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Fusion Credit Union is all about giving back to the members it serves.

The Full Circle Fund was founded in 2019. Since that, Fusion has invested over $1.06 million to community-driven projects that improve local infrastructure, promote wellbeing, and create opportunities for residents of all ages.

Michelle Mazurkewich is the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer at Fusion Credit Union.

"We named it the Full Circle Fund because it really does represent the complete cycle," said Mazurkewich. "Our members invest in us. So for us to be able to invest those resources back into the projects within our communities that matter is really important to us."

Fusion Credit Union's latest intake for the Fund has committed a total of $56,000 to eight community organizations, providing support to projects that will have lasting benefits for residents. 

École St. Lazare will receive $20,000 to support the development of a new school and community fitness area, providing students and residents with greater access to health and wellness opportunities.

When deciding what organizations receive funds, Michelle says they look at what the project is, what value it will have, and how it ties into Fusion's values.

"For that project, the support from the school, and community to get that underway really tied into giving back," added Mazurkewich. "It's a need for that community as a spot to come together for physical activity and encourage that outdoor space."

In addition, Fusion is committing $20,000 to Lil Eagles Nursery School in Ethelbert for the development of a new playground for children to learn, play and grow.

Washroom renovations at the Angusville Community Centre will get $4,000, while $2,500 is going to interior renovations at the Bield Community Centre. The Lions Club of Gilbert Plains is getting $2,500 for the Gilbert Plains outdoor pickle ball and tennis courts. Both the Roblin Ag Society for bleacher covers and the Warm and Safe Sanctuary for a dog home is getting $1,000.

In Dauphin, the Little Neighbours Indoor Playground Project at the Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is getting $5,000.

"I think for us when we see the presentations come forward from the community groups, it gives us a good sense of what the projects are, and how they'll contribute back to the community," ended Mazurkewich. 

There will be another intake on October 1. If your community organization wants to apply for funding, head here. 

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Published: Aug 12, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Residents in the City of Dauphin are being reminded to ensure their sump pump discharge is being properly directed.

With the rainfall and flooding experienced last month, many residents temporarily discharged sump pump water towards streets and other areas to protect their homes. Sump pump water should not be discharged onto City streets or in a manner that causes ponding, flooding, erosion, or other drainage problems.

When setting up your sump pump discharge, here are a few things to keep in mind.

• Direct water to the rear of your property or onto a landscaped area of your own property where it can safely drain or absorb into the ground;
• Keep discharge away from neighbouring properties; 
• Do not direct water onto streets, sidewalks, boulevards, or other public areas where it may pool or cause erosion; and 
• Make sure your discharge does not create standing water or other drainage problems.

"Proper drainage helps protect streets and other municipal infrastructure from erosion and deterioration while preventing standing water and drainage issues on neighbouring properties," said the City in a release.

The City thanks you for helping keep water where it belongs and protecting our streets and neighbourhoods.

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Published: Aug 12, 2026 - 9:00 am

It took less than 48 hours to sell 1,000 tickets for the Ryan Pulock sweepstakes.

Up for grabs were round-trip economy flights for two from Winnipeg to New York. Add in three nights' accommodation, two Islanders games at UBS Arena, and two Pulock jerseys. 

The entire package was donated by Ryan, who has always taken pride in giving back to his hometown.

Over the weekend during the Mud Bog celebrations in Grandview, James Morran's dream became a reality. He was the winner and is now set for the experience of a lifetime.

"I heard my last name over the speaker, but I couldn't tell if it was me," said Morran. "There are a few other Morrans in our area. It was pretty exciting."

Tickets were $20 each, and James said it was one of the easiest purchases he's ever made. The entire $20,000 raised through the sweepstakes is going to the ice plant project. 

The new ice plant will service the GACC and the curling rink. It's expected to be operational for next season. 

For James, the GACC is more than just a rink. It's where his kids grew up playing up until recently, when they outgrew the local age group. James himself grew up playing in that rink and watching the Comets. The GACC is widely regarded as the heartbeat of Grandview.

It's a hub where the community comes together to skate and celebrate.

"For me, personally, when my wife and I were talking about having kids and starting a family, there were a couple of factors why we moved back here," said Pulock. "First was family. The second deciding factors was the things we grew up with. A good, safe school, a hockey rink the kids could play in. Baseball diamonds."

The experience also includes post-game meet and greets, $250 food and drink credit at the arena, $250 Isles' lab credit, and $500 Uber credit. For James, it's a Christmas present that came a few months early.

He's New York-bound this winter and can't wait to soak it all in.

"I'm really looking forward to it; it's going to be crazy," Morran ended. "Really grateful to the Pulock family. They have been so good to us. Outside of this and during this. It's great."

Ryan has played 636 regular-season NHL games and 66 more in the playoffs. 

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Published: Aug 12, 2026 - 5:00 am

A 17-year-old from Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan has a court date after a run-in with authorities.

