Radon Meeting In Dauphin On Tuesday

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Radon is an odourless, radioactive gas that seeps into homes and buildings from the soil.

Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. It's responsible for more than 3,200 deaths each year.

Lisa Gaudet is the City of Dauphin's deputy manager.

"We also know that 43 percent of homes in Manitoba exceed the national radon guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic metre," said Gaudet. "The Parkland area has particularly high levels of radon. Dauphin's radon exposure levels are the highest in Canada."

On Tuesday, the City of Dauphin will host a radon information session at the Dauphin Public Library at 7:00 p.m. They'll be giving away 100 free 90-day alpha-track radon test kits, and you'll learn how to test your home. You'll also find out what to do if your levels are high.

The Dauphin Library also has a lending program for digital radon test devices. Gaudet encourages residents to sign out a device, just like you would a book. Gaudet says the high numbers in Dauphin are alarming.

"It is critical that people test and mitigate if their levels are high. We rolled out a 100 radon test kit campaign last year. The results show that 84 percent of the homes tested during that campaign are reading higher than 200 becquerels per cubic metre," ended Gaudet. "The highest reading we saw was nearly 4,000 becquerels per cubic metre. Non-smokers who have high levels of radon in their home over their lifetime have a 1-in-20 chance of developing lung cancer. For smokers, that risk is 1-in-3."

If your home reads between 200 and 600 becquerels per cubic metre, it's recommended to remediate it within two years. If the radon reading is greater than 600 becquerels per cubic metre, you're encouraged to remediate within a year.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 9, 2025 - 5:00 am

Marook the Police Dog has done it again.

On Sunday, the Ste. Rose RCMP responded to shots fired inside a home on the Ebb and Flow First Nation. The suspect, who was known to the police, fled the scene on foot. When officers arrived, they learned the disturbance occurred between the suspect and another male in the home.

Shawn Francouer fled into the woods. Marook located him, and he was arrested and taken into custody with a minor injury.

He faces 10 different charges, including discharging a firearm with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and assault with a weapon.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 8, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Dauphin RCMP are investigating a break and enter on November 27th, at approximately 7:10 AM.

The business is on Main Street North.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discoverd the suspects had entered through the back door of the business.

Stolen were minor appliances, haircare products, and cash from a tip jar.

Further investigation determined a male had entered the building around 2 AM, and then returned later with a female suspect.

Officers are seeking information on this incident.

If you have any information, please call Dauphin RCMP, at 204-622-5020.

Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.

Details: Contributed by Mark Jones; Published: Dec 8, 2025 - 3:50 pm

Andrew Coombs has been the band teacher at the DRCSS for 12 years.

He's also the leader of the community jazz band. During his time at the high school in Dauphin, Andrew has seen many talented musicians. From those entering high school to the seasoned veterans in grade 12, Andrew has taken great pride in leading the musical force.

"You know from students who have gone on to study music at Brandon University. I've had a student who is now a successful music composer," said Coombs. "To now people who live in Dauphin, work community jobs, and take part in the community band."

The DRCSS held two winter concerts last week. On Tuesday, it was in the school's gym. Then on Thursday, they transitioned to the multi-purpose room. Both, as Andrew says, were incredible.

"We had a full gym on Tuesday for our concert band concert," continued Coombs. "On Thursday, we had a full multi-purpose room for the jazz and choir concert. So many community members came out to support our music program, which was wonderful."

Coombs is now looking forward to showtime on Tuesday. There will be a community band and a community Christmas concert at the Watson Art Centre at 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to watch the concert; however, there will be a silver collection at the door.

This will be the third time that the DRCSS has held this event at the Watson.

"It's obviously a very nice venue to perform in and to watch music in," added Coombs. "It's nice to have the proper stage and atmosphere that is created in the Watson. We're looking forward to our third annual Christmas concert at the Watson."

Last year, a sold-out crowd packed the Watson. On Tuesday, you can join in on the fun. And if you do, you're in for a Christmas treat.

"If you like Christmas music, it'll be great for you. If you like upbeat, classic, and contemporary jazz music, this is for you," ended Coombs. "There will also be some fun concert band pieces. We will have something for everyone in attendance."

Dauphin Pride, and you can be a part of the Christmas magic on Tuesday evening at the Watson. Show time is set for 7:00.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 8, 2025 - 2:00 pm

The Dauphin Fish and Wildlife Association is gearing up for one of the most exciting nights of the year.

They're hosting their awards night on Saturday, December 13. It'll be held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium on 304 Whitmore Avenue East. Early-bird head entries are from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m., and all big game entries must be in by 7:30 p.m.

The doors open at 7:00. All heads brought in between 2:00 and 5:30 will be put into an early-bird cash draw, says Tia Crawford.

"We will have a live auction, silent auction, and rifle raffles," said Crawford. "There will also be awards for anglers and hunters."

There will also be food. An adult ticket is $25, 12 to 17 is $15, kids 6 to 11 is $5, and kids 5 and under is free. There will be tickets at the door. You can also call or text 204-648-5971 for tickets.

"Because it's a family event, we've shifted more towards making it a social evening," added Crawford. "It's pretty much a family gathering to celebrate our hunters and anglers success. It's a social event for people to come out, meet some people, and have some fun."

100 per cent of the funds raised support local hunting and fishing activities. If you head down on Saturday, make sure you stay the entire time, for a few reasons. You'll have an incredible time, and you must be in attendance to win prizes.

Crawford ended by saying it's always great to see the success of hunters and anglers in the region.

"Some people bring in moose, bear, elk, and the common one is deer," ended Crawford. "We also have fish trophies going out for those who had big catches throughout the summer. We get people from all the way up in Pine River and Ethelbert coming out just to enjoy the evening with everyone."

