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‘Manifesting millions’ pays off for winners of record $90M Lotto Max jackpotA group of four friends were "manifesting millions" in a group chat when they decided to buy a lottery ticket. That manifestation came to fruition when they won $90 million.CanadaNov 6
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Woman charged after man found dead by police responding to domestic call: WPSWinnipeg police arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with the death of Kyle Aaron Woodhouse, 32, the service said in a news release.CrimeNov 6
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5 charged with manslaughter after death of 23-year-old in WinnipegTwo adults and three teens were charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Jayden Laporte, a member of Long Plain First Nation who lived in Portage la Prairie.CrimeNov 6
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Winnipeg police ‘toxic drug crisis’ project leads to more than 600 arrestsHundreds of arrests were made, and a quarter-million dollars' worth of drugs were seized, as part of a months-long police project in Winnipeg, police said.CrimeNov 5
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No charges for Winnipeg police officers who handcuffed overdosing suspectManitoba's police watchdog opted not to authorize charges against officers after Winnipeg police handcuffed an overdosing suspect who later died in hospital.CanadaNov 5
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Regina property tax set for 5.81% hike in proposed 2027 budgetNext year's budget was prepared by city staff and released Thursday ahead of Regina city council's deliberations on Dec. 7 and 11.PoliticsNov 5
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Provincewide lung cancer screening ‘months away’ for Manitobans, CancerCare saysCancerCare Manitoba says provincewide organized lung cancer screening will be available in "months" after some work is completed.HealthNov 4
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Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham names 5 councillors for his inner circleOne week after the Winnipeggers cast their ballots, Mayor Scott Gillingham announced the five city councillors who will served on the Executive Policy Committee.PoliticsNov 4
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Shaun Farrell, soldier killed in CFB Wainwright tragedy, laid to rest in Saskatchewan'Shaun's story will always be a part of our battalion's story, our regiment's story. And we will not forget him.'CanadaNov 4
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New Winnipeg city council takes office, sets agenda at inaugural meetingMayor Scott Gillingham and the 15 freshly elected representatives on Winnipeg city council took the Declaration of Office Tuesday.PoliticsNov 3
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‘Mining-induced event’ suspected cause of Saskatchewan tremor: Earthquakes CanadaEsterhazy, Sask., was awoken by seismic activity Tuesday morning after a suspected mining-induced event triggered a tremor, Earthquakes Canada said.EnvironmentNov 3
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Former junior league hockey executive accused of child sexual exploitationTyler King was charged in relation to his time as an executive on junior hockey team. The Alberta RCMP believes additional victims may live in B.C., Ontario and Saskatchewan.CrimeNov 2
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Saskatchewan considers hospitality-specific human trafficking legislationSaskatchewan's government is considering new, hospitality sector-specific legislation to combat human trafficking at hotels, motels and short-term rentals.PoliticsNov 2
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Polar bear arrival in Manitoba town prompts safety concerns, conservation opportunityHundreds of polar bears are expected to arrive in Churchill, Man. as they partake in their fall trek towards the Hudson Bay.EnvironmentOct 30
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RCMP urges Manitobans to drive safely following increase in fatal collisionsThe number of fatal collisions in Manitoba is rising, according to the RCMP, who said it is increasing traffic enforcement as a result.CrimeOct 30
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2 adults, 1 teen charged with second-degree murder in ReginaThree people were charged in connection to the killing of Rebecca Autumn (Wilson) Mathieson, 37, who was taken to hospital with severe injuries in August and later died.CrimeOct 30
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Meet the new faces elected to Winnipeg city councilAfter Wednesday's election, nine new representatives are expected at Winnipeg City Hall.PoliticsOct 29
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Man facing charges related to 3 alleged arsons in Saskatoon: policeSaskatoon police said that investigators have connected a 33-year-old man with three alleged arsons that occurred in the city in recent months.CrimeOct 29
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High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg after federal release: policeFemales in Winnipeg are being cautioned following the release of Douglas Wayne Bowman,62, who is expected to live in the city following his release from federal custody.CrimeOct 29
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Russ Wyatt voted out of Winnipeg city council, Lora Meseman to represent TransconaSexual assault charges loomed over Russ Wyatt’s unsuccessful re-election bid to represent Transcona, while Lora Meseman won a narrow victory.PoliticsOct 28
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Winnipeg election results: Scott Gillingham re-elected mayor, 9 new councillorsScott Gillingham defeated 11 other candidates who were vying for his position, and will continue serving as the mayor of Winnipeg.PoliticsOct 28
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Transcona incumbent Russ Wyatt facing 4 challengers in Winnipeg electionRuss Wyatt, the incumbent councillor seeking re-election for Winnipeg's Transcona ward, is facing four other candidates in Wednesday's election.PoliticsOct 26
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Man accused in fatal Saskatchewan highway shooting to stand trialChris Fahlman, the man accused in the fatal highway shooting of 44-year-old Tanya Myers, will stand trial, a Saskatchewan court decided after his preliminary hearing Friday.CrimeOct 26
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Winnipeg police suspend Crime Stoppers tips following data breachWinnipeg police have suspended their use of Crime Stoppers. Instead, it said it will try to accommodate anonymous information submitted via its tip line when possible.CanadaOct 23
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Saskatoon police seek person seen ‘prowling’ before suspicious house firePolice are asking the public for help identifying a person of interest in connection with an alleged arson that occurred at a home in Saskatoon.CrimeOct 23
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