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The Parkland Humane Society is getting ready for its annual yard sale.
It will take place next Friday and Saturday. They're looking for donations ahead of the event. You can donate many things, except for a few items.
Jennifer Langlois is the office manager and fundraising coordinator.
"We're not accepting books, pillows, bedding, clothing, or shoes," said Langlois. "Any kind of baby car seats or cribs, and plastic flowers, that's what we're not looking for. Other than that, anything is on the table."
Hot commodities at past yard sales the shelter has hosted have been decorations and furniture. If you can donate, drop them off at the shelter from 1:00 to 4:00 tomorrow and then beginning next Tuesday until next weekend.
"If they're unable to make those hours, phone the shelter, and we can arrange a special time for you to bring your donations in," added Langlois.
Elsewhere at the shelter, times are busy. They're looking for volunteers. Many time slots are available. The great thing about volunteering at the shelter is that you can choose your time slot and volunteer as much or as little as you would like.
"The best part is loving and cuddling all of the animals and playing with them," ended Langlois. "Then there's other stuff you would do just like at home. You would sweep, wash windows, clean the litter box, and that sort of thing. There is laundry to do and dishes to wash. Things like you do at home to take care of your pet."
If you are interested in volunteering, head to the shelter between 1:00 and 4:00, Tuesday to Saturday. You'll get signed up, do a training shift, and then you're off to the races. You can also donate items for the furry friends at the shelter.
They're currently looking for collars and KONG toys for dogs, along with hard and soft dog food. For the cats, they're looking for wet and hard food, along with cat treats and toys.
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Last night at Obsolote Brewing, Northgate's board showed off their planned expansion of the trail network into Riding Mountain National Park, and some updates to their existing network.
Clayton Swanton, President of Northgate Trails, said the proposed changes to the existing network will mostly be light work, and the bulk of their plans focus on the new network.
"I think the stuff on our current Northgate network is more of improvements, kind of some alterations rather than expansion there, but most of the primary expansion point will be off of the Crawford trail head," said Swanton.
As they've always been, Swanton said Northgate still remains committed to the multi-use factor of their trail system, and will ensure that the new trails within Riding Mountain National Park stay multi-use. Their proposed system highlights that. They plan on using the existing Crawford Trail as a backbone to climb, and building new trails that bikers, hikers, horseback riders and the like can sort of "peel off" from the existing trail.
"We found that when we created new and called it multi-use from the start, we really got a lot of buy-in there, we haven't had a lot of user conflict, if any. Crawford's a little bit different because there is a main trail that different groups are used to using, but because we're building new trail again off of Crawford, and we have been consistent about it being multi-use, we know the user groups out here can co-exist...in the summer we can have hikers, runners, bikers, and horseback on the current one that they are used to using now all co-exist, so we think we can pull that off," said Swanton.
The expansion into Riding Mountain National Park has a big unique challenge: birds. The park is home to the Golden-winged Warbler, a Near Threatened species of bird. Their nesting season over the summer is a time where Northgate can't develop in the park whatsoever. Swanton said that doesn't cause any issue other than delay because of how they will be building the trails. Once nesting season is over, he hopes to hit the ground running. Or in this case, biking.
"We don't want to disturb that, we want to make sure that they're protected. August 15th is the date where we know that nesting season is done, and the environmental impact is subsided, so we hope to hit the ground running then," said Swanton.
With unique challenges like the Golden-winged Warbler, the level of constant communication between Parks Canada, the Manitoba government, the RM of Dauphin and the City of Dauphin, as well as Northgate, has been unlike any project ever seen before in Canada. Swanton said he's very happy with how the inter-department communication has been going, and it's working very well.
"We've been very fortunate with all the players that are involved with this project, we're on bi-weekly Teams meetings with the Park, with the City, with Northgate and with Alex [Man] to make sure that everybody is apprised of what's going on to make sure that we hit these super tight timelines...we couldn't be more impressed with the leve of professionalism, still following all the guidelines and rules, but making sure that there's no excuses and we're moving forward," said Swanton.
In the province's recently announced 2026 Budget, Northgate was given a $1.5M grant for the expansion into Riding Mountain National Park. The project is a first-of-its-kind in Canada, involving provincial funding in collaboration with all levels of government in a National Park.
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The City of Dauphin has been receiving an increase in calls about fox activity within city limits.
This includes foxes denning under homes, decks, and sheds. While seeing a fox may be alarming, foxes are naturally shy. They are often not aggressive toward larger animals. However, they are opportunistic feeders and may pose a risk to small pets.
The City of Dauphin does not trap or remove foxes unless there is an immediate threat to public safety.
A tip: if you spot a fox roaming around, refrain from feeding it.
"Feeding the foxes in town does more harm than good," said Lisa Gaudet. "Foxes will lose their fear of people. They can become a nuisance, digging in gardens and trying to get into homes. Foxes are smart, resourceful, and don't really need us to feed them. We need to give them space, respect, and let them remain wild."
