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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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The Manitoba government has released a statement warning of possible exposure to measles in Neepawa. 

The statement recommends anyone who visited the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic on February 13th between 3:45 and 6:15 PM to monitor for symptoms until March 7th. 

Another part of the statement reads "People who are not immunized and have been exposed may be eligible for preventative treatment within six days of exposure." 

For more information about the province's procedures around measles, and a list of symptoms, click here.

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Today is the last day to sign up for the Traditional Medicines Teaching Presentation at the Dauphin Friendship Centre, hosted by Red Road Compass. 

Shawn Charlebois, owner and operator of Red Road Compass, said the presentation will be very interactive. 

"I'll be bringing all kinds of medicines and plants in the raw form, in the processed form, we get to pass them around, people get to smell them, they get to touch them, then there's explanations on harvesting and location, and then there's also discussion about usage," Charlebois said. 

One of many benefits of the presentation being so hands-on is to get people interested in traditional medicines. 

"It's a very hands-on, community involved presentation to spark curiosity," said Charlebois. 

He also says his personal connections to the topic will only make the presentation and teaching even better. 

"It's something that's very personal to us, in our family we're harvesters and we're on the land a lot, and it's just a way for us to share that passion with others," Charlebois said. 

The presentation will be held on Tuesday, February 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. To sign up, call 204-638-5707. 

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The Manitoba Métis Federation is holding a Pink Shirt Day poster contest to encourage the community to stand up against bullying. Anyone who is interested is encourage to submit an entry. 

"Our community poster contest is open to all community members of all ages, participants are invited to create a pink poster sharing what they think pink shirt means to them," said Frances Chartrand, Manitoba Métis Federation Northwest Region Vice President. 

Chartrand also mentioned how important Pink Shirt Day is, and what the Manitoba Métis Federation is focusing on this year. 

"Pink Shirt Day serves as an important reminder that bullying has no place in our community. This year our focus is on not only awareness, but action, encouraging people to show kindness and respect in everyday moments," Chartrand said. 

The contest deadline is today at 4 PM. Pink Shirt Day is held across Canada on February 25th. 

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The Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser is fast approaching, with this Friday being the last day you can sign up. 

Sho-Sho Shuttleworth-Lafontaine, fundraising team leader, said that the fundraiser is held across Canada, and the proceeds for Dauphin are going to a great cause. 

"In Dauphin, the fundraising dollars goes to the Dauphin Friendship Centre, their hot lunch program that serves hot meals twice a week to students in all the Dauphin schools."

Shuttleworth-Lafontaine said the experience she's had with her fundraising team, the DRCSS CREW, has been an amazing experience. 

"It's been a good team building experience with the kids from the CREW group at the DRCSS," Shuttleworth-Lafontaine said. 

When she found out that the Dauphin Friendship Centre had reached its goal of $25,000 raised, she said there's still a lot of time left to donate. 

"We have 10 more days to raise it, I hope they double it!"

Today is the last day to sign up for the fundraiser. To sign up, visit https://cnoy.org/location/dauphin.

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The Manitoba government is providing the Mountain View School Division with the smallest increase in provincial funding for the 2026-27 school year.

They'll receive $28.3 in provincial funding next year. That equates to $200,000, an increase of just 0.7%. Of all school divisions in Manitoba, that's the lowest increase.

In a recent talk with MVSD secretary/treasurer Lori Slepicka, she said MVSD is disappointed in the lack of funding. 

"We definitely have a question out to the province right now to explain how they came up with that number," said Slepicka.

CKDM NewsNow reached out to the province. While they declined a phone call for comment, Naline Rampersad from cabinet communications did provide an emailed statement.

"Our government has provided increases to Mountain View School Division every single year because we recognize the importance of investing in Manitoba students and our province’s future," part one of the statement read. "This is a far cry from the former PC government. They cut Mountain View School Division’s total budget three straight years between 2017 and 2020. Our government is committed to providing strong, stable public education for all Manitoba students."

Around the Parkland, the Swan Valley School Division is getting an increase of $400,000 next year. That's an increase of 2.8%. Turtle River School Division is getting an increase of $200,000. That's an increase of 2.1%.

