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RCMP seek information after "suspicious" Pelican Narrows house fire

RCMP seek information after "suspicious" Pelican Narrows house fire

RCMP and fire investigators are looking into a fire at a home in Pelican Narrows that they have deemed suspicious. Police were called to a house fire on Highway 135 around 2 a.m.
Manitoba mandating vaccines or testing for some provincial workers, plans to bring back indoor mask order

Manitoba mandating vaccines or testing for some provincial workers, plans to bring back indoor mask order

Includes doctors, nurses, health workers, teachers, school staff, corrections workers
Manitoba hits 75 per cent double-vaccinated mark, reopening threshold crossed

Manitoba hits 75 per cent double-vaccinated mark, reopening threshold crossed

No health orders changed as of Friday, but changes likely on way as early as next week
Fire restrictions dropped across northern Manitoba, including in provincial parks

Fire restrictions dropped across northern Manitoba, including in provincial parks

Campfire, ATV travel restrictions gone as fire danger declines
Northern Manitoba active COVID-19 cases drop to 30, Manitoba falls to 297 province-wide

Northern Manitoba active COVID-19 cases drop to 30, Manitoba falls to 297 province-wide

Three cases remain active in Flin Flon/Snow Lake/Cranberry Portage district
Liberals, Conservatives, NDP pick northern federal election candidates for Manitoba, Sask.

Liberals, Conservatives, NDP pick northern federal election candidates for Manitoba, Sask.

Both Ashton, Vidal run for reelection, opposing parties pick their people
Fire near Highway 106 now under control, smoke dissipates, other fires continue spread

Fire near Highway 106 now under control, smoke dissipates, other fires continue spread

A major northern Saskatchewan fire is now under control, while heavy smoke around the Flin Flon area has cleared.
Pelican Narrows plans lockdown following rash of recent COVID-19 cases

Pelican Narrows plans lockdown following rash of recent COVID-19 cases

Cases increasing, people who attended wedding, anniversary party later test positive
Manitoba, Sask. changing vaccine strategies, Sask. shifting to "targeted outreach"

Manitoba, Sask. changing vaccine strategies, Sask. shifting to "targeted outreach"

Manitoba set to provide vaccines for childhood diseases through clinics, schools, Sask. moving away from larger clinics
Moana crowd favourite at Reston Fair

Moana crowd favourite at Reston Fair

Erickka Patmore (formerly of Pipestone) was at the Reston Fair as a character performer, performing as Moana (aka “the Wayfinder”). She sang songs from the movie “Moana”, played games with the kids, as well as being in the parade.
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