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Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.

In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.

A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.

Ash and embers rained down on the northwestern Manitoba town of Leaf Rapids when an out-of-control wildfire entered the community Wednesday evening resulting in the damage of one home and several abandoned buildings. 

Firefighters have been in the community for weeks establishing fire guards, managing vegetation and setting up value protection on critical infrastructure, but "intense fire behaviour" that ramped up over the course of a few hours prompted crews to temporarily leave the town. 

The participants in this week's Triple R Biz Camp, hosted by Community Futures Triple R, have spent the week learning what it means to be an entrepreneur. The program is geared to kids 9 to 13 years of age, with the goal of developing a business idea and ultimately creating a product to sell at the Biz Camp Market happening today (July 25th) at Altona Mall.

Alumni from Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) in Gretna are taking the time to remember how their lives were changed after attending the high school that has since been closed. 

MCI offered Christian education for grades 9-12, along with room and board for students who didn't live nearby, since 1889. 

It's been a strong and fun year for the U11 AA Winkler squad, and coach Josh Krahn is happy with what's been and excited for what's to come.

"To be honest, we've just been trying to keep it loose," Krahn says about the days leading up to provincials starting. "We know what the task at hand is, we're focused on winning it all, but at the same time we think that if we keep it loose, we try to have fun, not take anything too seriously, we believe our team can hang with anybody. So, we're just trying to keep it like that."

Few duos are as iconic as summertime and swimming. Maybe campfires and s’mores.  

But as families and friends flock to the water, Dean Klassen and Brooke Animalla with the RCU Aquatic Centre are reminding people that though playing mermaids in the water is fun, it’s important to remember to stay safe out there. 

The reason being, is that it’s National Drowning Prevention Week.  

If you’ve ever been moved by the story of Moses through film, faith, or unforgettable music, The Prince of Egypt likely holds a special place in your heart. From its sweeping soundtrack to its powerful themes of identity and freedom, this timeless story has resonated with generations. Now, it’s coming to life in a whole new way, live on stage at the Manitou Opera House.

Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely bought to the surface at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday.

It said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in good health and spirits after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday morning.

"This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," the company said in a statement.

What is your impression of Salem Home in Winkler?  

For Alana Thiessen, director of community engagement at the personal care home, the reality of Salem is that it’s a lively place inhabited by 145 unique individuals. 

It’s also somewhere open to the public through various events and opportunities.  

The month of July has brought cool, wet weather and smoke from forest fires to the majority of the Prairies.

Rain has been reported in some of the drier areas, but its coming too late for drought stressed crops and forage, with RM's across Manitoba, and Saskatchewan and  Alberta County's now declaring agricultural disaster areas.

Taking a regional look at what's happening:

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