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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.

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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. 
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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.

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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.  
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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.  
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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.  

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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.  

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The Minnedosa Fire Department is one of 20 fire departments in Manitoba to receive a special donation from Globalmedic. 

A wildland skid has been added to their fleet of equipment thanks to this contribution.

The unit includes a 250-gallon tank, fire pump, and hose and suction line, all mounted onto an aluminum skid.  

They are self-contained firefighting systems designed for rapid response and mobility in wildland firefighting.
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Manitoba Beef Producers Association is bringing a very special workshop to Dauphin later this week.   

Research and Extension Specialist Melissa Atchison says the event, set for Thursday afternoon at the Watson Art Centre, will focus on succession planning. 
"The cool thing about it is we have a pair of brothers - Chris and Dwayne Thompson - from Saskatchewan, and hey have gone through an intergenerational farm transfer along with a farm merger.  So it is very interesting how they have navigated that within their family dynamic.  And they can talk about different strategies that they have used to get through that how they navigated it."
There is no cost to attend the workshop, but pre-registration is preferred so that they know how many people they will be providing lunch for.
You can register through the Manitoba Beef Producers website.  
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Lots of smiles in Winnipegosis this past weekend as another edition of Mossey River Days took place. 

Riley Chartrand is one of the co-organizers of the event. 
"We could not have asked for a better turnout.  The weather was great, we had record turnout levels in my mind.  And I think the kids enjoyed it and the adults enjoyed it as well.  The bands were great and the kids activities were great, and the slopitch was great.  Really not much more I could ask for."
Chartrand says their new events were received extremely well, while their tractor pulls had record participation. 
He adds they will start planning next year's festival this fall.  
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Drug trafficking charges have been laid against a 17-year-old from Crane River following an incident in the community late Saturday night.  

Ste Rose RCMP attempted to pull over a vehicle on Road 481 that they say was unregistered.  

Instead of stopping, the driver kept going, eventually pulling into a driveway. 

The driver then got out of the car and attempted to walk away before being taken into custody by police.  

A search of the suspect found individually packaged substances that appeared to be marihuana and crack cocaine, as well as Canadian cash.

The 17-year-old was released from custody pending a future court date.

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