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A Winnipeg woman's wallet is a little lighter after she was caught on camera throwing a bottle of leather cleaner and a pylon at a Canada Goose that was sitting on its nest.

The birds are protected by federal law, which means harassing them comes with fines if you're caught. The now 20-year-old was trying to enter her friend's apartment building at the time. The ticket was originally for $730, but the judge agreed to lower it to $300. 

The investigation began after an environmental officer got a call on May 8, 2024. In her decision, Crown Attorney Joan Schmidt says these birds can be aggressive, especially when nesting. Regardless, they are protected in Canada, and must be worked around.

So the next time you think of harassing a goose, think again. If a bird is causing issues, contact the Canadian Wildlife Service.

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Excited but nervous are the two words that Gord Wood uses to describe his reaction to his new duties with Mountain View School Division. 

Wood was recently hired as the division's new Assistant Superintendent of Programs and Planning. 

A teacher and administrator for 29 years, including the past 18 with MVSD, Wood feels that experience will benefit him in his new position. 

"Having been an administrator and a teacher at all three levels of the education system - with early years, middle years, and at the senioir high - all of those experiences and the relationships that I built with staff.  Also my community connections - all of those pieces will be an asset to the division."

Wood admits he is going to miss being in schools and talking to students on a day-to-day basis.  

Wood will oversee Student Services, Curriculum and Planning, and the divisional library system.

He will also assist the Superintendent in areas like staffing and hiring.  

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Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man that was originally arrested for stealing a truck, but then escaped custody while being treated for injuries in a Portage hospital.  

26-year-old Byron Roulette of Sandy Bay was still wearing handcuffs when he escaped. 
Among his charges are Assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, Robbery with a firearm, escaping lawful custody, and numerous firearms-related offences.
If you know where he is, you are asked to contact the Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7700 or anonymously at 1-833-978-0048.
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A second Parkland Municipality has declared a State of Agriculture Emergency.

In a news release, the Municipality of McCreary says a lack of precipitation has impacted local agriculture operations in numerous ways. 

That includes reduced crop yields, a shortage of feed, and increased costs to sustain livestock.

They are calling on both the federal and provincial governments to provide assistance and support programs, such as financial aid, feed assistance, and water supply initiatives.  

The neighbouring Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne also declared a State of Agriculture Emergency this past week.  

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Amber Fisher has pleaded guilty to one count of theft over $5,000.

According to a CBC report, the former CAO of Gilbert Plains Municipality made the admission during a court appearance in Winnipeg on Friday. 

The guilty plea included an admission that she lied to her colleagues about the misappropriated money once it was discovered, then faked a cyberattack to cover her tracks and altered documents in an attempt to clear herself of any wrongdoing.

Two other charges - including fraud over $5,000 and knowingly using proceeds of crime — were stayed.

Sentencing hearings will take place next May in Dauphin provincial court.

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Reit-Syd Equipment is hosting a special fundraising BBQ on Saturday to support the daughter of one of their employees who is embarking on a big medical challenge.
10-year-old Izabelle was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
It is a type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells of bone marrow and mves quickly into the blood.
Don Tarrant of Reit-Syd says their entire team is behind Izabelle's parents and their entire family.
"Mike is a great guy and is a great mother. They are both very nice people. They have four children. Our crew here, everybody gets along really well and are supporting them during this very difficult time, and want to do what we can to help."
The barbecue will take place from 10:30 until 2:30 on Saturday at Reit-Syd, with all of the proceeds going to Izabelle and her family.
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Reit-Syd Equipment is hosting a special fundraising BBQ on Saturday to support the daughter of one of their employees who is embarking on a big medical challenge.
10-year-old Izabelle was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
It is a type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells of bone marrow and mves quickly into the blood.
Don Tarrant of Reit-Syd says their entire team is behind Izabelle's parents and their entire family.
"Mike is a great guy and is a great mother. They are both very nice people. They have four children. Our crew here, everybody gets along really well and are supporting them during this very difficult time, and want to do what we can to help."
The barbecue will take place from 10:30 until 2:30 on Saturday at Reit-Syd, with all of the proceeds going to Izabelle and her family.
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Around 60-70 competitors from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan will converge on Rossburn tomorrow for their annual horse show. 

Rossburn Ag Society director and horse show secretary Karen Bergeson says they will have a number of events over the course of the day. 
"We have halter classes, western pleasure classes, western reining, as well as pole bending and barrel racing.  And we will also have games in the afternoon." 
The competitors will be in three divisions - Pee Wee, Junior, and Senior.
It begins Saturday at 9 am at the Rossburn Fairgrounds.  
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It's Homecoming weekend in McCreary.

The three-day festivities begin today with a petting zoo at Mini Acres Ranch, tours of the museum, and evening supper at the hall, and a social at the arena, which will feature a performance from the 835 band, and opening ceremonies. 

The weekend will also include a pancake breakfast, parade, car show, and golf tournament - all on Saturday.

Sunday sees church services, a free public swim and a water volleyball tournament at the pool, as well as a slo pitch tournament.  

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The Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne has declared a state of agricultural emergency.

In a post on their Facebook page, they say it is due to severe drought conditions in the municipality that are affecting crops, hay land, and pasture. 

The post added that council is urgently requesting immediate support from the Federal and Provincial governments, including tax deferrals, feed shortage assistance, and freight support.

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Dry conditions in many regions in Manitoba have been worrying farmers, and at least one Parkland municipality is facing conditions troubling enough to declare a state of emergency.

In a post on their Facebook page, the Municipality of Glenella-Landsdowne declared a state of agricultural emergency due to severe drought conditions affecting crops, hay land, and pasture. 

The post added that Council is urgently requesting immediate support from the Federal and Provincial governments, including tax deferrals, feed shortage assistance, and freight support.

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