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Foot traffic within Wasagaming is gaining numbers with each passing weekend, as business owners look forward to a steady flow of customers as the attractions come alive this weekend with temperatures forecasted in the 26°C range. Nature lovers will be keeping their fingers crossed that the weather holds for the May long weekend, allowing countless outdoor activities to be enjoyed.
Manitoba increases moose hunting licenses for 2025
The Manitoba government has announced the availability of 350 moose hunting licenses for the 2025 season, marking an increase of 250 tags compared to the previous year. This decision comes after a controversial reduction in moose tags in 2024, which stirred considerable conflict among hunters and advocacy groups across the province.
Last year, the government made headlines when it decided to cut moose hunting licenses by 75%, drastically affecting various northern hunting regions. The debate regarding the tag reduction remained off the table and left residents grappling with the implications for both conservation efforts and hunting rights, highlighting a clash between non-Indigenous and Indigenous hunting priorities. The Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) condemned this move as
unreasonable, advocating for collaboration and transparency in decision-making processes concerning wildlife management.
The announcement from July 2024 for the cuts was framed by the government as a necessary step towards wildlife sustainability and to support Indigenous harvesting rights. However, the lack of consultation with key stakeholders like the MWF fueled outrage about the motivations behind the sudden decision. Critics argued that the
cuts were made without sufficient data, as Indigenous harvest rates were not adequately reported, complicating the government’s rationale for the reductions.
Fast forward to 2025, the new government initiative seems to address some of the concerns raised last year. Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Ian Bushie, provided assurances that the increase in moose tags would respect the hunting rights of all Manitobans while emphasizing
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improved data collection methods. The government has also introduced a wildlife advisory and planning board, in collaboration with the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, to guide future wildlife management decisions and foster communal dialogue.
“This is a pivotal time for all of us who share an interest in conserving and enhancing Manitoba’s moose population,” stated Bushie.
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Government commits to science-based management
The government also stated that they are committing to better aerial surveys and data collection in the coming years to ensure informed, science-based management decisions that protect the moose population while balancing the interests of hunters.
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As the complexities of wildlife management in Manitoba continue to evolve, there is optimism that a more collaborative approach will lead to better outcomes for both the moose population and those who rely on them for their livelihood.
Heritage Co-op holds AGM
Heritage Co-op held its 96th Annual General Meeting on April 30 at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre, sharing financial highlights and electing directors for the coming term.
Members were informed that Heritage Co-op’s 2024 equity return totals $4.14 million, with $2.5 million set to be distributed to eligible members as cash payouts.
The amount returned is based on each member’s purchases throughout the year.
Between 2020 and 2024, the co-op has returned over $18.2 million in cash to members.
Board President Ian Gerrard emphasized the cooperative’s role in local economic resilience, noting that cash repayments help circulate money within Westman communities and reflect the principle of member economic participation.
Heritage Co-op reported $261 million in sales for 2024, continuing a strong five-year average above $250 million. Gerrard acknowledged the
increasing complexity of the business as it grows, but reaffirmed the co-op’s commitment to maintaining financial strength.
CEO Leanne DeVliegere, who joined the organization in December 2024, shared her early observations and outlook, highlighting the coop’s readiness for long-term sustainability and community service.
The Board also welcomed the return of three Directors by acclamation: Eric Bjornson, Keith Murray, and Brad Ross. Each will serve a three-year term. Bjornson, a community advocate based in Erickson, expressed his enthusiasm for continuing his work on the Board, pointing to Heritage Co-op’s importance to the region.
THIN ICE
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With temperatures reaching 28°C over the weekend, ice on area lakes, rivers, and streams should have mostly dissolved leaving a fresh basin of water to be explored, but it is always important to put safety first in the late spring. This sign staked on the shoreline of Sandy Lake on Friday, May 2 makes citizens aware of the hazards, including the fact that a dull grey ice colour means the ice is unsafe and that water is present. Grey is very common in the spring. Boating or swimming this summer, play safe!
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We are sorry to announce that SANDY LAKE GREENHOUSE will no longer be operating.
