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For 65 years, the Rossburn Lions Club has focused on making the community a better place.
Their slogan is "When there's a need, there's A Lion there". A dedicated group of volunteers step up in any way possible. Every year, the Lions Club in Rossburn awards $500 to a student at the high school who volunteers and gives back.
Every year, the Club donates funds to the Personal Care home to keep Main Street beautiful. Rossman Lake is a popular attraction that has undergone upgrades over the years to the washrooms, the playground, and more.
The Rossburn Lions Club donated funds to ensure the Lake and all its amenities remained top-notch. The Lions Club also helped those displaced from the wildfires earlier this summer by providing lodging and meals.
They've also purchased wood stoves for those affected by the wars in Ukraine.
And as secretary Nancy Drul says, these are only a few of the things the Rossburn Lions Club does to better the community and those that live in it.
"We have several people who go to Winnipeg for medical treatments, and they stay at the Serenity Suite, and we fund the rental for a night," said Drul. "It's a very homey situation to stay. Like I say, when there's a need, there's a Lion ready to serve."
Six and a half decades later and with no end in sight, Drul and the Lions are ready to celebrate all the good they've done in the community in the past, and all the good they'll do moving forward.
"We are very thankful that we can help people out. A vision reader for an elderly lady, or a young family that has medical needs and needs to travel for treatments," said Drul. "We are very proud that we are still here to help our community."
To ring in the milestone year, the Rossburn Lions Club will host an anniversary celebration on Saturday evening at the Rossburn Community Hall. The doors will open on Saturday at 5:00 with an opening ceremony at 5:45.
A feast will be served at 6:00, and an illusion show at 8:15.
"We have local dignitaries. Over 40 Lions from different clubs in our area will join us," ended Drul. "We're quite pleased with the response. As long as Mother Nature stays nice, we'll have a great evening. No snow, no rain, and no freezing rain. We want people to come and enjoy themselves."
Tickets are $40 and they're still available. You can call Nancy at 796-0239 to purchase yours today to be a part of this special evening.
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A record amount of money was spent by tourists to Manitoba in 2024.
Travel Manitoba announced at their annual general meeting that 10.6 million people visited the Keystone province last year, spending $1.89 billion dollars in the process.
Travel Manitoba also reported strong return on investment for its 2024-25 marketing campaigns, which generated at least $8.56 million in hotel and airline bookings and delivered 182,500 sales leads to tourism industry businesses.
While the record spending and visitation are reasons for celebration, the impact of this summer's record wildfire season may stall momentum in 2025.
Among other strong results from the 2024-25 year included a record number of non-resident fishing licence sales, up 34 per cent since the program began in 2022-23
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It won't be just any night.
It will be Manitoba's biggest celebration of country music. Add in that it's the 10th anniversary, and it will be a night to remember.
The Manitoba Country Music Awards are set for Saturday night at the Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg.
Several incredible musicians from the Parkland have been nominated for awards on Saturday, including Kate's Outlaw of Dauphin. The band featuring Levi Winters, Kyle and Dylan Neault, and Steven Lukey has been rocking the stage for 10 years. After the COVID pandemic, the talented group kicked things back up into high gear in 2022.
"It's been fun. It's always been a hobby, we've always been buddies, and we love to ride our motorcycles together," said Winters. "We all like music. We have a great group of guys. Our families all back it as well, which makes it easy."
This year, the band has been nominated for group of the year, roots artist group of the year, emerging artist of the year, album of the year (Longrider Religion), and fans' choice entertainer of the year.
Levi is also nominated for all-star guitarist, and Levi and Kyle joined forces to create the masterpiece Longrider Religion, which is up for song of the year.
Winters told CKDM he's grateful that the band has been nominated for so many prestigious awards.
"It's pretty awesome, we're pretty excited about it. We were hoping to get nominated for one or two," ended Winters. "To see that many pop up and us be a part of it, that's incredible. Just being nominated is an accomplishment."
Levi and the band will perform on Saturday night in front of what is expected to be a sell-out crowd. As of Wednesday morning, a very limited number of tickets remain available. Get them here.
Now, let's take a look at who else from the Parkland is set for a special day on Saturday.
JR Charron (Binscarth) has been nominated for male artist of the year, song of the year (Land of the Free), music video of the year (Different Goods), interactive duo/group of the year, and fans' choice entertainer of the year.
Desiree Dorion (Dauphin) has been nominated for female artist of the year, indigenous country music award, song of the year (DRY), interactive artist duo/group of the year, and album of the year (Remember Your Name).
Jerry Sereda (Ethelbert) has been nominated for male artist of the year, indigenous country music award, and album of the year (Backroad Billionaire).
