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If you were planning a swim at the Kin Aquatic Centre inside the Parkland Rec Complex, you'll have to make other plans.

Dauphin Rec Services will close the pool this month for maintenance.

"We're draining the water, painting the flow, and putting new lane ropes in," said Wes Carnegie. "We have some pumps to change in the basement and make upgrades. It's a lot bigger than what we're used to."

Carnegie expects the pool to reopen on Wednesday, October 1. 

"We have nothing major that's being changed. We have about a dozen different contractors plus my staff working on it," ended Carnegie. "There's a lot of work, which is why we need this time. Also during this period, we're going to start putting the ice in the curling rink. We have many things to look after; it's a very demanding time around here."

Carnegie thanks everyone for their patience and looks forward to welcoming back swimmers in October. 

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The largest member of the Canadian Cattle Association is threatening to pull its membership in the national organization by July 1st of next year. 

Wanting a larger representation on the CCA board, and refunds that are making it tougher for them to meet both their funding needs and CCA assessments were reasons given by the Alberta Beef Producers for the potential move. 

CCA president and Birtle area rancher Tyler Fulton says a resolution is going to have to involve all provincial members, and not just ABP and the Canadian Cattle Association. 

"They need to be part of that conversation.  Any change to Alberta's funding model, how it funds CCA, has an impact on how all of the provinces fund the CCA.  And so it is an important issue and one that is critical for this time." 

Fulton says a lot of movement has taken place since the ABP made the announcement, and he is optimistic an agreement can be reached to keep Alberta in the CCA.  

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A few weeks ago, the Globe and Mail reported that Spanish drug maker Griffols was making and selling products that contained blood plasma donated by Canadians.

Upon learning of the report, Riding Mountain MP and Conservative Health Critic Dan Mazier joined several of his party members in calling for an investigation into this.

Mazier says weeks have passed, with no response from the government. 

"It has been crickets, which is totally unacceptable!  There are more news reports coming out with the Globe and Mail reporting on this issue of Canadians donating blood, and a foreign multi-national basically making money off of those donations, which is not right.  And we need to get to the bottom of it." 

Mazier also wants an investigation into reports that Brookefield Asset Management - which has been invested into in the past by Prime Minister Mark Carney - have made several attempts over the past year to purchase Griffols.  

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This coming week marks the launch of another school year, and with that will come a return to more foot and vehicle traffic around area schools. 

"We will have our school buses running again.  And then just many more students walking or biking, or even those that can drive taking their cars to school.  So, just a reminder for our community  to keep an eye out for that extra traffic."  says Mountainview School Division Superintendent Suzaanne Cottyn. 

She also reminds students to keep an eye out as they return to school, adding they want the students to both get to school and back home safely every day.  

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Our agricultural past will be brought back to life Saturday, as the Dauphin Agriculture heritage Club hold their annual Threshing Day.

It will take place about a mile and a half of Road 362, north of Salt Creek. 

The day will include several hands-on demonstrations of activities such as threshing, stooking, and binding.

Club president Fern Beasse says it is important to keep these traditions alive. 

"We want to connect people to the roots of how agriculture is so important to this area and to the province.  Our day is about bringing people together - young people experiencing something that they have never experienced before, and more mature people being able to remenisce the past."  

The day starts with a pancake breakfast at 8, and also iuncludes wagon rides and antique displays.

Admission is $10 for adults and students, with children 10 and under admitted for free.  

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A Dauphin businessman arrested after two separate search warrants at his business was recently back in court. 
52-year-old Rashid Noor had unstamped tobacco products and vaping devices seized during both warrants. 
His court matters were adjourned until September 8th.  
And a Strathclair man arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a business earlier this month has returned to court
21-year-old Styles Hotain  was remanded back  into custody until October 7.
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Residents of the Parkland will have a chance to say thank you to Eleanor Snitka for the impact that she has had in our region.

After being a cosmetology teacher for 22 years and working in the mental health field for 25 years, Snitka announced earlier this month that she is retiring from work life.  