We want to thank everyone for their support over the years. We wish everyone a happy, healthy 2025 gardening season!
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Taking charge of my health has become a top priority for me. However, with the many challenges in accessing healthcare across the province, it often ends up feeling like an uphill battle. When I found this gem, I had to share.
Have you ever heard of QDoc, the virtual healthcare platform available in Manitoba? Neither did I until this year, and I can’t believe that I was unaware of this healthcare option. Although I am a fan of face-to-face appointments, QDoc is a great option for those situations when a timely doctor’s visit isn’t a possibility.
Launched in 2020, QDoc is an online platform that provides free virtual medical services to Canadian residents in Manitoba, Northern Ontario, and Nunavut only. This service connects patients with qualified, real doctors, allowing you to address any non-emergency medical issues from the comfort of your home, and at your convenience.
Just recently, the Mani-
Mun.of Harrison Park
Council of the Municipality of Harrison Park (MHP) adopted the LUD of Newdale and LUD of Sandy Lake Service Plans for 2025 as submitted at the April 23 meeting. In regards to the 2025 Financial Plan Hearing, council heard representations from Jason Potter and Slade Doyle, via Zoom. Furthermore, council held a public hearing to amend the site plan on the Development Agreement between the MHP and 1008724 Manitoba Ltd., put forth by applicant, Jason Potter. A letter of concern was received from K. Grill. Originally dated Oct. 12, 2022, the agreement as amended on April 23, 2025 was approved.
Meeting with council were Kirsten Harms regarding the Prairie Pollinator Habitat Restoration project and the Improving Public Access project on SE, NE, and NW 34-19-20 WPM. Proposed by the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve, the MHP supports both projects., subject to there being no formal agreements in place.
toba government released that they have partnered with front-line healthcare staff to form a Lower Wait Time and System Improvement Team. Recognizing the roadblocks when accessing healthcare across the province, the Manitoba government is developing strategies to reduce blockages in the healthcare system and reduce patient wait times in the emergency room. Although this is excellent to hear, I don’t know why QDoc isn’t more well-known as an option to gain nonemergency medical care fast.
Let me share my QDoc experience…
First, dealing with QDoc was nothing short of excellent. To use QDoc, all you need is a device with a cam-
era and microphone – be it a smartphone, tablet, or computer – and a reliable internet connection. You’ll access the platform atqdoc.caand create your profile by entering some basic information, including your physical location and any relevant health details.
When I first used the service, I had to sign up on the website, but navigated through the process effortlessly, and was able to describe my medical concern. QDoc doctors are located in every Manitoba health region, including Prairie Mountain Health. And within minutes of requesting a visit, you receive a link for a virtual appointment scheduled that day with a Manitoba doctor.
What truly amazed me
about QDoc is that it is entirely free for residents with a valid Manitoba Health Card. This means that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone, regardless of their geographic or socioeconomic status.
However, the QDoc platform does not just cater to urgent care but focuses on providing non-emergency medical assistance, making it especially beneficial for communities where healthcare access can be limited. I can often wait for months to see my family doctor, so this works for me in those needed situations.
I can say that I was a bit apprehensive at first, unsure about how a virtual consultation would go. However, once I entered the waiting room online, I found it easy to connect with a local Manitoba doctor, as this isn’t an “artificial intelligence” type service.
QDoc has a wide range of local physicians waiting –the backbone of QDoc is providing a wide span of physicians, nurse practitioners, family and emergency doctors, and women’s health… spread out in all of Manitoba. All QDoctors are
greatly experienced in their practices and registered physicians with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
During the consultation, the doctor was patient, understanding, and focused on my needs. Because my health issue was non-urgent, I didn’t need to rush to an emergency room. Instead, I was able to discuss my symptoms, receive a prescription sent to my pharmacy, and all without stepping outside of my home. For me, the accessibility and convenience were both a highlight! It felt just as personal as an in-clinic visit, minus the stressful waiting room and the long drive.
