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Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

CALGARY — Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend. Councils in B.C.
Connor's OT winner lifts Jets past Oilers, who lost McDavid late

Connor's OT winner lifts Jets past Oilers, who lost McDavid late

EDMONTON — Kyle Connor scored the overtime winner as the Winnipeg Jets came away with a narrow 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Manitoba tables 'Trump-proof' budget with more capital spending, $794-million deficit

Manitoba tables 'Trump-proof' budget with more capital spending, $794-million deficit

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hiking capital spending and introducing new tax rules in a deficit budget aimed at safeguarding the province from tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.
Saskatchewan legislators wave Canadian flag, spar over standing up to Trump

Saskatchewan legislators wave Canadian flag, spar over standing up to Trump

REGINA — It was a day of jerseys, anthems and elbows up at the Saskatchewan legislature Thursday, with the Opposition NDP accusing Premier Scott Moe of going soft on a motion to condemn the U.S. trade war.

New spending, tax changes: Highlights of the Manitoba provincial budget

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government outlined major spending increases on capital projects and a mix of tax measures in its annual budget tabled Thursday.
USask makes strides in international subject rankings

USask makes strides in international subject rankings

Earns top-100 status in four key areas of scientific study.
Family, police looking for information after 25-year-old woman's body found

Family, police looking for information after 25-year-old woman's body found

Family of 25-year-old Tristin Jobb say she was a smart, capable young woman. Jobb's body was found at Phantom Lake Golf Course last week - and those same family members are demanding answers.
RCMP call off boat, aerial search for missing Saskatchewan boy after two months

RCMP call off boat, aerial search for missing Saskatchewan boy after two months

RED EARTH CREE NATION — RCMP have suspended their aerial and boat search for a missing five-year-old boy in northern Saskatchewan after more than two months. Frank Young went missing on the Red Earth Cree Nation on April 19.
Manitoba lifts public indoor mask mandate, northern travel restriction, few health orders remain

Manitoba lifts public indoor mask mandate, northern travel restriction, few health orders remain

The clock has struck midnight (well, 12:01 a.m.) for most of Manitoba’s remaining COVID-19 public health orders.
Manitoba opens winter road system, but opening delayed for Pukatawagan ice road

Manitoba opens winter road system, but opening delayed for Pukatawagan ice road

Most of Manitoba’s winter road system is up and running for this season - except, it appears, for the road to Pukatawagan.
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