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Lake St. Martin reserve close to getting new home

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OTTAWA - More than 1,000 former residents of the Lake St. Martin reserve could soon be getting a new home.

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    @WinnipegNews: Winnipeg Harvest issues plea for donations wfp.to/5ST 11:24 am on May 23

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Housing a little more expensive in Manitoba: RBC wfp.to/5S8 11:16 am on May 23

  • eascpaul

    @eascpaul: Groundbreaking ceremony for Wpg's first urban reserve on now at 480 Madison. 11:14 am on May 23

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Lake St. Martin reserve close to getting new home wfp.to/5SV 11:04 am on May 23

  • BradOswald

    @BradOswald: Food Net renews #TopChefCanada for a 4th season; casting is already under way. bit.ly/16QJoA1 11:00 am on May 23

  • aldosantin

    @aldosantin: Lindsay told police when arrested he never fought with Turner but told court Wednesday they had fought 10:51 am on May 23

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    @aldosantin: Lindsay says part of his brain removed in 2010 to control seizures, now has memory issues 10:47 am on May 23

  • wfpmmcneill

    @wfpmmcneill: Housing affordability in Man.has deteriorated for the 2nd consecutive quarter, mainly due to rising house prices, new RBC report says. 10:42 am on May 23

  • aldosantin

    @aldosantin: Lloyd Lindsay says he never saw Wanda Bruce with a weapon when she fought with Turner the day he died 10:40 am on May 23

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Come clean on scandal paper trail: Libs wfp.to/5S5 10:40 am on May 23

  • KevinRollason

    @KevinRollason: Wpg Harvest sends out urgent request for food donations. Highest need? Canned tuna/salmon and canned fruit/veggies. 10:38 am on May 23

  • mrabson

    @mrabson: Ottawa, Lake St. Martin have agreement for new site for reserve. Residents ahve been out of homes since spring 2011 flood. #mbpoli 10:38 am on May 23

  • aldosantin

    @aldosantin: Wanda Bruce murder trial resumes, with Lloyd Lindsay, who pled guilty to manslaughter for Solomon Turner's death, in the witness box 10:35 am on May 23

  • KevinRollason

    @KevinRollason: Wpg Harvest sends out urgent request for food donations. Highest need? Canned tuna/salmon and canned fruit/veggies. 10:30 am on May 23

  • mrabson

    @mrabson: Ottawa, Lake St. Martin have agreement for new site for reserve. Residents ahve been out of homes since spring 2011 flood. #mbpoli 10:29 am on May 23

  • HeritageWPG

    @HeritageWPG: #DoorsOpen inserts are available in today's @WinnipegNews. Make sure to pick up a copy to help plan and create your own personal tour. 10:23 am on May 23

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Were you stopped by the train crossing this morning at Marion near Archibald? 9:55 am on May 23

  • danlett

    @danlett: How to kill an (arguably) good idea in three steps or less? The mayor and dep mayor reveal their secret formula: bit.ly/12Zm39U 9:45 am on May 23

  • wfpnewscafe

    @wfpnewscafe: Excited to welcome @FredPenner to the Café for live interview & performance on May 27 at noon. wfp.to/5Sq #TheCatCameBack 9:12 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Crash claims two young women, RCMP say wfp.to/5SU 9:12 am on May 23

  • NickMartin14

    @NickMartin14: RCMP: two women who died in crash at hwys 1/16 Wednesday were driver 21 from Erickson, passenger 20 from Winnipeg 8:55 am on May 23

  • NickMartin14

    @NickMartin14: Highway 30 at US border south of Gretna still closed, water over road 8:38 am on May 23

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: New stadium to have defibrillators on site wfp.to/5Sr 8:06 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Some good news, some bad news from weatherman wfp.to/5Sw 7:32 am on May 23

  • NickMartin14

    @NickMartin14: Manitoba Teachers' Society starts annual convention today, runs through Saturday 7:21 am on May 23

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Catching up with the Jets wfp.to/5SB 7:12 am on May 23

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    @NickMartin14: Environment Canada: 5 now, going to high of 17 and sunny today 7:08 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Teen discovers passion for theatre while battling leukemia wfp.to/5S4 6:54 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Quicker pickup of bulk garbage urged wfp.to/5SY 6:28 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Buck 'goes long' for Winnipeg wfp.to/5Su 6:28 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Katz plays on with golf-course plan wfp.to/5Sm 6:22 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: U of M president targets low tuition wfp.to/5SP 6:20 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Manitoba senators weigh in on scandal wfp.to/5ok 6:20 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Flood money paid for CEO's romantic trip wfp.to/5oi 6:14 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Alleged terror suspects to appear in court wfp.to/5oW 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Paul McCartney writes in support of Pussy Riot wfp.to/5oA 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Restaurant torched in 4th night of Sweden riots wfp.to/5oC 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: $2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery wfp.to/5oy 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Simultaneous car bomb attacks in Niger wfp.to/5oj 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Brave woman tried to reason with London attackers wfp.to/5o6 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Search continues for missing Canadian hiker wfp.to/5oN 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: Birth control coverage up for federal appeal wfp.to/5o0 6:00 am on May 23

