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The Dauphin Friendship Centre's Youth Centre Spring Break Program takes place from Monday March 30th to Thursday April 2nd, with the deadline for signing up on Monday March 23rd. 

Natalie Gabriel, Youth Centre Community Mentor, said there are lots of reasons why parents should sign up their kids for the program. 

"It's a safe space where kids could come and make new friends in a non-judgemental zone, we offer snack and lunch throughout spring break...I think it's just a good place for kids to come and learn new life skills, as well as connecting with other people," said Gabriel. 

Gabriel said she has a fun week planned for kids in the program: starting strong with a pizza cooking class on Monday and growing a herb garden on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday are more focused on community fun, with going to the Cinema to see a movie on Thursday, and bowling on Friday. The program is for kids from 6 to 12. 

Each day only has 25 spots available for kids. Thursday and Friday's spots are already filled, and there's only a couple spots left for Monday and Tuesday. Gabriel said though the spots are mostly full, there is potential for some flexibility. 

"I don't think it would be a hard cap, I think we would be able to adjust the number to maybe 30," said Gabriel. 

One other reason Gabriel said parents should sign up their kids: no costs for parents. 

"It is free. Our spring break program is free for all kids who are registered," said Gabriel. 

For more information about the Friendship Centre and their youth Spring Break program for kids 6 to 12, call 204-638-6651 or stop at the DFC's front desk. 

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Dauphin's Kates Outlaw is set to release their new album "Echo of the Engines."

Band member Steve Lukey says, to celebrate this milestone, they'll be holding an album release concert on June 6th, here in Dauphin.

"We will have our album release here in town, and we are going to do it at Credit Union Place.  We had overwhelming support for the first album release, and ended up doing two shows back-to-back.  So, we figured this time we will do one big show and see what happens.  It will be a neat thing to play in our hometown arena."

The show will begin at 8 PM.

Tickets are $25 each, with kids 5-and-under admitted for free.

Tickets can be purchased at Parkland Rec Complex, or online at Tobatickets.ca.

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The Lundar Winter Carnival starts tonight, and continues through the weekend. 

The Carnival kicks off at 6:30 PM, with the Crowning of Carnival King and Queen, and the Lundar Skating Club Ice Show. 

The fun continues on Saturday with a Rec Hockey Tournament, and Music Bingo fundraising for the Lundar Pool. Tickets to Music Bingo are $25. 

Things keep going on Sunday with a pancake breakfast, public skate, and other fun family activities. 

The Lundar Winter Carnival takes place at the Lundar Arena. For more information about the Carnival, click here to visit their Facebook page. 

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Manitoba electricity rates will rise over three years under a new order by the Public Utilities Board.

The provincial regulator has confirmed a four per cent rate increase for all customer classes that took effect in January under an interim order.

The board has also set targeted revenue increases of 3.5 per cent next January and three per cent in January of the following year, although the exact rates will vary for different types of customers.

The increases are close to what Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro had asked for in order to address drought conditions that reduced water levels needed for power generation.

The utility has also cited the need to repair and upgrade its infrastructure in the coming years.

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Earlier this month, the Dauphin Ag Society took time out during their annual Farm Outlook event to present the Ron Brook Memorial Award.

This year's award winners were Ben and Linda Fox. 

Linda says she was both surprised and humbled when she heard they were receiving this award. 

"This community has such a strong support for its agricultural roots, and to be chosen as someone who exemplifies that agriculturally-rooted spirit was such an honour."

Ben adds the award has added meaning to him and his wife. 

"We actually bought the farm that Ron Brook and his family owned.  So when we moved here about 20 years ago, we got presented with those traditions right off the bat.  Our family is always eager to work and support fair boards or agricultural societies." 

The Fox's were recognized for the countless hours of volunteer time that they have given to not only the Ag Society, but also to 4-H and other youth agriculture programs in the region.  

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The Parkland Chamber of Commerce held their Awards Night on Wednesday, honouring several Parkland businesses that make positive change in our community. Several of the businesses honoured have very strong ties to both the Parkland and the people who call it home. 

RITZ Machine Works is one of those businesses. Tom Zaporzan, Co-Owner and COO, said being honoured with the Outstanding Business award is a good feeling for the company. 

"It's appreciated a lot, it's nice to be apreciated by the community and the chamber, it's a good feeling," said Zaporzan. 

