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What do Myanmar, Ukraine, and Syria have in common? They're all the focus of active campaigns by the International Committee of the Red Cross to provide much-needed humanitarian aid to areas that have been impacted by armed conflict or natural disaster.
Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day to recognize the good things humanitarian workers do, and to remember those killed while working for humanitarian causes. Earlier this morning, Randeep Sarai, Canada's Secretary of State for International Development released a statement about World Humanitarian Day.
"As humanitarian needs continue to rise globally, we must protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel, and ensure safe and unhindered access to life-saving assistance. World Humanitarian Day’s theme of Act For Humanity underscores the urgent need to uphold international humanitarian law, which provides essential protections for civilians, humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure during armed conflict," read part of Sarai's statement.
This year, the ICRC is focusing on raising awareness about humanitarian aid workers being targeted in conflict zones. According to the ICRC, 12 humanitarian workers have been killed so far this year, and last year, there were 24. To try and better protect humanitarian workers around the world, the ICRC is looking to governments.
"We are encouraged that 122 states have signed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, and are hopeful that this renewed commitment will translate into concrete measures to strengthen the safety and security of aid workers," read part of the ICRC's statement.
Some of the Declaration's signatories include Australia, who spearheaded the movement, the United Kingdom, and Canada. When Canada signed on in 2025, the Federal Government committed $400,000 towards the Aid Worker Security Database, which analyzes and tracks violence against humanitarian workers.
For more information about World Humanitarian Day and the ICRC's focus this year, and for information on how you can donate to their causes, click here to visit their website.
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Since 2017, there have been 68 off-road vehicle fatalities in Manitoba.
As of late last month, there were already five in 2026. Off-road vehicles include dirt bikes, all-terrain, and utility vehicles. While they're fun to ride, the RCMP says safety should always be everyone's priority.
"Tell someone where you're going," said Roussel. "Always travel in groups of two or more. Always wear your seatbelt, if your machine is equipped with one. Don't drink and drive."
If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and get caught, the penalties are the same as if you were driving a vehicle. Heavy fines and possible suspensions can follow. No person under the age of 14 is allowed to operate an ORV unless supervised and accompanied by an adult.
You are not allowed to travel on or through private property, including farmland and gravel pits. Every off-road vehicle must be equipped with a noise muffler in good working order. No person should be operating an off-road vehicle without a helmet – and it must be securely fastened.
If your off-road vehicle is equipped with a spot for the passenger, you are welcome to travel with one.
"If your machine is not factory equipped with a second seat, you are not allowed to have a second rider on the machine," ended Roussel.
The RCMP has increased their presence on the trails this summer. They wish everyone a safe and happy summer on the trails.
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The Dauphin RCMP are asking for your help in finding Dalton Roussin.
He's wanted on charges of failing to comply with his release order conditions. Dalton was recently seen in Dauphin on Elmay Street.
He is believed to still be in Dauphin, but is also known to frequent the Ste. Rose and Winnipegosis areas.
If you know where he is, call the Dauphin RCMP at 622-5020.
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If you've always wanted to see a bison or want to see some again, now is the perfect time.
The Lake Audy Bison enclosure in Riding Mountain National Park features a herd of roughly 40 Plains Bison. They nearly went extinct during mass game hunting but have been reintroduced to several national parks around Canada.
Bison tend to be more active during dawn and dusk. In colder, more dreary weather, they spend more time in open fields.
It's also rutting season. This is when males experience a surge in testosterone. They compete with other Bison for dominance in mating and are often out and about. Add it all up, and it's the perfect time to make a trip to the enclosure.
Tim Sallows is the resource conservation officer in Riding Mountain National Park.
"Most people, when they first see a bison, are amazed at how big they are. You'll be amazed at how high they can jump and how fast they can run," said Sallows. "In Lake Audy, they have a beautiful pasture they roam around on. The Bison are keeping it natural. You'll see many different flowers. The Bison are resting there and waiting for people to come see them."
As is the case with all wildlife in RMNP, do not feed the animals. It is illegal. If you are caught and convicted, you could be fined up to $25,000.
Another big no-no when visiting the Bison enclosure is getting out of your vehicle.
"We suggest people don't get out of their vehicles when they're in the Bison enclosure," said Sallows. "They can move pretty quickly. They go like 60 kilometres an hour if they're in a rush to get somewhere. The chances of you getting out of the way are pretty slim."
Tim also encourages people to take plenty of photos. You're also asked to drive through the enclosure slowly.
