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Moosey jumps and twists in the air as bull rider Chanse Switzer hangs on tight during the second night of PBR Canada’s Mazergroup Chute Out at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Saturday. Moose won the battle and Switzer didn't get a score. (Perry Bergson/The Brandon Sun)

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Court urged to toss ’60s Scoop lawsuits

By Erik Pindera 5 minute read Preview

Court urged to toss ’60s Scoop lawsuits

By Erik Pindera 5 minute read Updated: 8:55 AM CDT

WINNIPEG — Lawyers for the provincial and federal governments argue two lawsuits filed by the Manitoba Métis Federation over the apprehension of Métis children during the ’60s Scoop should be rejected.

In its first claim, filed in the Court of King’s Bench in November, the federation says the federal and provincial governments owe it damages for the harm caused by the ’60s Scoop to the Red River Métis as a whole.

In separate statements of defence filed in April, the two governments argue that lawsuit should be dismissed.

The Manitoba government, in its response, said it acknowledges children’s aid societies apprehended Indigenous children, including Métis, at a disproportionate rate and that many were placed for adoption in non-Indigenous homes across Canada and in the United States, which contributed to a loss in culture.

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Winnipeg law court. (Winnipeg Free Press files)

Mazer’s legacy honoured in business hall of fame

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Mazer’s legacy honoured in business hall of fame

By Abiola Odutola 3 minute read 8:48 AM CDT

The late Bob Mazer, founder and president of Mazergroup, was inducted into the Manitoba Business Hall of Fame during a gala ceremony at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre in Winnipeg last month.

Mazer’s recognition carried a deeply personal significance for his family and the hundreds of employees who continue to build on his work, his son, Jonathan Mazer, who is also a major shareholder and director of sales for the company’s Saskatchewan operations, told the Sun.

“The recognition is another point that ensures his legacy carries on,” Jonathan Mazer said. “He was our fearless leader. There was always a calmness, but a determined approach in how he led and made decisions.”

On its website, Mazergroup describes itself as a family of machinery dealerships that offers agricultural, construction and commercial turf equipment, parts and service. The website states there are 18 locations across Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan.

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Mazer’s legacy honoured in business hall of fame

Crocus Plains student showcases skills at school board

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Crocus Plains student showcases skills at school board

By Abiola Odutola 3 minute read 8:48 AM CDT

Trustees at the Brandon School Division (BSD) board meeting got more than a presentation last week — they got a taste of a student’s creation.

Grade 11 Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School student Kayla DeCosse, fresh off winning her second consecutive gold medal at Skills Manitoba, visited the board alongside her coach, Harold Fisher, to showcase the baking work she has been refining for months.

Instead of relying on photos or descriptions, DeCosse brought samples of her competition-level creations and personally served them to trustees and senior administration.

“We wanted them to actually see it,” DeCosse told the Sun. “Instead of just showing pictures, we wanted to show what we’ve been doing.”

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Coach Harold Fisher joins Crocus Plains Grade 11 student Kayla DeCosse, who won her second gold at Skills Manitoba, to present her creations to the Brandon School Division board of trustees and senior administration during the general board meeting last week. (Abiola Odutola/The Brandon Sun)

Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum

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Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Updated: 8:55 AM CDT

EDMONTON - A group of Alberta separatists gathering signatures to trigger a referendum on pulling the province out of Confederation is set to hand in its petition sheets today.

Mitch Sylvestre, the head of Stay Free Alberta, says it plans to deliver the thousands of names to Elections Alberta's head office in Edmonton.

More than a month ago, Sylvestre said the group had already collected much more than the approximate 178,000 signatures required since it started in January.

The question of separation could go on a provincewide ballot as early as October, as Premier Danielle Smith has said she would move forward if enough names are gathered and verified.

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A person wears an Alberta First hat while taking part in signing a petition that seeks to have a referendum on Alberta separation in Stony Plain, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war

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Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 12:32 PM CDT

OTTAWA - The federal government said Monday it will put another $1.5 billion toward tariff relief in response to the United States expanding the range of businesses its metal tariffs will damage.

