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Centennial Cup Champion Dubinsky Announces Commitment to University of Manitoba

Dubinsky, a player who recently gained recognition after winning the Centennial Cup, has decided to further his education and hockey career at the University of Manitoba. The commitment is seen as an important step in his athletic and academic development. This decision reflects the growing trend of elite athletes pursuing higher education while competing at a collegiate level.

Sources: Winnipeg Sun
Politics • about 1 hour ago
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Saskatchewan Farmer Reports Positive Crop Outlook

Jared Haight, a farmer from Saskatchewan, reports a promising outlook for his crop this year. Despite his optimism, he acknowledges that uncertainties remain in the growing season. Weather conditions and market fluctuations may impact his final yield.

Sources: Global News
Politics • about 1 hour ago
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Speed Cameras to Be Reintroduced in Saskatchewan Next Month

Speed cameras will return to Saskatchewan in August. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and compliance with speed limits. The reintroduction of speed cameras comes as part of ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related incidents in the province.

Sources: Ctv News

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Politics • about 1 hour ago
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Government of Canada Invests in French Language Promotion in Saskatchewan

The Government of Canada has announced funding aimed at supporting the promotion of the French language in Saskatchewan. This initiative is part of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program, specifically from the Community Cultural Action Fund and Cooperation with the Community Sector. The funding is intended to enhance services for official language minority communities in the province.

Sources: Newswire, Toronto Telegraph
Politics • about 1 hour ago
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Manitoba Government Expands Flood Recovery Program

The Manitoba government has broadened eligibility for the Manitoba Flood Recovery Program in response to severe flooding in June. This expansion aims to support residents in additional communities affected by the recent heavy rainfall. The initiative is designed to assist those who have faced significant hardships due to the flooding events.

Sources: My Steinbach
Provincial • about 1 hour ago
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Fajardo, McAllister, and Theis Recognized as CFL Players of the Week

Cody Fajardo of the Edmonton Elks, Tyreik McAllister of the Calgary Stampeders, and Travis Theis of the Montreal Alouettes have been named the Canadian Football League's players of the week. Fajardo achieved a career-high of 510 passing yards, completing 25 of 32 attempts with four touchdowns during Edmonton's recent game. This announcement was made on Tuesday by the CFL.

Sources: Global News, Lakeland News, The Standard, Brandonsun, Rocky Mountain Outlook, Infonews.ca, Richmond News, Prince George Citizen, Ns News, St. Albert News, Winnipeg Free Press, The Record, Western Wheel, Vancouver Is Awesome, Town And Country Today, Coast Reporter, Panow, Times Colonist, Airdrie News, Lethbridge News Now, The Lethbridge Herald, Cfl.ca

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Provincial • about 2 hours ago
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Evacuation Order Lifted for Northern Manitoba Community

The Manitoba Emergency Management Organization has announced the lifting of a wildfire evacuation order for the O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation. Residents had been evacuated for approximately one month due to ongoing fire threats. The situation has improved, allowing families to return home safely.

Sources: Global News, Winnipeg Sun, Brandonsun, Winnipeg Free Press
Politics • about 2 hours ago
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Saskatchewan Premier Attends Funeral for Late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is in Washington, D.C. to attend the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, having been invited by Graham's family. Memorial services for Graham are taking place at the U.S. Capitol and will culminate in a funeral at Washington National Cathedral. Following these ceremonies, Graham will be buried in his home state of South Carolina.

Sources: Ctv News, Infonews.ca, Financial Post
Politics • about 2 hours ago
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Manitoba's First Supervised Consumption Site Set to Open

Manitoba's government announced the opening of the province's first supervised drug consumption site on August 11. Staff training has been ongoing as part of the gradual opening process. The site aims to provide a safe space for individuals to use drugs under supervision and access addiction resources.

Sources: Global News
Politics • about 2 hours ago
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Winnipeg Mayor Proposes New Emergency Service for Mental Health Crises

The mayor of Winnipeg has proposed a new emergency service line to address mental health crises separately from traditional emergency services. This initiative aims to reduce the number of calls directed to police, fire, and paramedics by approximately 10,000 annually. The proposal follows recommendations outlined in a recent report advocating for this change in emergency response strategy.

Sources: Winnipeg Free Press, Yahoo! News, Brandonsun, Coast Reporter, Richmond News, Town And Country Today, The Star, Vancouver Is Awesome, Rocky Mountain Outlook, Times Colonist, Airdrie News, The Hamilton Spectator, St. Albert News, Ns News, Western Wheel, Squamish Chief, Lakeland News, Winnipeg Sun
Politics • about 2 hours ago
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Ongoing Investigation into Decades-Old Missing Person Case in Saskatchewan

The Prince Albert Police Service is seeking public assistance in the investigation of a missing person case dating back almost fifty years. The case involves the disappearance of an individual whose identity has not been publicly specified. Authorities aim to gather new information that could lead to resolving the case and providing closure to the family involved.

Sources: Ctv News
Business • about 2 hours ago
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Saskatoon City Council Allocates $300,000 for Unique Landscaping Project

The City of Saskatoon has allocated nearly $300,000 for the purchase of three oversized plastic rocks as part of a landscaping initiative. This expenditure has drawn criticism amid rising property taxes in the municipality. Local taxpayers' advocates have expressed concerns about fiscal responsibility in light of current financial pressures on residents.

Sources: Rebel News