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Former Gilbert Plains Municipality CAO Amber Fisher was back in court this week.

Accused of defrauding the municipality of over half a million dollars during her time employed by them, Fisher had her matters adjourned to August 1st in Winnipeg.

And a man arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Dauphin last month was also back in court this week.

23-year-old Dravan Guldie of Saskatoon was remanded in custody to August 12.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 10, 2025 - 2:04 pm

Mounties are investigating a homicide early this morning on the Sapotweyak Cree Nation.

At around 2:30 this morning, Swan River RCMP received a report of a 57-year-old man that was injured at a residence.

Emergency responders rushed to the home but pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

A 20-year-old man, who is reported to have known the victim, was arrested at a nearby home.

No names have been released.

RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services have been called in to help with the investigation.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 10, 2025 - 12:00 pm

Wasagaming Community Arts has a special celebration this weekend.

The WCA was started 55 years ago by Edythe Holden and Joyce Smedegaard.

Current WCA board chair Ken Romaniuk says an exhibit featuring the work of the two women has been on display for a few weeks, and has been very well received.

"This Saturday, we are honoured to have the families of Edythe and Joyce come to the Centre, and we will have a wine and cheese celebration. The families will share some personal stories about their mothers and their journey with art and specifically how they created our Art Centre and Art Gallery."

The event goes from 7 to 9 Saturday night at the Arts Centre in Wasagaming.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 9, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Manitoba Health says visitors to the Brandon Shoppers Mall at the end of June should monitor for symptoms of Measles.

According to a release from the province, a possible measles exposure happened at the Mall on June 29 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Anyone who was at the Mall at this time is asked to monitor for symptoms until July 21, and should check their immunization records and ensure they're up to date with the measles vaccine.

Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure, and may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability, and red eyes.

Small, white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat, and a red, blotchy rash appears on the face and progresses down the body.

If symptoms develop, individuals who may have been exposed are advised to isolate at home and contact their health-care provider about their potential exposure to measles.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 9, 2025 - 3:30 pm

High temperatures over he past week allowed for good crop growth across the Northwest region.

But according to the latest Crop report from Manitoba Agriculture, a lack of precipitation is also contributing to crop stress.

The most advanced spring wheat crops are flowering, while the remaining crops continue behind.

Field peas are growing nicely and are in the R2 stage, with some reaching R3, while the most advanced soybean crops are at the R1 stage.

Canola crops are varied across the region, depending on seeding date and moisture conditions for germination.

Stages also differ within the field, with some plants flowering and some at the 2 leaf stage, and earliest-seeded crops in the flower/pod development stage.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 9, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Photo courtesy Manitoba RCMP

Ste Rose RCMP are investigating two recent break-ins to a store on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.

The incidents took place just after 5 am on June 21st, and after 4 am on July 3rd.

A large number of cigarettes and lottery tickets were stolen during the two incidents.

If you have info on either occurence, you are asked to call the Ste Rose du Lac RCMP at 204-447-3082 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 9, 2025 - 11:05 am

Residents in Neepawa will elect a new town councillor next Wednesday in a by-election.

And residents are being encouraged to learn more about the candidates running for the job at a special meet-and-greet event tonight.

The Neepawa Chamber of Commerce is hosting the gathering from 7 to 9 in the community room of the Neepawa Public Library.

Two candidates - Dave Clark and Sheri Grant - are seeking the vacancy on council.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 9, 2025 - 9:25 am

The summer of festivals in the Parkland continues this weekend in Gilbert Plains, as the Gilbert Plains-Grandview Ag Society host their annual fair and rodeo.

Ag society president Kevin Boese says there will be plenty to see and do, all for one affordable price.

"$35 will get you in for the weekend, which is probably the cheapest fair anywhere to come watch three days of chuckwagon and chariot races, two days of rodeo, a car show, a market, and a chainsaw guy. Yes, there is so much to do."

A friday afternoon parade, all weekend kids zone, and beer gardens are some of the other highlights of fair weekend in Gilbert Plains.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 8, 2025 - 8:00 pm

Parents looking to enroll their kids in summer activities are being encouraged to check out the Dauphin Friendship Centre's summer camps.

Executive Director Crystal Amyotte says they still have room for a few weeks this summer.

"Week three, which is July 21st to 25th, we only have a few spots still open for that one. But then in weeks five through seven, which are all in August

The camps are free to attend and take place at their youth centre.

The camps include games, snacks, and day trips. we have about 10 spots open in each of those."

To register your child, call the Friendship Centre at 204-638-5707.

Details: Contributed by Jeff Henson; Published: Jul 8, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Dauphin RCMP have launched an investigation after partial skeletal remains were found Monday night in the Valley River near Dauphin.

Officers were told that a swimmer located the remains in the shallow river water.

The RCMP Forensic Identification Unit, RCMP Search and Rescue, and an anthropologist have been called in to assist in determining the age of the remains.