Austin Ryder (Roblin) has been nominated for emerging artist of the year, music video of the year (Spin), and single of the year (Spin).
Ryan Keown (Roblin) has been nominated for male artist of the year and music video of the year (I Know You Like That).
Kendra Kay (Elkhorn) has been nominated for female artist of the year and song of the year (Old Fashioned Kind Of Love).
Nelson Little (Winnipegosis) has been nominated for roots artist duo/group of the year.
Rylan Knaggs (Alonsa) has been nominated for all-star guitar of the year.
CKDM afternoon show host Kimberley Dawn has been nominated for female artist of the year and the indigenous country music award.
730CKDM has once again been nominated for radio station of the year.
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City residents are advised that there may be some water disruptions in parts of the city, as crews work to repair a total of three water main breaks.
Repairs have been completed in the area of Main Street and 3rd Avenue SE, with crews now moving on to an issue on 1st Avenue SE.
There has also been a water main break near Bossons Avenue that crews will attend to once they are done in the south end of the city.
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Three people face numerous charges following an investigation into a stolen vehicle in Sandy Bay.
Manitoba First Nations Police first tried to pull over the vehicle at around 4 am Monday morning.
This led to a pursuit, during which a suspect in the vehicle discharged a firearm at police.
A spike belt was used that afternoon near Reedy Creek, with the vehicle eventually being stopped near Silver Creek.
The driver, 21 Damrey Demerais, and his two female passengers - 22 year old Amrielle Beaulieu and 35 year old Tanita Beaulieu, are all from Sandy Bay.
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The Dauphin Active Living Centre will be hopping on Saturday night for the Dauphin Constituency NDP Association's annual dinner.
The doors open at 5:30 and supper begins at 6:00 p.m.
Tom Stirling with the association says Ron Kostyshyn will be in attendance. And, back by popular demand, the leader of the NDP will also be there. Wab Kinew attended last year's sold-out event and is scheduled to attend this year.
"It's a meet and greet type of thing for whoever comes," said Stirling.
Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. You can transfer the funds to DauphinNDP@gmail.com.
"If you have any questions or just want to talk to Ron or Wab, they'll both be there," continued Stirling.
Then at 7:30, a dessert auction takes centre stage. If you want to make a dessert, you can be a part of the action.
"If you brought a pie, cake, or any dessert, it'll be auctioned off to the highest bidder," ended Stirling. "It's a fundraiser."
All proceeds go to the association.
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A 22-year-old man from Ethelbert had his vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days.
On Saturday at 2:00 a.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a vehicle in the ditch of a rural road approximately six miles east of Bowsman.
The driver failed a roadside alcohol screening test.
He was also issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving suspension.
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The Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Fire Department is on top of the country.
They earned first place at the 36th annual national firefighting competition that was held in Calgary.
The competition brings together First Nations firefighters from across the country to celebrate excellence, teamwork, and safety.
Teams from Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, and the Atlantic regions compete in a series of challenging events that test their endurance, precision, and expertise.
Events include hose rolling, fast-coupling drills, burst-length replacements, and others. Firefighters also take part in workshops and training sessions focused on new techniques, safety procedures, and leadership development.
Sandy Bay's team included Fire Chief Josh Roulette, Joey Prince, Noah Mousseau, Mark Martin Jr., Wade Malcolm, and Victor Beaulieu Jr.
In a release, the chief of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Trevor Prince, says the department's hard work, determination, and teamwork have carried them to the very top.
He added that the victory belongs not only to the firefighters, but the entire community.
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For the 11th year in a row, students in Ste. Rose aimed to scare away hunger in the community.
And for the 11th straight year, that is exactly what they did. Students went around town on Friday afternoon picking up non-perishable food items left on community members' curbs.
Lindsay Lepla once again spearheaded the drive.
"It went very well," said Lepla. "It was very well received; there were so many food donations from our community."
Around 200 students hit the streets, and as Lepla says, they enjoyed every minute.
"They're quite excited to go out in the community and collect the donations," continued Lepla. "Especially the kids that have done it before, they look forward to being able to do this every year."
All donations have since been given to the Ste. Rose Food Bank. They filled two trucks, and one had two layers. Scare Away Hunger 2026 in Ste. Rose was a major success, and Lepla appreciates the community for giving back to those in need.
"It's an amazing feeling to know that our community cares for everyone," ended Lepla. "It makes it easier for some who can fill their cupboards thanks to this food drive."
Lepla says they'll be back next year for the 12th straight year.
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Students and job seekers will be flocking to the 8th Avenue Hall Tuesday afternoon for the annual Parkland Fall Job Fair.
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