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4-H Canada has announced the recipients of its 2025 Farm Credit Canada 4-H Club Fund.

It provides grants of up to $500 to help clubs offset program costs, supports club activities, and enhance learning opportunities for members. 

A total of 203 clubs across Canada received funding, including 16 in Manitoba.

Of those Manitoba clubs to receive money, four were from the Parkland area - Mount View, Rorketon, Minnedosa, and Erickson.  

In a news release announcing the funding, F-C-C Chief Purpose Officer Todd Klink said supporting youth at the communit level is essential to building a strong and sustainable future for Canadian agriculture.  

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It's been months in the making.

On Saturday, it's here. The Watson Art Centre is hosting a Wedding Expo from 10:00 to 4:00. 

While Cam Bennet says this hasn't been an annual event, he says you never know what could happen.

"We really want to get people into the Watson," said Bennet. "We want people to realize we're open for weddings. Now that we have heat pumps, it's much more conducive to hosting a wedding in the summer during the hot months."

There is no admission. Cam says they have a great mix of vendors. This includes some from Dauphin and throughout the region. 

"We've got caterers, two or three music services," added Bennet. "Photographers, videographers. I like to think we have everything you'll need for a wedding, and even a couple of things you didn't realize you'll need."

With the installation of the heat pumps, Bennet says the Watson Art Centre is the perfect destination for your special day.  

"It's an outstanding venue for a small-ish wedding," ended Bennet. "You have the history, the architecture, the look, and you're right in town. A lot is going on with it. If this is the look that you're after, the Watson is ready for you."

The Watson Art Centre can accommodate about 160 people for a wedding, assuming you include a buffet table. 

The Parkland's 2026 Wedding Expo happens on Saturday at the Watson from 10:00 to 4:00. 

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Several Parkland groups are receiving funding from Manitoba Ag Days and its Ag Days Gives back Fund.

The projects were announce this week, with the money coming from proceeds from the 50/50 sales at last year's Ag Days. 

This year, several fire departments received $2,000 each for community projects that they are undertaking.

Local fire departments that received money included Winnipegosis, Ashern, and Clanwilliam-Erickson.

Ag Days gives back also entered cost sharing agreements with 15 organizations towards the purchase of an AED for a community space.

Local recipients of this include Ste Rose School Playground Project, and both Sandy Lake Recreation and Lions Club. 

And Ag Days Gives back also provided $15,000 to Ag in the Classroom - Manitoba.

This will allow the organization to continue its AgVenture program, which brings students to Manitoba Ag Days  for a hands-on learning experience.  

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The Turtle River School Division is hosting a pre-budget consultation on Tuesday.

It'll be at 7:00 p.m. at the McCreary School. Everyone is welcome to attend.

You can share your ideas, ask any questions, and share your thoughts on the 2026/27 school budget.

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They departed Dauphin last Tuesday.

A group of 23 riders trailered their snowmobiles to Flin Flon. The rest is history.

Another wildly successful Journey for Sight ended on Saturday in Brandon. Dean Lounsbury, who rode for the 26th year, says everyone braced the frigid temperatures.

"You know what I'll tell you, we left Flin Flon at minus 39. It was the same in The Pas and Swan River," said Lounsbury. "The coldest spot was Onanole on Saturday morning when it was minus 41. I think everyone in some way had frostbite throughout the ride."

Dean says one of the riders is interested in becoming the chairman. Another rider plans to take over the finances and pay bills. When the riders arrived in Brandon on Saturday, they were treated to a beautiful meal catered by the Lions Club.

This year marked the largest number of local riders who took part for the first time.

"Everyone of them has said to us they can't believe how well it's organized, and how well we're received in the areas we go," added Lounsbury. We were in Swan River, and the Lions Club in the Swan Valley put on a moose stew supper for us. It was fantastic."

Typically, when the crew has breakfast in Swan River, each rider takes care of their meals. This year, the Minitonas Lions Club bought them breakfast. In Minnedosa, a woman paid to fuel up all 23 sleds. 

More than $60,000 was raised and presented on Saturday in Brandon. A good portion of those funds was raised locally in Dauphin and the area.

One final time, Lounsbury wants to give a big shoutout to those who stepped up for a great cause.

"Dauphin has been one of the biggest contributors to our fundraising for the Journey for Sight since I took over 26 years ago," ended Lounsbury. "There are people in this area who give $400 or $500 pledges. I tip my cap to the incredible people who donate."

