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MB Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened - The Canadian Press
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took to the air Thursday, touring areas hit by wildfire, meeting with firefighters and community leaders, and issuing a warning to hotel owners to free up more rooms for eva...
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Province announces tax deferrals for businesses affected by wildfires
Businesses affected by wildfires raging in many parts of Manitoba can expect at least some relief from the provincial government, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today. In a press release, the ...
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Fire risk rising in latest provincial bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that after a brief period of cooler temperatures and precipitation, the fire risk is increasing. Much of the province is at moderate fire danger in most areas wit...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - June 12th
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with th...
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Dauphin's Countryfest extends invitation to wildfire evacuees offering tickets, camping
In a gesture of solidarity and community support, Dauphin's Countryfest is opening its doors to individuals and families from Manitoba, Creighton, and Denare Beach displaced by the recent wildfires. I...
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Pattison Media stars Thompson and Black to chair 2025 United Way Campaign
Brandon and District United Way has announced their new Campaign Chairs for 2025, and morning show listeners on Q Country 91.5 will be very familiar with both of them. Shelly Thompson and Tim Black we...
Jun 12, 2025 Tim Black (left), Cynamon Mychasiw, President and CEO of United Way Brandon and Distrcit (middle) and Shelly Thompson (right) will be the new chairs of the United Way 2025 campaign. (Photo by Charles Tweed)
Combine helps McQueen put injury doubts to rest
Every prospect at the NHL draft carries at least a bit of uncertainty or risk with them. What NHL teams have to decide is whether the reward is worth the risk. Roger McQueen has spent the past three s...
Jun 12, 2025 During the NHL Combine, Roger McQueen had plenty of questions directed his way about his health, and he's happy with his answers. (Photo by Bill Wippert/Getty Images)
News Headlines - Thursday, June 12th
An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed today in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad. Reports say there was one Canadian on board. This is the first...
Jun 12, 2025
Klippenstein turns heads at NHL draft combine
Carter Klippenstein had made an impression on NHL scouts all season long with his on-ice performance. Now he's got their attention with his off-ice work as well. Klippenstein was one of just 90 prospe...
Jun 11, 2025 Carter Klippenstein showed off strength, agility, and determination fit for an NHL prospect at the combine. (Photo by Erica Perreaux)
Provincial Wildfire Update June 11
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the province continues at a low-to-moderate fire danger level today with the northeast area under a high-to-extreme fire danger. There is a chance of rain in the ...
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