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The Russell fairgrounds will be hopping next weekend as the 4th annual Russell Ag Days are scheduled for August 21st to 23rd. 
Russell Ag Society Director Vicky Davidson says they are bringing in some new events this year. 
"We have quite a bit of roping, as well as a cowboy contest which consists of ranch-style roping and things that they do every day in their home lives.  And they bring it to the grounds to compete and to have a bit of fun.  We also have some ladies breakaway roping,  which has become a new, up-and-coming event."
Other highlights include the finals of the Russell Barrel Series, a pancake breakfast, Craft Market, Live Music, and a Chili supper. 
There is no admission cost to attend Ag Days. 
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Gilbert Plains Municipal council is set to hold a special meeting on Monday night. 

Discussion and potential approval of a drainage plan proposal will take place at this meeting.

It will take place at 7 pm in council chambers at the Gilbert Plains Municipal office, and the public is welcome to attend.  

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There will be no shortage of great music this weekend in Eriksdale.

The 5th annual ROGerKimLee Music Festival begins tonight, with performers this evening including the Wrigley Brothers, Majia Kaartinen, Mark Reeves, Julie Mondor, and the Solutions.

Gates to the Eriksdale Sports Grounds open at 5, with the first act hitting the stage at 7 this evening.

The festival continues until Sunday evening.  
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Jason Gilmore looks at it as the final chapter of the first stage and the jumping-off point of the next chapter. 

On Sunday at 3:30 at the City of Dauphin's Public Works Shop on 22 Jackson Street, it's the final goodbye to Dauphin's Rail Turntable. Most of the 90-tonne turntable is being removed from that site on Monday.

"Basically a small community event to discuss. Given our initiative to save the turntable, many people didn't even realize it existed," said Gilmore. "It's a bit of education and an opportunity to speak on what the plans are moving forward to plan an off-site memorial of the turntable."

Gilmore says they are keeping 15 feet of the turntable to create that memorial, which is likely to be parallel to 1st Avenue NW and the tracks. Fundraising efforts are now underway to help create the memorial. If you'd like to help the cause, you can donate funds at City Hall. 

"It goes back to 1993, when there were 17 community members who took their own money to buy that site from CN and to preserve it for historical purposes," commented Gilmore. "Just out of respect for that group, it's important to create a memorial. It's a legacy piece of the 129 years of rail history that we've had in Dauphin."

The 15 feet of turntable being preserved is close to 20 tonnes. 

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More than 30 community members from Dauphin are heading to the pow wow in Ebb & Flow on Saturday afternoon.

The Dauphin Friendship Centre is holding a Culture & Wellness event. The event organisers have chosen to take part in is the pow wow on the Ebb & Flow First Nation, as they hold their Treaty Days. 

Cheryl Klyne is the cultural and wellness worker at the DFC. 

"We have 35 registered, so we'll be taking a few vehicles," said Klyne. "Some people have never been to a pow wow before, so we wanted to expose them to the culture."

Klyne wasn't sure how the reception would be. Things started slowly, but ultimately, it's a sell-out, and those attending are very excited to be a part of the special day in Ebb & Flow. They'll depart Dauphin before noon and arrive in Ebb & Flow for the Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. 

"The other day, we had 20 people sign up by Monday," offered Klyne. "Then all of a sudden, a few days later, we had 35. We couldn't accept any more people, had to stop registrations."

The Friendship Centre will provide free transportation, lunch, and snacks for the 35 attendees. Cheryl has asked the attendees why they're interested, and it's because of the atmosphere.

"People want to get out. Some of them have never been to a pow wow, and they want to know what it's all about. It's a learning experience for some," ended Klyne. "Some also have no means of transportation, so this is their chance to get out and be a part of it."

This is another case of the Dauphin Friendship Centre being here for the community. 

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Lights, camera, action. 

It's showtime in Kelwood. The Harvest Sun Music Festival runs from Friday to Sunday, and what a weekend it's set to be.

Nadia Kuhl says it'll be a weekend to remember.

"It's really great, we are almost sold out," said Kuhl. "Preparations have been going amazingly. Everything is ready. It's going to be a lovely weekend in Kelwood."

The festival begins on Friday night, with doors opening at the Kelwood Community Hall at 5:30.

