The Manitoba government reopened the emergency department at Dauphin Regional Health Centre on Labour Day, restoring 24-7 emergency care to the community following extensive flood damage to the hospital, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced today. “Reopening the emergency department in just over two months has been a monumental team effort, and yesterday I had the opportunity to see that work first-hand,” said Asagwara. “There is still a lot more work to do to fully restore the hospital and bring more services back to Dauphin. I want to thank the nurses, physicians, allied health professionals and all the health-care workers who continued caring for patients throughout this disruption and worked tirelessly to make this reopening possible.” The temporary emergency department is now providing emergency services 24-7 from its existing space on the main floor of Dauphin Regional Health Centre. In-house X-ray and lab services are also available to support patient care. The emergency department reopened following final safety checks, inspections and walkthroughs to ensure the space was ready to safely receive patients and staff, Asagwara noted. “People in Dauphin and across the Parkland have been waiting for this day,” said Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn. “Having our emergency department open again means families can once again turn to their local hospital when they need emergency care. This is an important step forward for our region, but we know there is more work to do to bring the rest of our hospital back. I’m proud of how our community has come together and I’ll continue working alongside them as that work moves forward.” With emergency care restored, work continues to safely bring additional hospital services back to Dauphin. A mobile CT unit is expected to be operational within several weeks, while restoration work continues to support the eventual return of services, including surgery and endoscopy, Asagwara added. Further updates will be provided as additional services are restored. For the latest information on health services available in Dauphin, visit: https://prairiemountainhealth.ca/drhc-services-updates/.

Assault Causing Bodily Harm On September 7th at 10:46 a.m. it was reported that the female suspect from an Assault that occurred the night prior, had returned to a restaurant in the 200 block of 15th Street. Police attended and arrested the 48-year-old female. She was brought to BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on September 8th, 2026. Theft Under $5000 On September 7th, police were called to a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue following a report of a shoplifting incident. A 47-year-old male was arrested at the scene after attempting to steal approximately $116 worth of merchandise. He was processed and later released on an Undertaking with a court date of November 19th, 2026.

Assault On September 6, 2026, shortly after 6:00 am, a taxi driver reported being punched by a passenger while in the area of the 2100 block of Louise Ave. Police arrested a 20-year-old female who was later released to appear in court on November 16, 2026, on a charge of Assault.  An 18-year-old male passenger was also arrested and lodged until sober. Assault with a Weapon On September 6, 2026, shortly before 10:00 am, a customer at a business in the 1200 block of 18th street threw a napkin dispenser at another customer.  Police located the 39-year-old male suspect nearby and arrested him.  He was lodged due to his intoxication level.  He was released to appear in court on a charge of Assault with a Weapon on November 12, 2026.

Possess Meth On September 6, 2026, shortly before 2:00 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Park Ave.  A 30-year-old female passenger was arrested as she was to abide by a daily curfew.  Upon her arrest she was found in possession of 2 grams of Meth.  She was lodged to appear in court on charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order X3 and Possession of Meth. Impaired Driver – Immediate Roadside Prohibition On September 6, 2026, shortly before 2:00 am, police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Brandon Ave and 26th street.  The 35-year-old male driver showed signs of impairment and open alcohol was observed in the vehicle. The driver provided two samples of his breath on the roadside and failed.  His vehicle was seized and he received a 90-day license suspension.

The Manitoba government is unveiling new provincial park licence plates featuring a loon, the winning design chosen by Manitobans, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “Manitobans love our provincial parks, and this licence plate will help you show your support,” said Kinew. “Thousands of Manitobans voted for their favourite design option, with the loon coming out on top. I look forward to seeing these licence plates on cars across the province – in both English and French.” Manitobans were invited to help pick a new licence plate design in support of Manitoba Parks. An EngageMB survey ran from June 8 to July 31. A total of 62,605 Manitobans responded to the survey. Following community feedback, the licence plate will be the first Manitoba specialty licence plate to be offered in both English and French, the premier noted. A portion of the proceeds from every licence plate sold will go to the Manitoba Provincial Parks Endowment Funds through The Winnipeg Foundation, supporting park improvements that enhance ecological integrity, improve public safety, enhance accessibility and enrich visitor experiences in provincial parks. “Our provincial parks are very special places and the new Manitoba Parks licence plates will give Manitobans a way to share their love of parks while supporting improvements that will help families enjoy them for generations to come,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes. “Our government thanks everyone who took the time to vote on the proposed designs. The response was overwhelming and demonstrates Manitobans’ strong support for our provincial parks.” The Nature Conservancy of Canada, a non-profit dedicated to connecting people to nature through partnership-driven conservation, habitat protection and long-term land stewardship, brought forward the application for the new plates as a way for people to show their love for the nature of Manitoba. “Widely recognized as a Canadian symbol, the loon is a fitting reflection of the pride Manitobans feel in the natural and special places found right here at home,” said Andrea Laughren, regional vice-president, Prairie region, Nature Conservancy of Canada. “Our natural spaces, including our provincial parks, support healthy ecosystems and connect people to nature, helping make Manitoba such a special place to live, visit and explore. This new licence plate gives Manitobans a meaningful way to celebrate and care for what is uniquely theirs, today and for generations to come.” Since 2011, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has administered the Specialty Licence Plate Program on behalf of the Manitoba government and currently offers 19 specialty plates. To date, more than 215,000 specialty plates have been sold, generating more than $6.4 million in charitable proceeds. The new Manitoba Parks licence plates featuring the loon design chosen by Manitobans will be available for purchase at MPI service centres and MPI brokers offices in spring 2027.