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If part of your strategy to stay awake during the day is to consume energy drinks, you should be aware of a recent recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

All flavours of Monster brand energy drinks with caffeine and no bilingual english/french labelling have been recalled. This is due to non-compliance issues related to the caffeine content of the drinks as well as labelling requirement issues.

If you have any of these products, you are advised to not consume, serve or distribute them. The CFIA says they should be thrown out or returned to where they were bought.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the recalled products.

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Published: Aug 14, 2023 - 8:32 am

Manitoba's political parties continue to fill out their candidate lists and get geared up for the coming provincial election slated for tuesday, October 3rd.

The incumbent Progressive Conservatives have 48 candidates listed while the NDP have 45 and the Manitoba Liberal Party have 20. The Green Party of Manitoba has 13 and there are 2 candidates running as independents. Manitoba has 57 provincial constituencies in total.

So far, according to electionsmanitoba.ca, Dauphin has Ron Kostyshyn running for the NDP and Gordon Wood is running for the PCs.

Rick Wowchuk is the sole candidate so far listed for Swan River and is running for the PCs, and Jodie Byram is listed as a PC candidate for Agassiz.

Greg Nesbitt, the current Minister of Natural Resources and Northern Development, is a PC candidate in Riding Mountain. Wayne Chacun will run in that riding for the NDP.

View the prospective candidate list here.

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Published: Aug 14, 2023 - 7:32 am

Tires will spin, cyclists will fly, and awards will be won at the Northgate Classic this weekend.

The weather may have laid some complications for some of the routes, but it's not going to stop the racers this weekend from vying for first place, and the prizes that go along with it.

Event coordinator Melisa Stefaniw notes that this race has already drawn a sizeable crowd, even though it's only the second year it's been hosted.

"We're expecting over 100 racers, so let's say 105 racers, plus we have their families and whoever they choose to bring with them. the crowd is about 300 people out there, plus volunteers."

the races are broken up into a few categories:

• 11U - 2.5km loop for kids 11 years of age and under.
• 5km Novice - recommended for first-time or very beginner riders. This loop will be conducted on its own.
• 10km Sport - recommended for confident beginner/intermediate riders.
• 20km Competitive - recommended for intermediate riders familiar with the trails.
• 30km Expert - recommended for riders with ample race experience.
• 40km Elite - recommended for experienced folks who just love to suffer.
• Sunday Mass Time Trial - open for adults 18+ who participated in Saturday's race. One fast loop.

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Published: Aug 12, 2023 - 10:36 am

On Sunday, August 6th, RCMP officers from the Spruce Plains/Neepawa detachment got a request from the Niagara Regional Police Service in Ontario to intercept a vehicle being driven by a 45-year-old man from Niagara Falls.

At the time, he and a 48-year-old female passenger were travelling west on Highway 16 about 10 kilometers east of Neepawa. Officers attempted a traffic stop but the suspect vehicle kept driving. A spike belt was then used, which the suspect vehicle drove over.

The driver was eventually forced to come to a stop on a residential street in Neepawa where he then fled on foot. The 48-year-old female passenger, who police were worried may have been the victim of an assault, stayed behind and waited for police. She was physically uninjured.

Upon a search of the vehicle, 4800 unmarked cigarettes were found, but the 45-year-old male suspect was nowhere to be seen. The previously-mentioned passenger was taken to the Neepawa RCMP detachment and released without charge.

[Image - seized cigarettes - provided by RCMP]

A day later on Monday this week, authorities received information that the suspect was staying at a motel in Brandon. Police from Brandon followed up on the information and located the suspect in one of the rooms. He was arrested without incident and remanded into custody.

He faces charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, forcible confinement, flight from police, and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.

Spruce Plains RCMP continue to investigate.

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Published: Aug 11, 2023 - 11:19 am

Sandy Lake's Western Days are taking place this weekend just south of Riding Mountain and are already off to a great start.

The festivities kicked off today at 11:30 am with a community BBQ lunch, tonight will follow up with supper, beer gardens, live music by the local "Ridin' High Band" and a firework display.

There is no shortage of excellent food in-store.

Friday is just the tip of the iceberg, as Saturday is packed with local favorite events, and some new ones too. 

Back by popular demand is the golf cart rodeo where drivers navigate an obstacle course blindfolded while receiving instructions from a passenger.

The Kids Bucket Brigade, which has 4 to 11-year-olds run obstacle courses carrying buckets of water will also be going on Saturday.

And a new event this year is the Bale Toss, which is a heated competition where contestants attempt to hurl bales over a high jump bar in a display of strength. this competition has both 12 to 16-year-old and 17+ categories

Committee member Charlene Lewandoski was busy getting ready for the event but still had time explain as to how Sandy Lake Western Days began.

"27 years ago, It all started with the activities director at the nursing home. They were putting something on for the residents, just some activities, kind of a Western day, and some local businesses decorated the town. When (the director) stopped doing it, the nursing home's local businesses took over. now it's just become a big community event!"

If you find yourself south of the Riding Mountain, get to Sandy Lake for some good food, great company, and to take in this year's Western Days!

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Published: Aug 11, 2023 - 11:02 am

Agriculture In The Classroom Manitoba (AITC-M), a charity organization that seeks to educate young students in Manitoba about the agriculture industry, recently got the significant amount of funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

"We are so grateful, we wanna give thanks to everyone who's supported us over the years, but the government of manitoba has been exceptional in helping us secure this funding", commented Katharine Cherewyk, AITC-M's Executive Director.

Cherewyk notes the funding will help with lots of things including expanding their programming to reach more students, putting together free hands-on learning kits for teachers, and it will also help alleviate the wait-lists for their direct-experience programming.

