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The community of Arden is set to rock this weekend as their Whitemud Music Festival is set to return for a second year.
Taking place Friday and Saturday, the festival was the brainchild of Rob Cameron and a few others back in 2020, but had to be held off until 2023 due to the pandemic.
Cameron says Friday's headliners are a band from Mexico that is returning to the festival for a second straight year.
"They are called the Beast. They play all of the Touristy bars in Puerto Vallarta throughout the winter and they make a ton of friends and connections with all of the Canadians that go down there. They usually come up in late May or early June to Canada and they tour all around all summer. We know the guys and we have had them in Arden a few times for dances at our hall. And last year, we had them booked as our headline for the Friday night."
Cameron says it begins Friday night at 7 pm and continues through to 1 am, with Saturday's performances going from noon to 1 am.
He adds they have a trio of tribute bands headlining Saturday's lineup.
"A Tom Petty tribute band called Damn the Torpedoes, which are based out of Winnipeg. And then another Winnipeg-based band that does an AC/DC tribute band. And they call themselves For Those About to Rock. And then to end off the night, we have another band out of Winnipeg who are a Guns N Roses tribute who call themselves Rattlesnake Suitcase. "
The event is being held at Lansdowne Centennial Park, with free camping available to anyone who purchases a ticket.
The event is a fundraiser for the Arden Curling Club and Lansdowne Recreation.
Tickets are $80 for a weekend pass, $40 for a Friday pass and $60 for Saturday,
They are available online through EventBrite, and in person at the gate during the festival.
More information can be found on the Whitemud Music Festival Facebook Page.
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Over the past seven days, precipitation has fallen across most of the province, focusing heavily on the Central, Eastern, and Southern Regions.
Several Interlake stations and the Swan Valley station in the Northwest logged no rain whatsoever. The most was seen at the Kane Station totaling 54.8mm.
Soil moisture has been maintained well throughout the season, and the accumulation of growing degree days in strong supply, slightly varying at 95%-105% depending on location.
Early harvest numbers also continue to roll in, as winter wheat and fall rye crops are well past half done, at 60% and 72% respectively.
Most of that is being driven by the Central, Eastern, and Southwest areas, as both the Northwest and Interlake areas are just beginning.
Early yield estimates are 80 to 110 bu/acre in the Central region and an average of 75 bu/acre in the Eastern region.
In other cereals, Spring cereal harvest has started, with 3% of spring wheat and oats, and 15% of barley estimated as complete. With the latest spring wheat is in the soft to
hard dough stage.
Spring wheat quality is rated mostly good with 5% of the crop being reported as poor in the Southwest, Northwest, and Central regions.
Corn ranges from the R1 to R3 stage.
Oilseeds are beginning to be harvested, with canola beginning in the Central and the earliest-seeded sunflowers have completed flowering and reached seed development. Most flax fields are in growth stage 11.
Pulses and soybeans made progress, with field pea harvest ongoing in the Central Region, with most other areas mostly in the R 7 stage.
Soybeans in the Southwest, Northwest, and Interlake regions are mostly in the R4 to R5 stage. In the Central and Eastern regions, soybeans are at R5 to R6.
The warm weather and rainfall did create ideal conditions for forage and pasture growth across most of the province, and good progress has been made in putting up hay and silage.
Dairy producers are mostly done with their second cut of alfalfa, and the first cuts of beef hay have also been completed.
Drying conditions haven't been ideal though, as the humidity has left some heavy dew in the mornings.
Dugouts are at 70% of normal capacity, and water supplies are reported to be adequate.
Last week left the Northwest Region with hotter, drier conditions, leading to some good time for crops to grow and some of the harvest to begin.
Grandview received the most precipitation at 42 mm. Temperatures were in the mid to high 20s with Birch River station recording the highest daytime temperature of 29.3 degrees. The lowest overnight temperature was at Ruthenia station at 6.8 degrees.
Most spring wheat is in the dough development stage with the earliest seeded fields moving towards maturity. The later-seeded fields continue to catch up, and small start to spring wheat harvest so far.
The majority of canola crops have completed flowering and continue in pod development and maturity. A small start to swathing/desiccation has begun on the earliest maturing fields.
The recent heat has helped advance Soybean crops. They are in the R4-R5 stage and are looking good with more pod fill evident.
