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Jets dominate Flames behind Rittich's 37 saves, four second-period goals in 5-0 win

Jets dominate Flames behind Rittich's 37 saves, four second-period goals in 5-0 win

WINNIPEG — David Rittich was glad he delivered a shutout for his new Winnipeg Jets team, but any kind of victory would have felt good.
Winnipeg police say machete, other weapons found at dismantled protest camp

Winnipeg police say machete, other weapons found at dismantled protest camp

Winnipeg police announced charges against five more people Wednesday, a day after dismantling a protest camp on the north lawn of the Manitoba legislature near the main entrance to the building.

Ontario trucker fined for careless driving in Manitoba crash that killed two people

WINNIPEG — An inexperienced semi-truck driver from Ontario has been sentenced to pay a $3,000 fine for a collision that killed two people in eastern Manitoba. Mark Lugli, who was 54, and his son 17-year-old Jacob Lugli, from Dryden, Ont.

Officers take down protest camp on front lawn of Manitoba legislature

Winnipeg police and conservation officers evicteda protest camp on the north lawn of the Manitoba legislature Tuesday, arresting several people, removing teepees and hauling away equipment including a propane barbecue.

Manitoba backbencher says bill would protect health-care providers, patients

WINNIPEG — A backbench member of Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives is proposing new limits on protests outside hospitals, clinics and schools.
Former Manitoba cabinet minister Ralph Eichler won't seek re-election

Former Manitoba cabinet minister Ralph Eichler won't seek re-election

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba cabinet minister Ralph Eichler says he is preparing to leave politics. Eichler, who is 72, says he will serve out his term until the next provincial election, which is scheduled for Oct. 3 of next year.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-acquire Darby Jr. from Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-acquire Darby Jr. from Hamilton Tiger-Cats

WINNIPEG — Alden Darby Jr. is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers acquired Darby from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Tuesday for defensive end Cedric Wilcots II. This marks the second time in as many years Winnipeg has traded for Darby.
Police stop attempt to expand encampment outside Manitoba legislature

Police stop attempt to expand encampment outside Manitoba legislature

Winnipeg police stopped an attempt by protesters Monday to enlarge an encampment that has been on the front lawn of the legislature for months, while the provincial government confirmed that some people attached to the camp have been recently arreste
Winnipeg police investigating death of First Nations woman with 'catastrophic' burns

Winnipeg police investigating death of First Nations woman with 'catastrophic' burns

Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a First Nations woman as a homicide after she was hospitalized for severe burns. Melissa Cook, 41, was admitted to hospital in early July and died on Aug. 20.
Oilers outlast Jets 3-2 in pre-season shootout

Oilers outlast Jets 3-2 in pre-season shootout

WINNIPEG — Edmonton Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner simply stoned the Jets in their own barn.
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