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The Rosetown RCMP responded to a range of calls between June 19 and 26, including traffic concerns, animal complaints and a disturbance.

On June 19 at 9:22 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle hitting a deer near Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. No injuries were reported, and the matter was deemed non-reportable.

Officers assisted a member of the public on June 20 in response to a front-counter complaint at the Rosetown/Kyle detachment. That investigation remains ongoing.

Maple Creek is in mourning after a house fire led to a tragic loss of life early on Wednesday morning. 

The Maple Creek and Community Fire Department responded to the call at 4:30 a.m. Fire Chief Blaine Becker and his crew arrived to find the house already engulfed in flames. 

"The roof was fully in flames, and it was spread right through the whole house," said Becker.

While they engaged in the fire, the crew was informed that one occupant of the home was missing. A search ended up locating a body in the home, confirming that the occupant was deceased. 

The first long weekend of the summer is coming up for Canada Day, and many anglers may have their sights set on the lake. Senior Conservation Officer Lindsey Leko reminds fishermen of some regulations to be aware of.  

Leko begins with a licensing reminder, as everyone over the age of 16 must have a fishing license to be able to fish, with the exception of free fishing weekends. He says they are running into many people fishing without their license on hand. 

Ferdi Nelissen, Garth Asham, and their teammates were recently inducted into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame as members of two dominant squads: the 1983–85 Winnipeg Internationals and the 1987–89 Winnipeg Ashams. The recognition wasn’t just for individual feats, but for what they accomplished as a unit—winning provincial championships, representing Manitoba at nationals, and competing at ISC World Tournaments.

Nelissen brings the sport to life and makes you want to join a fastball team to garner memories, as he explains how that the honour meant more because it was shared. 

The Mennonite Heritage Village is once again welcoming young campers this summer as they bring back their popular Pioneer Day Camps. 

Program Coordinator Jaysa Thiessen says that with growing interest, MHV has been able to expand their camp schedule this year. 

After more than a century of shaping young lives through faith, education, music, and sports, the Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) will be “pausing operations” at the end of June. The school’s Board of Directors made the announcement earlier this week, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges as the reasons behind the tough decision. 

Last week, an imaginative activity — complete with an adventure out in the community — enabled EAL (English as an Additional Language) students to practice speaking English in different areas throughout Morden. 

The excursion took the form of a scavenger hunt, which Cecilia Gil, a teacher at Morden Collegiate Institute, organized.  

This year, 90 delegates from diverse backgrounds and ages have been selected from across the country for Miss Universe Canada.  

Jada Budz from Morden is one of them. 

The beauty pageant, an annual event, is Canada’s official representative in the Miss Universe competition, considered one of the world's foremost pageants. 

Canada day is on a Tuesday this year, which creates a break in the middle of the week. For folks who take Monday off, this becomes an extra-long weekend. Here is how the holiday is affecting businesses. Check out our list of adjusted hours below: 

Clearspring Center: 

Noon – 5:00 pm 

Shoppers Drug Mart: 

8 am – 10 pm 

Sobeys: 

Closed Sunday, June 29th  

Yellowquill School continued a growing tradition on June 26 with its second annual powwow, bringing students, families, and community members together to celebrate Indigenous culture and mark the end of the school year.

This year’s event welcomed around 100 guests and featured dancers, singers, and drummers; including performers who travelled from well beyond the local area. The grounds of the Portage la Prairie school were filled with music, movement, and teachings that reflected the strength and beauty of Indigenous traditions.