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Regulations on long-bladed weapons are set to be in place before the new year.

After consulting with various community leaders from the province, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says the Long-Bladed Weapon Control Act will be in place for the 31st of December.

This will require retailers to retain records, including purchaser information and transaction details, for at least two years.

It will also require retailers to store such weapons securely, and prohibit them from selling to minors.

Further clarification makes sure that kitchen knives, yard tools, and any type of saw do not fall under this act.

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Assiniboine College Parkland Campus is now accepting applications for its Practical Nursing program, which begins in September of next year.

Student Success Advisor Kristy DeSender says as part of the process, the college is offering a series of workshops - beginning in January - to help guide potential students through the nursing application process.

"We are focusing on the key application requirements.  These could help to make sure you have the grades and the pre-requisite high school courses.  For example, to be accepted into nursing, you need to have a 60 per cent in grade 12 English, Math, and Biology.  So if you do not have this minimum grade, we do offer these classes at Parkland Campus beginning in January."

There will also be workshops that provide coaching for some required courses and training, such as CPR and first aid, as well as financial aid options.

Parkland Campus director Carol Stewart says they are also hosting an Apply for Nursing information session on December 17th. 

"We would love to meet with you and make sure that we can offer any assistance you will need.  Nursing is a  demanding and dynamic career, and applying to be a nursing student also comes with demands.  So on Tuesday, December 17th at 6 pm, we will share all the details about applying and the steps you can take to successfully complete and submit your application."

Potential students seeking more info can contact the College through their website www.assiniboine.net/Parkland or through their Facebook page. 

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Postal Services may be on hold, but letters to the North Pole will still be going out.

According to CUPE national representative Ric McAlpine, there will be a service operating a Santa's letter drop box out of the CUPE office for our community members to leave the kid's letters at 512 Main Street North next to the library.

In Dauphin, letters can be dropped off at Santa's mailbox anytime at 512 Main Street North from now until December 16

Parents can come to pick up Santa's responses On December 18,19,20 from 4-7 each day at the same location.

The postal workers are going to ensure that children's letters reach the North Pole so Santa can receive them and respond, and then bring them back again in time for Christmas.

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Before Thursday's closing of the second session of the Manitoba Legislature, the governing NDP introduced a bill that would bring in tougher penalties for those who are convicted of impaired driving offences that cause death or injury.

Thebill would impose a lifetime licence suspension on a driver convicted of two such offences within a 10-year period - an increase from the current 10-year suspension.

The bill would also prohibit people convicted of these offences from driving with any alcohol in their blood for seven years for a first offence.

It is expected to be debated after politicians return on March 5.

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One of the accused in a stabbing death earlier this year in Swan River was back in court this week.

29-year-old Dean Bell was charged with manslaughter after a 33-year-old died in January near the community's EMS building.

His matters were recessed until January 17th in Winnipeg.

40-year-old Tyrone Guiboche - who also faces a charge of manslaughter in this case, is set to return to court on December 18th. 

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Tickets for Minnedosa's annual classic rock festival are now available.

Day and weekend passes for the 2025 edition of the ROckin the Fields went on sale Friday morning, at a cost of $125 for a day or $250 for the entire weekend.

They are available online at rockin the fields dot ca, or by calling 1-888-330-8333.

Set for August 1st to 3rd, the 2025 festival includes the likes of the Headstones, Glass Tiger, Streetheart, and Loverboy. 

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This is a big weekend for Christmas parades throughout the region.

Gilbert Plains kicks things off tonight (Friday) with their Santa parade, beginning at 6:30 this evening.

Tomorrow (Saturday) there will be parades in Ste Rose, Ethelbert, Grandview and Eriksdale.

CKDM will be playing Christmas music on air during all of those parades, courtesy of North of 51 Computers.

This weekend also includes Christmas craft markets and vendor sales in Ashern, Grandview, the Dauphin Marketplace Mall, Ste Rose, Glenella, and Kinosota, as well as many other Christmas celebrations.

You can find details on these events on the Community Calendar page on our website. 

