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Casey Naherniak remembers growing up helping her baba and mom cook.
Her grandma and mom owned a restaurant, so it's safe to say that cooking runs in her blood. Originally from Russell, Casey now lives in Brandon and went to the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts and has been working in a kitchen since she was 16.
For Naherniak, being in a kitchen is where she can zone everything else out while serving a delicious meal. She’s been perfecting her craft for years, and if you’ve ever been lucky enough to taste one of her dishes, you already know—she’s an exceptional cook
"It's definitely hard work, but it pays off when you can make something that someone really enjoys," said Naherniak. "I love creating different dishes and putting my ideas on a plate."
Naherniak loves working with dishes she hasn't, but admits her go-to is wild meat. The rising culinary star is heading to Toronto next month after earning a spot in the North American finals of Grill Masters, a competition hosted by The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. Naherniak will represent the Manitoba/Saskatchewan region on May 13.
Her first-place dish topped seven culinary artists from Manitoba and Saskatchewan at a cook-off in Winnipeg.
"I'm definitely super proud and excited. Coming from a small community and having so much support behind me is a great feeling," continued Naherniak. "I would love to bring the title back to Manitoba and especially Brandon, because we have had anyone from our Keg attend the competition."
At the national competition, Casey will be looking to wow the judges with a creation she believes will set her apart from her competitors. Her dish is called 'Forest and Field'. It's inspired by the land she grew up in and the ingredients she loves.
It features a coffee-crusted elk filet mignon, cooked sous-vide and seared to perfection, served with a rich birch syrup chocolate butter sauce, drunken amarena cherries, and a tangy lingonberry compote. She pairs it with potato pavé, wild black morel mushrooms, and sautéed peas with fresh pea shoots, finishing the plate with homemade crème fraîche, crispy golden beet chips, and edible flowers from her own greenhouse
Casey is looking forward to preparing a dish that sums her up perfectly.
"Yeah, that's kind of what I was going for, it's more personal, and I can tell my childhood through the dish," said Naherniak. "Even the plate is homemade; my boyfriend's dad and I made it from Manitoba wood."
Naherniak is no stranger to competing under the brightest of lights. She also advanced to the national finals last year, where she came up just short. Finishing in second at the finals in Vancouver, Casey is confident her dish will be a gold medal winner.
"I have elevated my dish more, I use more local wild ingredients, and I feel that's what people want," ended Naherniak. "I'm going to explain it well and give it all I got."
Casey Naherniak and the Grill Masters final on May 13 in Toronto.
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An officer was injured and later released in Dauphin on Tuesday morning.
At 1:15 a.m., Dauphin RCMP responded to a home invasion at a home on Alexandria Street. Numerous windows were broken and the suspect had fled on foot before officers arrived.
The 28-year-old man was later arrested without incident. He was charged with Mischief Under $5000 and remanded into custody.
An hour later, another man, known to police, had threatened a female and injured a dog at a home on 5th Avenue in Dauphin. Officers found the suspect near the home. He was agitated and acting aggressive towards the police.
A Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) was needed to arrest him. When he was being placed into the RCMP cruiser, he continued to resist officers and one of the officers suffered an injury.
While the cruiser was driving back to the Detachment with the suspect in the back, he damaged the back of the cruiser.
- • Assault on Police Officer;
- • Uttering Threats Against a Person;
- • Resists/Obstruct Peace Officer;
- • Breaking and Entering with Intent;
- • Trespass at Night;
- • Causing Animals Unnecessary Suffering; and
- • Mischief Equal to or Under $5000.
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Sunrise Credit Union has concluded its yearly "30 grand in your hand" promotion.
All qualified, new mortgage approvals through any of their 19 branches between March 2nd and April 12th were entered into the draw.
Troy Johnson and Cassie Peak, who were approved for a new home mortgage through the Minnedosa branch, were selected as the winners.
The couple has several projects that they want to complete, and say the prize money would be put to good use.
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The new President of the Canadian Cattle Association hails from the Parkland.
Tyler Fulton, who runs a cattle operation near Birtle, was named president of the CCA back in March.
Fulton admits his few weeks in the position have been busy, but also exciting.
"It felt like I was being thrown to the wolves a little bit when I took the position in mid-March. We were dealing with the uncertainty related to the tariffs and the trade war, and of course, all of that in the context of the federal election that was just held. So it has been a busy time."
Having served on the CCA board for the past six years, including the last few as Vice President, Fulton says it was a natural step for him to assume the President's position.
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Students from Ebb and Flow High School are set to come together to see what their futures could look like.
Darcy Malcolm, Education Director, looks forward to hosting Career Day on Wednesday. The event is for Ebb and Flow high school students and begins with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
"We have all kinds of entrepreneurs coming. We have electricians, engineers, architects," said Malcolm. "We have Manitoba Hydro coming, officers from the RCMP, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, and so much more. It's a huge day in the community, especially for the children."
There will be presentations in classrooms and the gym, capping off with a feast for everyone in attendance.
Malcolm's hopeful students will get a good picture of what their futures could look like.
"That's what it all boils down to," continued Malcolm. "The presenters have been asking me what they should talk about and show. I want the students to want to be just like you at the end of it."