I'm sure many producers in the area are antsy to get harvest started, and hopefully, the forecast ahead shows us some more favorable conditions than the rain from the past couple of days.
Stay safe, and here's wishing you the best of luck this harvest season.
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The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) amounts were increased in July after an annual rework of the numbers, and many of those payments will be seen this week.
This rework led to an increase in the CCB earlier this, year meaning eligible families could be pocketing more.
These payments go towards Canadian residents with kids under 18 at home and vary a bit with the child's age.
Parents could receive a maximum payment of $648.91 for each child under the age of six years, and For every child aged six to 17 years, the maximum CCB payment will be $547.50, a 4.7 percent increase from last year for both.
The benefits come at a reasonable time, as many parents are likely gearing their children up for the school year, which is increasingly costly.
Following this week's payout, the payments are expected again on Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 20 and Dec. 13.
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Tomorrow (Wednesday) will be a special day for the residents of Russell.
A Grand Opening for the new Community Cancer Care Centre in that community will take place at 10 am tomorrow, with a barbecue to follow right after.
The project, which was recently completed, added an additional 33-hundred square feet to the existing Cancer Care Manitoba chemotherapy treatment space in the Russell Health Centre.
The facility now includes an expanded nursing station and medication storage area, as well as the creation of a dedicated patient bathroom, nourishment area, and waiting area.
Funding for the $2.5 million project came from the provincial government, as well as the Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee, which raised $1.8 million towards the construction and equipment costs for the project.
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That's a wrap.
The Manitoba Summer Games, Powered by Manitoba Hydro, are in the books and now, we all have an opportunity to look back at the week it was in Dauphin and the area. Clayton Swanton and Carla Wolfenden joined the CKDM Morning Show featuring Justin Allin and Darnell Duff on Tuesday morning to wrap up the week-long event.
Manitoba's biggest sporting event featured over 1500 athletes, 300+ coaches and managers, 100+ officials, and over 750 volunteers. It was a week to remember, and Clayton and Carla opened up Tuesday by thanking the volunteers.
"They stepped up hugely. The ones that volunteered stayed longer, did more shifts, and pitched in anywhere that was needed," offered Wolfenden. "We can't thank the volunteers enough."
2024 marked the first time in two decades that Dauphin hosted the Manitoba Games after hosting a successful event in 2004. Eight venues played host to events this year, Vermillion Sportsplex, Credit Union Place, the Myles Haverluck Athletics Facility, the Dauphin Curling Club, Northgate Trails, Riding Mountain National Park, Manipogo Provincial Park, and the Gilbert Plains Country Club.
"I think we showcased why the Manitoba Games are so important," said Swanton. "We hope that we have set a pretty good example for Thompson as they will host the 2026 Winter Games. We are thrilled that athletes from across the province had this opportunity to compete."
It was a great week for Team West, finishing with 78 medals, the third-most. They finished just four behind Winnipeg Gold. Team West included more than 60 athletes from the Parkland, many of which claimed a medal.
Being from Dauphin, Wolfenden was so proud of every athlete from the region.
"I was so happy to see so many Dauphin and Parkland athletes in the Games," said Wolfenden. "When Team West walked into Credit Union Place for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, it was a big team. I got a little emotional seeing them all. It's about achieving the next level and this is just the start for many of the athletes."
In closing, Clayton and Carla wanted to thank every volunteer, every fan, every official, and everyone who was involved in the event. It was a great success and once again, it's Parkland Strong.
"We had a vision in our heads and it came out even better," ended Wolfenden.
"Our team was fantastic all week, we problem-solved and achieved amazing things," ended Swanton. "It was fantastic to be a part of such an incredible team. I think we're all going to be sad not working together in this capacity moving forward. It was a pleasure to work with the entire crew."
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In the ongoing Saga of contract negotiation between CN Rail, CPKC, and the teamsters union, negotiations have ground to a halt.
And soon, so will the trains.
CN Rails Director of Public Affairs and Media Relations Johnathan Abecassis stated the teamster made a counteroffer over the weekend, but noted parties remain far apart.
In response, CN Rail has begun to enact a lockout of their railways, which will come in phases throughout the week.
"By Thursday morning at one past midnight, all products will be embargoed. CN will continue moving all goods currently on the network, but anything that isn't on the network yet will be refused. we will try and get as much of the existing product on our network off the network as quickly as possible."