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Brock Munro grew up in The Pas and his dad became a police officer when he was three.

Growing up around a police officer made Brock wonder what a career as an officer would look like. When he was young, Brock also thought going the sports route would be for him as many of his family members were into hockey.

Brock ended up wrestling competitively, and CKDM Sports will dive deep into his impressive journey on the mat in the coming days. But his journey to becoming an officer just happened to involve wrestling. He received a scholarship to join the wrestling team at the University of Winnipeg, and while there, he studied criminal justice. At that point, Munro knew he wanted to become a police officer and applied to the RCMP in 2019. 

"One of the main reasons I wanted to become a police officer is to follow in my dad's footsteps," said Munro, who is now an officer in the Parkland. "Also with our background, we're Indigenous and I wanted to be a role model for other Indigenous youth so that they can see there are options for them. It has always been important for me to interact with the Indigenous youth and be there for them."

Brock went to the RCMP Depot Division in Regina and after graduating on September 5, 2021, he worked his first shift as an officer five days later. Then as you fast forward to October 17, 2022, Brock spent the night with his dad in Winnipegosis, but this wasn't just a normal night. The two were on duty together for the first time as Brock joined his dad, Chief Superintendent Teddy Munro for the night shift in Winnipegosis. 

The two had a very busy night and ended up working overtime until 4:30 a.m. 

"That was pretty cool, especially because it was my birthday when we worked together, so a pretty special birthday present," said Brock. "We had calls on both sides of the lake so we were travelling all over the place, it was fun. It's a night that I will never forget."

Father and son worked together again this past Canada Day, and moving forward, Brock and Teddy will work together on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For Brock, being an RCMP officer is the best job in the world, and it means that much more when he can do so along with his dad.

"It's something I look forward to, getting the experience and seeing how he goes about business," ended Munro. "Growing up as a kid and seeing him as a police officer and now seeing that I am doing that and working with him, it's pretty awesome."

As mentioned, Brock had a very successful wrestling career which included a gold medal at an event last year in Winnipeg. Stay tuned to CKDM Sports for more on that in the near future. 

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In today's Edition of Put Your Money Where Your House Is, US economist Michael H. Shuman discusses how this concept has changed his mindset.

"We use a phrase in the United States to 'think local first': Whenever you're making an expenditure, ask yourself, is there a local alternative that is just as good and just as affordable? That act of thinking usually will lead to some degree of shift in your purchasing pattern." 

Some people may think that buying the cheapest price from a big box or online store is better, but that certainly isn't the case.

"A local business doesn't necessarily charge the lowest prices to be a great local business. It needs to deliver goods and services that really satisfy their customers and a smart local business works hard to do that"

Local businesses are here to provide unique goods and services, but they stay open thanks to the shoppers who put their money where their house is.

You can learn more about Michael Shumans work at his website michaelhshuman.com

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Sunrise Credit Union has announced the recipients of funding through the fall intake of its Building Communities grant program.

The Westman Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Association will receive $16,000 to help develop school mental health resource libraries in several communities, while the Deloraine Ag Society will get a $12,500 grant for their "Share the Shed" project. 

Pipestone Memorial Park Committee will receive $5,318 to complete their project, while the Cypress River Senior Centre is getting $3,000 towards renovations of their facility.

Since its launch, the Building Communities grant program has contributed over 131 thousand dollars to 11 projects and initiatives.

The next intake will occur in the spring of 2025.

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Today (Thursday) is International Day of Volunteers, and Prairie Mountain Health Volunteer Services is taking advantage of that to thank the many people who give their time to help PMH provide the highest level of service.

They add the unwavering dedication, selflessness and compassion of their volunteers make a tremendous impact on the community. 

PMH also says now is a great time to consider volunteering at one of their personal care homes, if you are not doing so already.

They say volunteering at a PCH provides a unique opportunity to create meaningful connections with residents adding it improves the lives of both residents and the volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer at a PMH personal care home, you can pick up a volunteer registration form at any PCH, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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