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Wpg Free Press: Local athletes off to Germany

July 9, 2018 — 
Net benefit for trio playing together in pro volleyball league

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Wpg Free Press: Katona looks to break out in the cage

July 6, 2018 — 
Winnipeg native has chance to advance to UFC action

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The research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen.

CBC: No timeline yet on Churchill rail repairs as natural resources minister visits community

July 3, 2018 — 
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is visiting Churchill for a series of meetings on climate change and its impact on arctic waters and ice.

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Globe and Mail: Rideau Hall announces 2018 Order of Canada appointments

July 3, 2018 — 
The Globe and Mail reports on new Order of Canada appointments

In this collaborative painting, the Manitoba artists chose the Turtle because it represents truth, which is necessary for a peaceful life. Catterie Wood, Jade Larocque, Journey Irvine .

CBC: Students use art to shed light on Canada’s dark past

June 26, 2018 — 
A painting by 3 Gonzaga Middle School students is now part of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice Dean, Indigenous Health, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

Wpg. Free Press: Métis doctor recognized for building health links

June 21, 2018 — 
It’s typical of Catherine Cook that she edited a statement to emphasize teamwork in a national award for her work to be announced on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Daily Mail: Replace your rice and potatoes with lentils!

June 15, 2018 — 
Eating lentils could also combat high blood pressure, according to a study published in March.

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Country Guide: Impressing Mom and Dad

June 15, 2018 — 
There’s more reason than ever for farm kids to prove to Mom and Dad that they’ve got what it takes to be trusted with the farm.

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The falling weight deflectometer drops about 180 kilograms (400 pounds) onto the road while sensors gather data to reveal the quality of the pavement below. // PHOTO FROM LEIF NORMAN

CBC: Pavement-pounding technology that gathers data on road condition hits Winnipeg streets

June 13, 2018 — 
City hopes hydraulic weight platform technology will contribute to more efficient road repairs

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Western Producer: Deep learning methods guide computers to insect identification

June 11, 2018 — 
U of M scientists have developed a program where computers can identify insects within grain bins

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