Dawson Trail Dispatch
Celebrating Over 20 Years of Service to Our Communities!
January 2019
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July Despite a rainy start, the 20th Annual Providence Classic Golf Tournament in partnership with TransCanada provided an exciting day of fun and fellowship while raising $66,016 for Providence students. The Community Development Corporation (CDC) of La Broquerie celebrated the grand opening of a historic new trail that goes through the town, which celebrates the proud origins of the community, with a series of interpretive and virtual signs. The RMs of Piney, Reynolds and Stuartburn are reaping the rewards of hard campaigning after the province recently announced a new streamlined funding for road maintenance of market roads. Beginning this year, funding will be moved into each municipality’s operating grant based on the share they received in 2017-18.
A historic soccer match took place on the grounds of the Sundown School when the Vita U14 soccer team played against Ste. Anne, making it the first game played on the field in 50 years.
Seventeen year old Marlon Calakhan from Steinbach was presented with a brand new customized wheelchair from Tabs for Wheelchairs as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations.
August Over the next few years, the St. Malo Provincial Park will become accessible to all users, thanks to a locally driven project, spearheaded by the Friends of St Malo Park. The organization has committed to a three phase plan to transform the park into a barrier free recreational park that is inclusive to all people regardless of mobility, intellectual or sensory challenges. An eight-year-old girl was left with cuts to the face after being attacked in her tent while camping in Whiteshell Provincial Park. According to a statement made by the province, the incident occurred at South Cross Lake. Co-op Community Spaces donated $65,000 for renovations to the Creation Innovation! Community Project. The funds will be used to upgrade the interior and exterior of the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre. Built in 1936, the former school and public library now houses several arts programs attended by children and adults from the region. A total of $90,000 in Community Places grants will be distributed throughout Dawson Trail to nine projects, with the largest going to the Ecole Ile Des Chenes School Playground and Green Space redevelopment.
During a routine traffic stop, Falcon Lake RCMP found 925 pounds of vacuum-packaged marihuana as well as 75 pounds of cannabis shatter, oils, and edibles hidden amid this load travelling from BC to southern Ontario.
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Despite the sweltering heat, participants including Provencher MP Ted Falk along with spectators enjoyed another action packed St. Labre 200 when the annual event celebrated its 10th anniversary.