On Monday at 9:06 a.m., Swan River RCMP responded to a report of damage to a business on 5th Avenue North.

The front door of the business had been smashed with a brick found inside the doorway.

Police identified the suspect via security footage from a nearby business.

They then arrested the youth without incident.

He was released into the care of an adult with a future court date.

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Published: Aug 11, 2026 - 9:00 pm

The Town of Swan River was one of the Parkland's most affected communities by last month's flooding and heavy rainfall. 

In a Facebook post, the Town of Swan River announced they'll be covering building permit costs for any flood-related repairs. Darren Harvey, Director of Public Works, said the Town is progressing well with temporary repairs, but is waiting for contractors to complete long-term repairs. In the meantime, they're helping out flood affected residents however they can. 

"We've done the temporary repairs that we need, where asphalt has been washed out, just filled that in with gravel, and then we're just waiting Stantec to come up to do their inspection with DFA for the permanent repairs...[residents are experiencing] a lot of stress, they're still working while trying to repair their houses, and so we want to just make the process a little bit easier for them," said Harvey. 

The process of getting a building permit from the Town of Swan River is fairly simple. Call the Town Office, speak to their building inspector, and go from there. Alternatively, you can click here to visit the Town of Swan River's website page detailing building permits. 

Even if you understand building codes and how to renovate or repair your residence, you still need a building permit before you can work. Harvey said it's a way for the Town to make sure that residents are being safe with their repairs, and making sure repairs are done properly. 

"Talk to our building inspector, either themselves or their contractor, there's a one page form they fill out, and they get their building permit...some people are totally up to speed on the building code, some people aren't, and if people are 'do-it-yourself'-ers, we just want to make sure that it's done in a safe manner," said Harvey. 

For more details about building permits in the Town of Swan River, you can reach the Swan River Town Office at 204-734-4586.

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Published: Aug 11, 2026 - 6:00 pm

160 golfers were set to tee it up at the Gilbert Plains Country Club for the Ukrainian Tournament, hosted by Ryan Rauliuk, and his crew.

That event has been cancelled as the GPCC is closed for the rest of the summer after last month's devastating flood. All the supplies Ryan needed for that event are already in. So Ryan wasn't about to let those supplies go to waste. Instead, he's organized a post flood Zabava and Comedy Night with proceeds from the event going to the GPCC.

It'll take place on Saturday, August 29 at the Gilbert Plains Arena.

"The ideal situation is just to roll this over and create a fundraiser for the course," said Rauliuk. "So we can help out in this way. It was a quick little brain fart I had. Super excited to help the Gilbert Plains Country Club."

The doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with supper starting at 6:00. 

Ryan still remembers going to the GPCC with his dad and driving around enjoying the beauty of the course. 

"I didn't even golf, I just went to drive the cart, there are a lot of memories there for me," added Rauliuk. "That's my home course. When we went to the Gilbert Plains Country Club and walked over that bridge, you felt welcomed."

Tickets for the event went on sale on Monday. They're $100 each. Many of the golfers are rolling over their entry fees and are locked in for the event.

Now it's your turn to do the same. You can get tickets at Ruff's Furniture in Dauphin. 

"The buzz is well. It's really a no-brainer. You're getting a pile of entertainment and service, all-in-one," commented Rauliuk. "For $100, you can't go and do that anywhere."

Your $100 ticket includes a Ukrainian-inspired supper, a hearty late lunch, liquor, Comedy show, and the Zabava. There will also be games and a few special surprises in store. The comedian for the night is Kelly Taylor. 

Dennis Beyak will also speak at the event. 

"Super excited. It's going to be a fun-packed night and jam packed," said Rauliuk. "We're super, super excited. Then we'll have the band going at night, so folks can kick up their heels, and have a blast."

Together, we can get the Gilbert Plains Country Club back on course. 

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Published: Aug 11, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Kara Vanderheyden joined the Rotary Club of Dauphin in 2015.

That's more than 11 years of serving the community and giving back. She said it's a great, diverse group of people from different backgrounds. They all come together with the same mindset and goal.

"Being residents of Dauphin and the Parkland, part of our responsibility is to give back to the community," said Vanderheyden. "We're all very like-minded in that we believe we live in a great community and believe it's our responsibility to keep improving it. Help keep the great facilities and programs that we have."

Kara said the group also believes in creating further programs and facilities to support the community's ever-changing population. 

On July 1, Kara took over as the Club's president. It's a bit of a slower time for the Rotary Club of Dauphin, so Kara says it's been a nice ease into the role. She's very excited and honoured to hold the role.

"Especially because the Rotary Club is very active within the community," continued Vanderheyden. "I do think the role holds a lot of responsibility. I feel very honoured and privileged that I'm able to be in this role."

Community Impact:

The Rotary Club of Dauphin holds several fundraisers throughout the year. They include Lobsterfest, the Book Sale, Wine Night, to name a few. A majority of the money raised is then given back to community organizations and projects. They've donated more than $200,000 to the Northgate Trails. They donated $10,000 to the Countryfest Community Cinema.