Abecassis said that this lockout is an attempt to protect the goods on the rail and create a more logistically sound shutdown, rather than one conducted by the Teamster union, as they worry products could be left on the systems.
The shutdown is already underway, moving dangerous goods or time-sensitive goods to where they need to be.
But come Thursday at 12:01 am, the embargo will go into full effect, and nothing will move by rail.
Now the nation has to wait anxiously for these parties to return to the bargaining table with more shared ideas, lest we find out what an extended rail shutdown could do during the upcoming harvest season.
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Today, Norwex celebrated 30 years of operation with a family-friendly BBQ, a building tour, and speeches from local and international dignitaries.
The cleaning products company was launched 30 years ago in Norway, with its Canadian distribution center opening 25 years ago here in Dauphin.
Chris Copeland, Norwex's North American CEO was in attendance and was proud to see how this Location has become Canada's Stronghold for the brand.
"The 30th year here feels so right. it all started here. How everything in Dauphin started to propagate this business around north America and around the world, and it's a pleasure to be here and to celebrate in the community."
Co-Founder Debbie Bolton, Accompanied by North American CEO Chris Copeland
Co-founder Debbie Bolton is proud to have built up more than just a company here in Dauphin.
"It's not about one person here, we're really about community. Why it's been so great being in Dauphin we have been able to develop that community and link arms and grow this business"
All the speakers focused on some common themes, the success of community support, and the anticipation of a bright future.
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A man arrested in connection with a July 2022 armed standoff on the Ebb and Flow First Nation has made another court appearance.
40-year-old Lyle Malcolm was remanded back into custody until August 27.
And a new court date has been set for one of two people who admitted to a February armed robbery of two teens in Swan River .
21-year-old Jefferson Cook was also remanded back into custody until September 12.
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The Manitoba Summer Games, powered by Manitoba Hydro, came to a close on the weekend with the closing ceremonies at Credit Union Place.
CKDM News Now spoke to a few of the athletes after the ceremonies to get their thoughts on the week long event.
\Maury represented the Winnipeg Gold region in sailing.
"I thought it went really well. It was quite energetic with lots of things going on and lots of events and lots of fun overall."
Rylan and Gianpaolo were both part of the men's soccer team for the South region.
"I think it was fun." said Rylan, while Gianpaolo added "I think it was a good experience."
"My favourite memory was probably the cafeteria. It was really nice getting to thank all of the volunteers and have the lovely food that fuelled me up for my sport." added Maury.
And Aubrey and Jennica represented the North region in girls basketball.
"The games were really awesome.." said Aubrey. "There were so many new people to meet and the people that helped out were also awesome."
"The competitive and intensity on the court was awesome." added Jennica. "I loved every second of it. To see how the athletes worked so hard to come here and participate was great to see it all (come) together. "
The next edition of the Manitoba Games will take place in March of 2026, as Thompson will host the winter edition.
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An Ethelbert man charged after a June arson case at a home in that community was back in court this week.
54-year-old Marc Dorais faces numerous charges, including Arson with Disregard for Human Life, and hs been remanded back into custody until his next appearance on September 16 in Winnipeg.
Meanwhille, a guilty plea has been entered by one of the accused in the April theft of around 12-thousand dollars worth of electronics from a downtown Dauphin busness.
34-year-old Florin Chelu was in Dauphin Court on Wednesday, where he was sentenced to time already served in custody, and two years of probation.
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This Monday, A cyclical event will return to our night sky, as we will be graced with a "SuperMoon".
But what exactly is a supermoon? well, Scott Young, Planetarium Astronomer at the Winnipeg Museum has an answer to that:
"Yeah, it's something that's sort of become popular over the last few years. Basically, as the moon goes around the earth, it goes around in a slightly oval path. sometimes it's a little closer, and sometimes it's a little farther. And so, when it happens to be a full moon at its closest, they call that a SuperMoon"
You'll see some changes if you look for them, as the moon will look roughly 14% bigger, and 30% brighter, as it's closer in orbit.
Now, Young wasn't always a fan of the term "SuperMoon" because it's not really a massive change.
He has grown to love it though, because the hype has led a lot of people to get out, look up, and really ponder the night sky.
"I think the message is that the moon is always super! Don't wait for some one online to tell you 'hey go look at the sky' because there's always stuff going on."
be sure to be out Monday night and see just how super the moon can really be!
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