Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister lost his sister the same day the province announced the loosening of restrictions amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A short obituary posted online states that Peggy Tidsbury, 60, died in Portage la Prairie, Man., with her family by her side on Wednesday.
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Pallister confirmed his sister’s passing Thursday.
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A celebration of Tidsbury’s life will happen at a later date, the obituary said.
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