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Manitoba Tories eye new rules for leadership races, following 2021 controversy

Manitoba Tories eye new rules for leadership races, following 2021 controversy

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are considering changes to the way they choose a party leader, following complaints of missing ballots and a lawsuit after the last contest.
Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop remitting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those at its energy Crown corporation.
Saskatchewan officer injured in shooting is recovering and plans to return to duty

Saskatchewan officer injured in shooting is recovering and plans to return to duty

ESTEVAN, Sask. — Police say an officer who was injured in a deadly shooting in southeast Saskatchewan is recovering and plans to return to duty. Police in Estevan, about 200 kilometres southeast of Regina, say Sgt.
Manitoba government says holiday open house to resume this year

Manitoba government says holiday open house to resume this year

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviving its annual holiday open house at the legislature.
Saskatchewan Party MLA's motel accused of raising rates for social assistance client

Saskatchewan Party MLA's motel accused of raising rates for social assistance client

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has accused a company owned by a member of the legislature of hiking motel rates for a social assistance recipient.
Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaves door open to exit in the near future

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaves door open to exit in the near future

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson may step down as leader of the Progressive Conservatives sooner than expected.

WHL Roundup: Firkus's hat trick leads Warriors to 9-6 victory over Blades

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Jagger Firkus scored a hat trick, with two coming in Moose Jaw's run of three unanswered goals to pull away, and the Warriors topped the Saskatoon Blades 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Connor's three-point effort lifts Jets to 6-3 victory over Devils

Connor's three-point effort lifts Jets to 6-3 victory over Devils

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor’s scoring prowess is nothing new, but it still impresses his teammates.
Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

THE PAS, Man. — A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday.
'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.
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