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Rapper turned Saskatchewan NDP candidate says sorry for lyrics called misogynistic

Rapper turned Saskatchewan NDP candidate says sorry for lyrics called misogynistic

REGINA — A former Saskatchewan rapper turned political candidate apologized Tuesday for lyrics that the incumbent Saskatchewan Party has criticized as misogynistic.
Beck touts health-care plan; Moe would continue to withhold carbon levy

Beck touts health-care plan; Moe would continue to withhold carbon levy

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck was on the campaign trail Tuesday promising better health care, while the Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe proposed to continue withholding federal carbon levy payments.
Saskatchewan NDP's Beck promises 800 health-care workers, safer hospital environments

Saskatchewan NDP's Beck promises 800 health-care workers, safer hospital environments

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck says she would hire 800 new front-line health-care workers over four years if her party wins the election on Oct. 28.
Manitoba taps former federal cabinet minister to lead Winnipeg rail relocation study

Manitoba taps former federal cabinet minister to lead Winnipeg rail relocation study

WINNIPEG — Longtime federal Liberal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy has been tapped by the Manitoba government to lead a study into the decades-old issue of relocating rail lines in Winnipeg.
Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

WINNIPEG — Two candidates have put their names forward for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives. The party says nominations are closed and it has received two applications.
Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heating

Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heating

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says residents would continue to be exempt from paying the federal carbon levy on home heating if he's re-elected premier on Oct. 28.
Child dead after falling from 19th floor window in Winnipeg, police say

Child dead after falling from 19th floor window in Winnipeg, police say

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg say a child has died after falling from a window on the 19th floor of a building. It happened Monday in the city's downtown. The child was taken to hospital and pronounced dead.
Unbeaten Jets aim to keep soaring, building on early success

Unbeaten Jets aim to keep soaring, building on early success

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets may be silencing some of their critics — at least in the early stages of this National Hockey League season.

WHL roundup: Van Olm nets a pair as Chiefs clip Pats 4-3

REGINA — Shea Van Olm's second goal of the game, a short-handed marker with six minutes left in the second period, stood up as the winner as the visiting Spokane Chiefs edged the Regina Pats 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Brandt

Connor scores power-play goal in OT to give Jets 2-1 win over Wild

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored a power-play goal 51 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Sunday for their third straight win.
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