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Update posted at 2:45 pm on June 7 below:
The RCMP has arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with the home invasion. He remains in police custody at this time, and the RCMP say they'll provide further updates when possible.
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Original article posted at 1:40 pm on June 7 below:
The Wasagaming RCMP is looking for the suspect in a home invasion in Erikson.
Around 1:55 am on June 6th, the RCMP received a complaint of a home invasion at an address located on 2nd Street NW in the community.
Officers found a 30-year-old female with significant, but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital and later transferred to Winnipeg where she remains in stable condition.
The male suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and wasn't known to the victim. No arrest has been made at this time, but police don't think there is a heightened threat to the public, and they're working to find the suspect.
Wasagaming RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Wasagaming RCMP at 204-848-2442, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Areas as far north as Grand Rapids and as far south as the US border are under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Conditions are favorable to see storms bringing heavy rains, high winds, lightning, and a possibility of hail.
These conditions are known to carry a possibility of tornados as well.
To report a severe storm in your area, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and keep an eye on Weather Canada's Website to stay up to date on the storm watch and conditions.
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A new program intended for Indigenous students is coming to Assiniboine Community College's Parkland Campus in Dauphin.
Their new Horticultural Production program, which is free for successful applicants, will start on Tuesday, July 4th, and finish in March 2024.
"We hope this is the first step in bringing more horticultural production programs to the Parkland region", said Carol Stewart, Director at ACC's Parkland Campus.
The program has 15 open spots. Admission requirements are a Grade 12 diploma, including math and english.
Part of the program is a 3-week paid practicum with Vermillion Growers, who have partnered up with ACC for the program.
"We are going to be doing a lot of practical work there, on-site, at the greenhouse", says Stewart, who adds it's very exciting having Vermillion Growers be part of their new Horticultural Production course.
To find out more information about the program, you can call the Parkland Campus at 204-622-2222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also visit the campus on Whitmore Avenue East.
The campus also has a survey online about what kind of programs and education you would like to see come to the school in the future.
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Seeding progress in the province has surpassed the five-year average for the first time this year.
Provincial seeding is 97% done as of this week's crop report, just ahead of the 96% five-year average, and well ahead of the 87% for this time last year.
A mix of high temperatures, humidity, and showers/thunderstorms made for a mixed week in the Northwest region. High temperatures and soil moisture encouraged rapid growth, but extreme precipitation events cause damage in some areas.
Gilbert Plains and Ashville were the affected areas early in the week, with Ashville being the wettest location, seeing 53.6 mm. Over the weekend, the Swan Valley was the area hit the hardest, with two storms making their way through the area just south of Swan River, resulting in overland flooding, high water levels, and road washouts in some areas.
Spring Wheat in the region is around 98% seeded, with the majority of spring crops having emerged and looking uniform.
Pea and Soybean seeding is complete in the Northwest, with pea fields emerging and looking uniform, while the high temperatures have moved soybean crops along well.
Canola seeding is about 90% done in the region, with earlies seeded canola in the two-leaf stage, and starting to see some flea beetle pressure. Some of that pressure is requiring control.
Winter Wheat and fall rye are looking good and advancing, except for areas in the Swan Valley that saw a large amount of rain, which has plattened parts of the field.
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Around 6:30 this morning, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service(MFNPS) responded to a report of a shooting outside a residence on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.
The victim, a 39-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and police say it doesn't appear to be a random incident. The MFNPS has requested the assistance of the RCMP in the investigation.
The RCMP Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, and the Emergency Response Team are currently in the community investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7701, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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The Roblin RCMP has gotten more information on a woman that's been missing since 2020.
Police are investigating the disappearance of Melinda Lynxleg as a homicide, and new information has led officers to an abandoned residence in San Clara.
Lynxleg, from Valley River First Nation, has been missing since March 31st, 2020, and this is the first update from police since November 19th, 2020.
Melinda Lynxleg
Starting yesterday, and continuing today, the RCMP Search and Rescue Team, RCMP Major Crime Services investigators, RCMP Forensic Identification Section, Roblin RCMP officers, and a forensic anthropologist are working in the San Clara area following up on the new information.
As it's an ongoing investigation, the RCMP isn't disclosing more information, including the reason for the police presence in the area, but is assuring the community there's no public safety threat.
The RCMP Major Crime Service Family Liaison has remained in contact with Melinda’s family, and they are aware of the new developments in the investigation.
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Saturday was a historic day for the Manitoba Métis Federation, as thousands of Red River Métis citizens gathered in person in Winnipeg, at satellite sites, or virtually for an Extraordinary General Meeting.
At the meeting, citizens voted unanimously to approve the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. Vice-President of the Northwest Métis Council, Frances Chartrand, says it was a huge step forward for the MMF.
"So to my understanding, we had over 4000 citizens there. Some of the elders were just shaking our hands and they were so grateful for the leadership, that we were able to finally move forward to sign the agreement where we could have our inherent rights back and the commitment that was made in 1870,"
The treaty solidifies the self-governance of the Red River Métis people, something that has been more than 150 years in the making says MMF President David Chartrand in a news release.
“With this vote, our treaty rights a wrong that took place 153 years ago, when our first treaty –the Manitoba Act – was negotiated and then ignored by Canada."
Saturday's meeting was the largest assembly in MMF history and followed the Red River Metis tradition to gather in Assembly when making decisions that affect the future of the Nation.
From Left: NWMC Executive Peter Fleming, NWMC VP Frances Chartrand, and NWMC Executive Richard Genaille
Frances Chartrand says their recent work across the Northwest Region shows their commitment to Red River Métis citizens and the region as a whole.