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Wab Kinew knows everyone in Dauphin wants Emergency Department services back.
He's set to meet the needs of people by getting a temporary Emergency Department set up.
"Really appreciate how everyone is working together to make this happen," said Kinew. "We've heard from the physicians and nurses about what the services need to be. We've got the restoration people and engineers telling us what's possible on the ground. We have people from the health system coordinating and bringing it all together."
Over the next few weeks, you can expect a lot of activity around the hospital getting the temporary facility set up.
Kinew walked through the Dauphin Regional Health Centre last Friday. He had hoped to get the building back in working order by Labour Day. However, that isn't possible. There is extensive damage in the basement and cleaning needs to be completed. Not to mention replacing all the electrical and mechanical.
Kinew has been planning for a temporary hospital. Now, he's making it happen. A temporary Emergency Department is expected to open by Labour Day.
"We know how important healthcare is and how good the staff has been about working at other facilities," added Kinew. "Nurses travelling. We're going to work on the needs for the nurses so they get travel compensation. Make sure the surgeons are busy, so we don't lose anyone during this process."
Temporary generators and breaker boxes are already on site. You will notice trailers and other equipment moving in over the coming days.
Manitoba's premier knows how important healthcare is for people in the Parkland.
"It's just a huge amount of work getting the electrical, the diagnostics, the treatment spaces," said Kinew. "So that if you show up, god forbid you have an emergency, and you need that healthcare, you'll be able to get your vitals taken by a nurse. You're going to get assessed by a physician, and they will do what is needed to take care of you."
A diagnostic patient service Centre is also open in the Dauphin Provincial Building.
It's on Level 1, in Room 111, at 27 Second Avenue Southwest. It's open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can call 622-3582. The Centre offers walk-in X-ray, urine collection, blood tests, electrocardiogram (EKG) & Holter monitoring services.
Kinew says the Centre will continue to operate.
"It'll take a bit of the pressure off standing everything up on the hospital site," offered Kinew.
Wab appreciates everyone in the region for pushing for this. He said it's all going to come together and will meet the healthcare needs of those who need it.
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In a Facebook post, the City of Dauphin said last Friday that Darby, the City Shop Cat, passed away after 12 years of service with the Public Works team.
Darrell Aitken, Acting Director of Public Works and Operations, said though some people might just see Darby as a cat, the Public Works team saw him as a friend and a fellow professional.
"Darby was kind of our pest control person, or cat, and at the old CN roundhouse at the City Shop, we had lots of mice around, and so Darby was on patrol," said Aitken.
One of the pictures from the post (and used for this story) shows Darby playfully interrupting Public Works staff as they decorated last year's Christmas Parade float. As Aitken said, pets like Darby are always appreciated, wherever they are.
"Just like at people's homes, pets are good, so everybody appreciated Darby, and he would make his away around," said Aitken.
Though the old master is gone, Public Works isn't left without a pest control professional. They've had Casper, another cat, for a few months, who learned a few things from Darby.
"We have a cat now called Casper. She came on a few months ago, and so actually she helped Darby out, Darby wasn't too mobile in the last little while, and he had a friend for a bit, and now Casper has taken over Darby's position," said Aitken.
Part of the City's Facebook post honouring Darby says they recognized his service to the City in 2024, marking 10 years, to show how important he'd become to city staff.
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A 14-year-old faces a charge of aggravated assault after a stabbing on the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation.
On Saturday at 10:50 a.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a home on the Nation. A 19-year-old female had been stabbed multiple times. The victim had been at a different home overnight and woke up to realize she had been stabbed while she slept. She ran outside for help and a passerby drive her home. Her family members then called for help.
She was transported to the hospital in Brandon for treatment. Officers then arrested the youth.
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500 people set the stage in year one.
550 people entered the gates in years two and three. Year four is right around the corner, and organizers are expecting the biggest turnout yet. The Whitemud Music Festival is this weekend at Lansdowne Centennial Park in Arden. The two-day festival gets underway with The Ridge Rockers, Vinyl Revival, and The B34ST on Friday night.
Friday gets underway at 7:00. The entertainment begins at noon on Saturday and runs past midnight. The list of performers on Saturday includes the Steven Smith Trio, Hicktown, Vintage Voltage, and Ronnie Ladobruk, to name a few.
Rob Cameron says it's going to be another tremendous weekend. He added organizers have been blown away by the support over the past three years.
"Yeah, the support has been great," said Cameron. "The response and comments we get from the attendees and bands that come are super positive. It's always nice to hear good things."
