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Many of the top Junior High school rodeo competitors in the province will gather in Gilbert Plains this weekend for their provincial finals.

The action goes from Friday until Sunday, and event spokesperson Courtney Roehl says all traditional rodeo events will take place.

"There is everything from barrel racing and pole bending to bull riding and bronc riding."

This is not the first time that Gilbert Plains has hosted the junior high finals, and Roehl says the community is ready to welcome many visitors this weekend.

"It is definitely a lot of work.  We have a lot of volunteers that work together and a lot of sponsorships that come in to help put this event on.  So we want to thank everybody from the Gilbert Plains, Grandview, and Dauphin areas for sponsoring, and all of our volunteers for helping out." 

Show times are 10 am Friday and Saturday and 9 am on Sunday.

Admission is free. 

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For the second time this spring, the Dauphin Consumers Co-op has made a massive donation to the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum.

More commonly known as Selo Ukraina, the society has received a $35,000 contribution from Co-op, who last month provided them with thousands of gallons of paint in order to spruce up the festival site before Countryfest and Canada's National Ukrainian Festival.

Society President Jim Perchaluk says the money will be used towards the construction of a permanent agriculture heritage exhibit, to be located at Ukrainian Heritage Village.

"Dauphin is known for its farming background and the success over the years of producing grain that feeds the whole world. But if you travel around Dauphin, there is no permanent exhibits in our community that success in our community and how it has evolved over the years."

Total cost of the project is around 230 thousand dollars.  

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Good news to go along with the warm summer-like weather: The Dauphin Recreation Services has announced the opening of the Splash park for the season.

The park located at 214 2nd NW in Dauphin (which is Vermillion Park) is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm

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The results are in, and Richard Kruk is in.

In Wednesday's by-election in the Gilbert Plains Municipality, Kruk secured 139 votes. This means he will now be on the Council.

Kruk's opponent, Aaron Klepak, received 61 votes.

CKDM NewsNow has reached out to Kruk for comment on his victory. 

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A province-wide State of Emergency was declared by the Manitoba government yesterday.

It's in response to the wildfire situation. According to the province's fire map, there is an out-of-control fire burning near Valley River.

Wab Kinew spoke on Wednesday evening.

"This is a significant step we are taking to uphold our obligation to keep people safe," said Kinew. "We're talking about roughly 17,000 people we are looking to provide safety to and prevent loss of life."

Kinew added that this is the largest evacuation Manitoba has seen in most people's living memory. It's believed to be the largest evacuation since 1997. That's when the "Flood of the Century" in the Red River valley forced about 25,000 people from their homes.

The State of Emergency will be in effect for 30 days. It could be extended, if necessary. 

On Wednesday evening, evacuation orders were issued for the City of Flin Flon, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Cross Lake, and Pukatawagan Cree Nation. Some of those residents will be coming to Dauphin until it is safe to return. 

"I spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney to notify him of the State of Emergency we have declared and to ask for help from the Canadian Armed Forces," said Kinew. "The Prime Minister agreed to that request." 

Kinew also provided comments to those affected by the mass evacuations.

"This is a moment of fear, uncertainty, and concern," ended Kinew. "I want to tell you that your fellow Manitobans will welcome you. We will get through this difficult and trying period as we always do, by working together."

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The party of the summer is less than a month away.

Dauphin's Countryfest goes from June 26 to 29 at Selo Ukraina, south of Dauphin.

Duane McMaster is president.

"We got the artist deposits going out right now," said McMaster. "The site crew is out there now cutting the grass. It's pretty exciting. We had our board meeting out there recently, it was great to be back on the site."

The festival begins with the CKDM Rockin' Thursday Night Kick-Off Party. It includes Kate's Outlaw, The Haileys, and the Revolving Doors, to name a few. On top of that, Thursday night will be headlined by Dallas Smith and Default.

It's going to be a Thursday to remember.

"Yeah, we're so excited about that. When Toque had to cancel at the last minute, Default stepped in," offered McMaster. "They should put on a fantastic show. They're going to have the hilltop rocking for our kick-off party."

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If you've been to Countryfest before, you know how special a weekend it is. Thousands of Manitobans come together to celebrate country music. If you haven't, now is the time to make your plans to attend.

The main stage opens on Friday, and it's a sight to behold.

