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The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has investigated an incident concerning the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) in Sandy Bay First Nation.

The incident occurred during an arrest in which a police dog bit a man who was a suspect.
 
On September 27, 2023, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service informed the IIU about an incident on September 26.

Progress is being made with the refilling of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

At today's City of Calgary water usage and repairs update, the city's Capital Priorities and Investment Director Francois Bouchart said everything is still on track.

"Based on progress to date, we are still on track to lift water restrictions sometime this weekend, we will continue to bring updates daily and let you know if anything changes over the next few days."

The Okotoks Art Gallery's Gingerbread Station is making a return.

Registrations are open for the 2024 iteration of the event, which is in its seventh year.

Everyone is welcome, with a youth category for gingerbread architects up to age 15, and an adult category for ages 16+.

There are some rules to keep in mind, including entries being required to be made entirely of edible materials. That means plastic or wooden supports or props are not allowed, and entries cannot make use of electronics.

155.3 mm of rain fell during this week’s storm in Steinbach as of Tuesday at 4pm, causing flooding in basements and on City roads. 

Steinbach City Manager Troy Warkentin provided a storm report on Tuesday evening at the Steinbach City Council meeting. 

A farmer from the Rural Municipality of Hanover says this week's rain is going to make for a very challenging harvest. 

Lyle Peters is with Henervic Farms. He says about half of their land is located in the area around Randolph and Mitchell, with the other half down south near Pansy and St. Malo. According to Peters, their land near Randolph received more than seven inches of rain this week, while their fields down south had between 2.5 and four inches of rain.

"It's funny that it feels really good to say we only had 2.5 inches in some areas," says Peters.

It's been over two weeks since kids packed up their books and headed back to school in Strathmore.

Molly Jarvis, a pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Mint Health and Drugs in Langdon says the best way to keep your kids safe from sickness while they go to school is to have them wash their hands and social distance.

"Same thing at home. If your kid's showing signs of being sick keep them home if we can and that stops the spread as quickly as we can."

Coaching is a job that requires a lot of time and sometimes doesn't get the credit it deserves.  

The Coaching Association of Canada has recognized this week as National Coaches Week. 

Horizon School Division Administrator of Student Activities Brian Grest says it requires plenty of dedication to be a coach. 

Gas prices here in southeast Saskatchewan have seen some fluctuation with prices dropping over the last week and have now rebounded back over the $1.50 mark. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy who states there's many factors that go into these rapidly changing prices.  

The Moose Jaw Police Service is looking for 26-year-old Dabulis Ebet.

He is wanted for charges of Failure to Stop Motor Vehicle for Police, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Break and Enter, and Failure to Appear in Court x3.

He is described as being 6' tall, weighing 139lbs, with short, curly black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information can either reach out to the Moose Jaw Police Service or can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at p3tips.com or using the mobile app.

The Rocky View School Division (RVS) is reacting to the province's announcement of a multi-billion dollar plan to address exploding student enrollment.