The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct flybys for several Canada Day events across Canada on July 1. These will be carried out by Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft throughout Canada at various times during the day. Alberta –Cold Lake (CF-188 Hornet).  British Columbia – Courtenay (CC-295 Kingfisher); Sechelt (CC-295 Kingfisher); and Sun Peaks (CC-295 Kingfisher).  Manitoba – Brandon (CT-142 Dash-8); and Winnipeg (CC130H Hercules, CT-142 Dash-8).  Northwest Territories – Yellowknife (CC-138 Twin Otter).  Nova Scotia – Clark’s Harbour (CP-140 Aurora); and Westville (CP-140 Aurora).  Ontario – Alliston (CC-130J Hercules, CH-146 Griffon); Brighton (CH-146 Griffon, CC-130J Hercules); Oshawa (CH-146 Griffon); and Wellington (CC-130J Hercules, CH-146 Griffon).  Saskatchewan – Regina (CT-156 Harvard); and Regina Beach (CT-156 Harvard). The aircraft will fly at a minimum altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle along their flight path. Flybys conducted by Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft are carefully planned and closely controlled for public safety and are dependent upon weather and flying conditions.

Sunrise Credit Union is investing in the future of southwestern Manitoba by awarding 14 scholarships  totaling $24,000 to students throughout the region, recognizing their achievements and supporting their  educational goals.  This year, close to 60 Manitoba students applied for the scholarships. The application process included  writing an essay or making a two-to-three-minute video from a list of given topics. A five-member  selection committee undertook a rigorous evaluation process, assessing applicants on academic  achievement, leadership, extracurricular involvement, volunteerism, community engagement, and essay  quality.  The largest scholarship, valued at $5,000, recognizes an outstanding high school graduate pursuing post secondary education. This year’s recipient is Ivy Perkin of Elgin. A graduate of Souris School, Perkin  holds the highest academic average in her graduating class while maintaining an impressive record of  athletic achievement. Throughout high school, she participated in hockey, basketball, volleyball, track and  field, badminton, and rugby, both within the school system and through community programs.  Perkin has played with the Westman Wildcats in the Manitoba Female U18 AAA Hockey League (MFHL)  for the last three years. During her senior year, she set a franchise record for most regular season points  by a Wildcats’ player. With her outstanding performance, she was named First Team All-Star, and earned  MFHL awards for Most Valuable Player, Top Forward, and Top Scorer. In November 2025, she  represented Manitoba at the U18 Women’s National Championship in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Beyond academics and athletics, Perkin has demonstrated a strong commitment to her community. She  has been an active member of 4-H for more than a decade and regularly spends time coaching youth  sports, instructing at youth sport camps, refereeing games, and scorekeeping at local events.  Perkin will attend the University of Regina this fall, entering pre-pharmacy, where she will begin a  Bachelor of Science degree while also playing for the Cougars’ women’s hockey team. She plans to finish  her education and then return to a small town in western Manitoba to work as a pharmacist.  Every year, Sunrise Credit Union employs summer students in various positions throughout the  organization and offers a scholarship to one. This year, Charlee Fox of Ste. Rose has been chosen to  receive the $3,000 scholarship. Sunrise also awarded two scholarships to students continuing their  education at Assiniboine College and Brandon University. Prestyn Phinney was awarded $3,000 for  continuing their education at Brandon University, while Justin Myers received the $3,000 scholarship for  continuing at Assiniboine College. Ten $1,000 scholarships were awarded to high school students from various communities in  southwestern Manitoba. Each showed dedication to their community, unique aspirations, and will be  attending post-secondary education this fall. The recipients include Aubrey Skelton (Hartney), Brooklyn  Verniest (Holland), Gary Nowazek (Minto), Graeme Boulanger (Hartney), Kadence Mann (Medora), Layne  Minshull (Grandview), Leanne Van De Spiegle (Holland), Reese Chwaluk (Oakburn), Rixon Suski (Brandon), and Seth Sulik (Erickson).  Sunrise Credit Union extends its sincere thanks to all scholarship applicants and congratulates this year’s  recipients. To the entire graduating Class of 2026 - we celebrate your hard work and dedication! We wish  you all great success as you pursue your dreams and shape the future of our communities.

Dauphin’s Countryfest 2026 is officially underway after an unforgettable Thursday Kick-Off Party that welcomed thousands of festival-goers through the gates and onto the iconic Dauphin Co-op Hilltop Stage. With campers arriving throughout the day, Countryfest staff and volunteers ensured guests were welcomed quickly and efficiently, allowing everyone plenty of time to settle into the campground before enjoying an incredible evening of live music. The night kicked off with high-energy performances from Leddwyn and The Hailey’s, whose rock-inspired sets had the crowd on their feet and ready for an unforgettable weekend. Headliner JJ Wilde then took the stage, delivering the powerhouse performance and electric energy that have made her one of Canada’s most exciting new live acts. “What a great start to the 2026 festival!” said Countryfest President Duane McMaster. “We opened the gates to a long line of excited folks and got them through quickly and they were able to set up and come up and enjoy the show. The crowd was incredible for the Rockin’ Thursday kick off party. I feel like that electric atmosphere and excitement up top are going to set the tone for the weekend.” The enthusiastic crowd marked the perfect beginning to four days of world-class entertainment, creating momentum that is sure to carry throughout the weekend. Festival organizers remind music fans that there’s still plenty of time to join the celebration. Weekend passes are still available and can be purchased online at http://countryfest.ca. With an incredible lineup still to come, Dauphin’s Countryfest 2026 is just getting started.

Fans of one of television's most beloved game shows will soon have the chance to hear those famous words, "Come on down!" as The Price Is Right Live makes its return to Brandon. The interactive stage production will take over the historic Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) for two performances on September 21 and 22, with both shows getting underway at 8 p.m. Audience members will have the opportunity to be selected to participate on stage and play iconic games made famous by the long-running TV series, including fan favourites such as Plinko, Cliffhangers, the Big Wheel and the Showcase. Contestants could walk away with prizes ranging from cash and appliances to dream vacations and even the possibility of winning a new vehicle. The touring production has awarded millions of dollars in cash and prizes to audience members across North America over the years, bringing all the excitement and energy of the television show to live audiences. The return of The Price Is Right Live adds another major event to the lineup at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, one of Westman's premier performing arts venues. Located on the Brandon University campus, the WMCA has served as a cultural hub for the region for decades, hosting concerts, theatrical productions, comedians and touring attractions from across Canada and beyond. Tickets and additional event information are available through the WMCA box office and online starting June 26. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early as the show has historically attracted large crowds and near sellout audiences wherever it travels. For those hoping to hear their name called, this September may be their chance to finally "come on down."