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Manitoba government touts $115M in Highway 2 improvementsThe funding is set to be used for 'repairing and replacing structures' on the highway, which runs west from Winnipeg to the provincial border with Saskatchewan.CanadaJul 25
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‘Keep the faith’: Snow Lake residents evacuated for 2nd time in weeks due to wildfiresThe mayor of a town in northern Manitoba that has been evacuated for a second time says it's been tough on the emotions and mental well-being of the community.FireJul 25
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More than $100K in drugs, other contraband seized at Stony Mountain prisonPolice have been notified after drugs and other contraband -- with an estimated institutional value of $108,520 -- were seized at a prison.CrimeJul 25
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Man who escaped MFNPS custody last seen in Portage la Prairie: RCMPManitoba RCMP are on the lookout for a man who escaped the custody of the Manitoba First Nation Police Service Thursday night and was last seen in Portage la Prairie.CrimeJul 25
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Brandon cop awarded provincial honour for work thwarting high school stabbingA Brandon police officer has received a significant honour from Premier Wab Kinew for his efforts at stopping a violent incident at a local high school.CrimeJul 24
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Winnipeg cops to boost presence in Osborne Village to combat violent crimeThe project is going to focus on ongoing problems in the area, including violence and disruptions to local businesses that police attribute to illicit drug use.CrimeJul 24
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Leaf Rapids, Man. officials say wildfire entered town WednesdayThe province says more information will become available later on Thursday about the situation in Leaf Rapids, Man., where a wildfire entered the community Wednesday night.FireJul 24
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Manitoba, federal ag ministers announce funding for local food processorsNineteen food processors in Manitoba will share in more than $6 million in provincial and federal funding, Manitoba's agriculture minister announced Wednesday.PoliticsJul 23
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Manitoba RCMP investigating assault by 3 unknown men in The PasPolice said a 56-year-old man was walking home after 10 p.m., when he was attacked by three unknown men behind a business on Fischer Avenue in The Pas.CrimeJul 23
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Passenger, 20, killed in crash between trucks on Manitoba highwayThe passenger in a water truck that was involved in a crash with a gravel truck Tuesday morning is dead, Manitoba RCMP say.TrafficJul 23
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‘Getting pretty bleak’: Drought conditions lead to agricultural disaster for Interlake RMsRural municipalities in Manitoba's Interlake region are raising alarm bells about drought conditions and the effect they're having on local producers.WeatherJul 23
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RCMP search for Manitoba man who escaped police custody with accomplice’s helpManitoba RCMP say there's no threat to public safety after a man escaped police custody Monday afternoon and remains at large.CrimeJul 22
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Winnipeg cops search for details about Selkirk Avenue machete attackWinnipeg police are reaching out to the public in hopes of learning more about a machete attack on July 13 that put an 18-year-old victim in hospital.CrimeJul 22
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Manitoba, Sask. governments agree to bolster northern trade via Churchill portThe deal, which revolves around Canada's only deepwater Arctic port, is intended to improve access to global markets, as well as enhance infrastructure and supply chains.EconomyJul 22
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No one hurt in flipped float plane on Winnipeg River: RCMPThe 27-year-old pilot, a man from Snow Lake, wasn't injured in the incident.CanadaJul 22
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Winnipeg Pokémon prodigy, 12, set to take card-playing prowess to world championshipsEra Roulette, 12, is a world-class player of the Pokémon trading card game, and has punched her ticket to the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, Calif.SportsJul 22
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RCMP find cocaine, crack hidden in vehicle during rural Manitoba traffic stopA driver spotted speeding on Highway 17 Thursday night is facing numerous charges, police say, after they found cocaine and crack concealed in his vehicle.CrimeJul 21
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No new evacuations: Manitoba provides wildfire update MondayOfficials said Monday that there were 120 active fires in Manitoba right now -- total of 331 for the year, which is well above the 20-year average of 243 at this time.FireJul 21
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3 teens arrested in Winnipeg machete attack: policeA 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital Friday night after he was attacked with a machete while shopping on Portage Avenue, Winnipeg police say.CrimeJul 21
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Drugs, weapons, body armour seized by Manitoba RCMP in The PasA search turned up cocaine, an extendable baton, and bear mace. Officers followed up by searching a rural property and seized guns, a crossbow, body armour, and pills.CrimeJul 18
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Dauphin man accused of resisting, assaulting Manitoba RCMP officerA Dauphin man is facing a half-dozen charges after allegedly attacking a Manitoba RCMP officer who tried to arrest him.CrimeJul 18
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Manitoba to spend $2M on upgrades to Spruce Woods Provincial ParkThe province says it's spending more than $2 million to spruce up Spruce Woods Provincial Park in western Manitoba.PoliticsJul 18
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Winnipeg man committed indecent act near Elmwood daycare, police sayOfficers were called to a community centre on Brazier Street Wednesday morning about a man committing an indecent act near a playground and wading pool area.CrimeJul 18
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Travelling pickpocket scam hits at least a dozen Winnipeggers, police sayWinnipeg police continue to warn of a group of scammers they say are using sleight of hand to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.CrimeJul 18
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Manitoba RCMP seek suspect in Folk Fest Cybertruck vandalismManitoba RCMP say they're looking for a suspect after a Tesla Cybertruck was vandalized while parked at Birds Hill Park for the Winnipeg Folk Festival.CrimeJul 17
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