There will be door prizes for students in attendance.
Darcy also wants to praise those behind the scenes who have been working towards hosting a successful Career Day.
"I have a team of guidance counsellors and other support staff that have come together, working tirelessly to make this event successful," ended Malcolm. "There is a lot of planning and work behind the scenes that has taken place. I want to thank those individuals for all they have done."
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Dan Mazier is returning to Ottawa, and he does so with a strong mandate from voters in the Riding Mountain constituency.
Mazier grabbed over 67 per cent of the vote on Monday to defeat his closest competitor by well over 18,000 votes.
Mazier knocked on doors in all corners of the riding, and said doing so gave him a good understanding of what residents in the constituency are experiencing.
"One thing that I have really experienced and treasured the most was the stories I'm hearing, and connecting with so many constituents across this riding. We knocked on over 20,000 doors. And believe me, after you experience all of those conversations, you can not help but walk away a better person from it."
Mazier says he will continue to stand up for rural life in Canada when he returns to Parliament Hill.
"With the untapped potential that we have in this riding. Everything from the lumber that we harvest in Swan River to the pork that we export in Neepawa, to the shotgun shells that we manufacture in Carberry. The world wants our products! And I will stand up every day in the House of Commons and in Ottawa defending that and promoting that."
Terry Hayward of the Liberals was a distant second garnering 22.5 per cent of the vote, while Andy Maxwell of the NDP finished third.
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Dauphin is a special place.
There's lots to do, the people are friendly, and jobs are available. If you're thinking of retiring and you don't already live in Dauphin, it could be the perfect spot. In a recent article on World Atlas, Dauphin was named in the top seven best places to retire in the Canadian prairies.
Think about that for a moment. Of all the towns and cities in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, Dauphin is on the map as one of the best places to retire. From the scenic paths of Northgate Trails and the charm of Vermillion Park to the cultural pulse of the Watson Art Centre, the excitement of Credit Union Place, and the craft flavours at Obsolete Brewing Company — there's something here to delight every kind of adventurer.
David Bosiak is the Mayor of Dauphin.
"We're a favorite spot for many retirees, with a big reason being the healthcare available, and there is some affordable housing," said Bosiak. "There are plenty of multi-family options for folks moving off the farm or selling their house and moving into an apartment or condo."
Dauphin is a place where people come together to make special things happen. The 2024 Manitoba Summer Games had more than 700 volunteers. The incredibly popular Canada's National Ukrainian Festival has hundreds of volunteers.
Farmer's Markets are a massive hit in the summer, and no one ever passes up on a pierogi sale. Dauphin is the heartbeat of Manitoba, and Bosiak is a proud resident.
"We're very culturally diverse," said Bosiak. "We have quite a significant Indigenous and Metis community, it's like a blending pot of all the different folks in our community. I think it speaks well that a lot of different people with different beliefs and backgrounds get along with one another in Dauphin."
So if you're thinking of retiring, think Dauphin.
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Due to the dry conditions and increased fire risk, the Rural Municipality of Alonsa has implemented a burn ban.
Opening burning to any brush piles, grass or field fires, garbage burning, bonfires, and recreational fires (that aren't contained properly), fireworks, and recreational ATVing are prohibited until further notice.
Exceptions:
- Fires contained in approved fire pits, propane, or gas appliances are allowed, if used responsibly and monitored at all times.
Failure to comply with the burn ban can result in fines and other penalties. The RM of Alonsa will lift the ban when conditions allow.
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Cyril St. Paul's charge has gotten more serious.
Originally charged with Manslaughter in the killing of a 34-year-old man, St. Paul's charge has been elevated to Second-Degree Murder. Investigators believe there are members of the public with information that may still help the investigation. If you know anything, contact the Ste. Rose RCMP at 447-3082.
On December 15, 2024, at about 7:45 a.m., Ste. Rose RCMP responded to a shooting on Highway 278. The 34-year-old man was lying beside a truck, near the Ebb and Flow First Nation Arena, and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
St. Paul remains in custody.
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The Chief and Council of the Ebb & Flow First Nation have issued a fire ban for the community.
The decision comes after the Ebb & Flow fire department responded to over 100 calls in the past few weeks due to fires.
If you see anyone deliberately setting a fire in that community, you are asked to call the Ste. Rose RCMP at 204-447-2513.
In a release issued over the weekend, Chief and council thanked the fire department fir their hard work and commitment to keeping the community safe.
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It was a busy weekend for the Dauphin Fire Department, starting with a grass fire northwest of the City of Dauphin on Friday night at 8:30.
On Saturday afternoon, just before 2:00, DFD assisted the Gilbert Plains Fire Department with a large fire in the northeast area of their municipality. During this time, the DFD was called to take care of a small rubbish fire in the City of Dauphin.
Just before 4:30 on Saturday, crews responded to a structure fire on 7th Avenue SW. Upon entering the home, the crew found the fire in the bathroom ceiling, which took three hours to extinguish. The cause is accidental and is because an exhaust fan that had been left running for an extended period. No injuries were reported, and no estimates on damages were provided.
Then on Sunday night at 9:00, crews were on the scene of a grass fire, southeast of Dauphin. They worked four hours to extinguish the blaze.
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