NewsNow
For the 11th year in a row, students in Ste. Rose aimed to scare away hunger in the community.
And for the 11th straight year, that is exactly what they did. Students went around town on Friday afternoon picking up non-perishable food items left on community members' curbs.
Lindsay Lepla once again spearheaded the drive.
"It went very well," said Lepla. "It was very well received; there were so many food donations from our community."
Around 200 students hit the streets, and as Lepla says, they enjoyed every minute.
"They're quite excited to go out in the community and collect the donations," continued Lepla. "Especially the kids that have done it before, they look forward to being able to do this every year."
All donations have since been given to the Ste. Rose Food Bank. They filled two trucks, and one had two layers. Scare Away Hunger 2026 in Ste. Rose was a major success, and Lepla appreciates the community for giving back to those in need.
"It's an amazing feeling to know that our community cares for everyone," ended Lepla. "It makes it easier for some who can fill their cupboards thanks to this food drive."
Lepla says they'll be back next year for the 12th straight year.
- Details
- Contributed by Darnell Duff
Students and job seekers will be flocking to the 8th Avenue Hall Tuesday afternoon for the annual Parkland Fall Job Fair.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
Ashton McDonald of the O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation is facing a slew of charges after shooting a gun at a home on the First Nation.
On Saturday, the RCMP responded to shots being fired at a home in the community, where the residents of the house were shot at. McDonald fled before officers arrived. Officers from Winnipegosis and Dauphin RCMP began the search with the assistance of a police dog and a drone.
McDonald was spotted lying in a field behind the residence and was arrested while trying to hide under the back stairs outside. Police dog Marook found the gun, and it was seized.
McDonald faces five charges, including pointing a firearm and mischief under $5,000.
He remains in custody and will be in court at a later date.
- Details
- Contributed by Darnell Duff
Donations has been rolling in over the past week, as the Rotary Club of Dauphin prepares for its Fall Book Sale.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
In 2018, Sandra LaRose lost her 16-year-old daughter.
Kailynn was struck by a train while distracted by her phone. After fighting for her life for six days, she died from severe head trauma. Affected by the loss every day, Sandra has become a passionate road and rail safety advocate.
She's been travelling to various communities around Manitoba during Manitoba Public Insurance's Friends For Life speaker series. Sandra's stories show Manitobans how each choice made behind the wheel has a consequence by speaking to how their lives were touched by speeding, distracted, and impaired driving – the three major contributing factors to deaths on Manitoba roads.
"And for you to live a full, long life, and experience everything you deserve, you have to make smart choices," said LaRose. "One glance away, one beer, one distraction can end your life, your friend's, and affect everyone surrounding you. Friends, family, and strangers."
Young Manitobans are 2.4 times more likely to be involved in a severe collision involving alcohol impairment than other age groups. There were 2,951 collisions in Manitoba where speed was a factor in 2024, and there were 175 collisions in Manitoba involving impairment in 2024.
So far in 2025, there have been 60 fatalities on Manitoba roadways.
While the speaker series is focused on teens, LaRose says the message is the same for everyone on the roads.
Sandra says it's become a habit for some people to drink and drive or use their phone while driving.
Speaking of cell phone use, LaRose urges drivers to put their phones down while driving.
"You can disconnect, you're not going to miss out on anything," ended LaRose. "If you pick up that phone to answer a text, or to change a song, or answer the phone, and look away, there is no undo button; you can't get that back. Focus on the road, make it from point A to B. Don't miss out on life because that one glance away could change everything forever."
Everyone deserves to get to their destination safely.
- Details
- Contributed by Darnell Duff
In the courts this past week, a 29-year-old Valley River man arrested following an alleged road rage incident in Dauphin last month was givena new appearance date.
Dylan Smith was remanded back into custody until November 25th.
And the case of a former Romanian Orthodox priest, charged in connection with a historical sexual assault in the Russell area, was also bak before a judge in Brandon.
82-year-old Constantin Turcoane of Regina had his matters put over until December 2nd.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
Assiniboine College and the Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation are among several organizations combining forces to host the Parkland Works Fall Job Fair.
Set for Tuesday from 1 to 5 at the 8th avenue hall, it will give area students the chance to explore careers in several fields, as well as schooling requirements needed to pursue training in those areas.
Among the groups in attendance will be Prairie Mountain Health, and Recruitment Coordinator Nicole Gulenchin and her team will be ready to discuss the many potential career paths in the health field.
"We are looking for people in support services, such as nutrition, protection, and environmental services. We are looking for nurses and health care aides. and there is also therapy, such as occupational, respiratory, and physiotherapy. As well as administration. There are a ton of options within Praairie Mountain Health."
Gulenchin feels it is important to provide this information to students so that they can start planning to make sure they have the pre-requisites needed for their post-secondary education.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
The Dauphin RCMP arrested a wanted individual after three hours of searching.
On Thursday, information was received that 27-year-old Jordy Robertson was near Keld. Officers from multiple Parkland detachments spotted Jordy near a gravel pit and saw him running into a wooded area.
With the help of police dogs Marook, Skipper, and a drone, Robertson was taken into custody without incident.
The RM of Gilbert Plains native faces several charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a police officer, and mischief over $5,000, among others.
He was remanded into custody.
- Details
- Contributed by Darnell Duff
A reminder to Manitoba residents to turn their clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Daylight savings time officially eds as of 2 am on Sunday morning, as Standard time returns.
The time change does not affect Saskatchewan residents, as they stay on Standard time the entire year.
Fire departments also encourage residents to use this time change weekend as a reminder to check their smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, and change the batteries in them if needed.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
Dauphin Ag Society will hold their annual general meeting next week.
The gathering will take place on Thursday night in Aspen Lodge of the Parkland Rec Complex, beginning at 7 pm.
Society president Terron Stykalo says they're always looking for new board members and volunteers.
"We can not put on events like the fair without the numerous amount of volunteers we have that give up their hard-earned time to help us put on a fantastic event. And that does not go unnoticed. So, if you are looking for something to join in the community, by all means the Ag Society is welcome to have anyone and everyone join them."
Besides electing new executive members, there'll also be a review of this past year's Dauphin Fair, as well as a sneak peek of planning for the 2026 show.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
Further proof that you can run, but you can not hide from the law.
18-yeaar-old Jason Dumas was arrested earlier this year in connection with a series of break and enters in the south end of Dauphin.
He was slated to be in court earlier this month in relation to these matters, but he failed to appear.
That led to a warrant being issued, and he was arrested by RCMP in The Pas a few days later.
Dumas is now slated to be back in court on November 25th.
- Details
- Contributed by Jeff Henson
