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The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed right-handed pitcher Eric Carter on Friday.
The Utah native pitched in the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization last season, splitting time with the High-A Florida State League’s Palm Beach Cardinals and the Double-A Texas League’s Springfield Cardinals.
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Belmont Meat Products is recalling its Kirkland Signature brand Harvest Burger – Gourmet Blend – Veggie Burgers due to the possible presence of pieces of metal in the products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the burgers were sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and possibly other provinces.
Winnipeg police are investigating a robbery, vandalism and assault at a Corydon Avenue café as a hate crime.
Police were called to the BerMax Caffé + Bistro in the 1800 block of Corydon at around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday.
WINNIPEG — A man has died after being shot near a rail line in the 1000 block of Selkirk Avenue early Thursday.
Police responded just after 3 a.m. and found the man unresponsive. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and pronounced deceased.
By Scott Taylor
WINNIPEG — Darren Dunn is, generally, a happy guy. This spring, however, with the 2019 Live Racing Season right around the corner, the CEO of Assiniboia Downs has an extra reason to smile.
Despite the fact veterans such as Rohan Singh, Adolofo Morales and Prayven Badrie will not be returning to the Downs this summer, Dunn can assure punters and racing fans that there will be a huge jockey colony at the track this season.
Parks Canada is now conducting prescribed fires in Riding Mountain National Park to restore and maintain ecological integrity of certain areas.
The fires are being focused around Lake Katherine and will last until May 10, depending on weather conditions.
An Easter dinner will treat 250 people from Winnipeg’s downtown this evening at Lighthouse Mission.
The organization is hosting a dinner and church service at 6 p.m. at 669 Main Street.
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — Jaden Schwartz scored with 15 seconds remaining in the third period, lifting the Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday and handing St. Louis a 3-2 series lead in their Western Conference quarterfinal.
Ryan O’Reilly and Brayden Schenn also scored for the Blues, who host Game 6 of the best-of-seven series on Saturday. Jordan Binnington stopped 29 shots for St. Louis.
