Jayson Scott Larry McDougall, of Dauphin, has been accused of making counterfeit money after RCMP received a report of counterfeit money being circuited at a business in Dauphin. RCMP were able to identify the 39-year old suspect after scanning security video from the business. The suspect was arrested at his home and they seized the original $50 bill and a computer. It was later determined that a local financial institution had also been passed counterfeit bills. All of the bad bills had the same serial numbers. Photo: RCMP File  

Brandon City police are investigating a death they have described as “suspicious following a 911 call on Thursday evening in Brandon. Officers responded to the call in the 3600 block of Centennial Blvd, and found the man, who was unresponsive. The body was removed and transported to Winnipeg for an autopsy. The victim’s name was not released, and no arrests have been made. Police are continuing to investigate.

On Christmas Eve, at approximately 3:00 am, Dauphin RCMP were on patrol when they noticed smoke coming from a house in the 300 block of 2nd Avenue NE. The Dauphin Fire Department were quickly dispatched and the home was immersed in flames upon arrival. Upon searching and clearing the first floor looking for potential occupants, the heat, smoke, and visibility played havoc with the firefighters attempts to search and clear the second floor. Once the fire had been deemed under control the second floor was searched and cleared, and no one was located in the home. Eventually the fire was brought under control at 9:30 am and crews remained on-site until early afternoon to help with the investigation and to ensure all spot fires inside the structure were completely extinguished. According to the Dauphin Firefighters report the house is a complete loss and the fire was determined to be suspicious in nature following the investigation by the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner. Anyone with any information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5050.   Photo: Dauphin Fire Department

The Province of Manitoba has done a really good job in the developing of Manitoba 511, Road and Traveler Information. Manitoba 511 is an APP to show current highway conditions, and photos, from certain areas in the province. The APP works on all IOS and Droid phones, as well as laptops. If you are traveling, in the province of Manitoba, this is an essential free APP to install. You can also call 511 toll free or follow @MBGovRoads on Twitter for closures of incidents. http://residents.gov.mb.ca/apps/511.html

Courtesy:  CKLQ Press Release  Brandon MB, January 6, 2016 – AM Station 880 CKLQ has received approval from the Canadian Radio- television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to shift to FM while continuing to also broadcast in AM. “The FM band will allow listeners in and around Brandon to have better sound quality, while the AM band allows listeners from as far away as the Saskatchewan border and the U.S Border to continue listening to CKLQ, “ said Dave Baxter, President and CEO of Westman Communications Group. Westman owns and operates 880 CKLQ and 94.7 Star FM. “We’re extremely excited that the CRTC understood our desire to offer the enhanced sound qualities of FM to listeners in Brandon, and have approved to move CKLQ to the FM band,” said Cam Clark, General Manager of 880 CKLQ. Clark added, “We are allowed to the keep the AM as a repeater, so you’ll be able to continue to hear CKLQ on 880 in all of southwest Manitoba. We would also like to thank all the listeners and community leaders who supported us in the application process.” “The exact timing of the turning up of the FM signal is still being determined, but we will let you know as we get closer,” continued Clark.  About 880 CKLQ Radio stations 880 CKLQ and 94.7 STAR FM broadcast throughout Western Manitoba and are owned and operated by Westman Communications Group. Westman Communications Group is the operating name for Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. Westman is a customer-owned cooperative, which also operates cable systems in 36 communities. Westman is a leader in communication services including cable TV, Internet and phone. Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves.