Two men were injured early Sunday in separate incidents in Portage la Prairie.
RCMP responded to the area of 17th Street NW at around midnight, where they found a 20-year-old man who had been shot. He was taken to hospital in stable condition.
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Saskatchewan Man Charged After Fatal Dauphin Stabbing
A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed Saturday morning at a home in Dauphin.
RCMP were called to the 100 block of 9th Street SW at around 3 a.m. and found the deceased victim.
Some First Responders from Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Get Mental-Health Break
By The Canadian Press
WASKESIU, Sask. – Paramedic Deanndra King was on a day off, getting ready for a weekend curling bonspiel, when she got the call from her boss about an accident involving a bus.
“I didn’t register the magnitude of it,” the first responder from Nipawin, Sask., recalled this week.
Sports Highlights
Winnipegger Swimming, Cycling, Running to Mark 70th Birthday
WINNIPEG — John Sawchuk doesn’t celebrate his 70th birthday like the average person his age.
The Winnipegger is swimming, cycling and running to draw attention to both the health and fitness of people, and the health and fitness of Lake Winnipeg.
Free Skateboard Lessons at The Forks All Summer
Kickflip your way into summer with free skateboard lessons at The Forks.
From now until August 26, lessons are being offered at the Plaza Skatepark with pros from Sk8 Skate and the Winnipeg Skateboarding Outreach Organization.
Frozen Berry Mixes Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
By The Canadian Press
Health Canada says a brand of frozen mixed berries is being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Hain Celestial Canada, ULC is recalling Europe’s Best brand Field Berry Mixes.
Two New Cricket Fields Planned for La Barrière Park
WINNIPEG — Two new cricket fields with concrete pitches are being constructed in La Barrière Park south of the Perimeter Highway.
The city says the project is part of a larger plan to see improvements to the park’s amenities.
Health Canada ‘Concerned’ by Cannabis Companies Sponsoring Music Events
By David Friend, The Canadian Press
Health Canada said Friday it’s prepared to crack down on licensed medical marijuana producers who are sponsoring music festivals and other events.
The federal department said it’s “concerned” about some companies that have engaged in corporate sponsorships and other promotional activities that go against the Cannabis Act.
How Lo(cal) Can You Go? Shopping at Home a Big Boost to Small Business
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Neepawa Banner & Press
We all know the importance of small businesses to our economy, but what about the smallest of small? In the season of farmers markets and pop up shops, all of a sudden, we see the talent hiding in plain sight.
The sewing, baking, crafting, painting, pottery, woodworking and anything you can imagine, are all on display. Locally made and locally sold, it’s the epitome of shopping local.
Highway 59 Northbound Lane Closed Over Red River Floodway
Damage caused by a dump truck on Thursday has resulted in a lane closure over the Red River Floodway along Highway 59.
A single northbound lane remains open, but the province has closed the other lane as a result of the crash on Oasis Road underneath the bridge.
