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Two people were charged with trafficking in Swan River after the RCMP seized a large amount of meth.
On Wednesday, the RCMP, just after midnight, stopped a vehicle on Main Street in the community with three females inside. Open liquor was spotted inside, and the 34-year-old driver was arrested under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act.
Two other females, aged 35 and 48, exited the vehicle.
During a search, a Ziploc bag with more than 250 grams of meth was found. The street value of those drugs is estimated between $15,000 and $25,000. The driver was charged with several offences, including Trafficking. The 48-year-old was also charged with Trafficking.
The 35-year-old female was not charged
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Final touches are being put on the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds for the 35th edition of Grain Miller's Harvest Showdown.
The annual festival goes November 5th to 8th, and promises something for every member of the family, according to Yorkton Exhibition General Manager Cheyenne Quam.
"On Wednesday and Thursday, we have multiple events during the day, including heavy horse pulls, chore teams, mutton busting, mini chuckwagons, and ag education tours for students in grades 4-7. So it will be quite busy. And also our multi-day trade show."
Headlining this year's festival is once again the Mazer Group PBR, which will take place November 7th and 8th in Westland Insurance Arena.
Outside of the PBR and the post-PBR dances, which are both ticketed events, everything else during Harvest Showdown is free to attend.
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Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, and Tyler Hubbard will headline the party of the summer.
Dauphin's Countryfest is set to be an epic weekend next summer. Add in Brett Kissel, Cameron Whitcomb, the Hunter Brothers, and Owen Riegling, to name a few, and it's going to be a weekend to remember.
Members of Countryfest have been purchasing their tickets, and Duane McMaster with Countryfest reports that general admission tickets are selling very well, while VIP tickets are about two-thirds sold.
He says the reaction from the public has been overwhelming.
The Countryfest office stayed open late earlier this week to accommodate all those members wanting to lock in their tickets.
"We've had a lot of new members who were willing to join so they could get access to tickets early," said McMaster. "There is a lot of buzz out there that we will sell out, and we would love that."
If you aren't a Countryfest member, your wait to get tickets ends very soon. On Thursday morning at 9:00, tickets go on sale to the general public.
You can purchase them at Countryfest, call 1-800-361-7300, or even as McMaster says, you can purchase them in person at 28 - 2nd Avenue NE in Dauphin.
"We're expecting tickets to move very fast. All indications that we've had with Jelly Roll, he sells out shows all across North America," continued McMaster. "We have a really solid lineup with our headliners, second to closers, and supporting acts as well."
Ticket options include a four-day general admission weekend pass for $309 plus fees and taxes, a four-day VIP bar weekend pass for $529 plus taxes and fees, a four-day VIP bar seated weekend pass for $599 plus taxes and fees, and a four-day VIP deluxe weekend pass for $829 plus taxes and fees.
There's also camping passes available.
Many country music lovers in Dauphin and the area are saying this is the best lineup in years.
For McMaster, it's a proud moment for him and the entire crew behind the scenes that they were able to secure such a great lineup.
"We're thrilled. We all put so much time and energy into this; we have a programming committee that works with Rob, our promoter," ended McMaster. "It's incredible to see this lineup come together. We're all excited about the possibilities that this lineup has brought to us. The positive feeling that everyone has towards Countryfest right now makes us feel like it's all worthwhile."
Countryfest 2026 goes down June 25 to 28.
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Thursday is the deadline for nominations for this year's Manitoba Outstanding Young Farmer Program.
If you know a hard working farmer between the ages of eighteen and thirty-nine, that earn at least two-thirds of their income from farming, you are encouraged to nominate them for this annual award.
The winner will be announced in March of next year during a special ceremony at the Elkhorn Resort, and then represent our province at the National recognition event.
More information, including nomination forms, can be found at www.oyfcanada.com
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Dauphin RCMP arrested two men in Dauphin after they damaged a home.
On October 23 at 10:49 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a vacant home under renovation on 3rd Avenue SE. The men didn't leave the home when officers asked them to. The officers saw a man trying to crawl out of a side window. He was arrested.
Another male was seen crawling out of the bottom of the back door carrying a backpack, and he was arrested without incident. The men, aged 36 and 47, from Dauphin, caused extensive damage in the basement. Officers also seized two hockey bags full of copper wire and piping.
The two have been charged with breaking and entering.
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A total of five people will seek the lone vacancy on the Mountain View School Division board of trustees.
The list of candidates was released on Wednesday, and includes Carter Taylor-Luke, Sonja Blank, Michelle Smigelski, Rigby Devos, and Valerie McInnes.
Voting will take place on December 2nd from 8 am to 8 pm at the Dauphin Friendship Centre.
If you can not vote on election day, advanced voting will take place on November 26th, also at the Friendship Centre.