RITZ Machine Works has been operating in the Parkland for 27 years, and employs around 50 people. Zaporzan said it's good to be able to give back to the community. 

"It's great. For 27, coming on 28 years, I think we've put a lot of money back into the community in wages and stuff like that, and proud to sponsor what we sponsor around town," said Zaporzan. 

RITZ Machine Works also operates a new facility in Cambridge, Minnesota, which employs around 50 people in that community as well. 

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In a news release, the Manitoba Government announced a $300,000 investment in Harvest Manitoba's First Steps Infant Care Program.

The program gives infants under 2 access to critical supplies like diapers, baby food and ceral, and infant formula, with no cost to families. The First Steps Infant Care Program helps up to 2000 babies each month, and supports 130 communitiy agencies across Manitoba. 

In the news release, Harvest Manitoba President and CEO Vince Barletta said the investment in the program will help babies and families when they need it most. 

"Those first months and years of a child’s life are so important, yet for many families the cost of basic baby items can create financial strain and enormous stress...this support from the Manitoba government will help ensure that babies have access to the nutrition and care they need, while easing a significant burden for parents during a time that should be focused on bonding with their child. We’re deeply grateful for this investment in Manitoba’s youngest and in the families who are doing their best to give them a strong start," said Barletta. 

The investment supports both the Manitoba Government's Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag: All Women Doing Well Strategy and Pathways Forward: Manitoba's Poverty Reduction Strategy. 

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South Parkland Healthy Child Coalition is set to host a Preschool Wellness Fair tomorrow, March 20th, at the Dauphin Marketplace Mall. 

Kathy Cyr, Coordinator, said the Healthy Child Coalition's goal is to help families and young children in the community with a variety of things. 

"Our mandate really is to help familes with young children, 0 to 6, in a few areas such as positive parenting, nutrition and physical health, learning and literacy, and some community capacity building...mostly what we try and do is programming for families with children that are under 6 so that parents can get out with their children and have some experiences based on those areas," said Cyr. 

The Wellness Fair is designed to have information and resources for families and infants. Attending groups include Dauphin Library, Mountain View School Division, and Dauphin Friendship Centre. 

"The Wellness Fair is really toget information to parents, and so we have 15 booths," said Cyr. 

The event is designed for children from 0 to 6 and their families, with 3 year old screenings also available. Kids are encouraged to bring stuffed animals for a check-up as well. 

The Preschool Wellness Fair takes place at the Dauphin Marketplace Mall from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM tomorrow. For more information about the fair and groups attending, click here to visit the South Parkland Healthy Child Coalition's Facebook page. 

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Clean-up work following last month's fire at the Queen Apartments will begin on Friday.

As a result, one southbound lane on Main Street South, between 11th Avenue SW and 12th Avenue SW, will be closed on Friday and Monday.

Back lanes in the immediate area will also be closed on these dates.

You're asked to use caution when travelling through the area and follow all posted signage. 

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A 21-year-old woman from O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation was found dead on Thursday morning.

The woman was last seen on March 16 at a residence in the community. The RCMP received a report of the missing female on Wednesday at 10:15 p.m.

An investigation led by the Ste. Rose RCMP Detachment began, and on Thursday at 8:55 a.m., the RCMP located the female near Provincial Road 481. 

The cause of the death remains under investigation as an autopsy is being done. 

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The RCMP detachment in Swan River has a new General Investigation Section.

It's an addition to the complement of members the detachment already has. One corporal and two constables will be added.

"They're going to be responsible for providing enhanced enforcement," said Craig Lidster, acting detachment commander. "They'll be available to assist with more complex investigations for the general duty members. It'll be for the town of Swan River and the surrounding areas."

Lidster says this section has been in the works for a long time. There was a need for targeted enforcement. Three more experienced members will assist and mentor some of the younger service members in the office.

The Swan River detachment is somewhat isolated from other communities. That's why new members are being brought in. 

The detachment has over a dozen constables and several supervisors. This includes new RCMP officers from the training depot in Regina to those who have been officers for decades, and everything in between. 

"Yeah, I think it's a great group here," added Lidster. "I've only been here for a few weeks. From everything I've observed, getting to know the members, it's a great group."

The Town of Swan River, the municipalities of Swan Valley West and Minitonas-Bowsman, and the Rural Municipality of Mountain have signed a new five-year agreement to establish the General Investigation Section to support officers' efforts in addressing crime. 

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