Stanley Bryant released from hospital
Stanley Bryant, the left tackle for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, has been released from hospital and is now back home.
The 35-year-old player expressed his gratitude to the CFL community and, in particular, to the fans in Manitoba for their concern and compassion.
The team's PR person, Darren Cameron, said on X on Saturday afternoon that Bryant had been released from hospital after spending the night for observation and further tests.
Companies take stock of rail shutdown's hit to economy — and bottom lines
The economic fallout of the country's rail shutdown is set to come into focus this week as shippers and producers take stock of cargo delays and financial losses.
A work stoppage that began early Thursday morning at Canada's two major railways is slated to end first thing Monday after a decision from the federal labour board ordered the companies and their workers to resume operations.
Cultivating History: Women’s Perspectives on Ag at Manitoba Agriculture Museum
Three new exhibitions have been featured this summer at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Auston (MAM), each sharing a unique perspective on agriculture and how they fit into our historical landscape.
Museum curator, Tricia Dyck, says she was honored to incorporate these diverse perspectives on agriculture into their regular programming and on-site displays.
Vita Catholic Church gets massive upgrades by international team
In a recent turn of events, a group of 16 Opus Dei missionaries, initially set to travel to northern Canada to work on reserves, found themselves redirected to Vita, in the southeast corner of Manitoba.
Goldeyes headed to post-season after win over Monarchs
The Winnipeg Goldeyes (50-41) scored six times over the final three innings and secured a post-season berth with a 7-2 victory over the Kansas City Monarchs Saturday evening at Legends Field.
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It will be the 21st playoff appearance in franchise history. The win also assures the Goldeyes will finish the regular season with a winning record, something the club has now done 25 times.
Community Comes Together for Corn and Apple Festival
Saturday at the Corn and Apple Festival was a day filled with excitement, tradition, and community pride. The day kicked off with the much-anticipated Corn & Apple Parade, where the streets were lined with Morden residents eager to see the colourful floats, marching bands, and local groups showcasing their creativity and spirit.
"It's been a great weekend so far. The crowds are good despite the heat, and the music tonight has just been phenomenal," said Nathan Knight, Corn and Apple Festival chairperson.
Fatal collision south of Altona
Emergency crews remained on the scene of a two vehicle collision south of Altona late into Saturday night.
According to Altona/Rhineland Emergency Services, the department responded to the collision around 4:18 p.m. Saturday afternoon. It was at the junction of Highway 30 and PR 421.
Two vehicles were involved in the incident, and one person has been confirmed deceased as a result of it.
Traffic was being re-routed around the scene Saturday evening.
Astronomy for All: Join Winkler’s Astro Club for a Night Under the Stars
The Astro Club, led by Kenton Dyck, has become a recognized feature of Winkler's community. As Winkler's only astronomy club, it offers residents a unique opportunity to explore the night sky through Kenton’s 12-inch diameter Orion Dobsonian telescope, which he uses to travel to various locations and host free public events.
Kansas City prevails over Goldeyes in series opener
The Kansas City Monarchs (42-49) broke a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Legends Field Friday evening.
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Winnipeg (49-41) opened the scoring just two batters into the game when second baseman Dayson Croes smacked a solo home run to left field, his fifth of the season.