SERVICES OFFERED
QDoc provides a wide range of services. Not only can doctors prescribe noncontrolled medications, but they can also order lab tests, refer you to specialists, and provide sick notes. If you need to see someone in person afterward, they can help arrange that too. The option to have a follow-up with my family doctor, who can access my records from QDoc,
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Daryl Kines, also met with council, regarding the 2025 one boat / one lake program for Sandy Lake.
The boundary of the designated Neighbourhood Area located in Pt. NW 17-19-18 WPM as put forth by Policy 1.6 of the Park Development Plan No. 138 will include the area lying east of Lot 3 & 4, Plan 55604, on Subdivision Application Map filed with Subdivision Application No. 4609-23-8540. The resulting change will be from Urban Transition Area to Neighbourhood Area.
Council discussed information regarding development of Class 6 & 7 soils.
With council approving the 2025 Financial Plan, administration was authorized to carry out and implement the plan.
The 2025 Grants to Organizations were as approved as follows: Age Friendly Initiative (Newdale Pancake Breakfast) – $500, Sandy Lake Water Protection Group –$7,000, Erickson & District Wildlife Association – $1,500,
Sandy Lake Recreation Association – $1,500, Ride for Life – $500, Horod Cemetery –$550, Little Valley Jamboree – $500, Services to Seniors –$1,000, Horod Hall – $500, Friends of Sandy Lake – $500, and Age Friendly Initiative (Sandy Lake Outdoor Structure) – $7,500, totaling $21,550.
The MHP will provide grants, totaling $5,495, to five organizations to assist with insurance costs for 2025, and an estimated total of $48,332.22 to cover the full cost of insurance for seven
organizations with the Onanole Recreation Centre & Ball Diamond being the largest at $29,475.91.
The MHP will trade the 2023 Fendt FT516G3 tractor for a 2024 Fendt FT716G6 tractor from Ag West for the estimated net difference cost of $157,000 plus applicable taxes.
Requesting quotes for the replacement of the 2023 Kubota SVL97-2 Skid Steer, council was in favour to accept the quote from Hepson Equipment for a 2025 Kubota
skid steer loader for a purchase price of $122,450 less trade of $68,500 for the 2023 unit, plus applicable taxes.
An additional one year / 1,000 hours of extended warranty will also be purchased for $3,000 plus applicable taxes.
The MHP will request project management, technical and financial assistance from the Manitoba Water Services Board for the following water projects: Old Onanole, Victor West, and Deer Road.
The MHP will sponsor the
was a reassurance that my ongoing care would remain coordinated.
The platform accommodates various medical needs, from family physicians and paediatricians to specialized clinics, including those focusing on ADHD and addiction services. This scope of services makes QDoc a wellrounded healthcare option that supports individuals across different medical requirements.
QDoc is revolutionizing healthcare access in Manitoba. With its 24/7 availability, patients can see a doctor on their terms, whether it’s early in the morning or late at night. The process saves time and effort for both patients and doctors.
Overall, my experience with QDoc has been a game changer. It truly has shown me that virtual healthcare can exist alongside traditional practices. If you reside in Manitoba and have a Health Card, I encourage you to check out QDoc through their website, phone app, or on their various social media platforms. Healthcare is now on demand!
Trail Talks 2025 conference event with a $500 monetary donation.
First readings were given to the following by-laws: No. 171 – Cemetery by-law, No. 172 – amend By-Law No. 163 for the addition of fees and charges, No. 173 – Tax Levy 2025, and No. 175 – amend ByLaw No. 105 (Organizational). Councillor Andreychuk reported on the AMM Convention, and extended congratulations to Angela Koversky for winning the Manitoba Good Roads best-country non-farm home grounds award in the MHP.
The MHP will enter into a Letter of Understanding #4 with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 987.
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All over the world, we honour our Mothers in different ways. It is a time to demonstrate your gratitude for the love and dedication that mothers provide. It is a time when we can show appreciation for the sacrifices and unconditional support we have received. Over time, Mother’s Day has also included a broader range of maternal figures and to recognize the diversity we see in how mothers nurture and support their families.
