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A very dedicated group of people in Grandview with a vision started the Grandview & District Health Foundation in 1998. Their goal was to support and enhance local health facilities.

Now going by the name of Grandview & District Community Foundation, the 25th anniversary was hosted recently with a free community BBQ at Wilson Park.  

"We felt it was an occasion that was very important for us to celebrate," said Tannis Pulock, president. "Our intention was to host an event that would bring our community together to recognize all of the work done by past members and to create excitement for the future."

While the barbeque was free of charge, donations were welcomed and in all, a total of $4036.95 was collected. The money will now go towards purchasing new pool chairs at the Grandview swimming pool. 

"To say we were overwhelmed by the response of our community is an understatement," said Pulock. "It was just another case of community members from Grandview and district coming together for a great cause."

Over the past 25 years, more than $350,000 has been given back to the community thru the Grandview & District Community Foundation. That includes money going to the Grandview Legion, Grandview Homecoming, Grandview Manor, the Parent Advisory Council, and Kidsport Program, to name a few. 

Tannis has been with the foundation for five years. She first joined because she knew the good they were doing in the community and she wanted to be a part of it. Pulock is also incredibly proud to be a part of such a special foundation that does so many amazing things.

"It's really important to me to carry on the work of the founding members of the organization and to those who have succeeded them," ended Pulock. "This is only possible because people have chosen to donate and make an investment in our community. I am very proud to be a part of such a generous community."

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A new booming industry is taking off in the province, as the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) begins mining at Manitoba's first-ever potash mine.

This new operation is located near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border near the town of Harrowby. the town will likely see some growth as this mine really ramps up production.]

The newly completed mine is looking to put out some sizeable numbers, up to 250,000 tonnes of potash annually.

These production numbers could see some series profit, and PADCOM's President Daymon Guillas says they're looking to invest back into communities.

“It will be a catalyst for more economic development in our region and the entire province.”

PADCOM has committed to sharing 11 percent of net profits with local First Nations, Manitoba Métis Federation, and other local governments as part of their efforts to share the wealth.

This potash mine isn't just a good move for the economy, but also for the environment, as its use of hydroelectricity and its unique low-disturbance process for mining make it the lowest carbon-emitting potash mine on the planet.

The site uses an innovative selective solution mining process, which involves injecting heated brine into the ground to dissolve potash and then extract the solution.

Premier Heather Stephenson noted having this large-scale operation in our province will move Manitoba up on the global stage of mining, as well as being a massive boon to local agriculture, as potash is a critical mineral used as a fertilizer. 

From fertilizer to farms, to financial standings, this new mining operation is going to be growing a lot in this province.

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The Dauphin Fire Department does an incredible job serving the community when called upon and that was the case earlier this week.

On Thursday evening, they were called to the DRS storage building on 4th Avenue SE and upon their arrival, they extinguished a blaze that was only dozens of minutes away from becoming out of control. 

While en route; however, an individual on a bicycle refused to move for one of the responding trucks. The individual was swerving across the lanes and they also shone a flashlight into the eyes of the driver and passenger of the responding truck.

As Cam Abrey says, that is something that can't happen.

"Anytime that you see an emergency vehicle whether it be an ambulance, a fire truck, or an RCMP vehicle and they have their lights and signs activated, we ask that people pull to the right and make way for the vehicles to safely respond," said Abrey. "We also ask people not to take any sudden actions because we don't want to cause any secondary incident, but slowly reduce your speed and pull to the right." 

Failing to do so could also result in disciplinary action.

"There is a way that we can pursue that with the RCMP and have someone charged with impeding the progress of an emergency vehicle responding to an incident," ended Abrey.

Cam also said that anytime you need the DFD, they will be here to serve and protect. 

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The Provincial Government has recently announced a free weekend for visiting provincial parks and fishing in Manitoba.

From June 9th through June 11th, access to all of Manitoba's provincial parks will be free to anyone entering the parks. 

Fishing throughout the province will also not require a license in most places in the province.

It is important to note that both of these free passes apply only to provincial areas, so national parks like Riding Mountain will still federally regulated passes for access and fishing.

Manitoba's Parks Manager of Recreation and Education Elizabeth Ostruck has some excellent tips for people who might be getting out to enjoy this free weekend in the wild.

"An enjoyable camping trip is all about being prepared. you should always prepare with bug spray and sunscreen, make sure you stay hydrated, only make campfires in approved fire pits, and never leave them unattended. We don't want any accidental forest fires in our provincial parks"

With moderate temperatures and sunny skies in store for the week, it's looking like an ideal weekend to get out and enjoy free access to Manitoba's beautiful parks and fantastic fishing. 

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You can get a sample of what you will see at Canada's National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) 2023 by attending their kick-off party tonight.

The event will get underway at 5 and will take place in front of the CNUF office on 3rd Avenue Northeast, right across from the Co-op parking lot.

The night will include music by Boris and the Melody Kings, performances from the Zirka and Bratsva dance ensembles, a fundraising BBQ, discounts at the CNUF store, and 3 chances to win a weekend pass to the festival. All you have to do to enter is make any purchase at the store.

"If you've never been, you have to come. It's a little bit of a taste of what happens at the festival", said festival President, Kayla Gillis.

She also mentioned that they have some new board members who will be at the party and you are welcome to come down and meet them too.

When it concerns the festival itself, which happens during the August long weekend (August 4-6), Gillis said they will host a social on the Friday night. This will be in addition to the Zabavas that happen every year throughout the entire weekend. Also new this year, they will have a farmer's market.

Find a list of performers on their website, which is headlined by Shumka. Tickets are still available as well, but as they say, if you wait - you'll pay more at the gate!

