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Morden decides on solution for wastewater woes — but funding still an issue
The City of Morden is coming to a solution for its wastewater woes, as its current lagoon system nears capacity and significantly slows construction on new homes — but funding is still an issue.
Return of Tataskweyak wildfire evacuees on hold for at least a week due to water treatment issues
It could be at least another week before wildfire evacuees from a northern Manitoba First Nation are able to go home, leadership says. Tataskweyak Cree Nation has told community members not to return home until its water treatment issues have been resolved.
Sexual assault, other charges stayed against Manitoba First Nation chief
The provincial court says charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and possessing and making child pornography were stayed Friday against Christopher Traverse.
Manitoba caregiver worried wildfire evacuation will have lasting impacts on children
Children are among the 21,000 wildfire evacuees in Manitoba, and one caregiver from Cranberry Portage is concerned about what their evacuation means for kids’ education, socialization and well-being away from school.
Southern Manitoba firefighters drive pumper truck 15 hours to help in Lynn Lake
Fire departments in southern Manitoba are answering the call to help northern communities, including Flin Flon, Lynn Lake and Pimicikamak Cree Nation, save their homes and lands.
Private prosecution trial of Manitoba live-horse exporter adjourned
The private prosecution trial of a live-horse exporter in Manitoba was adjourned Monday, after the defence successfully argued a late disclosure of documents could negatively affect their ability to properly cross-examine an expert witness and defend their client.
Parents of babies worry about measles exposure in Manitoba outbreak
Parents in Manitoba are growing more concerned as measles cases rise, and for the first time, officials have called what's happening in the province an outbreak.
First Nation mourning serial killer victim Ashlee Shingoose holding 1st Red Dress Day event
A northern Manitoba First Nation is holding its first Red Dress Day event on Monday as it mourns Ashlee Shingoose, a community member who has now been identified as one of the victims of a serial killer.
First Nations craftspeople gather to showcase skills, share traditional knowledge in Winnipeg
First Nations craftspeople from across Manitoba are gathering to showcase their cooking, medicine and mukluk-making skills in Winnipeg this week. Both those who are learning and the teachers say they hope the event helps preserve and revive traditions.
For some voters in smaller Manitoba cities, housing is a top election priority
Manitobans across the province say they’re focused on housing in this federal election, from affordability to the types of homes the next government should prioritize.