Historically, we need to thank Anna Jarvis for conceiving Mother’s Day as a way of honouring the sacrifices that mothers make for their children. After gaining some financial backing, in May of 1908 she organized a Mother’s Day celebration in a Methodist church in Grafton, WV. Although Jarvis remained unmarried and childless for her whole life, she also started a massive writing campaign to newspapers and prominent politicians urging recognition for a special day that honoured motherhood. Her rationale was that most American holidays were based towards male achievements. It took a few years but in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing that the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
Other celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to Ancient Greek and Roman times, as they would hold festivals in honour of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele. Indigenous cultures recognize mothers and caregivers as the heartbeat of the family, as leaders in the community and as role models towards a better future for the generations to come. Mothers are matriarchs and lead their families and communities with great care and love.
Some kind of cool trivia surrounding Mother’s Day include that this is one of the busiest days for phone calls.
Patricia Hanbidge GARDENING
Phone traffic increases by as much as 37 percent on Mother’s Day and more phone calls are made on that day than any other day of the year. Flower shops also are the busiest at this time of year and we often see prices of flowers soar. Many like to go out and give Mom a break from cooking, so restaurants are extremely busy. How about making this Mother’s Day something unique? Mother’s come in all forms and so why not make this day something as unique as whomever you consider your Mom? In my mind a “mom” is someone who loves you unconditionally, teaches you, has the strength to punish you on occasion, worries about you and laughs and cries with you. The love of a mother is absolute, pure and everlasting. Mom is a fierce mother bear … the fortress that protects the family and the rock with the strength that we thought was not possible.
I hope that all of the Moms I know, all the Moms I have known and all the Moms that I have never met have a special day doing something that honours them in all of their individuality. Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at growyourfuture@gmail. com; or on facebook @orchidhort.
Rosedale Farm Trail enhancement project completed
Neepawa: The Banner & Press – Located 8 kilometers west of Eden, the enhancement of the Rosedale Farm Trail, is now completed. A grant from Trails Manitoba provided the opportunity to initiate the multi-year improvement project bringing forth enhancements whether on foot, bicycle, or snowshoes.
Dauphin: The Herald –Residents of the Grandview Municipality will have continued access to safe, clean drinking water, as part of a provincial commitment of $120 million over five years for critical water and wastewater infrastructure throughout rural Manitoba. Upgrades to our Sugarloaf Water Treatment Plant thanks to a GRO grant will allow us to ensure that Grandview ratepayers get the important services that keep our community moving forward, stressed mayor Lyle Moran.
Virden: The EmpireAdvance – Tricia Hayward, High School and Apprentice Program representative for Fort La Bosse School Division, was pleased with the Career Expo with over 220 students from Virden and Elkhorn learning about career choices from over 50 employers. While the event was Hayward’s first to coordinate, it’s held every second year.
Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – Time will tell if the Moosomin location will add to its three-year streak of raising the most money in Saskatchewan in Smile Cookie sales. In 2024, the Moosomin Tim Horton’s location sold $45,000 worth of cookies with the Play Fair Daycare being the recipient. This year’s recipient, MacLeod Elementary School, is hoping that amount generated continues.
Pilot Mound: The Hometown Review – In terms of community Lions clubs, an array of fundraising ideas, are held on a yearly basis, in assisting with community needs. The recent Crystal City Lions auction was a successful venture with over $40,000 generated, assisting with afew requests, and a nice sum for future Lions’ projects.
Dauphin: The Herald –Recognizing the economic impact of Dauphin’s Countryfest to the Parkland Region and Manitoba, as a whole, the provincial government has provided a $500,000 grant to the largest running country music festival in Canada. Dauphin MLA and Agriculture minister, Ron Kostyshyn, said the government knows the festival has struggled coming out of the Covid pandemic and felt it was urgent to assist financially.
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Swan River: The Star & Times – The Saptaweyak Cree Nation (SCN) is planning to build a hotel and entertainment / conference centre near the Swan River River airport. The hotel will be a part of Microtel by Wyndham chain but 100 percent owned and operated by SCN. The SCN Conference and Recreation Centre will be attached to the hotel, which will have 76 units, with a 50-seat restaurant, a 20machine gaming lounge, a pool with waterslide, and conference facilities.