The charity organization was also helped by Keystone Agricultural Producers, who helped AITC-M advocate for their programs, which have similar goals to KAP.

"They are also really concerned about workforce growth and meeting the needs of the industry, so they've been extremely helpful to us", said Cherewyk.

AITC-M is a non-profit, charitable organization, that brings more attention to the agriculture sector to K-12 students in Manitoba. They aim to educate more young people about the issues facing the industry, the wealth of career opportunities available, and more.

Listen to CKDM's chat with Katharine Cherewyk below:

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Published: Aug 11, 2023 - 10:51 am

Alonsa has been home to many people over the past one hundred years, and this weekend commemorates it with the Alonsa Homecoming. 

The Homecoming is an annual event for the town, and there's a lot going on in the celebrations. 

Events for the celebration include Pow wow demos, Ukrainian Dances, live music, lawn mower races, group suppers and so much more.

Dana Thomspon, an event coordinator for the homecoming has been busy getting everything together but is excited to welcome people home.

"Over the years, a lot of people have left and went to the big centers and are raising their kids in different parts of the country. This is our chance this weekend to welcome people home and really hope welcome, create some memories, talk about the days gone by, and have the opportunity to socialize and remember the past."

be sure to pre-register ahead for the roast beef dinner Saturday night, as they have a limit of 300 seats for that event.

Thompson also wanted to mention that even if you haven't called Alonsa home, you're still welcome to come on out and enjoy the day.

The goal this weekend is for everyone to feel welcome and at home at the Alonsa Centennial celebration!

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Published: Aug 11, 2023 - 6:00 am

Officers from the Swan River detachment are looking into an armed robbery that happened last Tuesday, August 2nd, where a male had been held against his will by five people in a garage at a home on 2nd avenue in Minitonas and robbed with a firearm.

The male sustained minor injuries as a result.

Upon searching the home of a suspect in the armed robbery on monday, authorities located and seized approximately 193 grams of crystal meth, 104 grams of cocaine, 3.9 grams of MDMA, 4 grams of fentanyl/heroin mix, pellet guns, brass knuckles, firearm parts, ammunition, scales, a cattle prod, drug trafficking paraphernalia and stolen property from the previously-mentioned robbery.

Two men and one woman were arrested at the residence that was searched. All three have been remanded into custody.

27-year-old Nikko Guiboche is charged with:

• Robbery with a firearm
• Pointing a firearm
• Using imitation firearm in commission of an offence
• Forcible confinement
• Uttering threats
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking x5
• Possession of weapon contrary to order x2
• Resist/obstruct a police officer

37-year-old Tanelle Mohr is charged with:

• Robbery with a firearm
• Pointing a firearm
• Using imitation firearm in commission of an offence
• Forcible confinement
• Uttering threats
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Posession for the purpose of trafficking x5

27-year-old Dawson Kozminski-Usel, from Teulon, is charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking x5
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

The investigation is ongoing.

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Published: Aug 10, 2023 - 12:16 pm

The roar of motors will fill the air of Grandview this weekend, as their annual Mudbog returns.

A wide variety of vehicles will be tearing up the dirt for a chance at $10,000 in prizes. Quads, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and all sorts of suped-up vehicles will be flinging mud at this event.

So long as the driver maximum hasn't been met, you can still check in a competing vehicle upon arrival.

Jill Wiebe, an event organizer with the Mudbog says there will be a lot more than just the vehicles for entertainment, however, as the weekend also has all sorts of live music and other attractions. 

"There are kids events, free swimming, scavenger hunts, we have a farm coming out. We'll also have helicopter rides this year, Prairie Helicopter is coming out just depending on the weather. We'll have 2 concerts on Saturday night and a mechanical bull there so you can take that in too."

The musical lineup features cover band Pop Vegas for the opening ceremonies on Friday and Saturday has Almost Famous to cap off the night.

Wiebe also noted that ticket sales ahead of the weekend are already very high, and the event is expecting to see 1,500 people attend, which is roughly the population of Grandview itself!

General parking will be freely available, but if you're looking to stay for the weekend, there are fully serviced and non-serviced campsites available. 

There will also be a selection of food trucks and beer gardens on location open during the weekend.

Passes to attend for the weekend are $50 for adults, $25 for youths 13-17, and kids 0-12 get in for free. If you're looking to attend just for a single day, the prices are $30 for adults, $15 for youths, and kids will still get in free.

To learn more about the event, or see the full schedule of events, you can visit grandviewmudbog.com.

So whether you're going out to send some mud flying, or just going to grab a seat and watch, Grandview is going to be a hot-spot of action this weekend.

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Published: Aug 10, 2023 - 11:06 am

The Manitoba Sheep Association will host its annual show and sale at the Minnedosa Fair Grounds this weekend and you are invited to check it out.

"Oh there is lots going on, we have over one-hundred head of sheep coming in that will be shown at our show and sale, from purebred, commercials, everything will be there", says Ingrid Stalman, Vice-chair of the Manitoba Sheep Association.

Buyers and bidders will have lots of chances to look at a variety of breeds at the show and sale. They are coming in from all over Manitoba and there are some entries coming from Saskatchewan. If you are unable to make it to the sale in person, you can bid online through the Gladstone Auction Mart. 

There will also be a Junior Show at the event, so the kids have a chance to show off their skills. This also includes a costume class.

Stalman mentions that outside of the sheep side of things, there is alot going on.

"Again this year we'll have stock dog demonstrations, sheering demonstrations and wool handling, and we have the trade show. It's really an all-around event that is also family friendly."

The event is completely free for you and the family to attend and there is a full schedule available on the association's website. Today (Thursday) is devoted to receiving and inspecting animals coming in while all events get underway starting Friday.

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Published: Aug 10, 2023 - 5:44 am