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Manitoba offers free access to provincial parks throughout February – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size If you’re looking to get out and explore one of Manitoba’s provincial parks this winter, you won’t need a permit starting Thursday. The province announced that entry to all provincial parks will be free of charge throughout the month of February. “February …

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‘It’s been a weird one’: Warm weather stymies winter fun in Manitoba – Winnipeg

Well, that didn’t last long. After opening the popular Nestaweya River Trail only five days ago — the latest date the trail has ever been opened, due to a warmer-than-usual January — the unseasonable temperatures have shut it down again. The Forks said Tuesday morning that all on-site skating surfaces, …

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Two arrested on drugs and weapons charges in Portage la Prairie: RCMP – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people have been arrested by Portage la Prairie RCMP following an investigation a disturbance in the Manitoba community. Police said they were called to a residence on Fifth Avenue North East on Jan. 23, at 8:20 p.m. Police said a 31-year-old …

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Protesters march for accountability in fatal shooting of 19-year-old by Winnipeg police – Winnipeg

Protestors marched in Winnipeg Saturday afternoon demanding accountability in the fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old at the beginning of the year. Afolabi Opaso was shot by police on New Year’s Eve. “He was, you know, a nice young man, starting to get into adulthood, 19, a studious student. And …

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Winnipeg police refer two incidents to Independent Investigation Unit – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police say they have referred two incidents to the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) including a robbery at a shopping centre and a domestic incident. Chief Danny Smyth said on Friday just after midnight a woman called the police for help regarding …

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Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, experts say landfill search could take less than a year – Winnipeg

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has submitted a new report to governments that it said addresses safety concerns around searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women, but the organization did not release the full study to the public. “We expect that the findings in …

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Health-care workers recruited from trip to Philippines in Manitoba: province – Winnipeg

Thirty-five health-care workers recruited from the former provincial government’s trip to the Philippines are in Manitoba, a provincial spokesperson tells Global News. The February 2023 trip aimed to bring 300 registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and health-care aides to Manitoba. 348 candidates received letters of intent, and the …

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Championship round shaping up at Manitoba Scotties – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s been smooth sailing for the top three seeds at the Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Morden. Top seed Kaitlyn Lawes, second seed Kate Cameron and third seed Jolene Campbell have all won four straight games to remain unbeaten through the …

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