Killarney: The Guide –The Frontier Duty Free Association says Canada’s land border duty free shops continue to face a severe decline due to decreased cross-border traffic and are nearing a collapse. The small, family-owned businesses – designed, created, and regulated as export-only enterprises – are being pushed to the brink through no fault of their own amid tariff crisis.
Boissevain: The Recorder – Stories commonly found on the pages of community newspapers focus on the importance of daycares and the need for expansion. The Souris Cooperative Daycare is hoping to open 130 additional spots to go along with the present 97 once funding comes through for a new building. Funds will also be required to furnish the new building, as well as new toys and games, and equipment.
Whitewood: Grasslands News – The Government of Saskatchewan is funding 21 new police officer positions filled over the past year, as part of the province’s $11.9 million ‘Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods’ commitment to hire approximately 100 new municipal police officers. Once training is completed, the 21 officers will be stationed in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Estevan, and Weyburn.
Virden: The EmpireAdvance – In the neighbourhood of 240 people took in the 2025 Juried Art Show hosted by the Reston Art Club. On display were 142 artwork entries from 83 artists, noted as 94 adults, 32 youth, and 16 Touchwood (Neepawa community association offering assistance to adults living with intellectual disabilities). Twenty pieces (two youth, 18 adult) will be part of the Travelling Gallery, stopping at 16 different communities around the Westman region, beginning with the Westman Centennial Auditorium, Brandon, for the month of May.
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South Mountain Press readers Liz and Brian Cieszynski say they were surprised to see this black bear last week on the side of Highway 10 while driving through Riding Mountain National Park. Looking very healthy, the big
looks like it survived the winter very well!
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Vaccines providing unexpected benefits
Q: You wrote about the shingles vaccine having the added benefit of decreasing the risk of dementia. Are there other examples of vaccines providing unexpected benefits?
– Josh J., Cleveland, OH
A: The immune system is a powerful network of cells, hormones and proteins that not only wage war against disease but influence the overall health of your organ systems. When you get a vaccine, it marshals all those forces to protect you. And boy does it do that!
For example, a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that folks ages 65 and older who get a flu vaccine every year for at least four consecutive years are 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the next four years. Flu shots also provide protection for the heart: A study in JAMA Network Open found that they lower the risk of a major cardiovascular event over the next 12 months by 34%. In addition, folks with acute coronary syndrome who got the flu shot reduce their risk of a major cardiovascular event by 45% over the next year. And in folks with diabetes, a U.K. study found that getting a flu shot over two flu seasons slashes their risk of being hospitalized during that time by about 80%. Why? Because the flu shot reduces the risk of diseases associated with amped-up inflammation.
Then there’s a 40-year Danish study that found that when kids were vaccinated against tuberculosis, they were 42% less likely to die of natural causes up to age 45.
And, while you’re protected from typhoid using a weakened strain of salmonella – it also helps fight off influenza and yeast infections! Plus, the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters not only reduce the risk of COVID-19, but they reduce the risk of thromboembolic and cardiovascular complications after you recover. Clearly, the immune system is vigilant about offering the most protection it can, and vaccines help it do that in surprising ways. For more information on how to bolster your immune system check out my book “AgeProof.”
Q: My doctor has said I have to get my Type 2 diabetes under tight control before I become pregnant. That’s really tough. Is it necessary?
– Jayne R. Billings, MT
A: We’ve known for a while that having Type 2 diabetes before you’re pregnant comes with risks for the pregnant woman and her baby. For example, it increases the risk you’ll develop preeclampsia (it causes dangerously high blood pres-
sure and kidney damage) or have a preterm delivery or a miscarriage. And it can cause your fetus to be overweight and make delivery complicated and trigger low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and respiratory problems in newborns.
A new study in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology also shows a link between having diabetes before you become pregnant and your child’s increased risk for hyperactivity, autism, learning problems and even muscular/movement problems.
