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GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Jets' success is rooted in Prairie pride

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Jets' success is rooted in Prairie pride

WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff’s pride in how well the Winnipeg Jets are playing comes from different perspectives — as the team’s general manager, as a hockey fan and as a Canadian who knows all about small markets.
Manitoba government and art gallery remove honours for alleged Nazi supporter

Manitoba government and art gallery remove honours for alleged Nazi supporter

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and a prominent art gallery are removing honours for Ferdinand Eckhardt over concerns he was a Nazi supporter in the 1930s before moving to Winnipeg.

Cole Perfetti scores twice as Jets win seventh straight, crush Blue Jackets 5-0

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Cole Perfetti scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves to help the Winnipeg Jets deliver a 5-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday that extended their winning streak to a franchise-tying seven games and
Jets win seventh straight, crush Blue Jackets 5-0

Jets win seventh straight, crush Blue Jackets 5-0

WINNIPEG — Cole Perfetti’s two-goal game Tuesday night fit right in with the Winnipeg Jets’ list of notable accomplishments this season.
Manitoba commits $12M to improve intersection that was site of deadly bus crash

Manitoba commits $12M to improve intersection that was site of deadly bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — The Manitoba government is promising $12 million to improve a highway intersection where a crash last year killed 17 people on a minibus on their way to a casino.
Blue Bombers promote Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator

Blue Bombers promote Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator

WINNIPEG — Mike O'Shea has the best of both worlds. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers promoted defensive backs coach Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator on Monday.

WHL roundup: Mirwald stands tall as Giants blank Wheaties 4-0

BRANDON, Man. — It has been a challenging season for the rebuilding Vancouver Giants, but they looked mighty impressive on Saturday with a 4-0 Western Hockey League road victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings at Westoba Place.

Air Canada flight diverted to Winnipeg after teen assaulted family member: RCMP

WINNIPEG — RCMP say an Air Canada flight was diverted to Winnipeg after a teenage passenger assaulted a family member.
Former Manitoba cabinet minister accused by colleagues of trying to rush mine project

Former Manitoba cabinet minister accused by colleagues of trying to rush mine project

WINNIPEG — Infighting has erupted among Manitoba Progressive Conservatives with two former Tory cabinet ministers accusing a third of trying to push through approval of a large mining project after the party lost the Oct. 3 election.
Jets stretch points streak by levelling Lightning 4-2

Jets stretch points streak by levelling Lightning 4-2

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness wasn’t impressed with the way the Winnipeg Jets started Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but it was the ending that counted for the coach.