If you have a fox denning on your property, use light, sound, or scent deterrents to encourage them to relocate.
You can contact a licensed pest control professional and block access points to help prevent future denning.
"We are trying to reduce the number of foxes coming onto residential properties," ended Gaudet. "We do know that people are feeding them, thinking it's a kind gesture to do that. We really want to deter them as much as possible from coming into the city."
If you see a fox that appears sick, injured, or aggressive, call Manitoba Conservation at 622-2106.
You can also call the TIP line at 1-800-782-0076.
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In 2024, 15 people died, and 118 were injured in crashes involving impaired driving in Manitoba.
From 2020 to 2025, 91 people died and more than 350 sustained injuries due to impaired driving.
In a 2022 roadside study completed by Manitoba Public Insurance, 3.6% of people tested positive for alcohol. That's a large increase from 2016, when 0.6% of people tested positive for alcohol.
With summer conditions here, Manitoban roadways are busier than they have been in the past. It's a great feeling to hit the open road with nice conditions.
And while it can be enjoyable, doing so under the influence of drugs and or alcohol continues to be a big no-no.
The message from the RCMP is simple: Be sober when you're behind the wheel.
"Penalties from impaired driving can result in immediate roadside suspension of driving privileges and seizure of your motor vehicle," said Darcy Pahl, sergeant in Traffic Services with the RCMP. "It could also result in driving restrictions involving the installation of an ignition interlock device on your vehicle."
One of the leading causes of fatalities in the province is driving while under the influence. Just as driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, driving under the influence of Cannabis is as well.
If you use Cannabis, Pahl says, wait a minimum of 24 hours before getting behind the wheel.
If you're a heavy user, it builds up in your system and takes an entire 30 days to clear out of your system. This means you could be impaired and not even realize it.
The penalties for driving under the influence of Cannabis are the same as those for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Another big problem is driving fatigued. On average, one person is killed and five are seriously injured in fatigue-related crashes every year in Manitoba. In a survey by MPI, roughly 50% of the 800 respondents admitted to driving while sleepy.
When it comes to the RCMP, driving fatigued is equivalent to driving while impaired.
"Studies have shown that less than five hours of sleep doubles your motor vehicle collision risk," continued Pahl. "You might undergo shorts period of micro sleep lasting four to five seconds. In which case, you can travel the entire length of a football field before you realize what's happened."
It's recommended that you get seven to eight hours of sleep overnight before operating a vehicle.
Some warning signs that you're too tired to be behind the wheel include constant yawning, trouble keeping your eyes open, being unable to remember the last few kilometres driven, drifting, and wandering thoughts.
If you are driving tired and are caught, you can be charged with careless driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, or criminal negligence.
Summer driving in Manitoba can be a beautiful thing. It's also proven to be deadly at times.
Annually, speed is a factor in over 21% of fatal collisions. Approximately 13% of vehicles travel at excessive speeds on provincial highways between May and September.
You deserve to get to your destination safely. So slow down, avoid impairment, stay alert, and check conditions.
"The summer months are when people take their vacations and travel more," ended Pahl. "We have an increased presence on the road with check stops and other targeted enforcement."
Pahl also adds to always wear your seatbelt.
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Tyson has been arrested.
The RCMP thanks the public for the assistance.
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Dauphin RCMP are hoping you can help them locate Tyson Lefort-Lynx.
The 42-year old is said to be 5-foot-7 in height and weighs approximately 140 pounds.
He is wanted by police on two outstanding warrants.
If you know his whereabouts, call the Dauphin detachment at 204-622-5020.
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A Dauphin woman has learned the hard way after using her cellphone while behind the wheel.
On Wednesday night at 6:30, Dauphin RCMP pulled over the female after she was using her phone while stopped on 1st Avenue NE in Dauphin.
She admitted to taking a photo while at the stop.
"Driving should require everyone’s full attention at all times," the RCMP said. "Motorists are encouraged to reduce the temptation to use their phones by keeping them out of sight or setting up an auto-reply when they receive a text or phone call while driving."
She was ticketed $672 for using a cellular device while driving and had her license suspended for three days.
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Rossburn's annual Town Wide Yard Sale is set to officially start on Saturday, but you can expect to see sales pop up all of this weekend.
Kelly Hunter, Executive Director of the Rossburn Chamber of Commerce, said it's usually well received, and though the official date is Saturday, when people choose to hold their sales is very dependent on the weather.
"Some start on Thursday, some start on Friday, some start on Saturday, just seems to depend...I had talked to a few people yesterday and they're still debating if they're going to have [their sale] Satuday because it's supposed to be a little nicer, or less rain on Saturday," said Hunter.
Officially, they only have 1 yard sale registered. Hunter said that happens every year, where there are a lot more sales than actually registered. The official date and registration is more of a formality in that sense. She still does recommend registering, so that your yard sale is shared to their Facebook page.
