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The first severe thunderstorm warning of the season is over for Winnipeg, but areas to the east could expect warnings as storms quickly track towards Ontario.

Firefighters continue to battle "a number of active fires in the area around Flin Flon and The Pas," according to the Manitoba Government, and special air quality statements remain in effect for both communities and the surrounding regions.

A teenage girl is dead and another teen is in police custody in relation to her death.

The Manitoba RCMP says that officers were called to the nursing station in Chemawawin Cree Nation for a report of a 14-year-old female suffering from serious injuries just after 1 a.m. on Monday, May 13.

The release says that when officers arrived at the nursing station the female was pronounced deceased. It was determined to be a homicide.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Cleburne Railroaders 9-0 at La Moderna Field Tuesday afternoon. After dropping the first four games of the series, the Goldeyes (2-4) shut out the Railroaders over the final two games, crossing the plate 25 times in the process.

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Right fielder Max Murphy opened the scoring just three batters into the ballgame when he bounced a single up the middle to drive in first baseman Jake McMurray.

Although one team was shut out in both games, Sunday and Monday’s American Association contests at La Moderna Field could not have been more different. After being blanked 1-0 by the Cleburne Railroaders Sunday, the Winnipeg Goldeyes held their hosts off the board Monday evening, while scoring early and often themselves in a lopsided 16-0 victory.

We asked Dr. Jeffrey Wilkinson about what the difference is between a private clinic and one that operates in the public system.

 “As a private clinic, we provide services to clients that are outside of the public Medicare program. This allows us to provide a level of service that exceeds our clients’ expectations. We believe there are a number of advantages — namely that you can see a Canadian-trained Cardiologist just by calling the office and we have a short wait time.”

In a Friday night showdown between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Cleburne Railroaders, Cleburne’s early power swings led them to a 6-4 win over the Goldeyes at La Moderna Field.

Jonathan Tripp got the start for Cleburne (2-0) and he was knocked out of the game in the top of the first inning after Max Murphy lined one right back at Tripp. He left the game to Theo McDowell. Zac Reninger took the ball for Winnipeg in game two of the six-game set.

The scoring got started in the bottom of the first when a two-run home run hit by Thomas Dillard put the Railroaders ahead 2-0.

The Cleburne Railroaders defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes 5-3 at La Moderna Field Thursday evening in the opening game of the American Association season.

Cleburne (1-0) opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning when shortstop Trent Giambrone singled to shallow left field to bring home second baseman Shed Long.

“Our job as a private treatment center is to eliminate as many hoops as we possibly can.”

Jacqueline Hoffman, CEO and co-owner of Prairie Sky Recovery Centre, is working hard to get the word out about their 21-day Emotional Health & Wellness Program.

A 22-year-old male from Emerson has lost his life following a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in the RM of Emerson-Franklin.

Emerson RCMP responded to the single-vehicle collision just east of Emerson.

The investigation determined the vehicle was traveling on PR 200 when it struck a guardrail, went off the road, and caught fire.

The 22-year-old driver and lone occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Emerson RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.