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Head coach of the Bisons football team, Stan Pierre.

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CityNews: With big changes coming to the CFL, what does it mean for football beyond the pros?

September 26, 2025 — 
Big changes are coming to the CFL, and it won’t just impact the pros. From the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to the Manitoba Bisons, right down to high school, football in Manitoba is bracing for a whole new game.

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CBC: University of Manitoba Women’s Hockey Gets New Head Coach

September 25, 2025 — 
Jordan Colliton, head coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team, speaks with CBC's Marcy Markusa about building her program, developing players, and the rise of women’s hockey in Manitoba.

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Brian Dobie holding football in front of Bisons Football locker room stalls

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CBC: Amateur football officials in Manitoba blindsided by sweeping CFL rules changes

September 24, 2025 — 
Brian Dobie says he and many others were left shocked on Monday, when the Canadian Football League announced dramatic changes to its field, and to its rule book.

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Anna Binto Diallo, one the 2023 Merit Award recipients, with President Michael Benarroch and Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Diane Hiebert-Murphy at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception.

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Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024

September 10, 2025 — 
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.

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Bisons Block Party

What to expect at the first-ever Bisons Block Party

September 5, 2025 — 
Join the herd for the first-ever Bisons Block Party at Princess Auto Stadium on September 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.!

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The 2025 Bisons head logo on a brown background with Bison detailing

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3 Down Nation: University of Manitoba Bisons undergo rebrand, unveil new logo

September 3, 2025 — 
University of Manitoba Bisons undergo rebrand, unveil new logo

The 2025 Bisons head logo on a yellow background with Bison detailing

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One Herd: Bisons unveil bold new brand for a new era

September 2, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba Bisons have entered a new era with a refreshed identity that reflects strength, unity and pride.

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Hockey players skates and sticks on ice. Photo by Tony Schnagl

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The Globe and Mail: The Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial is over, but conversations about the sport’s culture continue

July 31, 2025 — 
Attitudes toward women and sex still need to be confronted and changed beyond the locker room, advocates say

Daxx Turner is a U SPORTS national champion in triple jump.

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CBC Manitoba: Neepawa’s Daxx Turner Heads to Germany for World University Games

July 22, 2025 — 
Neepawa’s Daxx Turner Heads to Germany for World University Games

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A group of people pose with Billy the Bison and a sign board reading "walk your way"

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Sneaker Day celebrates campus community

June 17, 2025 — 
FKRM partners with the Office of the Vice President to host this yearly event as party of its goal to be a leader in promoting health and well-being across campus.

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