Dean didn't confirm if he'll ride again next year. For now, he's reflecting on 26 years. A story that comes to mind involves a man named Clayton.

"He's had two or three cornea transplants, and his comment was I can finally see my grandchildren," ended Lounsbury. "His transplants happened in part because of the money raised through the Journey for Sight. Things like that hit home. It's great to know we're doing it for a good cause."

If you're interested in riding in the 2027 Journey for Sight, get in touch with any current rider.

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Last week, the provincial and federal governments announced a joint $300,000 contribution over the next two years to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program.

Program Executive Director Gerry Friesen says the funding will allow them to continue to offer this very important service to the Manitoa Agriculture community at current service levels. 

"We have, since day one, been very focused on our goal, which is to provide this no-cost counselling for our farmers.  There is an increase in usage of the program, and so we understand that we are going to need some significant funding."

The MFWP is designed specifically for the agriculture community, and provides counselling services delivered by professionals with agricultural literacy. 

Friesen says they added one counsellor last year, and have more on standby if the demand continues to increase.  

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A 34-year-old has been fined more than $7,000 and faces several charges.

On Saturday at 4:00 p.m., Gypsumville RCMP received a report that a vehicle had been stolen while parked at a business on Highway 6 in St. Martin Junction. The truck was seen travelling north towards Lundar.

A short time later, the RCMP tried to stop the driver, but he fled. Just after 6:00 p.m., Lundar RCMP successfully deployed a tire deflation device north of Eriksdale on Highway 6. The driver, Kenneth McKay, and his passenger were arrested.

The passenger, a 20-year-old, was released without charges. 

McKay was charged with a total of eight traffic offences totalling $7,096 in fines, as well as:

  • Theft of a truck;
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
  • Flight from police;
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
  • Mischief to a vehicle over $5,000; and
  • Fail to comply with conditions of a release order x 2.
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The provincial government has announced that it is investing $350,000 into four community development projects in Dauphin, which promote active living for seniors and provide training and support for young people in the area.

Dauphin Rec Services is receiving $100,000 for upgrades to Credit Union Place, while the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum is also getting $100,000 for enhancements. 

Career Trek gets $50,000 to help deliver career education programming for youth, while the Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan Secretariat will get $100,000 to develop youth programming.

The funding comes through the province's From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for All program. 

It funds renovations at local legions and community spaces, as well as programs that help keep young people away from gangs and crime, improves public parks and supports seniors looking to stay active.

The fund is investing more than $12 million this year to support over 200 projects across the province.

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Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk says he is disappointed that he was not allowed to take part in the official grand opening of a Culture Arts Centre at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School. 

Wowchuk says he received a call at around 9 pm Friday night from his brother Gary - who is chair of the Swan Valley School Division - informing him that the Premier's office had asked that Rick not be allowed to speak at Saturday's event. 

Rick admits that was a very awkward conversation.

"I am sure he felt quite uncomfortable being the deliverer of that news.  But yet, I did not expect anything different from this Premier.  Time and time again, we witness in the house this type of behaviour.  He always talks about One Manitoba, but that it is the furthest thing that we are seeing."

Premier Wab Kinew was in Swan River for the opening and spoke at the event. 

Besides being excluded from an event within his home riding, Wowchuk was also sad to be excluded from an event at a facility that is very close to him. 

"Being an educator in that school for 25 years.  And also, I am an alumni of the first ever graduating class at that school.  Yes, I have never heard of anything quite like that,believe me." 

Wowchuk also did a lot of the lobbying for the funding for this project, which was actually approved by the former Conservative government in 2023.  

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The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is set to help families from coast to coast.

Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement, which will boost the amount Canadians get on their GST payments. If you receive GST, the payments will increase by 25 per cent over the next five years. It'll include a one-time top-up of 50 per cent this June. 

A family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year with the increases, compared to $1,100.

A single person will receive $950 this year compared to $540. 

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The province is launching a review into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the health minister says the analysis will be limited because people have moved on from the global health crisis.

Manitoba registered the second highest COVID-19 death rate among all of the provinces, behind only Quebec, and sent 57 intensive care patients to other provinces because its health-care facilities didn't have room to care for them.

Uzooma Asagwara says Manitobans don't want them to go back and debate the details of the pandemic, adding they  want us to focus on learning the lessons and charting a path forward that prioritizes their safety, resilience and being prepared.

The review will be handled internally by the provincial Health Department, and will involve key health-care leaders, like Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin, and outline ways Manitoba can better prepare for future public health.

It is expected to be wrapped up by the end of the year. 

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