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Three RCMP members from a Metro Vancouver detachment could be fired over alleged "atrocious," "racist" and "horrible" behaviour detailed by a fellow officer, including text chats that bragged about "Tasering unarmed black people," court documents say. 

A schedule from the RCMP shows Constables Philip Dick, Ian Solven and Mersad Mesbah are slated to appear next February for code of conduct hearings over allegations including discrimination, harassment and discrediting the police force.

None of the allegations have been proven. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to be in New York this week for the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future amid increasing geopolitical instability around the world.

"Canada will have a leading role in making the world fairer and more prosperous," Trudeau said in a news release last week. "I look forward to working with other leaders to accelerate progress on our shared priorities and build a better future for everyone."

There was a time not too long ago – way back on June 29th, if we are to be precise – when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers had been completely written off by so many across the Canadian Football League.

The Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council is starting up their Open Art Studio this week Tuesday at the Heritage Home for the Arts, where folks can come together with their current projects and work together to simply enjoy each other's company.

Art Administrator, Giselle Beaupre, says this has been a great addition to the arts centre to bring so many talents together at one time.

The Virden Oil Capitals dropped a 4-2 decision to the Dauphin Kings Saturday night at Credit Union Place. Campbell Epp and Acoyen Fehr scored for the Oil Capitals who trailed 2-0 and 3-1 at the period breaks. Gavin Renwick made 26 saves in net for the visitors. Cayden Glover had a pair of goals for the Kings who swept the season opening home-and-home with Virden. Dauphin shutdown the Caps 3-0 on Friday at Tundra Oil & Gas Place.

Daniel and Chelsie Zylstra have enjoyed an incredible summer as Camp Director's at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp, this being their second summer of leading their team to share the love of Jesus with their campers.

Between the summer months of May to the end of September, the Zystra's live on site at TMBC, and then the remaining months they move their family of five (3 children between the ages of 5 and almost 1-year-old) to Killarney.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says close to 45,000 Canadians are in Lebanon, months after warning there is no guarantee Ottawa can evacuate them if the situation deteriorates further.

She is also expressing concern that attacks like exploding pagers are only making the situation worse.

"My message to Canadians who even think of going to Lebanon is don't go, and I've been saying that for months," she told reporters Friday in Toronto.

Funeral For:  Remie Brandt 
Funeral Date: September 26, 2024 
Remie Brandt, 95, of Ross passed away Wednesday, August 14th at Ste. Anne Hospital. He is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Helen. 
A memorial service for Remie Brandt will be held Thursday, September 26th at 1pm at Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church with ash interment at Ross Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Killarney's Lakeland Regional Library is partnering with the local arts council to share the story of Earle Leanard Nelson, one of the very first serial killers in North America.

You couldn't ask for a better day, is what event organizer, Melissa Perkins says about last weekend's Streetfest in Boissevain.

"It was a great day!  I think it was the most beautiful weather we've ever had for Streetfest in the 4 years we've held this event," shares Perkins.  "We had lots of people out and they really seemed to be enjoying the festivities and some of the new features that we had this year.  It was just nice to see everybody gathering together, neighbors and friends and just having a nice socializing day in a really relaxed but fun atmosphere."