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Prairie fire officials work to support evacuees, while some areas plan return home

Prairie fire officials work to support evacuees, while some areas plan return home

The firefight on the Prairies wildfire front took a new turn Friday as officials in two provinces worked to support evacuees, while affected communities readied themselves to bring residents home.
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after 'hateful symbol' painted on rainbow sidewalk

Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after 'hateful symbol' painted on rainbow sidewalk

TISDALE — RCMP say they're investigating after they say a "hateful symbol" was painted on a rainbow crosswalk in a Saskatchewan town.
Manitoba communities prepare to return home after wildfires displaced thousands

Manitoba communities prepare to return home after wildfires displaced thousands

WINNIPEG — Two First Nations organizations are teaming up to provide services for northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees, while some affected communities are getting set to return home.
Wildfire near two Ontario First Nations 'like a sleeping giant' for now, MPP says

Wildfire near two Ontario First Nations 'like a sleeping giant' for now, MPP says

A provincial legislator says a massive wildfire that has forced the evacuation of two northern Ontario First Nations is like a "sleeping giant" at the moment.
Demski has two touchdown catches in Blue Bombers' 34-20 victory over Lions

Demski has two touchdown catches in Blue Bombers' 34-20 victory over Lions

WINNIPEG — If someone had told Matthew Peterson he'd carry the ball for 130 yards and a touchdown in his CFL debut, the Blue Bombers running back was candid in what his response would have been. “I'm confident, you know.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took to the air Thursday, touring areas hit by wildfire, meeting with firefighters and community leaders, and issuing a warning to hotel owners to free up more rooms for evacuees. "We have emergency powers.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took to the air Thursday, touring areas hit by wildfire, meeting with firefighters and community leaders, and issuing a warning to hotel owners to free up more rooms for evacuees. "We have emergency powers.
Five charged as Manitoba police target alleged gun and drug trafficking operation

Five charged as Manitoba police target alleged gun and drug trafficking operation

WINNIPEG — Police in Manitoba have seized 30 firearms, along with cocaine and opioids, after executing search warrants in Winnipeg and an area north of the city.
Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Jeremaine Copeland and Nik Lewis will soon be together again.
Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Jeremaine Copeland and Nik Lewis will soon be together again.
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