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The town of Binscarth is preparing for an incredible party to celebrate Canada Day.
From 8 to 10, there will be a pancake breakfast at the Binscarth Memorial Hall, and there will be opening ceremonies at 9. Then at 10:30, there is a parade, and that paves the way for a day full of activities and fun.
Robin Robinson says the Binscarth & District Gordon Orr Memorial Museum will open right after the parade, and that's always a hit. It's at 162 2nd Ave.
"There is a large selection of artifacts. We have the oldest Bison skull in all of North America in our building," said Robinson. "People donate, and we display it. It has everything from sports to kitchen stuff, a military section, and so much more. It's quite massive."
The breakfast will be $12. When it comes to lunch, the proceeds will go towards sustaining the museum. It will be $5 for a sandwich or a piece of pie. Lemonade, iced tea, and water will be free. In the past, Robinson says about $2,000 has been raised through the lunch.
Robinson says it's a short season at the museum, but a lively one. It's a special place and one of the heartbeats of the community. It was incorporated in 1992.
"We're only open maybe two months, but we have an amazing summer student here," commented Robinson. "We do tours. We've had four school tours this week. We bring in about 500 people per year, which is great for the size of our community, and how long the museum is open."
There's an outdoor market from 1 to 4 at the Binscarth Museum green space, and kids' games at 2.
The supper will be at the Park & Pool. They'll be serving pulled pork and all the fixings. That's from 5 to 7, and that's when the festivities head to the ball diamonds for entertainment and the Lions Club serves up hot dogs and cake.
Then you can stick around for the fireworks. It's going to be a great Canada Day in Binscarth.
"We are expecting likely 1,000 people throughout the day," ended Robinson. "The meals will be very well attended."
It'll be a special day in Binscarth, and if you're looking for something to do, Robin invites you down.
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Herbicide applications continue across the region as crop stages are reached.
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The message was clear from those in attendance at a public meeting regarding the Dauphin and District Food Bank - money needs to be raised towards exploring the possibility of buying a building that would serve as its new home.
And the time to act is now.
There are already commitments from several churches in the community to commit around $255,000 towards a building fund for the Food Bank.
But more is needed before such a dream can possibly become a reality.
Food bank supporter Wayne Olson discusses the next steps to be taken following last night's meeting
"It is to advertise that if you want to donate to the Food Bank - to help them find a new home - that you can do that by donating to the Dauphin and District Community Food Bank Building Fund, so that we can rise money for them to buy a new building, so that can have a permanent home that will never change in Dauphin."
Ideas for fundraising activities will be worked on in the coming weeks, but anyone wanting to donate to the building fund can do so by contacting the Food Bank.
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For the third time since last December, a business on Main Street has been the subject of a police search.
The latest came on Monday evening, when Mounties seized thousands of contraband cigarettes, chewing tobacco, nicotine pouches, cigars, and vaping products that were all being sold illegally.
53-year-old Rashid Noor of Dauphin was charged with Unlawful Sale of Vaping Products and Cigars.
He is already slated to be in court on July 22nd in relation to charges from the two previous search warrants
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A child under the age of 14 sustained a minor injury while two other children were not physically hurt.
On June 20 at 10:30 p.m., Dauphin RCMP responded to an assault at a home on Edgar Avenue. The homeowner told officers that an adult female and a child had come to the home asking for help. The adult female was injured. She was assaulted at a nearby home and three children, all under the age of 14, were in the home at the time of the assault. The children were able to escape, but not before one was injured.
The suspect, known to the victim, was arrested a short time later at the residence where the assualt happened.
A 33-year-old man faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon x2, and Assault.
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The Neepawa Tigers high school hockey team has had a history of giving back to the community since 1998.
In 2019, Troy Brister and Mike Adams took over the team. They had an idea of starting a game to support funds for the Cancer Ward in Neepawa. They went to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and they loved the idea. They helped the Tigers purchase their pink jerseys, and a parent group was formed.
In four of the six years that the Tigers have hosted a Cancer Care game, they've played Minnedosa.
"First of all, it's pretty remarkable to see the support from the community. To have between 400 and 500 people show up to the game is incredible," said Brister. "In past years, we've had people who have won the Progressive 50/50, and they donate some of their winnings back."
The Tigers are coming off a successful season. They won 23 regular-season games and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Not only have they made a great impact on the ice, but off the ice as well.
Brister says this is always a game that the players circle on their calendar.
"Right from day one, the minute the guys put the pink jerseys on, they have been proud to put them on," continued Brister. "And then to know where the money is going and every cent they've raised has stayed in Neepawa, that's a pretty big deal for them."
The numbers are now in, and wow, what an incredible job the team has done. Recently, the team's grade 12 players went to the hospital to donate the money raised through the game. Presentations were made to the Neepawa Chemo Ward and Victoria's Quilts of Canada Neepawa branch.
In the past six years, the Tigers have donated $20,300 to cancer services in the town of Neepawa.
"Very proud. It's sometimes hard to put into words," ended Brister. "To see every cent stay here in Neepawa and go to an extremely important cause, very special for us. Our team is very proud."
Brister confirms their seventh annual Cancer Game will take place next season.
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A new initiative to try and get more people to visit Canadian national parks is in its early days of implementation.
The Canada Strong Pass allows all Canadians to enjoy free entry to all national parks, as well as discounts on camping and backcountry campsites.
It first launched last Friday, and Scot Shellborn, with Parks Canada at Riding Mountain National Park, says the feedback so far has been very positive.
"I spent some time at one of the entrance gates on Friday, just to get a feel. And, some already knew. They were like "I know it is free as of today," and then they had some questions like how long and some other things. And, then there were others that went to pay, and our wonderful gate crew would tell them that it is free from now until September 2nd, and they were surprised and said, "Really? Well, that is wonderful."
There is no cost for the Canada Strong pass; simply show up at any Canadian national park.
Shellborn thinks the initiative will lead to an increase in visitors this year, especially by those who have never visited a national park before.
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A man was stabbed and a man from Winnipeg faces several charges.
On Saturday at 6:00 a.m., Swan River RCMP were at a house in the RM of Mountain after 34-year-old Clinton Duck stabbed the homeowner. The homeowner was treated at the hospital and later released.
About 30 minutes later, officers received a report that Duck was trying to steal items from vehicles in Bellsite, which is about 60 kilometres away from Swan River. While in Bellsite, officers responded to a property on Mountain Avenue after a report of a stolen vehicle that was located. A quick search of the truck led to the seizure of a knife believed to have been used in teh stabbing earlier in the day.
Duck now faces charges of Break and Enter, Robbery, Theft of a Motor Vehicle x2, Theft Under $5,000 x2, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Obstruction and numerous Fail to Comply with Release Order Conditions. He remains in custody.
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Dauphin and District Handivan has announced it will be operating with reduced hours this Saturday.
The handivan will operate from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, and organizers are asking potential users to prebook their ride by calling 204-638-8884.
A shortage of drivers is being given as the reason for the reduced hourss of operation.
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Our MLA recently received some special recognition.
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