News briefs Europe trip canceled by Roblin review concerns
Europe trip canceled amid Roblin review concerns about terrorist attacks and looming war. Officials cite security risks and potential regional instability influencing travel plans and international diplomatic posture.
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Cheerios Kid Mathias Gray Grabs Townwide Spotlight
Six year old Mathias Gray of Erickson becomes local celebrity as his image appears on a cereal box free DVD window. The appearance sparks talk in Minnedosa as shoppers see the BeOS capsule on General Mills boxes episode 4. Dauphin outline: Canada Manitoba Infrastructure Program funds 2.5 million for Parkland Recreation Complex expansion to boost regional recreational space and multi use facilities.
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Spring flood watch for Assiniboine and Souris rivers
Heavy snowfall in the Parkland prompts provincial officials to monitor the Assiniboine and Souris rivers for spring flooding. The water services branch warns of potential overflows between Shellmouth Dam and Brandon, while Shellmouth reservoir outflow is increased to 800 cubic feet per second to prevent Lake of the Prairies spill. Local official Alvin Zimmer says early releases may limit flooding in Shellmouth and adjacent areas.
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Brandon Sun
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Large turnout at Asessippi Ski Hill by Virden juniors
About 43 Virden Junior High students and 52 grade six students hit the Asessippi slopes over two days. Cold weather delayed some trips last week, but the hill has now hosted 15,772 students to date.
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Virden Junior High
Asessippi
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Police win bid to amend first degree murder rule
Canadian judges threw out a bid to amend the Criminal Code provision that automatically upgrades a police murder to first degree. Justice John Menzies ruled no breach of fundamental justice and barred the Canadian Police Association from participating as defence lawyers argued. The decision follows a heated prelude to the Strongquill murder trial as officers and agencies weigh the impact on law enforcement.
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Laurie Ann Bell
John Menzies
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Noram
Strongquill
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Greg Brodsky
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