The announcement includes the creation of a new $1 billion program under the Business Development Bank of Canada to bolster the manufacturing sector, along with a $500 million top-up to the regional tariff response fund.

The new BDC programming is meant to shore up factories hit by U.S. tariffs affecting exports of products containing steel, aluminum and copper.

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on April 2 to strengthen his steel and aluminum tariffs and added copper derivatives.

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Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia

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Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 11:18 AM CDT

YEREVAN - Canada will contribute another $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities in its defence against Russia’s full-scale invasion, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday.

He made the announcement in Armenia, where he met with world leaders at the European Political Community summit, a gathering focused on strategic co-operation in politics, security and infrastructure.

The money will go toward buying items from a NATO list and brings Canada’s total monetary support for Ukraine to $25.8 billion since 2022.

"It's part of a bigger puzzle in a conflict where Ukraine is gaining some advantage," Carney told reporters.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, not shown, in Yerevan, Armenia, on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Carney is in Armenia to attend the 8th European Political Community Summit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

ACSA car show revs up college celebration

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ACSA car show revs up college celebration

By Abiola Odutola 2 minute read 8:47 AM CDT

The rumble of classic engines and the shine of polished chrome drew crowds to Assiniboine College’s North Hill campus as the Assiniboine College Students’ Association (ACSA) hosted its second annual vintage car show.

ACSA executive director Alyshia Kelbert said the second edition carried added significance, aligning with the college’s 65th anniversary celebrations and expanding on last year’s successful debut.

“This is our second annual car show, and it’s called a vintage car show this year because we’re helping celebrate the 65th anniversary for the college,” Kelbert told the Sun.

“Last year, one of our council representatives wanted to do a car show, so we said, ‘Sure, let’s give it a try and see how it goes.’ It was really popular. So this year we’ve done it again, and we added a barbecue and a Kid Zone.”

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Hundreds attend the Assiniboine College Students’ Association (ACSA) second annual vintage car show at the college’s North Hill campus on Saturday afternoon. Photos: Abiola Odutola/The Brandon Sun

Audit finds flood hazard mapping behind schedule, doesn’t account for climate change

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Audit finds flood hazard mapping behind schedule, doesn’t account for climate change

Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: 10:47 AM CDT

OTTAWA - Federal efforts to map parts of the country facing the highest risk of flooding are not on track to finish by the 2028 target date and don't account for the effects of climate change, Canada's environment watchdog said in a new report.

It was one of five reports issued by environment commissioner Jerry DeMarco and auditor general Karen Hogan on Monday — which also included probes of Canada's avian flu response, First Nations funding, the climate resilience of federal assets, and how well the government accommodates accessibility needs in the public service.

The flood mapping report found the flood risk awareness portal under development at the Public Safety department does not consider how climate change is affecting flood patterns.

"Flood hazard maps must integrate climate change projections; otherwise, the data are not accurate enough to guide long-term decisions, such as where to build homes or develop infrastructure," the report said.

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Auditor General Karen Hogan is seen during a news conference in Ottawa, Monday, March 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce

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US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce

Adam Schreck, Ben Finley And Sam Metz, The Associated Press 6 minute read Updated: 1:26 PM CDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates, a key American ally, said it had come under attack from Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April.

The attacks appeared to be in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the strait, a critical waterway for global energy. The U.S. military said two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the strait on Monday as part of a new initiative.

The UAE Defense Ministry said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot down and one falling into the sea. Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said an Iranian drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals. The British military reported two cargo vessels ablaze off the UAE.

Breaking Iran’s chokehold on the strait would ease global economic concerns and deny Tehran a major source of leverage. But such efforts also risk reigniting the full-scale fighting that erupted when the U.S. and Israel first attacked Iran on Feb. 28, prompting it to close the strait.

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Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals

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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals

Jamie Stengle And Alonzo Adams, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 8:52 AM CDT

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials.

Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake. She said late Sunday that no arrests had been made yet.

“This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public and those involved and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects,” she said.

“We’re kind of all over the metro speaking with victims and witnesses,” Ward said.

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