"During the pandemic, we spent 10 million dollars in the Parkland, where we were able to build three childcare centres, employ about 40 people in the Parkland area to have jobs and train them to work in the early learning childcare field. Ensuring that we have programming such as our Michif languages, our Saulteaux language, and having cultural land-based programs in each of our childcare centres."
Vice President Chartrand says all of this work was done to ensure that they were ready when the day came for the treaty to be signed.
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Winnipegosis Pride is all set for this Saturday, June 10. The day will include games, a hot dog vendor, face painting, and so much more.
Then just 18 days after that, Dauphin is set to host its 1st Pride Parade. On June 28 at 4:30, everyone will gather at the DRCSS parking lot and the parade begins 30 minutes after that.
The event is being put on by the Northwest Metis Council in partnership with Dauphin Friendship Centre and Mountain View Teachers' Association.
Shannon Genaille is with the NWMC and she says hosting the parade is the right thing to do.
"We live in a world today where not everyone is included in society," said Genaille. "I have family, co-workers and friends that are a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and they feel that love is love and they need to be appreciated and respected. We all bleed the same colour."
The parade will leave the high school and walk down 1st Street before heading to the fire department leading up to Vermillion Park.
That's where different presentations will take place, including vice president Chartrand that will be on hand for a presentation, among others. There will also be live entertainment and there will be a free hot dog barbeque with chips and drinks included. There will also be face painting alongside other fun activities.
Winnipegosis Pride is expecting another great turnout and ahead of Dauphin's Pride on June 28, Shannon invites everyone to take part.
"Everyone should come out, it's about supporting, being allies, and loving each other," ended Genaille. "That's how we're going to make it a better world, everyone should appreciate people for who they are."
You are also encouraged to wear pride colours and decorate your vehicles, if possible.
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The Winnipegosis RCMP is looking for more information about a 2022 car accident on Pine Creek First Nation.
On July 17th, 2022, officers responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Provincial Road 272 and found a 24-year-old man from Pine Creek First Nation with serious life-threatening injuries. The suspect vehicle failed to remain at the scene of the accident.
The victim was transported to the hospital and later taken to Winnipeg for further treatment. The injuries he suffered were life-altering.
While on the scene, officers got a call about a vehicle on fire in the nearby community of Camperville. Police and the local fire department attended the scene and found a brown 2013 Ford Escape that had damage consistent with being in a front-end collision.
Anyone with information in relation to the events before and/or after this hit and run should contact the Winnipegosis RCMP at 204-656-7003, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.maniobacrimestoppers.com.
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A duo of local cannabis enthusiasts and podcasters are looking to share some information about "cannabis 2.0" at a special event coming up this Saturday.
Local pharmacist Trevor Shewfelt and registered nurse Kirk Nyquist host the Reefer Medness podcast, where they bring on a wide array of medical experts, legal professionals, and cannabis advocates to talk about everything cannabis related.
This weekend, they're looking to host a unique event they've dubbed the "Reefer Medness Al Fresco Affair, A Cannabis 2.0 educational picnic"
Many aren't familiar with what "Cannabis 2.0" might refer to, and Trevor Shewfelt gives us a brief overview of the topic.
"The easiest way to think about it is cannabis you're not smoking. The most common things people probably would run into are edibles, but there are also topicals, something you'd rub on your skin, and extracts"
This topic will be discussed over a casual and conversational dinner, and aside from the knowledge that the two of them have, Trevor says they have a special guest speaker lined up as well.
"We're very excited to have one of our former guests from the podcast, Dr. Brent Guppy coming in from Winnipeg. He is a fascinating dude, he's got a PH.D, he's got previous experience in the pharma industry, and now the company he's with is called Biocisions, and they do lots of really interesting stuff. Everything from testing cannabis to cannabis 2.0 production"
This educational event will be taking place at a private location from 6 pm to 9 pm on June 10th.
Due to the nature of the subject matter, this will be a 19+ event, and ID will be checked for everyone at the door.
For all the details, and to register, go to reefermed.ca, or leave your contact information at Dauphin's Cloud9 Canna Supplies location.
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It's the time of year when Manitobans start to notice mosquitoes buzzing around, and the current warm weather we're experiencing is only adding to the issue.
While wearing bug spray and avoiding being out during dusk and dawn can help, getting ahead of the issue is the best option available. Entomologist Taz Stuart says getting rid of all standing water is the best way to avoid having mosquito issues all summer.
"A female mosquito may have laid her eggs last year, two years ago, in a depression or a low-lying ditch and it's gonna get filled up with water. With the temperatures being a little... okay obscenely above normal for this time of year, you will likely start seeing spring and summer species coming out in numbers, and the hotter it is, the quicker they will develop from egg, going to the larval stage, pupa, and then the adult stage."
Getting rid of standing water isn't always possible, but Stuart says there are other options to try and limit the number of adult mosquitoes.
"There are some domestic products, and of course, if you're dealing with agriculture you can buy commercial products. We highly recommend using BTI as a control product. It's specific for mosquitoes and biting fly larvae. So if you do have a spreader or a sprayer that you can spray that ditch at approximately anywhere from four to ten kilograms per hectare, you're reducing that problem."
Stuart says it's important to time the spraying of any control product to when they are in the larvae stage.
"You don't want to be spraying it before the mosquito larvae are there, you need to actually look for what they look like. They're called a wiggler for a reason, if you take your finger and bend it in half, when you walk up to a water body, you'll see those things moving, then you know you've got mosquito larvae in your site and you should be treating it with the BTI."
Stuart says if it looks like a comma or a tumbler it'll be a waste to spray it because it's in a non-feeding stage.
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