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Saskatchewan boosts disaster aid in response to storm-packed spring and summerIncreased benefits are being put in place to help residents after stormy spring and summer seasons, the Saskatchewan government announced Thursday.Weather2 hours
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Start of Arlington Bridge deconstruction marks ‘historic day,’ Winnipeg mayor saysThe century-old bridge connecting north Winnipeg to the south is coming down after being closed in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg removed the first piece on Thursday.Canada4 hours
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Memorial tree at Saskatoon cemetery to be cut down due to invasive diseaseA tree on the Memorial Avenue of Trees at Saskatoon's Woodlawn Cemetery is being removed due to Dutch Elm Disease, the City of Saskatoon said.Environment5 hours
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41-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl: Winnipeg policeA 41-year-old man has been charged in an alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.Crime6 hours
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$75K of cocaine, crack cocaine seized at northern Manitoba airport: RCMPA woman is facing charges after police seized approximately $75,000 worth of drugs from a plane that had recently landed at a Manitoba airport, the RCMP said.CrimeJul 15
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Grain to move through Port of Churchill for first time since 2020Grain transportation will resume for the first time in years at the Port of Churchill on Friday, Arctic Gateway Group says.EconomyJul 15
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3 Winnipeg care homes face air conditioning outages during summer heat waveThree Winnipeg personal care homes are operating without fully functional air conditioning units while hot, humid weather hits the city.HealthJul 14
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Winnipeg police shoot man after brother reported erratic behaviour: WPSA 42-year-old man who was shot by a Winnipeg police officer Monday night was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he died.CrimeJul 14
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Water levels beginning to recede in Brandon, Man., city saysLevels in the Assiniboine River have slightly dipped in the City of Brandon following its peak earlier this week, the city said in a news release Tuesday.WeatherJul 14
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Wildfire-stricken Manitoba First Nation calls for better emergency responseWildfires surrounding a Cree nation in northern Manitoba have reduced access to emergency services and knocked out power in the community.CanadaJul 13
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Assiniboine River crested overnight, Brandon mayor saysBrandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett said the Assiniboine River has crested in the city, and levels will remain at their current height for some days.WeatherJul 13
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Former MP charged after police seize more than 400 guns from Manitoba homeA former MP is facing gun trafficking charges after more than 400 firearms were allegedly seized from his Dauphin home, the Manitoba RCMP said.CrimeJul 13
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Snowbirds’ Tutor jets set for final hometown show in Moose JawOn Saturday, the Snowbirds will take to the skies of their homebase in Moose Jaw, Sask., for one final time before the squadron's iconic fleet of Tutor jets is retired.CanadaJul 10
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Flood-affected Manitobans to receive $500 cash advance: KinewManitoba Premier Wab Kinew is set to provide a flood response update as parts of the province continue to face intense floods and cresting waterways.WeatherJul 10
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Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival cancelled due to western Manitoba floodsFlooding in the Dauphin area prompted organizers to cancel Canada's National Ukrainian Festival 2026 due to the closure of the local regional health centre.CanadaJul 10
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4 Manitoba First Nations declare public health emergency in ‘regional crisis’After years of drug, disease and homelessness-related crises in the Island Lake region, the Anisininew Grand Council declared a public health emergency.HealthJul 9
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Arsonist does $10M in damage, stops for a soft drink at Winnipeg Walmart: WPSA fire set at a Walmart in the south Winnipeg caused millions of dollars in damage and resulted in arson-related charges for a 47-year-old man.CrimeJul 9
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Stormy Saskatoon night leads to power outages, sparks firesParts of Saskatoon lost power following thunderstorms overnight on Wednesday that downed power lines. Saskatoon Light and Power said restoring power is its "top priority."WeatherJul 9
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Saskatchewan man convicted in 2006 death of Misha Pavelick appeals 7-year sentenceThe man convicted in the 2006 killing of Misha Pavelick is appealing the seven-year youth sentence he was handed by a Saskatchewan court last month, court documents say.CrimeJul 8
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Brandon, Man. continues flood prep as Assiniboine River nears peakCresting has begun and is heading downstream along the Assiniboine River, the province wrote in a flood bulletin. It is expected to peak in Brandon on Monday.WeatherJul 8
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Guns, machetes and cellphones among items seized by northern Saskatchewan RCMPA 30-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan is facing a slew of weapons and drug-related charges, RCMP said.CrimeJul 7
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Regina police shoot suspect in non-fatal early morning ‘altercation’: RPSA man sustained 'serious, but non-life-threatening injuries' following a shooting involving Regina police early Tuesday morning, the RPS said.CrimeJul 7
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Fire at Winnipeg Walmart under investigation, St. Vital store remains closedWinnipeg fire crews responded to the store at St. Vital Centre on Monday night, WFPS confirmed. It said no injuries were reported.FireJul 7
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State of emergency: Flooded Manitoba town prepares for river crestFlood-affected parts of Manitoba are hoping for the best, but readying for the worst, as they clean up from last week’s storms and brace for another unpredictable week of weather.WeatherJul 6
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South Saskatchewan River’s high flows dislodge buoys, prompt water rescuesPeople and pets are being advised by City of Saskatoon officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge due to 'fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.'CanadaJul 6
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