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People in the Interlake looking for something to do are encouraged to head to Eriksdale on Saturday and Sunday for their annual Creamery Days Fair and Rodeo.

Spokesperson Whitney Hogue says a busy day on Saturday kicks off with a pancake breakfast. 

"We will get into our parade at 11, and then opening remarks at 12.  Then the museum side will get going with guest speakers.  There will be a kids zone with glitter attoos and face painting, and some entertainment by Prairie Line.  Then at 3 o'clock we will move everything over to McEwen Park and hat is when the tractor pulls will start.  And then we wil move into the rodeo competition at 5. 

The day wraps up with Beer Gardens that will include a mechanical bull ride. 

On Sunday, there is more rodeo action, including a slack competition, horse drawn wagon rides, and more tractor pulls.  
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First and second year med students are being given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at several health facilities through Prairie Mountain Health.

The local health authority is once again participating in the Discover Health Careers Manitoba program, which offers  experience in clinical, hospital and health-care environments to first and second year med students, that apply to their areas of training.    

26 approved positions are being offered by PMH this year in Pharmacy, Primary Care, Mental Health, Therapy Services, Acute Care, Public Health, and Nutrition Services.  

Prairie Mountain Health and Shared Health cost-share he program, which is for those  enrolled in a healthcare training program that fits a future need for PMH.  

More information on this program, as well as other Discover Health Careers initiatives, can be seen at healthcareersmanitoba.ca 

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A brand new event is coming to Eddystone this weekend.

Eddyfest takes place Saturday at the Westlake Community Cenre. 
Shay Johnson is an Eddystone naive who plays in the group Confusia, who are the final act of he festival. 
He goes over the remainder of the lineup for the festival. 
"We have an act from Ashern opening things up.  Then we have Beryl Brandson from Eddystone and Rae Kujanpaa from Rorketon doing an acustic set.  Next will be Derek McCandless from Eriksdale.  He runs the RogerKimLee music festival and is going to do an acoustic set for us.  And fourth in line is Paige Drobot, who is an amazing performer originally from Morden."
There will also be food trucks on site as well as kids games, and the day will wrap up Karaoke. 
Tickets are $30 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 12, with children under 6 admitted for free.
They will be available at the festival site.  
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The Manitoba government is investing $4.8 million to assist the Town of Neepawa to upgrade two sections of Provincial Trunk Highway 16.

The  improvements will be done to the Trans-Canada Highway Yellowhead section, to improve access to the newly expanded health centre.

The first project involves a contribution toward the extension of Hamilton Street from Broadway Avenue and including  new access to Provincial Trunk Highway 16

The second project will complete the connectivity to Provincial Trunk Highway 16 where Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is proceeding with a traffic safety improvement project that will include a dedicated right-turn lane into the Neepawa Health Centre and a right-turn cut-off out of the hospital. 

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Dauphin Consumers Co-op has announced the dates for its Equity Days. 
Members will be able to pick up their equity cheques from July 8th to 10th at the Co-op Food store in Dauphin as well as the Co-op store in Ste Rose. 
This year, $1.9 million is being returned to the community, including $1 million in cash back cheques to their member-owners.  
Charity BBQs will also be held during those days. 
If you are not a member yet, you can sign up to become a member at any of their locations.  
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The Carberry Fair and Races begins tomorrow, as 4-H achievement days will take center stage on day one. 

Carberry Ag Society president Allan Christason says while they try to have a nice mix of activities, agriculture will be front and center over he weekend.

"We are a farming community, and without agriculture, Carberry would not be a very big town.  So we try to walk that line.  We have heavy horse shows,  the chariot and chuckwagon races and all of the 4-H events and open beef classes.  But then also something for everybody else like home living displays, a trade show, and children's activities."

There will be special breakfasts both Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as a Saturday parade and beer gardens and entertainment Saturday night. 

Sunday's schedule will also include the Manitoba Angus Gold Show.  

Admission is $20 for a weekend pass, and $15 for students for the weekend.  
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A couple of Parkland area grads are among 14 students receiving scholarships this year from Sunrise Credit Union.  
A total of $24,000 is being shared among the deserving candidates, who were rated on academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, community support, and essay quality. 
Adel Wiebe of Grandview, Amanda Mielke of Erickson, Annalyn Quesnel of Minnedosa, and Hayden Mackedenski of Rossburn each received $1,000 scholarships. 
Sunrise Credit Union congratulates all of the recipients, who were selected from a pool of 60 applications. 
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This week's Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report says the Northwest region saw good crop growth, as high temperatures combined with precipitation that fell over the weekend. 
However, hail was noted in several locations, with damage reported in Gilbert Plains, Keld, and Inglis
Herbicide applications continue as crops reach appropriate stages, while some fungicide applications are also underway. 
Fall rye and winter wheat are in the grain-filling stage, while the most advanced spring wheat crops have headed. 
Field peas are growing well, with the most advanced crops in the R1 to R2 stage. 
Soybeans are at the V4 stage, while Canola crops continue to be varied across the region. 
Earliest seeded Canola crops are bolting and beginning to flower, while the remainder of the crop ranges from the 4-leaf stage to rosette. 
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Winnipegosis is prepared to swell in size this weekend, as it hosts its annual Mossey River Days festival. 

Set for Friday to Sunday, it will feature a slo-pitch tournament, a Friday steak supper, evening entertainment and beer gardens, a golf tournament, and children's activities.  

Co-organizer Riley Chartrand says they will kick off the festivities with a pancake breakfast on Friday morning. 

"Breakfast at the Beach is for anyone that has the Friday morning bues and needs to eat.  It is a great fundraiser for the kids with Winnipegosis Minor Baseball."

Chartrand says they are bringing in a few new events for this year. 

"We are bringing in a giant obstacle course this year for the kids.  And we are also bringing in a mechanical bull, which I believe is for all ages.  So if there are some die-hard cowboys or cowgirls out there, they can try it out."

There are still a few tickets left for Friday's steak supper at a cost of $30 each. 

Otherwise, admission is free on Friday, $10 for adults on Saturday, and $5 for kids aged 6-18 on Saturday.  
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Parents looking for summer activities for their children are encouraged to consider the Dauphin Friendship Centre summer camps as an option. 

Although the first two weeks are full, there are openings for the remaining five weeks, which go from July 21st to August 22nd.  

The camps are free to attend and are for children aged 6 to 12.  

To register your child or to get more information, you can call the Friendship Centre at 204-638-5707.  

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Canada's National Ukrainian Festival office is moving across town.

After being located on 3rd Avenue North East, across from the Dauphin Co-op, the CNUF office opens its new digs today in the Dauphin Marketplace Mall.
 
Festival President Kayla Gillis explains the reason for the move. 
"Ensuring that we are getting that full traffic and a good quality of clients coming in as well.  There is lots of activity going within the mall, and it is a more booming end of town."
Gillis encourages everyone to visit their office to see some of the new stock and deals that they currently have. 
As well, you can also order your tickets for the 60th anniversary of the festival, which is set for August 1-3.  
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