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The following is the RCMP report to September 15, 2025.  This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 12 traffic violations

-  7 provincial statute (Mental Health Act, Fire Prevention Act, Coroner's Act, 911 Act)

- 27 common police activities (alarms, suspicious persons/vehicles, assistance to general public)

- 24 crimes against property 

-  4 other criminal code

-  5 crimes against person

-  0 traffic accidents

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

RAM Everyday Adventure has its newest champion—and a new truck to match!

Craig Staniland is now the proud owner of an $83,000 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers and 104.5 More Country.

“I actually have no idea what to say—this is just insane,” Staniland said after learning the life-changing news.

This wasn’t Staniland’s first attempt. He’s been entering the contest for years, multiple times, hoping his name would one day be drawn. That persistence finally paid off.

RAM Everyday Adventure has its newest champion—and a new truck to match!

Craig Staniland is now the proud owner of an $83,000 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers and Air 106.

“I actually have no idea what to say—this is just insane,” Staniland said after learning the life-changing news.

This wasn’t Staniland’s first attempt. He’s been entering the contest for years, multiple times, hoping his name would one day be drawn. That persistence finally paid off.

“I’m blown away,” he said. “The first thing I’m doing is putting in a car seat."

RAM Everyday Adventure has its newest champion—and a new truck to match!

Craig Staniland is now the proud owner of an $83,000 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers and 99.7 Sun Country!

“I actually have no idea what to say—this is just insane,” Staniland said after learning the life-changing news.

This wasn’t Staniland’s first attempt. He’s been entering the contest for years, multiple times, hoping his name would one day be drawn. That persistence finally paid off.

RAM Everyday Adventure has its newest champion—and a new truck to match!

Craig Staniland is now the proud owner of an $83,000 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers and 99.7 Sun Country!

“I actually have no idea what to say—this is just insane,” Staniland said after learning the life-changing news.

This wasn’t Staniland’s first attempt. He’s been entering the contest for years, multiple times, hoping his name would one day be drawn. That persistence finally paid off.

Canadian Country music artist Josh Stumpf is currently enjoying the huge success of his single "Highway Money" as it continues to raise on the Canadian Country music charts. With that success, he's bring the fun and the music to Shaunavon THIS FRIDAY for a concert after the Shaunavon Shadows football game!

"I don't truly know what to think about it!" Josh said when referencing the success of 'Highway Money'. "It's set the bar for any new release, that's for sure."

The SHE Tour Conference is back in Winnipeg, with the aim to bless women and celebrate 10 years of gathering together. 

"It's a three-day life-changing event," says Joanne Hoehne, the founder of SHE Tour Conference. "We walk through the process of being saved, healed, empowered (SHE), and we just see so many miracles."

The conference is held in Florida, Winnipeg, as well as Kenya, and they are celebrating 10 years of these women's conferences. 

Manitoba country legend Chris Thorsteinson of Doc Walker is bringing back a beloved prairie tradition with the launch of the Fall Ball Tour, a grassroots initiative aimed at reviving small-town socials and reconnecting communities across the province.

Thorsteinson made the announcement sharing his excitement for the project, which kicks off this fall in Alonsa and Oakland, Manitoba.

Pam Anderson, regional coordinator for Central Plains with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, outlines an upcoming opportunity for residents to learn about the latest in dementia research. The society is hosting a viewing party on Thursday, September 18, at the Herman Prior Activity Centre in Portage la Prairie. The event runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a live-streamed presentation from Winnipeg.

The Morris Minor Baseball program is a strong one and has been for years, but with some executives stepping down this year, they are in need of community members to step up, fill some roles and keep the program alive!