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WHL roundup: Rebels lose first of season to equally hot ICE

WINNIPEG — Billed as a matchup of the Western Hockey League's top heavyweights, the Winnipeg ICE knocked off the Red Deer Rebels 3-1 on Tuesday night at Wayne Fleming Arena. The Rebels, entering the game listed No.
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Jets soar past Stars 5-1 to keep point streak intact

Jets soar past Stars 5-1 to keep point streak intact

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele likes how the Winnipeg Jets are finding their groove with an aggressive playing style. Scheifele scored two of the Jets' four unanswered second-period goals in a 5-1 NHL victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.
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Manitoba Tories suddenly postpone annual fundraising dinner with little explanation

Manitoba Tories suddenly postpone annual fundraising dinner with little explanation

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives have suddenly called off their annual fall dinner that was scheduled for Friday of next week The $200-a-plate event normally attracts several hundred people and is one of the party's biggest f
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New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has released a new water strategy for the first time in 19 years — one that focuses more on conservation and Indigenous involvement.
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Manitoba offers $1.5 million for interactive digital media studio in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is spending $1.5 million to help a new digital media studio and training centre.
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The pedestal of a toppled statue at the Manitoba legislature is being removed

The pedestal of a toppled statue at the Manitoba legislature is being removed

WINNIPEG — The last remnant of a statue of Queen Victoria on the front lawn of the Manitoba legislature is being cleared away in the coming days, more than a year after the statue was toppled.
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'This is the time': Cree woman hopes to amplify Indigenous youth voices as advocate

'This is the time': Cree woman hopes to amplify Indigenous youth voices as advocate

WINNIPEG — Sherry Gott spent her childhood watching her grandmother care for people in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba.
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Hellebuyck stops all 30 shots he faces as Jets blank Blackhawks 4-0

Hellebuyck stops all 30 shots he faces as Jets blank Blackhawks 4-0

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 30 shots he faced as the Winnipeg Jets blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday afternoon.
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Manitoba government funds new police detention facility in Brandon

Manitoba government funds new police detention facility in Brandon

BRANDON, Man. — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced millions more dollars for new detention cells at Brandon police headquarters Friday — the latest in a string of recent promises focused on crime and public safety.
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Connor nets game winner in OT as Jets squeeze past Canadiens 3-2

Connor nets game winner in OT as Jets squeeze past Canadiens 3-2

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor knew he'd finally score on a goalie this season and it came at a great time. Connor scored 1:45 into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
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