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News - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Manitoba has released its first provincial fire bulletin of 2026, outlining the steps the province hopes will prevent a repeat of last year's devastating wildfire season - the worst in three decades. Officials say Westman remains unusually dry, despite recent rain and snow. The province says it has invested millions in...
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Nominations Open for Manitoba's 2026 Mosaic Awards
The Manitoba government has opened nominations for the 2026 Mosaic Awards, an annual celebration recognizing newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and community leaders who help build a more inclusive and connected province. Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino says the awards highlight the people and organizati...
1h ago
Human hands as symbol of ethnical diversity. Photo credit: SergeyNivens / Depositphotos.com
Manitoba Opens Applications for 2026 Orange Shirt Day Fund
Manitoba has opened applications for the 2026 Orange Shirt Day Fund, offering up to $1 million to support community events that honour residential school Survivors and advance truth‑telling across the province. The fund helps Indigenous nations, schools, municipalities, and community groups develop programming for Or...
1h ago
Wheat Kings trade back, get their guy in skilled competitor Edwards
There was some tense waiting in the Brandon Wheat Kings' office, but the tension ended with them calling the name they'd wanted to all along. The Wheat Kings traded their first round pick (15th overall) back three slots with the Saskatoon Blades to pick up a third round pick in the WHL prospects draft, knowing they wer...
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Province urges caution in first fire bulletin
Last spring and summer, Manitobans became all too familiar with fire bulletins posted by the provincial government as they frequently carried news of fire bans, out of control blazes, and outright evacuations. The first fire bulletin of 2026 contains some information on improvements made in the hopes of preventing a si...
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