That’s why it is important
to work with your doctor to get tight control of your diabetes. Your blood sugar target will likely be lower while you are pregnant (around 7095 mg/dL for a fasting blood measure; under 140 mg/dL an hour after eating and under 120 mg/dL two hours after eating). And you’ll want to check your blood sugar levels frequently. A good routine is to check it when you wake up, before you eat, and one and two hours after meals. It is important to work with a nutritionist to make sure your food is helping stabilize your glucose
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levels and to make sure you get regular exercise (walking, aerobics and strength training).
I know that it is possible to reverse Type 2 diabetes (much easier early after diagnosis) using a combination of lifestyle changes – and, if necessary, weight-loss medications and even bariatric surgery. But you will need a good support team, so check out the American Diabetes Association support groups at diabetes.org/tools-resources/ get-connected and sign up for my free newsletter at LongevityPlaybook.com –it’s
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Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, “The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow,” and find out more at www.longevityplaybook.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@longevityplaybook. com.
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Public Notice is hereby given that Rolling River School Division may conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs in 2025. To control insect pests and rodents, pesticides such as Dragnet, Contrac Blox, Contrac Grain Bait, Rozol RTU, Dr. Doom, Temprid SC, Rocon, and Pro Ant & Roach may be used on all school division properties and in buildings.
The public may send written submissions or rejections within 15 days of the publication of the Notice to the department below. Environment and Climate Environmental Approvals Branch Box 35 - 14 Fultz Boulevard Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0L6
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YMay 9, 2025
ellowhead RCMP respond to fatal structure fire
On April 30, Yellowhead RCMP received a report of a structure fire at a residence in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson.
RCMP, along with the local fire department attended the scene. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters entered the home and located a deceased 38-year-old male. An autopsy confirmed the male died as a result of injuries sustained from the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Yellowhead RCMP, Dauphin RCMP Forensic Identification Services along with the Office of the Fire Commissioner, continue to investigate.
On May 2, Cross Lake RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck within the community.
Officers approached the vehicle, with two male occupants, and spoke with the driver. In speaking with him, officers noted an odour of cannabis within the vehicle as well as other drugrelated paraphernalia.
The 21-year-old driver and 37-year-old passenger,
both from Winnipeg, were placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of approximately 400 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine, over 10,000 illegal cigarettes, a small quantity of cash and other drug-related paraphernalia.
A 21-year-old male, and a 37-year-old male, were remanded into custody on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possess 25 or more units of unmarked Tobacco under the Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act (TAMTA).
Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
On April 27, officers from Oxford House RCMP received a report of a fire at the new band office located in Bunibonibee Cree Nation.
Officers attended to the location and observed smoke exiting from the building. Within a very short time, the building was completely engulfed in flames and destroyed. No injuries were reported.
As a result of the preliminary investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be incendiary.
Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.
On April 29, Dauphin RCMP were called to a report of a possible home invasion at a residence on Alexandria Street.
Officers responded imme-
diately, when they arrived on scene found numerous windows of the residence broken and were advised by the occupants that the suspect had left on foot. Patrols were made in the area and shortly after, officers located a 28-year-old male who was arrested without incident. An hour later, Dauphin RCMP received a report of break and enter at a residence on 5thAvenue, where the male suspect –known to police, had also threatened the female occupant, and had injured a dog on the property. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect outside near the residence. The suspect was very agitated and acting aggressive towards police. The officers tried to arrest the suspect, but he was non-
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compliant, and a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) was deployed, and he was then taken into custody. The suspect continued to resist officers as he was being placed inside the police cruiser, and during this time one of the officers suffered an injury as a result. The officer attended the hospital for treatment and was later released. While being transported to the detachment, the suspect inflicted considerable damage inside the back of the cruiser.
A 38-year-old male, from
Dauphin, was remanded and charged with the following: Assault on Police Officer, Uttering Threats Against a Person, Resists/Obstruct Peace Officer, Breaking and Entering with Intent, Trespass at Night, Causing Animals Unnecessary Suffering, and Mischief Equal to or under $5,000. A 28-year-old male, from Duck Bay was charged with Mischief Under $5,000 and remanded into custody.
Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.
