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Family of Roughrider killed in collision says he will be ‘missed beyond words’The family of Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughrider who died last weekend, expressed grief not only over their loss, but also that of Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was killed as well.Canada9 hours
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Saskatchewan court upholds Joseph Yaremko’s dangerous offender statusA man found guilty of forcible confinement and sexual assault with a weapon will remain labelled a 'dangerous offender,' and will continue serving his indeterminate sentence.Crime9 hours
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Winnipeg man arrested after waving gun through sunroof on highway: RCMPA Winnipeg man was arrested after waving a replica BB handgun through his sunroof while driving on the Trans-Canada Highway, Manitoba RCMP said.Crime10 hours
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Search in Nutimik Lake ends as body of 13-year-old recovered Thursday nightThe body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered Thursday night, almost 24 hours after the body of his 10-year-old brother was found in Nutimik Lake.CanadaJul 23
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Saskatchewan health-care workers’ union to vote on potential strike this fallAfter years of bargaining, a union representing more than 14,000 health-care workers in Saskatchewan will vote on potential job action in September, CUPE Local 5430 says.PoliticsJul 22
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Suspect in random sexual assault sought by Winnipeg policeWinnipeg police say they are looking for a suspect after a woman was reportedly grabbed and sexually assaulted while walking on Sunday night.CrimeJul 22
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Drug overdose alert issued for Saskatoon after 90 calls in 3 daysThe 'escalation in cases and severity of intervention required' from Friday to Monday prompted the ministry to issue the advisory.HealthJul 22
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Winnipeg police car and suspect on scooter collide, prompting watchdog investigationManitoba's police watchdog is investigating after a man collided with a Winnipeg police car while fleeing from officers on a scooter, police said.CrimeJul 21
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Search continues for brothers suspected to have drowned at Manitoba provincial parkCrews are continuing their search for two young brothers following their suspected drownings at Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, police say.CanadaJul 21
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Teen accused of killing a cat with a knife in WinnipegA 16-year-old is facing charges, including killing or injuring animals and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, after allegedly attacking a cat in Winnipeg, police say.CrimeJul 21
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Woman killed while trying to rescue stray dogs in ManitobaAmanda Nobiss, a 37-year-old animal rescuer from Winnipeg, was killed by stray dogs while volunteering to manage the overpopulation of dogs in a Manitoba community.CanadaJul 20
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Cannabis, alcohol found in SUV of Saskatchewan Roughrider killed in fatal collisionSaskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke was driving on the wrong side of Highway 11 between Lumsden and Regina when he was involved in a fatal head-on collision.SportsJul 20
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Man wanted for homicide at Ontario casino arrested in SaskatoonA suspect connected to a 2023 homicide at a Pickering, Ont., casino was arrested last Wednesday in Saskatoon, according to police.CrimeJul 20
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2 Saskatchewan research farms to stay open as province enters MOU with OttawaTwo federally run research farms in Saskatchewan that were expected to close are staying open after the government of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding with AAFC.PoliticsJul 17
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Bear kills 2 people in northern Saskatchewan, ministry confirmsTwo people are dead after a bear attack in northern Saskatchewan, the province's Ministry of Community Safety confirmed in a news release.EnvironmentJul 17
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Man bound with duct tape, attacked and robbed in southern Manitoba: RCMPFour people, including a teenager, were arrested after a man was attacked and bound with duct tape in the southwestern Manitoba RM of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, the RCMP say.CrimeJul 17
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Ontario wildfires prompt Winnipeg air quality warningA yellow air quality warning has been issued for the city of Winnipeg as southeasterly winds blow smoke from the northwestern Ontario wildfires toward the city.WeatherJul 17
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Saskatchewan boosts disaster aid in response to storm-packed spring and summerIncreased benefits are being put in place to help residents after stormy spring and summer seasons, the Saskatchewan government announced Thursday.WeatherJul 16
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Start of Arlington Bridge deconstruction marks ‘historic day,’ Winnipeg mayor saysThe century-old bridge connecting north Winnipeg to the south is coming down after being closed in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg removed the first piece on Thursday.CanadaJul 16
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Memorial tree at Saskatoon cemetery to be cut down due to invasive diseaseA tree on the Memorial Avenue of Trees at Saskatoon's Woodlawn Cemetery is being removed due to Dutch Elm Disease, the City of Saskatoon said.EnvironmentJul 16
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41-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl: Winnipeg policeA 41-year-old man has been charged in an alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.CrimeJul 16
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$75K of cocaine, crack cocaine seized at northern Manitoba airport: RCMPA woman is facing charges after police seized approximately $75,000 worth of drugs from a plane that had recently landed at a Manitoba airport, the RCMP said.CrimeJul 15
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Grain to move through Port of Churchill for first time since 2020Grain transportation will resume for the first time in years at the Port of Churchill on Friday, Arctic Gateway Group says.EconomyJul 15
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3 Winnipeg care homes face air conditioning outages during summer heat waveThree Winnipeg personal care homes are operating without fully functional air conditioning units while hot, humid weather hits the city.HealthJul 14
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Winnipeg police shoot man after brother reported erratic behaviour: WPSA 42-year-old man who was shot by a Winnipeg police officer Monday night was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he died.CrimeJul 14
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