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Manitoba is banning the use of cellphones by students in the classroom, beginning next month. 

Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare says this is being done to minimize distractions in schools. 

A press release issued by our provincial government says that to ensure consistency across the province, schools and school divisions will implement updated policies. However, the ban includes the following:

Sport always works to unite communities and provide valuable skills to its players, but for some communities, size or location can make it more difficult to access. To address this, the Plum Coulee Sports Committee strives to create and maintain sports opportunities in its area. 

The World Health Organization's declaration of mpox as a global public health emergency means Canada must do its part to help stem outbreaks of the virus in Africa, experts say. 

"Where there is a fire, we all put it out quickly and the whole village is safe. If you allow one house to burn in a village, sooner or later that fire is coming for you," said Dr. Madhukar Pai, Canada Research Chair in epidemiology and global health at McGill University in Montreal.

Former Conservative MP and cabinet minister Chuck Strahl has died at the age of 67.

Strahl was first elected in 1993 and represented the B.C. riding of Chilliwack–Fraser Canyon until his retirement in 2011.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called Strahl a "dear friend" in a social media post Wednesday.

"Chuck's unwavering commitment to our movement and his deep love for Canada were part of everything he did," Poilievre said.

"He was a man of principle, integrity and compassion, and a foundational member of our Conservative party."

The Manitoba Government is investing an estimated $3.7 million into rehabilitating the Carman dam after it sustained ice and scour damage in high flow events in both 2017 and 2022.

Manitoba's Annual Sheep Show and Sale is taking place this weekend in Minnedosa. This year's show will feature eight different pure-bred breeds and 107 entries for rams and ewes in different classes from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

This event is for producers to show the quality stock they raise, followed by a junior show where the kids show their Showmanship. 

It's one of the biggest events of the year in the Municipality of Rhineland, and Plum Coulee's Plum Fest begins Friday night. Reeve Don Wiebe is looking forward to seeing everyone come out and celebrate.

In July, Genesis House Executive Director Ang Braun took part in the Family Violence Consortium (FVC) meeting with Manitoba Minister of Families Nahanni Fontaine and Special Advisor on Indigenous Issues Cora Morgan, to discuss gender-based violence (GBV) and where things are at in the province.  

Joey Matulovich and two relievers combined on a one-hit shutout as the Winnipeg Goldeyes (48-35) defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 7-0 at Blue Cross Park Wednesday evening. It was the Winnipeg pitching staff’s league-leading tenth shutout of the campaign.
 
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