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Town’s raw water pump system fails; The Pas without drinking water
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The Town of the Pas is under a drinking water avoidance advisory after the town’s raw water pump system failed Thursday night, preventing the water treatment plant for making water. Continue reading
Traffic stop leads Portage la Prairie RCMP to drugs, stolen bikes
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A traffic stop in Portage la Prairie led police to a discovery of drugs and stolen items, including more than 15 stolen bikes. Continue reading
Bombers’ Dressler put on six-game injured list, expected to return sooner
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Bombers receiver Weston Dressler will be put on the six-game injured list, but is expected to return sooner, according to 680 CJOB’s Bob Irving. Continue reading
Manitobans won’t be charged PST on legal pot
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Manitobans will not have to pay PST on pot when it becomes legal on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Police arrest pair after multiple cars stolen in Winnipeg over several months
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A man and woman were arrested and face a number of charges after being accused in several car thefts in Winnipeg over the span of three months. Continue reading
More haze to arrive in Manitoba Wednesday afternoon, could last until Saturday
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Manitobans are in for more hazy conditions with the smoke expected to arrive in Western Manitoba Wednesday afternoon and in Winnipeg by Thursday morning. Continue reading
Fire crews use new drone to battle blaze on Selkirk Avenue
No injuries were reported after crews battled a Tuesday evening fire in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue between Parr and McKenzie Street. Continue reading
Bombers’ Bighill named CFL Week 9 Top Performer
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill was named a CFL Week 9 Top Performer after a strong performance against Hamilton. Continue reading
Two Winnipeggers suffer major injuries after car slams into rock on Ontario highway
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Two Winnipeggers aged 80 and 78 are in a Thunder Bay hospital with major injuries after their vehicle slammed head on into a rock-cut on an Ontario highway. Continue reading
RCMP look for suspect in Gillam sexual assault
RCMP are looking for a suspect after a sexual assault took place near a trailer court in Gillam. Continue reading
Winnipeg Fall/Winter Leisure Guide now available
The Winnipeg fall/winter leisure guide is now available online and at city pools, libraries, and leisure centres. Registration for activities will begin August 28. Continue reading
Walmart to launch grocery pickup service in Manitoba
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Walmart is launching a grocery pickup service in Manitoba August 14. Continue reading
Home sweet home — prairie baby boomer homeowners prefer to stay put: survey
A Royal LePage survey found 67 per cent of baby boomer homeowners in Manitoba and Saskatchewan prefer to remain in their current homes over moving or downsizing. Continue reading
‘Winnipeg is my second home’: Goldeyes’ Reggie Abercrombie talks hits record, time in city
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Winnipeg Goldeyes centre-fielder Reggie Abercrombie continues to add to his legacy with the team and was thrilled to set the American Association hits record in front of the home fans. Continue reading
What’s open and what’s closed on Terry Fox Day in Winnipeg
Several schedules around the city will be affected by Terry Fox Day on Monday. Continue reading
