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The Winnipeg Ice had a dominant victory in Saskatchewan on Wednesday evening, keeping their opponents to just one goal and under 20 shots on net.

The Ice skated to an 8-1 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders thanks to Zach Benson and Connor McClennon each getting a goal and three assists.

Carson Lambos scored twice, while singles came from Carson Latimer, Conor Geekie, Easton Armstrong and Ty Nash as the Ice improved their record to 31-5-1.

Nash led the Ice with six shots on goal as they outshot Prince Albert 39-16.

Emergency crews are on scene of a large fire at an apartment building on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters we called to the scene around 4:45 a.m. to a building in the 0-100 block of Gertie St. The incident was reported by on-duty members of the Winnipeg Police Service.

The Winnipeg Police Service say the building is vacant. However, the large blaze is causing concern for neighbouring buildings.

With temperatures well above average for this time of year, and a low pressure system to our south pumping warm, moist air into the region, we're beginning the week foggy and icy throughout much of Southern Manitoba.

Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Drizzle Advisory has been issued for all of western Manitoba, as far east as the Pilot Mound and Manitou regions.

For the latest Road Report and Cancellation information, click here.

The Estevan Police Service believe that a supply of fentanyl in town may be present, with “high potency.”

City police issued a public-safety advisory Friday afternoon to alert the public of the drug’s likely presence. 

The Winnipeg Jets are continuing their high-flying ways earning their sixth win in seven games on Thursday night.

The Jets took on the Sabres in Buffalo and bounced back strong after a 7-5 loss in Detroit on Tuesday night. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck had allowed six goals in that match up, but you would have had no idea watching him play just two nights later.

"He was outstanding tonight," coach Rick Bowness said to reporters after the game. "He was the difference maker."

The two top teams in the Canadian Hockey League went beyond 60 minutes Wednesday night at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena to decide their lone regular season matchup.

Nico Myatovic's 15th goal of the season at 3:26 of overtime gave the Seattle Thunderbirds a 4-3 decision over the Winnipeg ICE.

Matthew Savoie scored twice for Winnipeg, his 16th and 17th, while Conor Geekie added his 18th. Savoie's first of the night opened the scoring 2:39 into the game. Geekie's goal with 5:21 remaining in regulation forced overtime.

The Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg will play host to the top two teams in the WHL tonight, with the winner taking the top spot in the league for the time being. Fans will also have a chance to see a Winnipeg Jets prospect in action.

The Winnipeg Ice host the Seattle Thunderbirds in a 7 p.m. face off at the Ice Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena at the University of Manitoba. Both teams sit atop their conference with 58 points each, although Winnipeg has two games in hand.

Crews are mopping up after a fire in the Daniel McIntyre neighbourhood early Wednesday morning.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called to a house in the 600 block of Arlington St. just before 3 a.m. for reports of a fire.

Several units responded to the blaze. Few details are known at this time, but as of 4:30 a.m. the fire was under control and crews were cleaning up.

Arlington is currently closed between Sargent Ave. and Wellington Ave. It's not clear how long the closure may last but for the time being, motorists should plan accordingly.

A man has been charged with sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual assault against a female youth, according to the Weyburn Police Service.

The court date is set in Weyburn for February 28th.

This morning, Discover Weyburn spoke with Gwen Keith, Director of Education with the Holy Family School Division, in regards to inappropriate communications alerted to the Weyburn Police Service last week by concerned parents. 

The Manitoba government’s agricultural Crown land lease and permit auctions will be held online this year.

Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson says this approach ensures Manitoba producers have equal opportunity to rent lands that will support their farming operations.
 

A number of agricultural crown land parcels will be available to rent for haying, grazing or cropping. The official listing of agricultural crown lands available for rent can be found online.