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On Wednesday afternoon, the RCMP confirmed that Bone is now in custody after voluntarily turning himself in to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.

The Manitoba RCMP issued a short statement thanking the public and media for their assistance in the case.

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The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world

Alberta is marking 75 years of rat-free status.

An aggressive control program had made it the largest inhabited area in the world that is free of true rats.

There is no resident population of rats, and the rodents are not allowed to establish themselves.

The Assembly of First Nations' annual general assembly kicked off Wednesday with a strong message to government and industry that the countrywide push for major projects won't happen without First Nations at the table.

"We can all agree on this: that progress cannot come at the cost of our rights, our treaties or our responsibilities to the land," Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson told those gathered in Winnipeg.

Residents in parts of MacGregor are dealing with a water shutoff and precautionary boil water advisory.

The Municipality of North Norfolk says service is shut down Wednesday, September 3, starting at 8 a.m. near Maple Street, to allow for emergency line repairs.

“You will be without water September 3rd for the day or until the repair is complete. Prepare for water shut off by filling pails or tubs with water immediately,” notes the municipality in a public notice.

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A revolutionary piece of agricultural technology is making waves in the fields of southern Saskatchewan. The NEXAT, a multi-functional farming system manufactured in Germany, has arrived at Chute Farms Joint Venture at Moose Jaw.

Rhett Chute says NEXAT reached out to them earlier in the summer to see if they would be interested in trying the prototype, and they were able to reach an agreement.

The federal finance minister said Tuesday he wants to address service delays at the Canada Revenue Agency within 100 days, even as Ottawa plans spending cuts across the public service.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne set the timeline in a letter to Liberal MP Karina Gould, chair of the House of Commons finance committee, which was posted to his X account Tuesday morning.

In that letter, he said it's "increasingly apparent" the CRA is not meeting Canadians' standards.

The Rotary Club of Portage la Prairie heard a unique request for support at its regular lunch meeting on Tuesday, as Sensei Brian Case of the Portage Judo Club presented the need for funding to replace the club’s failed training mats.

The local Judo club, which focuses on building character in young athletes, is facing an unexpected financial challenge after the Velcro seams on its specialized mats failed prematurely, creating a potential safety hazard.

This marks the first time in the club’s history that it has actively sought financial support from the community.

The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre is opening its doors today (September 3) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., inviting the public to learn about its wide range of programs and services.

Lead teacher Laurie Collier says the event is especially geared toward students, though anyone is welcome to stop by. The centre provides education programs, employment supports, and resources for newcomers. The open house is seen as a key way to connect with potential learners and recruit new students.

It is still summer, yet The Old Farmer's Almanac has just released its winter weather outlook.

Carol Connare is Editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, which released its 2026 edition, which, of course, includes forecasts for the upcoming seasons.

"For your region, we are calling for a warmer-than-normal winter," says Connare. "Of course, that doesn't mean that it will be balmy, because it's pretty cold there."