The festival is also looking for volunteers. If you commit to a 4-hour shift, you will get a free day pass. If you volunteer for two 4-hour shifts, you'll get a free weekend pass. A free weekend pass AND a camping pass will go to anyone who volunteers for at least 3 shifts.

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UPDATE - 1:31 p.m. Friday, June 09:

The RCMP have confirmed that they found the body of Melinda Lynxleg on the abandoned property they began to search for earlier this week in San Clara.

They also confirmed that they are treating this investigation as a homicide and because of that, no more information will be released at this time.

“The RCMP does not give up on missing people,” said Sergeant Laura LeDrew, a Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services investigator. “More than three years of searching, conducting interviews, collecting evidence. We never stopped. Finding Melinda is an important part of this investigation. She can now go home. But our work is not done.”

Lynxleg had been missing since March 31 of 2020.

If anyone has any information related to this investigation, please call the RCMP Major Crime Services Tip Line at 1-431-489-8110.

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The Manitoba RCMP were stationed in San Clara earlier this week after receiving a tip of suspected human remains at an abandoned property.

On Friday, they confirmed the remains were those of Melinda Lynxleg. Lynxleg, from Valley River First Nation, had been missing since March 31, 2020. 

The RCMP will be having a press conference on Friday afternoon and we will provide more updates following that conference. 

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The Dauphin Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire last night that could have been a lot worse if not for a pair of cyclists who saw smoke and called it in quickly.

The cyclists noticed smoke coming from the DRS storage building/the old swimming pool on 4th Avenue Southeast and called 911. When crews arrived, the building was full of smoke due to some smoldering material in the back of a truck used with a wood chipper. See the report from Fire Chief Cam Abrey below:

Shortly before 10:00 pm this evening (Thursday, June 8th), DFD was dispatched for the report of a possible structure fire on 4th Avenue SE in the DRS storage building (aka the old swimming pool).

Upon arrival, crews made entry and found the building full of smoke. They quickly located the cause to be in the back of the truck used in conjunction with the wood chipper. The organic material in the box of the truck self heated to the point of combustion and was slowly smoldering.

Thanks to the quick call to 911 from two cyclists passing by that spotted smoke coming from the building, the fire was caught in the very early stages. Had they not noticed the smoke and the burning continued, it would have been quite developed within approximately an hour. We’re very thankful for the actions of these passersby that were simply out enjoying the weather and our fine city.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind the public, when an emergency vehicle is responding with lights and sirens activated, to please allow the vehicles to proceed. While enroute this evening, another individual on a bicycle refused to move for one of the responding trucks, and continued to swerve across the lanes preventing the driver from safely passing. They also shone a flashlight into the eyes of the driver and passenger of the responding truck as though trying to temporarily blind them. Please allow first responders to safely respond.

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Ecole Laurier is hoping to build an outdoor classroom and you can be a reason why they do so.

The school will be hosting a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser on Saturday from 11 to 2 at the school's playground. The event will give kids an opportunity to see a number of different vehicles that will be on location.

The vehicles include a fire truck, an RCMP vehicle, a semi-truck, excavators, and jeeps, to name a few. While this event is geared towards kids between the ages of two and 12, those of all ages are welcome to attend. 

If you are between two and 12, you will be getting a passport and a lunch.

Tina Krieser with the fundraiser says it's going to be a fantastic day for everyone involved.

"That passport and lunch will be just $5 for the kids between those ages," said Krieser. "The kids will then take the passports around every vehicle and once they get a sticker for each one, they can enter the passport in a free draw."

There will also be a BBQ canteen, face painting, live music, a door prize, and a special silent auction prize. All of the money raised will go towards building an outdoor classroom. 

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Update posted at 2:20 on June 8, 2023:

Yesterday, the RCMP Major Crime Services arrested a 15-year-old male in Winnipeg. He's been charged with Manslaughter in the death of a 29-year-old woman in Swan River.

The teen is from Swan River and was known to the deceased. He remains in custody.

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Original article posted at 3:13 pm on May 29, 2023:

The Swan River RCMP got a call about a deceased female inside a residence in Swan River around 3 am this morning(May 29th).

Officers attended the scene and found a 29-year-old female deceased. There wasn't anyone else in the home.

The death is being treated as a homicide, and the RCMP Major Crime Services is leading the investigation.

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UPDATE:

The warning that was in effect for the Municipality of Roblin including Makaroff Shortdale and Bield, the RM of Mountain including Cowan and Camperville, and Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Provincial Forest has been downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch.

All other areas in the Parkland remain under a severe thunderstorm watch.

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for southwest and central Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan.

There's also a severe thunderstorm warning for the Municipality of Roblin including Makaroff Shortdale and Bield, the RM of Mountain including Cowan and Camperville, and Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Provincial Forest.

Environment Canada says that conditions are favourable for developing dangerous thunderstorms that could produce heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail.

An unstable airmass that has lingered over the southern prairies for the last week will once again produce severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to weaken as the sun sets.

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Update posted at 10:43 am on June 8:

The RCMP has arrested Shawn Spence.

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Original Article Posted at 3:40 pm on June 7:

The Manitoba RCMP has identified a suspect in yesterday's deadly shooting on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.

A warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Shawn Owen Spence of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation has been obtained. Spence is wanted for First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited, and Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.

Spence is considered armed and dangerous. He should not be approached, and you should call 911 immediately if you see him. Police say that Spence lives on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, and is known to frequent Ebb & Flow First Nation.

Spence is 6'3", 180 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of the Pittsburgh Penguins logo on the left side of his neck. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7701, or their local police.

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