It's the Dauphin Fish and Wildlife Association's awards night on Saturday at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium on 304 Whitmore Avenue East.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 8, 2025 - 12:00 pm

Just over a year ago, the Manitoba RCMP started providing its officers with body-worn cameras.

Across Manitoba, nearly 650 RCMP officers have been trained and equipped with the body-worn camera system.

Scott McMurchy is the assistant commissioner with the Manitoba RCMP.

"I am pleased to announce that the province-wide rollout of our body-worn camera system to our frontline officers is very nearly complete," said McMurchy. "In fact, 98 per cent of all officers working frontline policing duties in detachments across Manitoba are equipped with body cameras."

McMurchy says the cameras have provided frontline officers with many useful tools that make everyday policing easier. That includes taking statements, obtaining photos of scenes, evidence, and suspects.

The cameras have been essential to many investigations and have contributed directly to enhancing the trust and accountability with the communities the RCMP serve.

"From those cameras, the Manitoba RCMP has accumulated nearly 175,000 pieces of evidence in the form of videos, images, audio statements, and documents," ended McMurchy. "More than 1,500 digital case shares of evidence have been compiled from body-worn cameras and provided to the Manitoba Prosecution Service. These numbers are growing rapidly each day."

The RCMP released a video showing officers on duty with their body cameras. This includes a bust in Dauphin. You can watch it here.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 8, 2025 - 5:00 am

Some Manitobans have been the target of a Manitoba Hydro scam.

An email mimicking a Manitoba Hydro 'bill is ready' has been delivered to some customers.

If the email is from an address different than This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., it is fake.

You can also determine if it is legit by looking at the account number. If it isn't, do not reply or click on any links, and delete the email.

If you have an online account, you can view your bills here.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 7, 2025 - 6:00 pm

It wasn't a matter of if, it was a matter of when.

That time has come. Three-packs for the Dauphin Kings Tractor Lotto are officially sold out. They sold out on Saturday afternoon, paving the way for the home stretch of this year's lotto.

Single tickets are available for $100. If you purchase a single ticket, you'll be entered into some incredible cash prizes.

Cash Draws:

10 for $1,000
2 for $2,500
2 for $5,000
1 for $10,000

The grand prize will be $100,000.

The massive 50/50 is already at $50,000 and it continues to rise every second. A single 50/50 ticket is $20, and a 5-pack of 50/50 is $50.

On top of all of those draws, there will be two draws for a 2026 John Deere Z320M Zero Turn riding lawn mower, courtesy of Reit-Syd Equipment in Dauphin. The cost for a ticket is $20.

The deadline to purchase tickets is next Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The draw date is next Sunday.

To get your tickets, head to Tractor Lotto. You can call 1-877-585-4647. You can also get them at the Kings game on Tuesday night, and on Friday.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 7, 2025 - 8:00 am

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is a reminder to never get behind the wheel if you're impared.

The Manitoba RCMP has begun its checkstop campaign on Manitoban roads and highways.

“If enjoying your holiday season involves consuming drugs or alcohol, then we strongly encourage you to plan ahead so you have a safe ride home,” said Insp. Robert Wuskynyk, head of Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services. “You can avoid a criminal charge and save lives by arranging for a designated driver or calling a cab, or a rideshare to get you home.”

Within the city of Dauphin, don't forget about the RIDE program, which operates every weekend this month, and on New Year's Eve.

You can expect an increased police presence on roads and highways this month. If you are stopped, officers will conduct mandatory screenings for alcohol and drugs.

If you are arrested for impaired driving, you can face a range of consequences. This includes criminal charges, large fines, your license could be suspended, and vehicle impounded.

There were 21 fatal collisions in RCMP jurisdiction last year where drug and or alcohol impairment were suspected as a contributing factor. 43 collisions resulted in serious injuries.

The message is simple from the Manitoba RCMP: don't get behind the wheel impaired.

Details: Contributed by Darnell Duff; Published: Dec 6, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Six years ago, it came up during COVID.

More people were using the Dauphin & District Food Bank, so the Dauphin RCMP and Dauphin Fire Department joined forces to help stock the shelves. Six years later, it's running stronger than ever.

The Cram the Cruiser and Pack the Pumper Food Drive is back in Dauphin. For those interested in donating non-perishable food items, you can drop them off Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 5:00 at the Fire Department. You can also call 622-3100 during those hours, and one of their firefighters will come pick up the items.

You can also drop donations off at the RCMP Detachment in Dauphin.

"It's carried on from there, it's a bit of a fun challenge between the RCMP and the Fire Department," said Cam Abrey, fire chief. "It's more for the bragging rights about who can raise the heaviest amount of goods for donation. At the end of the day, there is one winner here, and it's the Dauphin & District Food Bank."

The Fire Department and the RCMP will be at Credit Union Place on Tuesday as the Kings welcome the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. They'll be collecting donations and thanking you for your generous support.

Some of the Food Bank's most needed items include dry cereal, oatmeal, pasta, pasta sauce, canned baked beans, canned meats, canned fish, canned fruit, mac and cheese, tea, coffee, soup, crackers and canned vegetables.

The Food Drive runs through December 15, and the official weigh-in to determine a champion will be on December 16.

If you don't have any non-perishable items to donate, Abrey says you can make a monetary donation.

"That's always an option if anyone wants," ended Abrey. "The money collected is used for the items on their intake days. If you want to write a cheque, make it out to the Dauphin Food Bank."

The Cram the Cruiser and Pack the Pumper Food Drive in support of the Dauphin & District Food Bank is back.