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Manitoba/National NewsSome Manitobans getting 431 area code 
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WINNIPEG — In a couple of years, Manitobans and others will have to know not just the phone numbers of whoever they're calling within the province — but their area code as well. It's all because Manitoba will receive an additional area code — 431 — in the fall of 2012.
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Manitoba/National NewsRCMP detachment up in smoke Posted 2 minutes ago
WINNIPEG — A fire that severely damaged a Manitoba RCMP detachment is believed to be an arson. Parkland RCMP said Wednesday the blaze that ripped through Ethelbert RCMP detachment on June 15 was deliberately set.
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Portage la Prairie SportsPortager Espey hosting event for charity 
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At first glance, arm wrestling may appear as nothing more than a battle of brute strength. Although herculean muscle power is necessary to be the best, it will not win a high-stakes tournament unaided.
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Portage la Prairie NewsNew funding announced to fight diabetes Updated 6 minutes ago
Leona Aglukkaq, federal minister of health, was at Long Plain First Nation Wednesday to announce $110 million to help fight diabetes among aboriginal people.
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Portage la Prairie NewsRoadside assistance needs rise during hot temperatures Posted 5 hours ago
Emergency roadside assistance calls have increased with the rise in temperatures and humidex this week. Liz Peters, Public and Government Affairs Manager for CAA Manitoba, reported that about 30-40 more emergency roadside assistance calls were received than usual.
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Central Plains NewsCattle producers want compensation Updated 5 hours ago
Manitoba farmers, including those in parts of the Central Plains area, want to see the government beef up its support to cattle producers. Heavy rains during this spring have made it difficult for some cattle producers to maintain hay and feed grain for their animals.
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Portage la Prairie NewsCouncil denies car dealership Updated 2 hours ago
Portage la Prairie city council has denied an application to allow a car dealership to set up shop, despite recommendations to allow it to go ahead from city administration.
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Portage la Prairie NewsSearching for answers Updated 7 minutes ago
A group of family and friends gathered Tuesday during the lunch-hour in the Portage Mall parking lot to prepare to plaster posters in Portage, reminding people to keep up the search for Amber McFarland, who went missing in 2008.
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Portage la Prairie NewsJanet Shindle decides not to run again Updated 8 minutes ago
Portage la Prairie city councillor Janet Shindle has announced she will not be running for re-election this year. Shindle is currently completing her first term on council after being elected in 2006. She said she has enjoyed her time on council over the past four years.
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Portage la Prairie NewsWalkers aim to spread message Updated 6 minutes ago
They walked in an effort to promote the need for justice as well as to bring home the issue of missing and murdered women in Canada.
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