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Preparations are well underway for this year's McCreary Ag Society Fair and Rodeo.
McCreary Ag Society member Casey Conrad says they have already finalized a few details for this year's event.
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The Gysumville RCMP seized a stolen handgun, prescription drugs, and cocaine after a traffic stop on Saturday.
The stop was made after officers in Little Saskatchewan First Nation noticed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. During the stop, officers observed that the driver appeared to be impaired.
The driver was also breaching court ordered conditions according to the police database. Upon the arrest of the 2 occupants of the vehicle, officers found a loaded handgun, which was confirmed stolen from Grand Prairie, Alberta in 2022.
The driver, Shane Warren, and passenger, Terri Cruly, have been arrested and remain in custody on multiple charges for firearm and drug related offences.
The Gypsumville RCMP investigation is still ongoing.
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McCreary Alonsa Support Services for Seniors is hosting an Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention Workshop tomorrow, designed teach seniors how to stay safe.
"The session focuses on how seniors will be able to clearly identify what theft is, and what types of fraud schemes and scams that are going around that are most often related to seniors," said Megan Desjardins, Resource Coordinator for McCreary Alonsa Support Services for Seniors.
Desjardins mentioned the "grandfather/grandmother" scam, which involves the caller pretending to be the senior's grandchild, who is in need of money right away.
She said she hopes the workshop will help seniors recognize identity theft and fraud, and stay safe.
"With the knowledge that [seniors] are going to be gaining through this session tomorrow, that they will have the understand of what to watch for, what to look for," said Desjardins.
The workshop takes place at Alpine Manor in McCreary tomorrow at 1:00 PM, and is open to the public.
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The Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce is set to hold their Annual General Meeting tonight.
Becca Lanutan, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, said attendees can expect a lot of information.
"We'll talk about how it went last year, both from the chamber of commerce and for Neepawa tourism, and what will be our plans for this year," Lanutan said.
She also spoke about expected guests that business owners and representatives will be hearing from at the meeting.
"We have a guest health panel who will talk about how business owners can manage their stress and make sure they maintain their health-work balance," Lanutan said.
Lanutan hopes that members of the Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance.
"It would be very helpful for them to come, so that they would know what they pay for, and how they can help out with the community," said Lanutan.
The meeting takes place tonight at 6:30 PM at the Neepawa Legion. All members of the Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to attend.
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After a school shooting threat was found in the bathroom of a Winnipeg high school, hundreds of students skipped classes.
CKDM spoke with Rob Tomlinson, superintendent at the Swan Valley School Division, to talk about what safety procedures his division has in place for any similar threats.
"We train our staff that reporting is not an option. We want to make sure that we're communicating, and having those conversations over any kind of behaviour that could be seen as a threat," Tomlinson said.
He also spoke about the school division's "fair notice" policy when it comes to things like that.
"Fair notice lets [parents] know if there is a threat, it will be followed up, and the duty to report even as a student, if they see a behaviour that doesn't look like it's safe," said Tomlinson.
Tomlinson also talked about wanting to help students if they are struggling with things that lead to these behaviours.
"We have students that are demonstrating unwell behaviour, and you know that we want to support them before it becomes a bigger issue," Tomlinson said.
More information about supports in place for both students and parents is available on the Swan Valley School Divison's website.
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Stanley Severight is the focus of a missing persons case by Kamsack RCMP.
Severight is described as bring 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown, red and orange hair, and a small handprint tattoed on his right hand.
He is known to traavel to Yorkton, Regina, and Saskatoon.
Anyone with info on his whereabouts can contact the Kamsack detachment, or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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The Dauphin Helping Everyone Reach Out (HERO) Club has moved it's location to 130 10th ave. SW.
Chuck San Miguel, activity instructor at the HERO Club, said the new location is a better fit for their needs.
"Need of a space that better supports the program, and the need of it's members," San Miguel said.
San Miguel also spoke about why the new location better suits the program.
"It's a home-like environment that encourages comfort, participation, and community engagement," said San Miguel.
The HERO Club operates in partnership with Prairie Mountain Health. If you're interested in volunteering with the club, call 204-638-7104.
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A sentencing date is expected to be set next month for a Russell male that pled guilty to several charges of threatening police and public officials.
45 year old Michael Man entered the guilty plea to three counts of uttering threats in Brandon provincial court this past week.
Man was originally charged after several complaints were received in early 2025 that he was sending threatening messages, some of them being directed toward police.
Two other incidents of threats were reported later in the year, one to court workers while another one regarding police was sent to a radio station in Saskatchewan.
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Monday is the last day for businesses to register for a table at the Neepawa Job Fair, and according to Marilyn Crewe, the town's Economic Development Officer, there are plenty of good reasons to do so.
"It's an opportunity for businesses to set up and be in front of the public regarding any positions that they have available at this time. Last year we had 16 businesses and educators and 226 job seekers attend the event. There were 12 hires, and 11 pending, 1 month after the event," said Crewe.
She also talked about the benefits to attending the fair on the job seeking side of the tables.
"The employers that are there have jobs available. It's not a guess, you know that every booth has something that [job seekers] could be looking for," said Crewe.
Another benefit for both employers and job seekers is that there are no costs associated with attending the event.
"There is no cost for businesses to have a booth there, and there is no cost for the job seekers to attend," Crewe said.
Though the fair is being held on March 2nd at Neepawa Area Collegiate from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Monday is the last day for businesses to register. For more information on how to register, contact Marilyn Crewe at 204-476-7606, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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The Ste. Rose RCMP are working with local First Nation Safety officers to identify the dogs responsible for attacking a 22-year-old female.
On Saturday at 4:00 p.m., Ste. Rose RCMP responded to a female who had been mauled by four dogs on the Ebb and Flow First Nation. She was walking along Highway 278 in the community when the dogs approached and attacked her. The dogs are described as large breeds.
Two people witnessed the attack and helped the victim escape so she could return home and call for help.
She suffered significant injuries and had to undergo surgery at the hospital in Dauphin.
If you have any idea who the dogs may be, call the Ste. Rose RCMP at 447-2513.
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Wasagaming Community Arts is set to hold their annual general meeting via Zoom this Sunday.
President Ken Romaniuk says the meeting will talk about all things Community Arts from 2025, and beyond.
"It'll include all the financial reporting, it'll have executive and president's reports, it'll review over all of our activities in 2025, and then it'll provide an update on our plans for the next season in 2026," said Romaniuk.
He also said the meeting isn't just for contributors or members: if you're interested in the arts, you're encouraged to check it out.
"It is open to the public, so anyone could join us," said Romaniuk.
If you're interested, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 9 AM on Sunday. The meeting is expected to start at noon.
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