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Manitobans can pay respects to late grand chief Merrick at legislature Wednesday – Winnipeg

Manitobans are invited to pay their respects to the late Cathy Merrick at the Manitoba legislature on Wednesday afternoon. Merrick, who had served as grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs since 2022, died suddenly on Friday at 62 after collapsing outside a Winnipeg courthouse while speaking with reporters. She …

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Manitobans on bail could be monitored electronically through new program: government – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 14, 2024 1:10 pm Updated August 14, 2024 10:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is launching an electronic monitoring program to supervise those who have been charged with crimes and released on bail. Justice …

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‘Nobody likes to see war’: Lebanese Manitobans cautious amid travel warnings – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg businessman with family in Lebanon says he’s been in close contact with relatives as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The federal government has warned Canadians in Lebanon to get out of the region while there are still commercial flights available. Abdo El Tassi told 680 CJOB’s The Start …

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Manitobans shopping in the U.S.: Experts say it’s not as good a deal as before – Winnipeg

Southern Manitobans have a history of travelling down to the United States to check some items off their grocery lists. But better pricing doesn’t seem to be the carrot on the stick it once was. Santiago Silva, a former Winnipegger now living in North Dakota, said about a decade ago, …

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Buying directly from the farmer: How Manitobans are looking to cut back on expenses – Winnipeg

As grocery prices go up heading into the holiday season, Manitobans are looking for new ways to try and save a few extra bucks. One of those ways is by reaching out to farmers and buying meat and produce directly from the source. For pig farmer Ian Smith, it’s always …

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Hydro upgrades could lead to benefits on Manitobans’ bills, feds say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitobans may see benefits on their monthly electricity bill thanks to some upgrades announced Thursday by the federal and provincial governments. Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced upgrades to Manitoba Hydro to the tune of $475.6 million …

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Thousands of Manitobans could soon call proposed Winnipeg community home – Winnipeg

A new development project could create what may turn out to become the largest urban community in Winnipeg. Southwood Circle is a project that would be built on the site of the city’s former Southwood Golf and Country Club, with plans to create residential complexes, retail spaces, and facilities that …

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