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Jets on brink after 3–1 loss to Stars in Game 4
The Winnipeg Jets find themselves on the brink of elimination after a 3–1 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Despite another strong start and a solid performance through much of the game, Winnipeg was once again stymied by Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger and undone by a Mikael Granlund hat trick. With the loss, the Jets now trail 3–1 in the best-of-seven series.
The series shifts back to Winnipeg for Game 5 on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. CDT.
Another successful "Fruit Jam" in support of on-going ACAN projects
Local music and information were both front and centre at the second annual Fruit Jam fundraising concert in support of the Altona Community Action Network!
From garden to greatness: How flowers help kids thrive
This May, your garden can help a child discover their passion. The Chance 2 Grow program, a community initiative under the Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation, is once again offering beautiful petunias in its 5th Annual Fundraising Plant Sale — with every purchase supporting local kids in accessing sports, music, art, and more. The last day to order is Thursday, May 16.
Blue Bombers sign 6th overall draft selection Connor Shay
Per the Winnipeg Blue Bombers press release:
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced the club has signed their first selection, 6th overall in the 2025 CFL Draft, linebacker Connor Shay.
Have you seen this vehicle?
Does this vehicle look familiar to you?
If so, you're asked to contact the Altona Police Service.
In a social media post on Tuesday afternoon, the department said it is looking for the owner of the vehicle, described as a dark coloured sedan equipped with red and blue flashing lights on the dashboard.
Police say this is relation to an incident at the Altona Park that happened Sunday evening.
Students sent to hospital after bus/tractor crash near Haywood
Please note the school division listed in the story has been corrected with new information from the RCMP
Eight children were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash, involving a school bus, Tuesday morning near Haywood, in the R.M. of Grey.
According to the initial RCMP investigation, a tractor was collecting debris being pushed by a southbound grader on Road 37W when it was rear-ended by the school bus. The grader was not involved.
Dr. Digvir S. Jayas will be invested into the Order of Manitoba
A distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba will be invested into the Order of Manitoba this summer.
Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, an engineer and agrologist, has received multiple awards for his 30-year research and teaching career. He conducts research related to drying, handling and storing of grains and oilseeds and digital image processing for grading and processing operations in the Agri-Food industry.
PEI MP Heath MacDonald takes on the role of Agriculture Minister
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his new cabinet today.
One of the new faces at the cabinet table will be 59 year old Heath MacDonald an MP from Prince Edward Island, as he takes on the role of Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister.
MacDonald was first elected as an MP in 2021 after previously serving in the Provincial Legislature
Kody Blois, who was appointed ag minister in early March following Carney's leadership win i
was left out of cabinet.
Other key ministers of note relating to the ag industry :
'It's something we have to take very seriously,' says Morden Fire & Rescue Chief as fire ban continues
Morden Fire & Rescue Chief Andy Thiessen is urging city and R.M. of Stanley Ward 2 residents to heed the total fire ban in place. The ban has been in effect since May 5th. The current conditions being hot, dry and windy could lead to a very serious situation developing if someone chooses to burn.