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This year's Lobsterfest event was another sold-out, smashing success.

Earlier this week, the Dauiphin Rotary Club presented a cheque to Countryfest Community Cinema in the amount of $10,874 - the final proceeds from the event.

Co-organizer Lindsay Dingwall had a number of thank yous that she wanted to extend.

"The Lobsterfest Committee was just so easy to work with and made things happen.  All of the sponsors, because events like this do not happen without sponsors, they just step up and believe in what we are doing.  And, then there are the people that bought tickets and showed up.  When we have a sold-out event, that tells us to keep doing it."

Dingwall also thanked all of the volunteers that helped stage the event.

She says they exceeded their goal of raising $10,000 through the event for our local cinema.
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The town of Neepawa has a new member of council. 

Dave Clark won a two-person by-election on Wednesday, collecting 272 of the 360 votes cast.  

Sheri Grant finished a distant second.  

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Good news for those wanting to get their driver's licence.  Manitoba Public Insurance is opening registration to its popular high school education program, Driver Z, next Wednesday.
The registration will open at 8:00 a.m. on July 23rd. 
Driver Z will be offered in communities throughout Manitoba, using a mix of e-Lessons, virtual, and in-person classes.
One of the main components of the program is the in-car learning sessions that give students the time they need behind the wheel to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to drive safely and prevent collisions.
To start the process of registration, parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to complete the first two steps of the registration process before registration day by Visiting an MPI Service Centre or an Autopac broker with the new driver to set them up as a customer. 
Further details and a list of required documents that you must bring with you to verify their identity is available on MPI’s website. Prospective drivers can also call the MPI Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-665-2410. 
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Elizabeth Woddason. Photo courtesy Manitoba Crop Alliance

Manitoba Crop Alliance has handed out $1,000 bursaries to six high school graduates, including one in the Parkland region.

Elizabeth Woddason of Erickson was one of the recipients.

The MCA established the bursaries to assist graduating high school students who are planning to attend a Canadian college or university in a field that will benefit the agriculture sector.

Woodason will be attending the University of Manitoba in the fall to begin work on obtaining a Bachelor of Science, which she plans to combine with her interest in genetics towards developing better crop varieties.

 

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Another week of high temperatures helped crops progress in the Northwest region. 
But despite some rainfall over the past seven days, the latest Manitoba Agriculture Crop report, more rain is needed as many crops, particularly those in lighter soils, are starting to show signs of moisture stress.  
Herbicide applications have wrapped up for the most part in the region, while fungicide applications continue in most crops that have reached appropriate stages.  
Fall rye and winter wheat crops continue into the late milk/early soft dough stages, while spring wheat moves into the flowering stage, while the most advanced fields are in the grain filling stage.
Field Peas range from R3 to R4 while Soybeans are in the R2 to R3 stage.
And Canola crops continue to vary across the region, depending on seeding date and moisture levels for germination.
While most fields are in the flowering stage, some are in the rosette stage while others are starting to bolt.  
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Ochre River is getting set to host it's Family Fun Day this Saturday.

A ball tournament, children's activities, community-wie yard sales, and an evening dance are all highlights of the day. 

Lakeshore Recreation Director Marie Sorlie says it is important to them to have activities for every member of the family.

"We want to make sure that the bouncy castles are up for the kids.  If it is a hot day we will maybe have sprinklers set up.  The adults, while the kids are bouncing around, can play ball and have a great time with their family and friends.  And then in the evening, since it is old-time Bluegrass music, we have the older generation that is really going to enjoy that."

This is the 5th year for Family Fun Day in Ochre River   

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Summer fair enthusiasts don't have to travel far today.

After Strathclair held their annual ag fair yesterday, nearby Shoal Lake is hosting a similar event today. 

Activities include a gymkhana, children's events, a market, and light horse, cattle and mini horse judging.  

Admission is just $6 for adults, with youth costing $2 and kids 6 and under admitted for free.  

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Residents in Neepawa are going to the polls today to elect a new member of town council. 

Two candidates - Dave Clark and Sheri Grant - are seeking the vacancy through today's byelection.

Voting goes from 8 am to 8 pm at the Town of Neepawa Administrative building on Hamilton Street.  

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Camp Day is Wednesday at Tim Horton's restaurants across the country, including here in Dauphin.

Local franchisee Greg Crisanti says proceeds from all hot and iced coffee sales tomorrow will go to the Tim Horton's Foundation camps.  

"We have seven camps located across Canada, as well as one in Kentucky in the United States.  We are really looking forward to breaking the record books again, and help send more kids to summer camps year over year.  It is a great day with lots of fun things happening.  You can get your windows washed as you are going through drive-thru, while inside we have a great raffle prize and a raffle table set up."

Last year, a child from Dauphin was able to attend one of the Tim Horton's Foundation camps, in large part because of the proceeds raised from previous Camp Day events here.

CKDM's Justin Allin will be on location from the Dauphin restaurant between noon and 3 on Wednesday
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Canada's National Ukrainian Festival is now less than three weeks away, and one of the highlight events is currently accepting entries. 

Henrik Langer is co-chair of the Saturday morning parade, and says entries have been coming in slow but steady, adding that there is still room for you to enter a float. 

"Everyone is welcome to join us. It does not matter if you are an old business, a new business, a sports team, a club, an organization - come and sign up.  You can walk, bring a vehicle with you with your decals on it, or have a big-themed vehicle.  The more people, the merrier.  Honestly, it is going to be a fun time."

You can put in an entry for the Saturday morning parade by filling out a form on the festival's website, or entering in person at the office in the Dauphin Marketplace Mall.  
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McCreary Municipality is advising its residents that there is now a boil water advisory in effect for the municipality.

It has been brought on by a drop in water pressure due to water line repairs currently underway in the community.  

Residents must bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before using the water for any kind of consumption, including drinking, brushing teeth or food preparation, which includes baby formula. 

The advisory is also in effect for water obtained through the Bulk Water station in McCreary.

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