Snitka says a special event to mark her retirement will take place Saturday from 2 until 5 at the Watson Arts Centre. 

"I don't know if anybody remembers, I used to do a fundraiser for Mood Disorders that was caalled "Voices of Angels".  We had all kinds of local talent there.  Well, I am going to have some of my angels coming back to do some entertainment.  And we are going to have refreshments and snacks, and an opportunity to have an open mic for people to talk and share, and for me to mingle with."

Instead of bringing gifts for her to celebrate her retirement, Snitka would like people attending the gathering to bring donations of either non-perishable food or money for the Dauphin and District Food Bank.  

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Dauphin MLA Ron Kostyshyn is back in the Parkland after a busy month on the road.

The Manitoba Agriculture minister began the month meeting with members of the pork industry in Iowa, which imports two million weanling pigs from Manitoba on an annual basis. 

Considering the on-going threats of tariffs between the two countries, Kostyshyn says any chance to talk to members of the U-S Agriculture industry is important.  

"When you have a cchance to communicate with Iowa Pork Producers, they are the ones that are going to do the lobbying with President Trump on the importance that the trade provides economic spinoff for those individuals.  And thee challenges that if the tariffs become a concern, the two-million weenling pigs  that they are going to have to find eventually to replace whatever Manitoba can not do. I think it would really be a concern to the Iowa pork industry."

Kostyshyn then joined several Manitoba MLAs at the Mid-Western Legislative Conference in Saskatoon.

Representatives from the other prairie provinces and 11 U-S states also attended the gathering to discuss policy,  particularly around North American Energy Security.  

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Manitoba’s Auditor General has released reports into several allegations of wrongdoing in Manitoba RM’s including one locally.

In a release on Thursday, Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo offered some insight into a cybersecurity incident in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone. 

Between December 19, 2019, and January 5, 2020, more than $472,000 in unauthorized withdrawals were made from an account held by the Municipality.

Shtykalo found the municipality did not investigate the root cause of the cybersecurity incident, missing a critical opportunity to understand how the incident occurred and how to prevent future breaches.

The A-G report also investigated alleged wrongdoing in six other RMs, three of which were partially substantiated, and recommended the province take over more control of public funds going to municipalities.

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A second man has been sentenced for his role in an armed robbery last November on the Sapoteweyak Cree Nation. 
27-year-old Cheyenne Cook entered a guilty plea in Dauphin Provincial Court on Wednesday, and was sentenced to 1,376 days in jail, as well as a 10-year weapons ban. 
Last week, 24-year-old Chandler Cook was sentenced to 3,215 days in prison and a lifetime weapons ban for his role in the incident. 
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There's nothing but sun in the forecast for this weekend, and organizers are calling for a 100% chance of exciting fun for three days.

The Ashern Rodeo runs from Friday to Sunday night. Rachel Postlethwaite is the president of the Ashern Rodeo.

"It looks like the weather is going to be perfect. We'll begin with the street dance on Main Street from 5:30 to 9:30 and then an incredible fireworks show at 10:00," said Postlethwaite. "Saturday morning opens with a pancake breakfast from 8:00 to 10:00 at the Centennial Hall."

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After breakfast, there's a market at the pavilion in Railway Park from 10:00 to 2:00.

"That's going to be neat. You can check out different vendors," offered Postlethwaite. "Then the rodeo grounds open at 2:00 and the action starts at 4:00."

Saturday night ends with a social starting at 8:00. Then on Sunday morning, there's cowboy church starting at 10:30 at the rodeo grounds. Sunday's rodeo starts at 4:00 p.m. A day pass is $15, or a family day pass is $40. A weekend pass is $25 per person, or $50 for the family. Children 6 and under are free. 

Rachel invites all adults in the area to come out for a great weekend. But that's not it. This event is for the entire family. 

"Absolutely, yes. We work hard to make sure we have free entertainment for the kids at the rodeo," ended Postlethwaite. "There's going to be pony rides, kiddie train, bouncy castles, and so much more."

This is the last weekend before school, and Ashern is looking forward to putting on an epic send-off to summer. 

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