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The basement remnants of the Cabak family cabin are all that’s left of it following the category 4 tornado that touched down in Alonsa, Man. Friday. (Supplied)
Tornado talk: The Rural Municipality of Alonsa’s council is meeting this morning to discuss recovery plans after Friday’s deadly category EF-4 tornado. A spokesman for the provincial government said Tuesday it’s too early to estimate the cost of cleanup and property loss. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Railway repairs: Omnitrax says it will begin repairs on its railway to Churchill before the end of the month. A report filed last week states “mobilization to the site will be commenced” by Sept. 1, “assuming funding is available.” Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
Defenceman deja vu: It’s becoming increasingly likely the Jets will head into September with defenceman Josh Morrissey still unsigned, Paul Wiecek says in his latest column. The situation may sound familiar to Jets fans, he writes. Two years ago, defenceman Jacob Trouba skipped training camp and missed 15 games while holding out for a new deal. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: It will be mainly sunny this morning, clearing in the afternoon, with a high of 30 C, humidex of 33 and wind from the northwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40 starting later his morning.
What’s happening today
Minister Ralph Goodale (Justin Tang / Canadian Press files)
Federal funds: Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale will make an announcement under the Crime Prevention Action Fund this afternoon. He’ll be speaking at the North End Women’s Centre.
Palmeiro at the plate: Tonight’s your last chance to watch former Major League Baseball star Rafael Palmeiro in action against the Goldeyes. The Fish face the Cleburne Railroaders and Palmeiro, their 53-year-old designated hitter, in the final game of a three-game series at 7 p.m. Taylor Allen reports. READ MORE
A matter of safety: The provincial government is holding simultaneous news conferences about a “public safety communications service” in West St. Paul, Brandon and Thompson this morning. Two of the events are at fire halls, while the other is at an RCMP detachment.
Trending
The Winnipeg Humane Society has reduced adoption fees for cats and until Aug. 10, you can adopt one kitten for $99 or two for $179. (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)
#InternationalCatDay: If you notice an uptick in cat photos and videos on the internet today you can thank (blame?) the International Fund for Animal Welfare who created this official day in 2002. READ MORE
On this date
On Aug. 8, 1968: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that U.S. Republicans selected Richard Nixon as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election; Nixon named Spiro Agnew as his vice-presidential running mate. In Canada, postal workers across the country voted to accept a government contract offer and end their three-week strike; Winnipeg strikers voted overwhelmingly in favour of the deal. In Fort William, Ont., mediation talks between striking grain handlers and Lakehaed terminal elevator companies broke down. READ MORE
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