Food trucks are on site throughout the weekend, and there's free camping. People have compared this event to a mini Countryfest with 600 people instead of 9,000. Country, country-rock, rock, everything you could want.
Snake Oil - the Ikons of Rock will rock the stage on Saturday night.
Cameron says they take great pride in keeping costs down. A weekend pass - which includes your camping - is $90 before you arrive at the festival. If you get a ticket at the gate, it's $110. A Friday day pass is $50 and $70 on Saturday. You can get tickets at the Neepawa Legion and the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne office.
"We don't overcharge for our beverages at the bar," ended Cameron. "We just want everyone to come and have fun. Relax, sit in their lawn chair, or get up and dance. Whatever people want. We're about the hospitality. We get a lot of comments about the friendliness and hospitality that we put on."
It's year four, and it's shaping up to be the biggest year yet. The Whitemud Music Festival runs on Friday and Saturday at Lansdowne Centennial Park in Arden. For more on the festival, head here.
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Statistics Canada reported in 2023 that there were about 7.6 million people aged 65 or older.
That represented nearly 20% of the population. By 2030, the number of seniors is projected to be between 21.4 and 23.4%.
To better prepare the aging population, the Interlake-Eastern Health Region is hosting Aging Well classes later this fall. The series begins on October 7 with level up your living, falls prevention meets funding. That will include information about preventing falls.
"You know, we all age. Knowledge is power," said Jan Keryluk, community wellness facilitator with IERHA. "You might not need the information now, but you may need it in the future. You may have a friend or family member who can use this information to live stronger and longer."
While the sessions don't begin for quite some time, Keryluk says community interest has sparked.
She says many are pre-registering and the Health Region expects a fantastic turnout. To pre-register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
It's a chance to invest in yourself, stay connected, and keep learning—because healthy aging is a lifelong journey.
"The great thing about this program is all six sessions are online using Microsoft Teams," said Keryluk. "That means you can participate from the comfort of your own home."
The sessions are open to anyone. Anyone interested in learning about community service supports in the province is encouraged to take part.
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The City of Dauphin has been without an Emergency Department since Canada Day.
The devastating flood shuttered the Dauphin Regional Health Centre. Since then, the Ste. Rose and Grandview Emergency Departments have been pulling double duty. In Ste. Rose, the Emergency Department is open 24/7. In Grandview, it's open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In Dauphin, meanwhile, Wab Kinew made a big announcement on Monday.
"Shoutout to all the workers who have done an amazing job on all of the cleanup," said Kinew. "To all the healthcare staff, nurses, and doctors who have been good sports and are still working hard during this period. We've heard you loud and clear, Dauphin. You need these services close to home. You'll have an Emergency Department working by Labour Day."
In the meantime, a temporary shared health diagnostic patient service Centre has been set up in the Dauphin Provincial Building.
It's on Level 1, in Room 111, at 27 Second Avenue Southwest. It's open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can call 622-3582. The Centre offers walk-in X-ray, urine collection, blood tests, electrocardiogram (EKG) & Holter monitoring services.
CKDM NewsNow is set to talk to Kinew on Tuesday about the news and what the return will look like.
Stay tuned for more in the coming days.
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The harvest season is here for farmers, and the Canadian Canola Growers Association wants producers to know about their cash advance program.
"One of the beauties of this program is that farmers can use the cash for anything they need on their farm. There are no restrictions," said Dave Gallant, Vice-President of Finance & APP Operations at Canadian Canola Growers Association. "Definitely this time of the year in terms of helping you pay the bills, especially in terms of harvest. You don't have to sell your crop in order to pay those bills. It gives you cash flow and then time to develop your marketing plan once you know what's in the bin."
The program offers farmers up to $1,000,000 in working capital financing.
Gallant says it's the perfect time to get cash flow for your grain as you harvest it. With four decades of cash advance experience, the team at Canadian Canola Growers Association is focused on serving farmers. They listen and use feedback received to continuously improve, always striving to make cash advances more accessible and more convenient for farms of all sizes.
To apply today, call 1-866-745-2256 to chat with the CCGA to begin the process. Gallant says usually within 20 minutes of your first conversation, you'll receive an application in your email with instructions on what is left to be completed so you can receive your money as quickly as possible.
"I just want to say to farmers that this program is there for your benefit," said Gallant. "I would encourage you to look at the benefits it offers, the low-interest costs, and the flexibility on how the funds can be used. To determine if it makes sense for your farm to take advantage of the cash advance program today."
You can also apply here.
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