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    @WinnipegNews: 'Voices' heard in search for Canadian wfp.to/5oS 11:56 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Japanese man, 80, scales Mount Everest wfp.to/5oQ 11:16 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster wfp.to/5oH 11:08 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Goldeyes sweep doubleheader, jump to 6-0 wfp.to/5o7 11:02 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Richie Sambora furious with Jon Bon Jovi wfp.to/5oD 9:32 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Penguins beat Senators 7-3 in Game 4 wfp.to/5oh 9:28 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Fred Penner to visit News Café Monday wfp.to/5o9 5:42 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Man killed after test drive a 'regular guy' wfp.to/5op 4:50 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Purse stolen after subway death: police wfp.to/5ob 4:48 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Chiropractor guilty of sexually assaulting, beating ex-girlfriend wfp.to/5os 4:28 pm on May 22

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    @lrkusch: Hoist motion is unlikely to pass, but its debate could stall passage of Bill 20 by a week. PCs plan more stalling tactics on Bill 20. 4:20 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: 2 dead in crash near Portage la Prairie wfp.to/5of 4:16 pm on May 22

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    @lrkusch: This is the latest tactic the PCs have employed to stall Bill 20, which would allow gov't to raise the PST without a referendum. 4:15 pm on May 22

  • lrkusch

    @lrkusch: Tories introduce a 'hoist' motion with regards to Bill 20. It would delay further consideration of the controversial bill for 6 months. 4:14 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Flooding closes Gretna border crossing wfp.to/5oE 4:04 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: New downtown tower could be 42 storeys tall: developers wfp.to/5og 3:50 pm on May 22

  • cdegurse

    @cdegurse: PUMP PRICES SOAR - Gas hiked to $1.35 at stations throughout Wpg. 3:41 pm on May 22

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    @WFPJasonBell: Highway 1 at Highway 16, west of Portage la Prairie, is now re-opened. 2:59 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Police respond to hostage-taking report at court wfp.to/5o2 2:52 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Duffy 'welcomes' Senate committee do-over wfp.to/5oe 2:52 pm on May 22

  • WFPJasonBell

    @WFPJasonBell: Vehicle and semi-trailer collide at intersection of Trans-Canada and Yellowhead west of Portage. "It's really bad," says onlooker. 2:46 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Thompson RCMP looking for violent suspect wfp.to/5oF 2:46 pm on May 22

  • WFPJasonBell

    @WFPJasonBell: Bad crash closes Trans-Canada at Hwy. 16 (Yellowhead) just west of Portage la Prairie. RCMP on scene. 2:40 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Heritage Winnipeg hosting 10th annual Doors Open Winnipeg this weekend wfp.to/5oz 2:32 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Split golf course plan passes EPC committee wfp.to/5ox 2:12 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Top high school footballers meet Saturday in Senior Bowl wfp.to/5oR 2:04 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: PST increase a 'major concern' for low-income people: Pallister wfp.to/5oM 2:04 pm on May 22

  • bkives

    @bkives: EPC vote was 4-3 in favour GolfNorth lease, 6-1 in favour of Blumberg sale. 2:03 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Mayor calls drug video story untrue: brother wfp.to/5on 1:44 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Cameron: 'Indications' London attack terror wfp.to/5oX 1:36 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Harper: 'I did not know' about Duffy payment wfp.to/5oJ 1:36 pm on May 22

  • bkives

    @bkives: Golf course plan approved by EPC after it was split into two components. 1:31 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Single stab wound was fatal blow in man's death, court hears wfp.to/5oT 1:20 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group wfp.to/5oV 1:00 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Woman says she will not eat as protest wfp.to/5oZ 1:00 pm on May 22

  • WFPAshleyPrest

    @WFPAshleyPrest: "All those buildings that seemed mysterious to you, the doors are open to you this weekend only"-Heritage Wpg 12:58 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Pollard Banknote signs lottery ticket deal wfp.to/5ot 12:58 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Bill would have unlocked secrets: watchdog wfp.to/5oU 12:58 pm on May 22

  • meltait

    @meltait: Mady says same company that built Trump Tower will build at Graham & Garry. Tallest tower btwn Toronto & Calgary. No concrete timeline 12:47 pm on May 22

  • WFPAshleyPrest

    @WFPAshleyPrest: Heritage Winnipeg invites everyone for a look inside Wpg's iconic buildings, more than 80, this weekend pic.twitter.com/2B8mI8XAba
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  • WFPAshleyPrest

    @WFPAshleyPrest: Heritage Winnipeg invites everyone for a look inside Wpg's iconic buildings, more than 80, this weekend pic.twitter.com/2B8mI8XAba
    12:33 pm on May 22

  • lrkusch

    @lrkusch: Pallister is now discussing poverty issues with activists, Wpg Harvest staff and volunteers. 12:31 pm on May 22

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    @lrkusch: PC Leader Brian Pallister calls media to Winnipeg Harvest, where he blasts effect PST increase will have on low-income Manitobans. 12:25 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Temple Hotels buys hotel in Alberta wfp.to/5o4 12:02 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: Parent irate over claims of taped kids wfp.to/5oY 12:02 pm on May 22

  • WinnipegNews

    @WinnipegNews: New units to help keep invasive aquatic species out of province wfp.to/5ou 12:00 pm on May 22

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    @WinnipegNews: Second arrest in Tim Bosma test drive death wfp.to/5om 12:00 pm on May 22

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