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Tornado-ravaged site hiring security to prevent looting

'It's pretty bad when some people have to gain on other peoples' misery'

Maggie Macintosh
7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018
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Dan Lett:

For politicians, cell coverage in rural areas is tough call

Premier Brian Pallister

Katie May:

Paperwork pileup: delays in transcription services slow Manitoba courts

People enter the Law Courts in Winnipeg on Monday, February 5, 2018. A Manitoba judge is calling for changes following the death of Indigenous teenaged girl who spent most of her life in the child welfare system. Provincial court judge Shauna Hewitt-Michta is calling for a review to see whether there are enough secure foster placements in the province for high-risk youth. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Ryan Thorpe:

Federal funds to help women leave sex trade

Ralph Goodale announced $4 million in funding for a program that aims to get sex workers out of the industry. (John Woods / Canadian Press files)</p>

Martin Cash:

Wheat woes grow: Saudi Arabia adds to long list of countries with trade barriers

(Charlie Riedel / The Associated Press files)

Mike McIntyre:

Grand Central situation: Jets have their work cut out for them in NHL's toughest division

Eeli Tolvanen, the 19-year-old first-round draft pick from 2017, is a talented forward who should get an opportunity to win a top-six role with Nashville. (Jussi Nukari / Lehtikuva Files)</p></p>

Alison Gillmor:

Vegan options aplenty at Circle Kitchen

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>The taco bowl at Circle Kitchen in Winnipeg</p></p>

Erin Lebar:

Singer-songwriter Michael Franti branches out into film to help spread his message of hope

Anthony Thoen photo</p></p>

Editorial:

Storm-warning communication an urgent issue

As a result of the limited LTE coverage, many Alonsa-area residents could not receive a new emergency alert that is distributed during tornado warnings. (Graeme Roy / The Canadian Press files)

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