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A serious crash has shut down the westbound lanes of the North Perimeter Highway at Highway 59, also known as Lagimodiere Boulevard.

Manitoba Infrastructure confirmed the closure in an email Tuesday morning, citing a serious motor vehicle collision as the cause.

The Winnipeg Police Service says officers are on scene investigating and are asking drivers to avoid the area.

In a post on X, police said the lanes are expected to be closed for approximately three hours. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes in the meantime.

At 8 p.m. on Sept. 7, Oxford House RCMP received a report from a First Nation Safety Officer that a 37-year-old female, travelling from Winnipeg, was in possession of a large quantity of drugs.

The suspect was transported to the Oxford House RCMP Detachment and turned over to police.

Following the investigation, officers seized approximately 251 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 24 grams of cocaine and 200 illicit pills believed to be oxycodone. The estimated community street value of these drugs is approximately $140,000.

A fire Tuesday evening has displaced some West End residents. 

The blaze broke out just before 9:30 p.m. in a house in the 500 block of Furby Street. 

Heavy flames and smoke were coming from the house when crews arrived. Firefighters used aerial ladders to fight the fire from above.

It was declared under control shortly after 11 p.m.

One firefighter was assessed by paramedics, but did not require a trip to the hospital.

The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team responded to provide temporary support for displaced residents.

Funeral For:  Ida Derksen 
Funeral Date: September 21, 2025 
Ida Derksen, 98, of Niverville passed away Tuesday, September 9th at St. Pierre Hospital. She was predeceased by her first husband Edward Thiessen and her second husband Abraham Derksen. 
The funeral service for Ida Derksen will be held Sunday, September 21st at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Niverville Hespeler Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Red Rock Bible Camp.  

Funeral For:  John Penner 
Funeral Date: September 13, 2025 
John Penner, 97, of Grunthal passed away Tuesday, September 9th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families. He was predeceased by his first wife Susan, and his second wife Helena. 
The funeral service for John Penner will be held Saturday, September 13th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial prior to the service at 10am at Winkler Cemetery.  Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 

What began with one client’s simple wish to be around dogs has grown into a cherished tradition at Riverview Health Centre.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, dozens of dogs will line the street around the facility for the annual Riverview Health Centre Puppy Parade.

The event was created during the COVID-19 pandemic when pet therapy was cancelled due to restrictions. Although those restrictions are now gone, the parade is something that residents continue to look forward to. 

A new state-of-the-art transit garage is slated for construction in northwest Winnipeg. 

City officials broke ground on the $200-million project Wednesday afternoon.

"Public transit is the lifeline of our cities, connecting people, reducing congestion, and shaping a sustainable future where every journey matters," said Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard. "This new garage is an important step in the upgrades needed to improve the infrastructure required to ensure every Winnipegger has timely access to safe and accessible transit."

The wait is over! Tonight we celebrate 25 years of CHVN with the Birthday Bash Grand Finale at True North Square (242 Hargrave St.)!

We’ve been celebrating all summer long, and now 120 qualifiers will compete for their chance to take home one of the incredible $10,000 prizes from our amazing sponsors: Aloha Plumbing, Booth University College, Furniture Villa Brand Source, Indigeno Travel, and Luxe Furniture Company.

After being laid up due to a broken leg, Crowder has returned to the stage, albeit in a different way. 

In an effort to make sure he can still worship with crowds while on tour and continue to heal, Crowder is using a motorized scooter.

"Folks, we’re back!!" said Crowder in a post on social media. "Feels great to be out there on the road singing songs to God with y’all."

The Manitoba government is providing more than $2 million to increase security efforts at the province's largest hospital, including funding police officers to man the facility 24 hours a day. 

Two police officers will be deployed to the emergency department at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg due to rising safety concerns in and around the hospital. 

"There's important work that's happening to make sure that we're involving law enforcement in the security solution at the (Health Sciences Centre)," Justice Minister Matt Wiebe told reporters on Tuesday.