Only City of Dauphin residents can vote in this by-election, which will fill a vacancy left after the passing of trustee John Taylor.
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RCMP in Shoal Lake are looking to identify suspects in a recent break-in at the Strathclair Fire Hall.
The incident occurred at around 7:15 am on October 22nd, and led to the theft of a truck, trailer and UTV, as well as significant damage to the inside of the hall.
The trailer was eventually found about a half mile outside of Russell, while the truck was recovered in a parking lot in Russell.
Mounties have released photos of the two suspects, who are believed to be travelling in a white motorhome.
Anyone with info is asked to call the Shoal Lake detachment at 204-759-2390, or Crimestoppers.
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The overall experience for VIA Rail passengers in Dauphin is about to improve.
Starting on Saturday and running through April 30, 2026, all passengers boarding a train in Dauphin, or arriving in Dauphin, will have access to washrooms and a warm waiting space inside the Dauphin Rail Museum.
The Rail Museum will open its doors approximately 30 minutes before each scheduled train arrival and remain open until departure. It's a pilot project between the City of Dauphin and the Dauphin Rail Museum.
Jason Gilmore, the president of the Dauphin Rail Museum, says this project has been in the works for many years.
"Kind of more so came to fruition late last year, early this year. Seeing ridership has been up since COVID," said Gilmore. "With the tourism branding of Tourism Dauphin, we wanted to be more welcoming of VIA Rail passengers, especially in cold weather. We are very excited to partner with the City of Dauphin for this pilot project."
Gilmore also says it's a great way to explore Dauphin's rail heritage inside. The Dauphin Rail Museum underwent a $1.4 million restoration that was completed in 2001.
It was designated a Manitoba Heritage Building and a Heritage Railway Station of Canada. The museum preserves over 125 years of regional railway history through its collection of artifacts, photographs, and archival materials.
There is free Wi-Fi, interactive QR code experiences, and hands-on exhibits designed for younger visitors.
"Always, yeah. This will expand our hours a bit," said Gilmore. "Now, we'll definitely be open during the hours that people are waiting for the train, or just arriving in town."
Hours of operation will be updated daily on their Facebook page, beginning November 1.
Gilmore says there are many reasons why taking the train for your next adventure is a good idea. The first reason is the price. A one-way trip to Winnipeg on Saturday starts at $30.
"If you're not in an absolute time crunch, that's one thing some people have an issue with," ended Gilmore. "It's a great way to travel. You can walk around on the train; there's an observation car, and you can have a beverage or a snack. I find it's a very neat way to travel."
So book your next adventure with VIA Rail and get ready for expanded service at the Dauphin Rail Museum.
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The R.M. of Dauphin wants to remind its residents of a pair of deadlines coming up this Friday.
Your 2025 property taxes and the July-September utility bills are both due on that date.
Payments must be received by the R.M. office by 4:30 PM on Friday in order to avoid any late penalties.
They can be made through your financial institution or by e-Transfer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cheques can also be placed in their secure drop box, or in-person at the R.M. office for payments by cash, cheque, debit, or money order.
The R.M. office will be open over the lunch hour all this week in order to accept payments.
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The R.M. of Lakeshore has announced details of its Fall Cleanup campaign.
It'll take place November 6th for Ochre River and the beaches, and November 7th for Rorketon.
Only leaves and small branches will be collected as part of this campaign, with leaves to be placed in paper yard bags, while limbs must be no longer than 5 feet in length.
Limbs should also be pre-bundled, with those bundles weighing less than 50 pounds.
The items should be at your curbside ready for pick up no later than 8 AM on the 6th for Ochre River and the beaches, and 9:30 AM on the 7th for Rorketon.
Any other items, such as recyclables, loose limbs, building demolition waste, or appliances or furniture, will not be collected during that time.
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Some Dauphin homeowners have been sharing their displeasure with their recent water bills.
In multiple cases, residents have shared that their water bills have at least doubled.
David Bosiak, Mayor of Dauphin, says a four percent increase came into effect in July. He said once the water hits your meter, any increase in cost is related to usage.
"So that may be stuff that people aren't even aware of; it could be a drippy pipe in the basement that you're not aware of," said Bosiak. "The biggest culprit is leaky toilets, ones that run continuously. That will drastically increase water usage without you knowing it."
Bosiak said there will be rate increases as the lagoon costs come online in the next year and two years down the road.
"The City regularly applies to the Public Utilities Board for rate increases. The most recent was four percent in July," ended Bosiak. "If anyone has an increase in their water bill that is higher than that, it's likely due to them using more water than they're typically using."
If your water bill has increased, look downstairs for any pipes that could leak, and check your toilet to see if it continuously runs.
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