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Fox Lake Cree Nation blocks road access to 3 Hydro sites – CBC
First Nation suspects Manitoba Hydro involved after sacred site damaged May 12, 2016 A northern Manitoba First Nation has put up a road block to keep Manitoba Hydro workers from three sites. Fox Lake Cree Nation Chief, Walter Spence, said the decision was made after a ceremonial site was desecrated. “One of our members happened […]
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Manitoba Tories tell government departments to curb spending, hiring – CP
Source: The Canadian Press May 12, 2016 By Steve Lambert THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG _ Manitoba’s new Progressive Conservative government has laid down spending restraints for all government departments while it gets a handle on the province’s financial picture. A memo from the provincial treasury board, obtained by The Canadian Press, directs deputy ministers in all departments […]
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Riverton Rifle, former CancerCare head among Order of Manitoba recipients – Winnipeg Free Press
Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon announced today the 11 recipients who will be honoured with the Order of Manitoba on July 7 at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The Order of Manitoba recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in a variety of fields of endeavor that have benefited the social, cultural and economic well-being of Manitoba […]
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Manitoba First Nation to build 30 mould resistant homes for $9M – CBC
May 11, 2016 Misipawistik Cree Nation’s homes designed by world-renowned architect Douglas Cardinal Misipawistik Cree Nation (MCN) near Grand Rapids, Man. says it has purchased 30 new mould and fire resistant homes designed by world-renowned architect Douglas Cardinal. MCN Chief Harold Turner said the community took out a $9 million loan to pay for the […]
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Former Mayor, NHLer, Ebola Researcher To Receive Order Of Manitoba – iNews 880
May 12, 2016 On Manitoba Day, 11 people have been selected to be invested into the highest honour in our province – the Order of Manitoba. Among them – trucking magnate Paul Albrechtsen; former Winnipeg mayor Susan Thompson, former NHLer Reggie Leach; Chief Betsy Kennedy, the longest-serving female chief in Manitoba; and Ebola researcher Dr. […]
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Lakeside MLA Ralph Eichler lassos agriculture portfolio – Manitoba Co-operator
May 12, 2016 With two-thirds of the cabinet for rural ridings Manitoba farmers have high hopes their concerns will be addressed As a fan of rodeos and motorcycles, Manitoba’s new agriculture minister should have no trouble dealing with the political bumps and bruises that go with being on the government side of the legislature. But […]
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What more can Manitoba’s “most powerful” do to open the door to diversity? – UM Today
May 11, 2016 — President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. David T. Barnard hosts the next Visionary Conversations in the Community event on Wednesday, May 18, which asks what more can Manitoba’s “most powerful” do to open the door to diversity? Panelists include: Sharon Harrald – Vice President, Human Resources, Investors Group Melanie D. Janzen – Associate Dean […]
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Manitoba fires expected to grow with high winds, province says – CBC
May 10, 2016 Wildfire grew significantly overnight Monday, provincial wildfire-fighting spokesperson says Forest fires along the Manitoba-Ontario border continue to spread, and high winds and dry conditions are to blame, the province says. Earl Simmons, a spokesperson with Manitoba Sustainable Development’s fire program, said winds and warm temperatures headed to eastern Manitoba are likely to […]
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Gallery: 27th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow – UM Today
May 10, 2016 — The University of Manitoba’s Traditional Graduation Pow Wow is one of the biggest events of its kind in the province. Saturday, May 7 saw one of the largest crowds in the event’s 27 year history. The annual event saw 26 drum groups and 250 dancers perform as approximately 1,100 friends, family […]
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Op-ed: Is Manitoba on path to reconciliation? – UM Today
May 6, 2016 — The following is an excerpt from the latest U of M Press publication – Understanding the Manitoba Election 2016. Written by Derek Kornelsen, an assistant professor in the U of M’s Centre for Aboriginal Health Research, this analysis also ran as an op-ed in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 6, […]
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