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Centre fielder Narciso Crook’s tenth inning base hit gave the Chicago Dogs (22-20) a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Impact Field Thursday evening. The Dogs swept the three-game series.
 
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Crook lined a single to centre field with one out to drive in catcher Antonio Barranca from third base with the winning run.
 

One person is in hospital and several others are displaced after a fire at a Southboine apartment building on Thursday afternoon.

The City of Winnipeg says in a release that emergency crews were called to a monitored fire alarm at a three-storey apartment building on Shelmerdine Drive around 1:10 p.m.

When firefighters arrived they saw flames and smoke coming from the building. They were able to launch an offensive fire attack inside the building, using hose lines to put the fire out. By 1:33 p.m. they had already extinguished the fire.

RCMP and CN Police continue to investigate a pedestrian collision with a train on Sunday which claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman.

Steinbach RCMP were called to La Broquerie, Man., around 12:40 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian having been struck by a train. Mounties say the collision happed at a railway crossing on Rue Principale in the community.

Update, Wednesday, June 26: Manitoba Infrastructure says Highway 1 is reopening as of 9 p.m. Read more details here.

Monday, June 24:

A busy section of highway just outside of Winnipeg is now closed for several days for construction.

Highway 1, in Headingley, just west of Highway 334, is now closed and will remain closed until June 28 at 9 p.m.

In a world often filled with challenging headlines, we bring you a collection of heartwarming and inspiring stories that highlight the power of faith, generosity, and community spirit.

St. Boniface Receives Largest Donation Ever

The Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Saturday the signing of 6-6 American guard Scottie Lindsey. The product of Hillside, Ill. ranked top-five in the CEBL in scoring as a member of the Saskatchewan Rattlers in 2022, and most recently spent time with the NBA G League’s Windy City Bulls. 
 

“When we host a sports camp, you can't tell who comes from an affluent neighborhood, or who's been in Canada the longest. All those differences just fall away, and a sense of camaraderie builds very quickly.”

This from Steve Klassen, Regional Director of Athletes in Action’s Youth Initiatives.

Albertans are getting ready to say goodbye to cellphones in the classroom in the new school year. The move was announced on Monday, June 18, by the province's education ministry, Demetrios Nicolaides.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (19-15) defeated the Sioux City Explorers 8-0 at Blue Cross Park Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series between the two clubs.

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The Goldeyes have won 15 of their last 23 contests and have pulled to within 2.5 games of first place Fargo-Moorhead in the American Association’s West Division.

Fifty kids in Manitoba will be getting a better sleep at night thanks to a special event at Blue Cross Park this week.

To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Manitoba Blue Cross has collaborated with the non-profit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace to construct 50 beds for children in need throughout the Winnipeg area. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of children lacking proper sleeping arrangements.