"Despite a decrease in overall enrolment in Mountain View School Division, our government has ensured that no division experiences a reduction in funding, including Mountain View School Division. Funding is based on the best of the most current three years of actual eligible enrolment, helping school divisions manage enrolment fluctuations and plan with greater confidence," added Rampersad in the written statement. "Together, these measures demonstrate the government’s dedication to providing school divisions with the stability and resources they need to support every Manitoba student."

Slepicka says the $200,000 increase next year is not enough. MVSD's total budget is about $53 million. About 80% of that is salaries. The harmonization costs alone will be around $1 million.

"We're going to do the best we can with what we have," ended Slepicka. "We'll continue to question why such a low number. Once we get the details, we can investigate further."

MVSD is holding a public budget forum on March 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the DRCSS in Dauphin and the Roblin Elementary School. The forum will also be held virtually on that day. 

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Two Dauphin businesses stepped up in a big way on Thursday afternoon.

Reit-Syd Equipment and Bourgault Industries LTD donated $5,000 each to the Countryfest Community Cinema in Dauphin. Reit-Syd had already chipped in $2,500 earlier this month, doubling down on their commitment to local entertainment.

Don Tarrant is the owner and general manager of Reit-Syd Equipment.

"The cinema is very important for our community and the surrounding areas," said Tarrant. "It's a place for the kids and adults. It's a great facility. It cost a lot then, but it could be two or three times that now. Just keeping it going makes sense."

Andrew Vercaigne is with Bourgault Industries.

"Bourgault, in partnership with Reit-Syd Equipment, this is a valuable community project to upkeep," said Vercaigne. "Bourgault has been prominent in Dauphin for two decades, so we want to keep that going."

Ron Hedley is the chairman of the Countryfest Community Cinema's board.

"It's so awesome. These guys have been so supportive of us," said Hedley. "We are so appreciative."

The CCC has been raising funds for months. As of publishing, they've raised more than $41,000 thru their GoFundMe campaign. Another $15,000 to $20,000 is to come in through corporate sponsors.

Toss in the $10,000 donation on Thursday, and the funds continue adding up.

Ron says one of the CCC's board of directors said it best.

"There's no guarantee of success right now," ended Hedley. "Without the support that we've had, there wouldn't be a theatre. The future is bright, it's going to be good."

For showtimes and everything, Countryfest Community Cinema, head here. 

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The First Nations Police Service is actively recruiting new members for the service across multiple communities in the Parklands area. 

Inspector of Support Services Derek Beach says that the number of communities they serve is always expanding. 

"We are currently in 12 communities, but communities are always reaching out to us to be their policing service," Beach said. 

He also says that the First Nations police service is always looking for recruits who want to be a part of those communities. 

"We want our officers not only to enhance community safety, but we want our officers to be a part of the communities, know the traditions of the communities, and work with community members to deliver enhanced safety in every community" Beech said. 

Aside from the opportunity to serve their communities, Beech said there are other good reasons for recruits to begin training with the service. 

"We offer some great training. We offer accommodations for our recruits, meals for our recruits, and we give them a training allowance while they're training for us," Beech said. 

For more details about the First Nations Police Service, click here.

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It's I Love to Read Month, and the Neepawa Public Library is holding a fun contest to get more people reading. 

"Our contest that we're doing for I Love to Read Month is a draw, every time you borrow any books here or sign up for a membership for our library, you can be entered to win," said Library Supervisor Caitlin Hendersen. 

There is a separate draw for both kids and adults, with each draw featuring some sweet prizes. 

"The adults, it's a gift card to either Boston Pizza or Indigo, and the kids get a DQ Blizzard and some books," said Hendersen.

Caitlin hopes the contest will get more people to sign out books and read. 

"Any way we can encourage people to get reading and keep that brain active, we'll do it," said Hendersen.

The contest will run until the end of the month. 

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The Sandy Bay Ojibway Child & Family Services and the Manitoba First Nations Police Service responded to reports of a suicidal person on the First Nation.

When they responded on Monday, the call was found not to be true.

Officers saw drug paraphernalia that indicated potential drug trafficking. Police secured the residence and obtained a search warrant. They seized four grams of cocaine, 116 grams of meth, and items related to drug trafficking. A gun was also seized.

48-year-old Joseph William Desmarais of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation faces a slew of charges, including possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and possession of a weapon while prohibited.

He remains in custody. 

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