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A potential threat of a judicial review of their "one boat, one lake" plan influenced the decision by Parks Canada to ban motorized boats on Clear Lake for a second straight summer. 

Parks Canada officials confirmed this during a town hall meeting hosted by the group Fairness for Clear Lake on Tuesday night in Wasagaming.  

The group says the findings raise concerns about how Parks Canada communicated the decision, which has impacted tourism, community relationships, and public trust. 

Those in attendance also learned that testing done by Parks Canada themselves has confirmed that zebra mussels have already spread to the west side of Clear Lake. 

They add it demonstrates that the boating ban has not prevented the invasive species from dispersing within the lake. 

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With varying amounts of rain over the past week across the Northwest region, crops in the region could still benefit from even more precipitation.

According to the latest Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report, crops in lighter soils and with less moisture this year continue to show signs of stress.

Pre-harvest applications have started in parts of the region.

Spring wheat crops have moved into the late milk/early soft dough stage, while the most advanced Canola fields are in the seed development stage, while others are in the flowering stage. 

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A long-time teacher and administrator within Mountain View School Division will be moving to the administration office this year.

Gord Wood, who was principal at Whitmore School last year, has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of Programs & Planning with the School Division.

Wood got his start in education 29 years ago in Winnipegosis, under what was then known as Duck Mountain School Division.

After stops at Keeseekoowenin School and the Rolling River School Division, Wood returned to Dauphin in 2007, and has since served as a teacher, vice principal, and principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Some well-deserved recognition for a man that is always ready to lend a helping hand in Swan River to any group or organization. 

Wayne Antichow was presented with a King Charles III Coronation medal over the weekend by Riding Mountain M-P Dan Mazier.

Antichow is probably best known for his work with the Swan Valley Ag Society. 

"I have been involved with them over 30 years now, I am the longest serving member of the Ag society.  And I just keep humming along.  I am in charge of advertising and sponsoirships and I enjoy working with all of the radio stations around so that keeps me going."

Antichow says he was very surprised by the honour, adding he is very appreciative of the people that nominated him for this award   

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Charges have been laid against a 38-year-old man after he allegedly assaulted an EMS worker that was taking him by ambulance from the Pine Creek First Nation hospital to Dauphin.

RCMP met the ambulance north of Winnipegosis late Monday morning, where they were notified of the alleged attack. 

The suspect then approached officers with a pair of sheers, and then left the ambulance, eventually getting into a parked vehicle and attacking the driver. 

A non-lethal weapon and two tasers were used at different times to eventually bring the suspect into custody. 

After being treated in Dauphin, the man was released back into police custody.

Randy Nepinak of Pine Creek faces numerous charges, including assaulting a peace officer, assault with a weapon, and two counts of robbery with a weapon, resisting a peace officer, and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. 

One of the paramedics and the driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries.  

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A Boil Water Advisory that was issued last week by the Municipality of Ethelbert has been lifted as of this morning.

The advisory was issued last Monday, after the water in the Municipality had to be turned off for several hours.  

The Municipality thanks all residents for their patience and understanding.  

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The Fairness for Clear Lake group is holding a town hall meeting tonight to allow residents to discuss what they say is the broken trust between Parks Canada and the community, as well as the impacts of the reversal of the 'one boat, one lake' policy, as well as Parks Canada's lack of communication regarding that decision. 

The meeting is set for 7 pm tonight at Danceland in Wasagaming, and will also include findings of an independent scientific review of zebra muusel spread in Clear Lake.  

Earlier this year, Parks Canada announced it was implementing a 'one boat, one lake' policy for the 2025 season. 

However, just prior to the May long weekend, Parks Canada unexpectedly reversed their decision, opting for a total ban on all motorized watercraft on Clear Lake without community consultation or clear scientific justification. 

FFCL says the reversal has had a profound impact on the community, affecting local businesses, cabin and cottage owners, and tourists alike.

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Yellowhead RCMP believe an early Monday morning shooting on the Keeseekoowenin First Nation was a targeted event, and that there is no danger or threat to the public. 

Officers were called to a home on the reserve at 2:45 yesterday morning, where they found two gunshot victims. 

One of them, a 33-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 26-year-old man was transported by STARS to hospital in serious condition.

He has since been released. 

Anyone with info on this incident is asked to contact the Wasagaming detachment at 204-848-2659, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

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This year's Northwest Round Up and Exhibition wrapped up on Sunday in Swan River. 

Wayne Antichow is with the Swan Valley Ag Society

"I think it went fairly well!  Our attendance was not as good as it was last year when we had the RCMP Musical Ride.  But it is very comparable to other years." 

Antichow says the weather was ideal for the entire weekend.

Clean-up is taking place on the grounds today, and Wayne says work on next year's exhibition will begin shortly.  
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A large crowd, many with ties to either the Ebb & Flow or Pine Creek First Nations, turned up today for the ribbon-cutting to officially open the new Anishinabe Aki service station on Main Street South in Dauphin.

A joint project between the two communities, the land for the building was first purchased 20 years ago, with shovels going into the ground in May of last year.
 
In his remarks at the opening, Pine Creek Chief Derek Nepinak congratulated both councils on their perserverence in seeing this project through to the end.
"Like I said in my comments, we were offered the purchase price plus 10 per cent.  So it would have been an easy way for us to grab a few dollars and walk away.  But we decided, and with speaking with the late Chief Ralph Beaulieau in Ebb & Flow, let's hold on to this and turn something into money for us in the future."
Nepinak added that the service station will benefit future generations of both First Nations.
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Dauphins's Sarah Shuttleworth will be presented the King Charles III Coronation medal in Ottawa tomorrow. 

Shuttleworth is a tireless volunteer with a number of organizations, including Friendship Centres at the local, provincial, and national levels. 

Sarah has also given her time in the past to the NAFC's Indigenous youth council, as well as the provincial and national Indigenous Law Students association, as well as being a board member of the Dauphin RIDE program. 

The King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, with Shuttleworth's award recognizing her for volunteer contributions. 
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