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Manitoba politicians set to pass a host of new laws before heading into an election

Manitoba politicians set to pass a host of new laws before heading into an election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba politicians are working to pass many bills into law by Thursday — the last scheduled sitting before the summer break and the provincial election slated for Oct. 3.
Made-in-Saskatchewan satellite heading to orbit on SpaceX rocket

Made-in-Saskatchewan satellite heading to orbit on SpaceX rocket

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan engineering students will have their eyes on the sky as the province's first homegrown satellite is to be launched on board a SpaceX rocket headed for the International Space Station.

Meteorologists challenged after local radar station down during Regina tornado

REGINA — Weather radar was not operating the night a tornado touched down and caused damage south of Regina, making it difficult for meteorologists to track the storm.
Boy's body recovered after he fell into water at provincial park: Manitoba RCMP

Boy's body recovered after he fell into water at provincial park: Manitoba RCMP

WINNIPEG — The body of a 12-year-old boy who slipped into water at a provincial park in eastern Manitoba has been recovered. RCMP say the child was located Monday morning.
RCMP say Winnipeg boy may have drowned after slipping into water in provincial park

RCMP say Winnipeg boy may have drowned after slipping into water in provincial park

WINNIPEG — Searchers have been looking for a boy who police say may have drowned at a provincial park in eastern Manitoba.
Saskatchewan entrepreneur says government thwarted his ag-plastics recycling business

Saskatchewan entrepreneur says government thwarted his ag-plastics recycling business

Dallon Leger thought he was part of the solution. The entrepreneur from Yorkton, Sask., about 190 kilometres northeast of Regina, says he collected more than 1.
Roughriders rally to tip visiting Lions 30-27 in CFL pre-season tilt

Roughriders rally to tip visiting Lions 30-27 in CFL pre-season tilt

REGINA — With Trevor Harris entrenched as the Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback, Saturday’s 30-27 CFL pre-season victory over the B.C. Lions did little to separate the three pivots battling for the backup spot.
Worker dead in accident with Regina's runway rehabilitation project, airport says

Worker dead in accident with Regina's runway rehabilitation project, airport says

REGINA — A construction worker has died at Regina's airport. A statement from Regina International Airport says a serious accident occurred Friday night, and that it was related to rehabilitation work that's being done on the airport's main runway.
Catholic school division apologizes after email about festival's 'Rainbow Tent'

Catholic school division apologizes after email about festival's 'Rainbow Tent'

SASKATOON — A Catholic school division in Saskatchewan is apologizing for causing hurt after its superintendent sent an email to elementary school principals telling them to keep students away from the Rainbow Tent at a children’s festival.
Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs

Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs

MONTREAL — Olymel says it is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces its hog production in Western Canada.
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