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Snow lodge project being built in Flin Flon aims to be 'Taj Mahal of the north,' builder says | CBC Northern Manitoba An ambitious group of Manitobans, including an architect, volunteers, local leaders and artists, are planning to open what they call a "snow lodge" in Flin Flon, built almost entirely from snow and ic...

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FIRST PERSON | Indigenous tourism helps me share Miyo-pimatisiwin — and other lessons my dad taught me | CBC News Blaine Mirasty grew up learning traditional Cree ways, even while around him, prejudice was common toward Indigenous people. Now he's launched an Indigenous tourism business, which gives him a chance ...

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FIRST PERSON | Why I urge newcomers like me to learn the true, painful history of this land | CBC News When we moved to Canada, we left behind everything, including a war in Ukraine, in search of safety and opportunity. But with all the information we received, one critical piece was missing: any meani...

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Some of Charlie Kirk's most controversial takes | CBC News Charlie Kirk, who died after being shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University Wednesday, had a long history of contentious views and often courted controversy with statements that seemed desi...

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Air Canada, flight attendants reach tentative deal to end strike | CBC News A tentative agreement has been reached to end the contract dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants, both the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced Tuesday.

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Manitoba finalizing teacher competency standards Education Department readying new regulations for Sept. 2

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Trump vs. TV: A play-by-play of a wild week taking on the U.S. president's naysayers | CBC News First he came for late-night TV, then a daytime talk show and a crude cartoon. U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are fighting battles on all fronts when it comes to mockery and critic...

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A website claims wildfire destroyed a single mom's clothing warehouse. But the store doesn't exist | CBC News The city of Flin Flon in northwestern Manitoba has faced wildfires and a massive evacuation — and now a fake online site has popped up claiming a clothing warehouse in the city burned down, and the si...

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Why some refuse to evacuate during wildfires — and how understanding those choices can improve disaster plans | CBC News As out-of-control wildfires threaten communities, thousands of people have been forced out of their homes in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta — but despite mandatory evacuation orders and potential ...

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Peguis First Nation uses its disaster expertise to help northern Manitoba fire evacuees | CBC News When news broke that a massive evacuation was needed to protect people from wildfire, Peguis First Nation stepped up.

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Flin Flon wildfire situation 'a timebomb' but so far no structures lost, mayor says | CBC News The wildfire gnawing at the edge of Flin Flon is being fought by some 200 firefighters, but the battle is really in the hands of Mother Nature, the mayor says.

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Leadership issues dominate opening session of teachers’ union AGM Manitoba teachers want answers about how their top union officials plan to bring about stability at their Portage Avenue headquarters after “a rough year.” More than 330 delegates are registered to ta...

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Happy #MTSAGM2025 to the delegates and staff attending. Here’s hoping for authentic and open discussions and that all delegates feel encouraged to have a voice.

School ponders renaming A deep dive into a city high school’s history reveals it was named after a Catholic archbishop who endorsed residential schools. Now, staff members want a rewrite. Citing findings from extensive archi...

New: A deep dive into a city high school’s history reveals it was named after a Catholic archbishop who endorsed residential schools. Now, staff members want a rewrite #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

What, exactly, are Alberta separatists mad about? | CBC News Threats of Alberta separation go back decades, and have reached new heights since the April election of Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney. Why do some Albertans feel they're being treated so unfairly...

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'Separatist rhetoric' in Alberta is 'harmful and divisive for all': FSIN | CBC News A U of Regina professor and treaty rights expert says if a secession referendum came up in Saskatchewan, First Nations would take a strong stand against it, in the same way Indigenous people did durin...

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'We are Canadian': 25 years later, Joe Canadian is back with a new patriotic video | CBC News The man behind an iconic Canadian beer ad is back, 25 years later, with a new patriotic rallying cry. But this time, it’s not about selling drinks.

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Reflections Restorative leadership: “a style of leading that focuses on collaboration, accountability and healing relationships.”

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Opinion: An example well worth emulating On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, Manitoba and the world lost a human gift, Minister of Education Nello Altomare, who left us far too soon. We would all do well to live our lives as he did — with humility,...

A lovely tribute from John Wiens, and one that will resonate in many schools & workplaces (mine included):

“We began to meet regularly, forming a strong bond as friends and professional colleagues even though we were a generation apart in age” #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...

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Our province, education sector, & team lost a very special human today. You were fierce and dedicated to this work. I know for certain that students in Manitoba Schools and students are better off because of your leadership.

With deep admiration & respect,

Jackie 🧡. #MbEducation