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Charges laid as Manitoba woman accused of trying to steal food from nine-year-old

Charges laid as Manitoba woman accused of trying to steal food from nine-year-old

THOMPSON — A young woman in northern Manitoba is facing charges after police allege she tried to steal food from a nine-year-old girl.
Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

WINNIPEG — Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres.
Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

WINNIPEG — Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres.
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.
Chad Kelly out again as Nick Arbuckle starts third straight for banged-up Argos

Chad Kelly out again as Nick Arbuckle starts third straight for banged-up Argos

TORONTO — Chad Kelly will have plenty of company on the Toronto Argonauts sideline Friday night. Kelly will miss a third straight start when Toronto (0-2) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0).
Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government is planning to extend the life of the province's coal plants before moving to nuclear power generation, says a letter from the Crown Investments Corporation Minister.
Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan say Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to repeal certain energy policies if he wants Canada to have the strongest economy in the G7.
Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.
Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.
Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine

Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine

CALGARY — Manitoba's government has signed an agreement to support an area of Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts, including in the areas of agriculture and utilizing the expertise of Manitoba Hydro.
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