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'Exceptional circumstances': Court hearing set for family of serial killer victim

'Exceptional circumstances': Court hearing set for family of serial killer victim

WINNIPEG — The family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer hopes a special court hearing will help them heal and move on almost a year after the trial.
Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United State
Manitoba extends wildfire state of emergency as 14,000 remain out of homes

Manitoba extends wildfire state of emergency as 14,000 remain out of homes

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says its provincewide state of emergency is being extended as 14,000 remain out of their homes due to intense wildfires.
Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return

Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for Cody Fajardo as an insurance policy in case Davis Alexander got injured.
Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects

Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it claims has no rea
Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.
Wet weather expected to help crews battle northern Saskatchewan wildfires

Wet weather expected to help crews battle northern Saskatchewan wildfires

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan safety officials say wet weather is expected to help in the fight against wildfires in northwest Saskatchewan.
'She should come here': Premier Moe on Chappell Roan's Saskatchewan name-drop

'She should come here': Premier Moe on Chappell Roan's Saskatchewan name-drop

American pop star Chappell Roan has stirred up quite the "Femininomenon" for fans in Saskatchewan, and the premier hopes it means she'll do a show in his province.
Saskatchewan health policy requires consent to cut hair of Indigenous patients

Saskatchewan health policy requires consent to cut hair of Indigenous patients

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan's health authority is requiring staff to get consent before cutting the hair of Indigenous patients, nearly a year after a Métis man's ponytail was cut without his approval.
Wildfires force 500 more people out in northern Saskatchewan

Wildfires force 500 more people out in northern Saskatchewan

LA LOCHE — Wildfires raging in Saskatchewan have forced another 500 people from their homes.
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