"We've been running the Boom Chuck Old Time Music Camp, so the students have been attending camp for the last two days," said Kuhl. "The festival kicks off with a recital with the students. We then have an incredible night of music."

The evening performers include 2 Dollar Bill & His Bad Pennies, Claire Therese & The Lockdown, and The Stanley Country Cut Ups. The party then heads to the Legion at 10:00 p.m. for a bluegrass jam.

On Saturday, the party continues in the campground, and no tickets are required. Folk & Flow starts at 9:00 and continues throughout the day. Kayla Luky takes the stage at 2:30. 

"Great local performers from 9:00 to 4:00," said Kuhl. "Then we have a little break before we head to the hall on Saturday evening. We have some more great entertainment there. Including a local band from Onanole called Route 10 Collective."

Jimmie Kilpatrick and The VinceTones take over the Legion at 10:00 p.m., and tickets are required. On Sunday, there's a jam in the garden hosted by Ian Porteous. You can bring an instrument to join or just enjoy the show. That's from 11:00 to 1:00. 

That'll officially put a wrap on the 2025 edition of the Harvest Sun Music Festival. 

If you've never been to the festival, Kuhl says it's one you won't want to miss.

"We've been running it for 20 years. We can hardly believe this is the 20th anniversary. We're so excited that our little arts organization has been able to sustain itself through a lot of challenges, particularly in the past five or six years," ended Kuhl. "We're so excited that there is still all of this life and music happening in Kelwood after 20 years. It's been a lot of hard work and we're happy to celebrate getting here."

For this weekend's entire schedule, head to the Harvest Sun Music Festival. 

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Family and friends have been calling for it for weeks.

And on Wednesday, the province announced that it would search the Brady Road Landfill for the remains of former Pine Creek resident Tanya Nepinak. 

She was last seen in September of 2011 when she left her Winnipeg home to go to a restaurant.

During the investigation of her disappearance, police stated they believed that her remains were in the Brady Landfill. 

The province says they are finalizing plans to search the location for the remains of Ashley Shingoose, who was a victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki.

Premier Wab Kinew confirmed on Wednesday that once that search was complete, they would start searching for Nepinak's remains.  
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A by-election is being planned in Swan River to fill a vacancy on the board of trustees for the Swan Valley School Division. 

Nominations are now open for the vacancy, which is in ward three - which is the town of Swan River. 

To be nominated, you must be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older, and have lived in Swan River for at least the past six months. 

Nomination papers can be picked up at the Swan Valley School Division office, and must be signed by the candidate and at least 25 potential voters.  

They must be dropped off between August 27tth and 29th or September 2nd, from 8:30 to noon or 1 to 3:30 pm.  

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A Brandon man arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Dauphin this past May has been given a new court date.

31-year-old Marcus MacLean remains in custody until his next scheduled appearance next Tuesday. 

Meanwhile, one of two men arrested after an armed robbery late last year on the Saapoteweyak Cree Nation was also back in court this week. 

27-year-old Cheyenne Cook will also remain in custody until his next appearance on August 27th.  
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Dauphin's Waste Disposal Site is currently closed and is expected to remain that way for the remainder of the day.

In a social media post, the city says operational issues are to blame for the site not being able to accept any loads at this time.

Crews from both the City of Dauphin and Winnipeg are working to repair the issue./
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Prairie Mountain Health is preparing to test your ankle brachial pressure index on August 18.

On Monday, the non-invasive test will determine blood flow in your lower legs. 

Ashley Vandepoele caught up with CKDM NewsNow.

"It's a number that shows how well the blood is flowing in your legs. It's measured using a Doppler device," said Vandepoele. "To get the actual ABPI number, we divide the blood pressure in your ankle by the blood pressure in your arm."

Tests will happen at the Primary Care Outreach Clinic in Dauphin. That's at 404 1st Avenue NE, across from Eastside Furniture. Each appointment takes 45 minutes, and clients must be able to lie flat for at least 30 minutes.

"Anyone who has high cholesterol, is a smoker, has high blood pressure, is over the age of 65, or has a history of diabetes, it would be a great idea to get an ABPI test done," ended Vandepoele. 

You must book an appointment; call 204-447-4080.

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