They have an upcoming $5,000 donation to the Food for Thought Program. Every year, they donate $3,000 to a DRCSS graduate who is going on to post-secondary studies. They donated $50,000 to the Buckets n' Borders basketball court by the high school.

They also help out with the Little Neighbours Kids' Zone, which is being moved inside the Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. Not only financially, but the Club's members have donated their time to help facilitate the move of that structure. 

Simply put, Kara and every Rotary member take immense pride in giving back.

"The main thing that we all have in common is A, we believe we live in a great community, and B, we know we can help it continue to flourish," continued Vanderheyden. "It's a great feeling to know that we're making a difference and helping this community to grow and stay wonderful."

Kara also thanks the community for stepping up and supporting their fundraisers. The book sale is always a massive success, and Lobsterfest is always the talk of the community. 

Next up for the Rotary Club of Dauphin is Rotary Radio Week right here on 730CKDM. It's an opportunity for local businesses to spotlight what they do. It also puts some shine on CKDM and how the radio station promotes local. It's a two-week blast that gives the Rotary Club of Dauphin a chance to highlight local projects and the many ways they have and will continue to give back. 

Last year, more than 75 businesses signed up. 

This year, Vanderheyden is looking forward to building off that.

"Hopefully, we get a little bit more," Vanderheyden said. "We have so many great businesses in this community. It's nice to be able to highlight them, and also what we do at the Rotary Club of Dauphin."

Stay tuned for more on Rotary Radio Week in the coming weeks. 

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Published: Aug 11, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Dauphin RCMP are continuing with their speed enforcement campaign, and highlighting some dangerous drivers. 

From August 1st to 7th, Dauphin RCMP have made 28 stops along Highways 5, 10, and 20. From those stops, they handed out 20 tickets for a total of $9,391 in fines, and have given 8 warnings. Notable tickets among those include one for a stop near Gilbert Plains with a man going 130 kilometres per hour in a marked 80 kilometre per hour zone, and a woman going 107 kilometres per hour in a 60 kilometre per hour construction zone. That ticket alone was $1,280. 

In a Facebook post, Dauphin RCMP said they want to remind motorists that speed limits are there for a reason. Stopping distance increases exponentially with speed, so even an extra 10 kilometres per hour over the speed limit could mean you can't stop in time. Plus, the Dauphin RCMP wants to make sure construction workers are safe on highways, and don't have to worry about speeding vehicles. 

Dauphin RCMP have been conducting this speed enforcement campaign throughout the summer, and will continue to do so, in an effort to keep the Parkland's highways safer for everyone. 

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Published: Aug 11, 2026 - 9:00 am

20 businesses set the stage in 2023 by selling more than $3,700 in products.

19 businesses followed in 2024 by selling $1,700 in products. Last year, 18 businesses stepped up and sold more than $2,000. What is to come in 2026? We will soon find out at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. 

The Neepawa Children's Business Fair takes place on Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. In its fourth year, the event gives an opportunity for children aged 6 to 15 to launch their own startup business. 

After all, it's never too early to start planning for the future. 17 businesses are set to line the Yellowhead Centre floor and put on their young entrepreneur hats. Some of the businesses include 3-D printing fidget clickers, homemade slime, cake pops, and pipe-cleaner flowers.

There will also be an aromatherapy booth and fire-scented starters.

Marilyn Crewe, economic development officer with the Town of Neepawa, says that's only a few of the businesses you can check out. 

"This is one of my favourite days of the year. The kids have to set up their display and understand their pricing," said Crewe. "They learn a lot of things along the way. It helps them to understand that when they walk into a business, they think about it a bit more. Whether it's the grocery store or the toy store. They think about what it takes to make a business successful."

The Farmer's Market in Neepawa also relocates inside the Yellowhead Centre for the day, so not only can you see some of the bright and young entrepreneur minds in the community, but you can also shop for local crafts and more.

Almost $7,500 has been brought in to the various businesses in the past three years. While Crewe can't predict how this year will go, she does expect a solid turnout.

And when she sees a business enjoying their day, it puts a big smile on her face.

"Their eyes light right up when money crosses the table for something they've enjoyed making. Whatever it is," she ended. "It's a very rewarding experience for them. That's part of what I enjoy about the day. Seeing all the things they've learned. The public is there and enjoying the day. It's a lot of fun."

They may only have small businesses for now, but you never know what the future holds. After all, they say you have to start somewhere. For the 17 businesses this year, the Neepawa Children's Business Fair is their start. 

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Published: Aug 11, 2026 - 5:00 am

The City of Dauphin is reminding residents that water bill payments are due by Monday, August 17, at 4:30 p.m.

You can pay by cash, cheque, or debit at City Hall. You can also do it over the phone or online through your bank. The City of Dauphin does not accept credit card payments.

If your payment isn't received by next Monday, you will be subject to late penalties.

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Published: Aug 10, 2026 - 6:00 pm