Tragic end to search for missing Norwegian hiker

The search for a missing Norwegian hiker has come to a close after his body was recovered Sunday morning.

Gillam RCMP and Parks Canada, with help from community searchers from Fort Severn, were doing a ground search along the Hayes River when the pilot of a helicopter reported to the search parties that he believed he located the body of Steffen Skjottelvik a short distance away from where his jacket had been located on Friday afternoon.

Man arrested after knife attack on security guard in Winnipeg grocery store

A security guard is recovering after being assaulted Thursday evening. 

Winnipeg police say a 28-year-old man attempted to leave a grocery store in the 600 block of Stafford Street with meat products he had not paid for.

A security guard attempted to intervene. However,  the suspect pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the guard. He then punched the guard, resulting in minor facial injuries.

The man fled empty-handed before police arrived.

Portion of Redwood Avenue to be closed starting this week

A portion of a North End street will be closed for two-and-a-half weeks starting Monday.

Between August 25 until September 10, the eastbound lanes and westbound lanes of Redwood Avenue between Salter Street to Charles Street will be closed for construction.

Starting August 25, all eastbound lanes will be closed.

The westbound lanes closure will follow at a later date. 

Classic 107 celebrates August 23 in music history at 9 a.m. this Saturday

A Classical Almanac: On This Day in Music – August 23

This Saturday morning, August 23, at 9:00 a.m., Classic 107 invites you to take a little trip through music history with a Classical Almanac. We’ll mark the anniversaries of composers, performers, and premieres that all happened on this very date. From Baroque opera to Romantic piano concertos and 20th-century film scores, the playlist offers a fascinating cross-section of milestones worth celebrating.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Fight to the finish: Niagara River Lions and Calgary Surge emerge victorious in CEBL Playoffs

It was a full house at the Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, on Friday evening for the Canadian Elite Basketball League Playoffs.

The Eastern Conference Final began at 5 p.m. with a tough battle between the Niagara River Lions and Scarborough Shooting Stars.

The Scarborough Shooting Stars were dynamic and played consistently throughout the game, taking play opportunities during transitions.

The Niagara River Lions had a strong rebound game and were efficient at the free-throw line, making all 21 of their free throws.

RCMP arrest truck driver 9 months after mother, daughter killed near Altona

A 25-year-old semi truck driver has been arrested after a Canada-Wide Warrant was issued following a collision that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter near Altona last year.

At approximately 8:50 a.m. on August 21, Navjeet Singh was arrested by Peel Regional Police and Canada Border Services Agency at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.

Singh had originally arrived in Canada on an Ethiopian Airlines flight following a 9-month Canada-wide Warrant for his Arrest.

SALA film showcase cultivates sense of home for Filipinx community

The Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq will be home to a wide array of cinema from the Philippines and the Filipinx diaspora this weekend as part of the Kultivation Festival. The second annual SALA film showcase will feature everything from short films to feature lengths, locally made pieces to movies from around the world, each highlighting a unique perspective within the culture. 

Record-holding artist, physician visits Winnipeg to inspire creativity

Ever since setting the Guinness World Record for largest drawing created by an individual last July, Dr. Fola David has been travelling the world, inspiring others to find creativity in themselves. Now, the artist and dermatologist will be bringing his inspiring message to Winnipeg this weekend in association with Africanad and the Creative Foundation, a local charity dedicated to inspiring youth through education and multicultural unity.

2 people sent to hospital after apartment fire in Central Park neighbourhood

Two people are in hospital following a fire Thursday evening in the Central Park area. 

The fire broke out just after 6 p.m. in a three-storey apartment complex on Qu'appelle Avenue.

Smoke was coming from the building when crews arrived. They were able to enter the apartment and battle the fire from inside, declaring it under control half an hour later. 

Firefighters rescued several residents from the building. Three were assessed at the scene by paramedics, with two being transported to the hospital in stable condition.