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Stuck cars, treacherous roads as snowstorm grips Prairies
EDMONTON — Old Man Winter made a nasty comeback across the Prairies on Tuesday, with bone-chilling temperatures and heavy snow that led to treacherous roads and stuck cars. Environment Canada said upwards of 40 centimetres was expected to slam the Edmonton area before ending later in the day. Forecasters also warned of significant impacts to […]
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Dozens of abandoned rabbits rehomed after Selkirk rescue operation
After a yearlong rescue effort, dozens of domestic rabbits in Selkirk have been trapped, treated and rehomed, as volunteers and city officials warn the costly crisis was entirely preventable.
Winter survival training returns to Prince Albert training area
Soldiers from several Prairie reserve units gathered near Prince Albert for winter survival training after a long-closed military training area was restored and reopened, highlighting renewed local capacity for cold-weather operations and Arctic readiness.
Manitoba high school students fight to keep backpacks in class
A new “backpack ban” at Winnipeg’s Sturgeon Heights Collegiate, introduced to reduce clutter and safety hazards, has sparked student backlash, an online petition and plans for a walkout as teens say the rule disrupts their daily routines.