"If people want to register, we list their addresses on our Facebook page, or if we have enough we'll make a map, but lots of people just wait to see on the weather so they don't like to register," said Hunter.
All this weekend, you can expect to see yard sales all over Rossburn. If you're in the mood to hunt for some deals, it's a great destination.
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Jarri-Ann Thompson, Lori Beyette, Ron Chartrand, Ernie Rizok, and Stacey Penner were recognized as community heroes last year.
This year, you can have your say on who should be recognized as a community hero. As Professional Bull Riding gallops into Dauphin next Saturday at Credit Union Place, Dauphin Rec Services is running a community hero contest.
The contest closes on Sunday. Five winners will be chosen from the entries and be invited, along with their plus one, to sit at the community heroes table. They'll also be given a catered meal and get to enjoy the action from the best seats in the house.
Lindsey Kyle is with Dauphin Rec.
"To us, it's an individual who selflessly acts to improve the lives of others, strengthening their community through dedication, volunteers, and acts of kindness," said Kyle. "We call them quiet giants. They often work without seeking recognition. They also serve as role models through passion and consistent positive impact."
To nominate someone, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday night. In the email, include who you're nominating and why. The winners will be announced next Tuesday and are in for quite the night. The winners will be recognized at the event.
Tickets for next week's event are on sale and range from $27.75 to $65.97. The doors open at 6:00 and the show begins at 7:00. Many consider bull riding as the most dangerous eight seconds in sports, and you can be a part of the action.
Lindsey said Dauphin Rec has worked very hard to bring PBR back to Dauphin, and that hard work is paying off as ticket sales are going very well.
The lineup is stacked. The stage is set. PBR is back, and it's set to be a night to remember in the City of Sunshine.
"It's some of the best athletes in North America," ended Kyle. "You get to see them ride bulls and try to stay on for eight seconds. It's great entertainment as well. Great bull riders, fighters, music, and the lights. It's going to be an incredible night."
To make sure you're a part of the action, head here. And don't forget to nominate a community hero you believe deserves to be recognized.
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It's a walk for the community and a walk for a great cause.
The Birtle Personal Care Home is hosting an Alzheimer's walk and BBQ on Friday. The walk begins at 10:30 with the BBQ to follow at 12:00.
Tracey Howe works in the recreation department at the Care Home and is spearheading the festivities.
"We meet at Birtle Collegiate, then we walk to the Care Home," said Howe. "We're selling paper shoes for $2. The kids will decorate them, put their name on it, then put them on the wall at the Care Home."
More than 20,000 Manitobans currently live with Alzheimer's disease. That's expected to rise to over 39,000 by 2050. According to reports, there are nine new diagnoses of dementia every day in Manitoba.
About six in 100 seniors aged 65 and over in Manitoba live with dementia.
This is the second annual Walk for Alzheimer's run by the Birtle Personal Care Home. Last year was number one, and Howe was thrilled with the outcome.
"It went very well. We had all the kids come out to the BBQ," ended Howe. "We raised more than $1,000 for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba."
In Canada, approximately 750,000 people are living with the disease. Alzheimer's Awareness Month is in January, but at the Birtle Personal Care Home, Tracey is getting a head start. So if you're in the area, join in and raise money for an important cause.
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Several areas north of Dauphin and Gilbert Plains are without power this morning (Thursday).
Affected areas include Sifton, Fork River, Winnipegosis, Camperville, Skownan, Waterhen, Meadow Portage, Ethelbert, Cowan, and some properties on the west side of Dauphin Lake.
Manitoba Hydro now says power should be restored to these areas between 11 and 12:30 today.
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Many call it the most dangerous eight seconds on dirt.
Professional Bull Riding (PBR) is coming back to Dauphin. The event is next Saturday at Credit Union Place.
Ben Kinkead is with Crossfire Bull Riding.
"Yeah, we're really excited. Dauphin has been so good to us," he said. "PBR Canada, Crossfire Bull Riding, our entire team and group of athletes, this is a great venue to compete at. It's world-class."
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets range from $27.75 for standing room to $65.97 for premium seating.
The event is family-friendly. From those aged five to 95 and everything in between and you'll be on the edge of your seat all night.
"During our section breaks, we always try to bring the crowd into it, and let them participate, and compete for some fun prizes," he added. .
Bull riding is intense. Some also say it's the most thrilling eight seconds.
"This is as real as it gets. There is no pause button, no off switch. The bulls are on their own schedules," comtinued Kinkead. "When things go right, it's incredible. Sometimes things go bad. It's about as extreme as you get."
One night only, intense action, and it's coming to Dauphin.
"Thanks again to Dauphin and the Parkland," he ended. "We can't wait to see you on May 23."
Professional bull riding and Credit Union Place, the perfect pair.
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