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Veteran defensive lineman Jefferson agrees to extension with Blue Bombers

Veteran defensive lineman Jefferson agrees to extension with Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Defensive end Willie Jefferson is remaining with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The six-foot-seven, 248-pound Jefferson agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension Sunday with the CFL club.
Contrasts start to take shape in leadership race for Manitoba's Opposition Tories

Contrasts start to take shape in leadership race for Manitoba's Opposition Tories

WINNIPEG — The battle for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives is three months from being decided, and the two men vying for the role are laying out different paths to try to reignite the party voted out of office in the last elec
Jets keen to lean on solid defence, Hellebuyck

Jets keen to lean on solid defence, Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck stepped into the limelight again on Saturday, but the Winnipeg Jets' goaltender had a strong supporting cast in a 3-0 blanking of the Colorado Avalanche.
Hellebuyck helps Jets roll over Avalanche 3-0

Hellebuyck helps Jets roll over Avalanche 3-0

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves to register his sixth shutout of the season and 43rd of his career in the Winnipeg Jets’ 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Closing of Manitoba vet clinic highlights need for reliable services in the north

Closing of Manitoba vet clinic highlights need for reliable services in the north

Whenever Sarah Driediger's dog Hero needs medical attention, the Thompson, Man., woman will now have to pack up her vehicle and drive eight hours south to Winnipeg.
Jets hit turbulence as offence starts to sputter

Jets hit turbulence as offence starts to sputter

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have hit some turbulence in what has been a strong season — they've lost four of their last five games, including three at home.

Kings return to play to beat Jets 2-1 in overtime in opener of 5-game trip

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Adrian Kempe stickhandled into the slot and beat Eric Comrie with a wrist shot to the top right corner at 1:14 of overtime to give Los Angeles a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in the Kings' first game in
Kempe nets OT winner as Kings ground Jets 2-1

Kempe nets OT winner as Kings ground Jets 2-1

WINNIPEG — Adrian Kempe scored 74 seconds into overtime and added an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Friday, extending their winning streak to five games.
Kings arrive in Winnipeg with thoughts for those in fire-ravaged Los Angeles

Kings arrive in Winnipeg with thoughts for those in fire-ravaged Los Angeles

WINNIPEG — The Los Angeles Kings were thinking about friends and family in wildfire-ravaged California as they embarked on an eight-day road trip that kicked off Friday in Winnipeg.
'Heck of a guy': Tributes pour in for police chief believed to have died in fire

'Heck of a guy': Tributes pour in for police chief believed to have died in fire

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba police chief believed to have died in a house fire is being remembered as a dedicated leader and an advocate for the safety and well-being of First Nations communities.
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