"That amphitheatre is an incredible place to watch a show," continued McMaster. "We're right on the edge of Riding Mountain, so there are some nice views. And we have some incredible performers this year. Incredibly, we can put this festival together and not be in a major centre."

Tickets. There have been reports of people getting scammed. Let's make sure you aren't one. You can get them safely online or call 204-622-3700. It's the party of the summer and it returns south of Dauphin from June 26 to 29. 

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If you're into the fantasy world, start booking a trip to Eriksdale next weekend.

On June 7, the Shadows and Starlight Fantasy event will be at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre. The doors open at 10 a.m. with the first annual Fantasy Market and Live Action Roleplay. Authors are reading throughout the day. Then at 2:30, you can watch a live presentation of live action role play with Misthaven LARP. 

Erica Lindell, coordinator, says the buzz is building.

"We're super excited, I love to cosplay. Any opportunity to do it, I certainly will," said Lindell. "Everyone seems excited. A ton of people from Winnipeg are coming up, along with those from other areas in the province, including right here in the Interlake."

After a full day of interactive and wizardly events, there will be a social starting at 8 p.m. There will be options to learn a dance. There will also be a silent auction, food and spirits, and the fae and the knight will be there.

"We have a nice high tea with sandwiches and a ton of desserts," ended Lindell. "We're crowning a King and Queen for 2025. There will be magical acts. Sparkle and glitter tattoos as well. If you're into the fantasy world at all, there is something for everyone."

The entry fee for the market is $5 for individuals aged 18 and over, while admission is complimentary for those under 18. For the social event, tickets are priced at $45 for adults (18 and older) and $15 for younger attendees.

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Both the Roblin and Gilbert Plains Municipalities have issued fire bans for their municipalities.

In Roblin, the ban goes into effect as of 8 am Thursday, as all existing burn permits will be cancelled, with the ban also including fireworks.

You can still use fully enclosed fire pits, but only between 8 pm and 8 am, as well as gas appliances.

In Gilbert Plains, you are also only allowed to burn in fully enclosed fire pits.

Meanwhile, a fire ban has also been put in place for Riding Mountain National Park.

All bans are in place due to the current extreme dry conditions and will not be lifted until sufficient precipitation takes place.

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Another boil water advisory has been issued for the Waterhen public water system and supplied systems, which include Hill's Resort, Jantti, Harvest Lodge, and Meadow Portage.

The notice was issued by the medical officer of health, Manitoba Health, and the Office of Drinking Water, Manitoba Environment and Climate Change.

On May 27, there was a loss of water pressure in the Waterhen Distribution system.

Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute if being used for drinking and ice making, preparing beverages such as infant formula, preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables, and brushing teeth.

This notice is in effect until further notice

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Riding Mountain Member of Parliament Dan Mazier says this week's Throne Speech included many lofty promises, but no plans on how those promises would be carried out.

Mazier was also very disappointed to hear no mention of the oil and gas sector in the speech.

"There was no mention of pipelines in the speech.  We want to remove Bills C-69 and C-48, which are the energy cap and the no new pipelines bill, but there was no mention of that.  Or the industrial carbon tax.  Carney has been very clear that he wants to keep the industrial carbon tax.  How is that going to benefit the economy?"

Mazier was also not happy that there was no mention of how the government plans to deal with the fentanyl crisis.

Mazier was very impressed that King Charles III was invited to present the throne speech on Tuesday.

"As an M-P, you are behind the bar and do not get to enter the Senate.  But you do get to see him go by and possibly get to shake his hand.  It is always good, and it does really remind us of our history and our heritage.

The opposition Conservatives are being led in the House by former leader Andrew Scheer, until current leader Pierre Polievre can earn a seat in the House of Commons through a by-election.

As for Mazier, he will hold added responsibilities in the House of Commons, as he has been named to the Conservatives' shadow cabinet, responsible for health.

CKDM News Now, ill have more details on this next week. 

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Seeding operations in the Northwest region should wrap up in the coming days.

According to the latest crop report, spring wheat is about 95 per cent seeded in the area, while field peas are 98 per cent seeded.

Soybeans are around 80 - 85 per cent seeded, while Canola is around 75 per cent seeded in our area.

Temperatures of zero degrees or cooler were recorded over the past week but no word yet on how that has impacted this year's crop.

 Fall Rye and Winter Wheat crops are looking good with continued growth. 

Provincially, 85 per cent of this year's crop is in the ground, compared to the five-year average of 69 per cent for this time of year. 

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