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The Asham Stomperfest takes over Reedy Creek every September; however, it has taken a back seat the past couple of years because of the pandemic and it will take one more year off.
In talks with Arnold Asham, he says there isn't enough time to prepare to hold a festival next year so they will return next fall in 2023. He says next year's festival could be the last one.
"It's unfortunate that this is our third straight year off, we were looking forward to this year's festival," said Asham. "With that said, we can't wait for next year, it's going to be special and it may be our last festival, we will see how it goes."
Stomperfest started 16 years ago and some of the performers that are performing now were also a part of the group back then. Asham said it wouldn't be fair to go out without at least one more festival.
"We want to celebrate at least one more time and that's what we will do next year," said Asham.
If you have tickets from a past year that was postponed because of the pandemic, you will be able to use them next year. If you're still looking for a refund, head to Stomperfest.
In the meantime, the Asham Stompers continue to be extremely busy with performances all over the country. They had a big performance in Saskatchewan for National Indigenous Peoples' Day earlier this week. While they won't have the chance to perform at Stomperfest this year, Asham says it is great being back.
"Everyone is so happy to be back performing," ended Asham. "We have such a talented group that is dedicated to their craft."
The Asham Stompers next local performance will be in Roblin on Sunday, July 3 for the Michif Festival.
UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm watch has ended.
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As of 10:11 p.m., the tornado warning has ended. The severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect.
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Environment Canada has updated the tornado warning that is already in effect.
As of 9:47 p.m., the tornado warning has ended for Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
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At 9:24 p.m., Environment Canada has updated the tornado warning that is already in effect.
The tornado warning is currently in effect for:
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Environment Canada has issued weather alerts for the Parkland.
As of 9:12 p.m., there is a tornado warning in effect for:
According to Environment Canada, they are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
As of 8:39 p.m., there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
Environment Canada said that conditions in the areas listed above are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
They also said that a warm, unstable air mass coupled with a low pressure system has produced scattered thunderstorms in Saskatchewan this evening and that some of these storms will remain severe this evening and possibly during the overnight hours tonight as they enter the province.
More information can be found on the Environment Canada website.
The RM of Dauphin released an update this afternoon, and unfortunately due to High water levels, Sifton beach remains closed.
Winds continue to send water into the campground and cause concern with the access road.
The public works department will continue to monitor the campground and give an update once water levels recede.
A local family brought home some hardware earlier this week as the Sirski family received the 2022 Manitoba Farm Family of the Year award from the Red River Exhibition Association. Ernie Sirski says it's amazing to be recognized as a family for the contributions they've made to agriculture over the last 40 years.
"Fortunately, I have some very techno-savvy children who keep me on my toes," Said Sirski, "They make sure we stay up to date."
He says it was an honour to be able to share an award like this with the whole family.
"I was fortunate that two of my children were there and all four of my grandchildren. Unfortunately one of my daughters couldn't make it and one of my sons-in-law couldn't make it, but they've all contributed to the success of this farm," Said Sirski, "it's not just me and my wife, all of us have contributed to it."
Ernie, Janet, and their family have joined a distinguished list of 54 other families honoured with this award since its inception in 1966.
After 18 years of production, Hudbay Minerals is shutting down mining activities at its 777 mine in Flin Flon.
Employees and equipment are transitioning to operations in Snow Lake. The mine was the flagship of Hudbay's Manitoba operations and started production in 2004.
Hudbay had the following to say.
"After extensive drilling in and around the mine in recent years, no new deposits were identified," they said.
Hudbay says the hydrometallurgical zinc facility in that location will also be closed after more than 25 years of operations.
The 777 mine and the zinc plant are expected to be decommissioned by September 2022, the company said.
Dauphins Countryfest returns to the hill next weekend, but there are some changes to the weekend schedule you need to know about. President Ann Ransom says the weekend's starting off on Friday this year, with a special event on Thursday.
"So usually we start off on the Thursday but this year's a little bit different where the actual event starts on July first," said Ransom, "So it starts Friday, goes Saturday, and Sunday."
As a thank you to the fans that kept their tickets from 2020 instead of opting to return them, the CKDM Exclusive Thursday Night Kick-Off Party is taking place on June 30th. You can't buy tickets for Thursday's event, and the only way to get in is to already have a ticket or to win your ticket through 730 CKDM.
Countryfest is also still looking for volunteers for the whole weekend, and they have incentive programs to give back to groups that volunteer. You can find out more, as well as register to volunteer on the Countryfest website.
The Parkland Humane Society is as busy as ever and they're looking to you for some help.
They're running low on some supplies and are asking for water bottles, bug spray, paper towels, duct tape, kleenex, and canned cat food. If you're able to donate any of the following, you can head to the Humane Society between 1 and 4 weekdays. If between those times don't work, call 204-638-6966 to arrange an alternate time.
Then while you're heading down to donate some supplies, you can even get in a volunteering shift. They're currently looking for people who would volunteer in the morning and afternoons. If you want to, head to Humane Society Volunteering.
Hannah Lissenberg says they greatly appreciate anyone that donates and volunteers.
"We have such a great community here of volunteers," said Lissenberg. "It's a great opportunity to meet some new people and you get to spend time with the cats and dogs and help out with their basic needs."
UPDATE: As of 7:35 p.m., the severe thunderstorm watch has ended.
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Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Dauphin and surrounding areas.
It is currently in effect for the following communities:
According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
They also say that a warm, moist and unstable air mass is in place over west-central Manitoba late this afternoon and that scattered thunderstorms will likely develop over the coming hours, some of which may become severe this evening.
More information can be found on the Environment Canada website.
Dauphin Recreation Services is hosting a Sod Turning Ceremony for the first phase of Maamawi Park tomorrow. The ceremony's taking place at 1:15 at the old Dauphin Brewers Diamond, where the park will be built.
DRS Assistant General Manager Lindsey Kyle says they're focusing on making sure the park is accessible to everyone who wants to use it.
"Maamawi Park is about reconciliation, so our goal is to make it a space that everyone feels welcome, and everyone can come and attend." Says Kyle, "Whether it's learning different languages, learning different arts and culture, that sort of stuff, we have big dreams for the park."
DRS was hoping to have the first phase of the park, which is the Co-op Family Toboggan Run, complete by the winter but continued wet weather has pushed back the start of the project, making a completion date uncertain.
Fusion Credit Union's giving out another $30,000 to businesses as a part of this year's Community Infusion Program. The program was founded to give back to businesses and help out entrepreneurs in the communities that Fusion serves.
This year, they've introduced two categories, New Business/Business Startup and Purchase or Expansion of an Existing Business, to make the program more accessible for entrepreneurs. Mike Csversko, the Business Development Manager for Fusion says they hope this will give more people an idea of what they're looking for.
"There's no such thing as a bad business idea," Said Csversko, "We see all kinds of applications that come through, and you'd be surprised what piques the judge's interest. We're just trying to pull out that entrepreneurial spirit that we know exists in our region, and wanting to build that forward because we know that's what's going to grow our area."
Applications will be accepted for the program until July 3rd at midnight. Successful applicants will be required to submit a formal business plan by August 19th, and finalists will be invited to present their business pitch to a panel of judges on October 4, in Russell. You can apply for the program on the Fusion Credit Union website.
