1:30 pm on November 9th, they received a report of a 59-yeaar-old man being unresponsive in his home.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and Major Crimes have taken on the lead in the investigation.
Police believe this is an isolated incident and that there is no risk to the public.
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The city of Dauphin will be presenting a resolution at the Association of Manitoiba Municipalities convention later this month.
Deputy City Manager Lisa Gaudet says the resolution asks AMM members to support a request by the city for the province to follow through on a promise to conduct a comprehensive review of Manitoba's Mental Health Act.
"The resolution calls for the province to review and modernize the Mental health act, with input from municipalities and front line partners. It also asks the province to fund and implement mobile crisis teams and mental health transport options, to reduce the burden on police who wait in hospital when those safety risks exist. And to use virtual psychiatric assessments to avoid unnecessary transfers, and to also expand crisis stabilization units and rural mental health care."
Gaudet says there needs to be a health-based response to mental health cases, not a law-based one.
She adds the more support this resolution gets from municipalities, the more impact it will have on the province.
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The Keystone Centre has announced a partnership with the Brandon and Area Community Foundation to create the Keystone Centre Foundation.
It was established to support the ongoing operation, improvement, and accessibility of the non-profit facility. The fund will invest tax-deductible donations over time, and the Keystone Centre may use the annual interest or a portion of the capital investment as needed in the future for specific projects, helping to preserve the community facility for future generations.
In addition to the launch of the Foundation, Keystone Centre CEO & general manager Connie Lawrence announced two signature events designed to raise awareness of the new fund, and provide opportunities to educate on the history, present, and future of the Keystone Centre.
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The Dauphin Friendship Centre is once again ready to step forward and help families in need during the holiday season.
They will be accepting applications for their Christmas hamper program on Tuesday from 9 until 1, and Wednesday from 9 until 6 in the back hall of the Friendship Centre.
This is the only time that they will be accepting applications for their Christmas hampers, which are for families with children in Dauphin, Sifton, and Ochre River.
Those applying are reminded to bring their current Manitoba Health card well as another piece of ID to verify your address.
Anyone with questions can contact the Friendship Centre at 204-638-5707.
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