The Manitoba Métis Federation is one step closer to having a self-government treaty with the federal government.
Bill C-21; was introduced Thursday.
If it passes, it would be the first self-government treaty with any Métis government in Canada.
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More than 30-cases of measles, with more expected to be recorded, have NOW been linked to Ag Days in Brandon.
Dr. Brent Roussin says Manitoba will now expand the vaccine eligibility.
Infants aged six months and older can get vaccinated.
74 measle cases were recorded in January; the highest amount documented in the past year.
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The Brandon Wheat Kings and the United Way are teaming up for “Show Us the Love Night” at A-C-U Place tonight as they take on Prince Albert!
Brandon Wheat King Captain’s Caleb Had-land’s Jersey, signed by himself and the entire team, will be auctioned off at this game.
Fans can bid on it with the winner announced before the end of the 3rd period.
A special checque presentation will be made to The United Way before the puck drops; a a firm community commitment by J&G Homes.
Fans can donate directly to the United Way at this game, a table will be set up because without YOU there is no way!
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The Brandon Humane Society is hosting its first-ever cat café at a Brandon based yoga studio; Luna Muna on Valentine’s Day.
It is the purfect cat lovers Valentines’s date!
The Humane Society says the studio, located at 30 Fieldstone Cresent has partnered with the shelter to host cat yoga events before.
Watching kittens run around and play makes for a great Valentine’s Day!
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The Brandon Wheat Kings and the United Way are teaming up for “Show Us the Love Night” at A-C-U Place tonight as they take on Prince Albert!
Brandon Wheat King Captain’s Caleb Had-land’s Jersey, signed by himself and the entire team, will be auctioned off at this game.
Fans can bid on it with the winner announced before the end of the 3rd period. A special checque presentation will be made to The United Way before the puck drops; a a firm community commitment by J&G Homes.
Fans can donate directly to the United Way at this game, a table will be set up because without YOU there is no way!
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From Festivals to fishing: It’s The Louis Riel Day long weekend.
Louis Riel Day is Monday, Feb. 16; and At The Keystone Centre, The MNP Room is hosting events today and Saturday…
AND The Festival du Voyageur kicks off in Winnipeg with Free and ticketed events all weekend.
Friends of Riding Mountain National Park Learning Centre are featuring Fat bike, Kick-spark, snowshoe and snow tube rentals;
French Canadian pea soup and bun fundraiser; winter adventure quest for kids; group snowshoe; and a Bannock roast.
And Saturday, February 13-16th: is a Free Family Fishing Weekend. No license is required.
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A Virden auctioneer is taking his shot at a world title this spring.
36- yearold Brennin Jack is the Runner-Up Champion at a recent competition in North Dakota, now he’s slated to compete at the World Livestock Auctioneer event in June.
This will make it his 11th shot in a row aiming for the title of World Livestock Auctioneer Champion in South Dakota.
Auctioneering is a calling, literally and a challenge Jack enjoys.
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A new report from Restaurants Canda says many establishments are losing money
The reason… slower foot traffic; and rising food costs.
