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The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (48-40) eked out a 9-8 victory over the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Newman Outdoor Field Tuesday evening in the opener of a crucial three-game series between the clubs.
 
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The loss dropped the Goldeyes (48-39) into second place in the West Division standings, one percentage point behind idle Sioux Falls. Fargo-Moorhead is now just a half-game out of the lead, in third place.

As a nationwide labour dispute looms between Canada’s two major freight railways and the union representing workers at each, the associations representing rural municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are extremely concerned about the impacts that a rail work stoppage would have on Prairie agricultural producers, consumers and other industries crucial to rural communities.

Former provincial cabinet minister and pro football player Obby Khan is launching a bid for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party.

Khan says people have been asking him to run for the party helm, and he wants to rebuild the party's connection with Manitobans.

Khan is the first candidate in the race to replace Heather Stefanson, who announced her decision to step down after the party lost last year's election to the NDP.

What better way to wrap up August than all the fun and entertainment at this weekend's Corn and Apple Festival in Morden. That from Mayor Nancy Penner who is looking forward to seeing the many people visiting city starting Friday.

As people enter the golden years of their lives, there tends to be more time for leisure, family, and relaxation. To get the most out of this special season of life, brain health is important. Winkler Senior Centre is hosting an event that will educate community members on monitoring brain health in themselves and in aging loved ones. 

"Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.

The Crown alleges Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barber, who owns a Saskatchewan trucking business, were in cahoots to block roads and disrupt locals in a bid to pressure the federal government to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates in 2022.

The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program last night at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. 

The recipient of the 2024 award Cassie Marchand from Vernon, BC was presented by Lynn Grant, Vice President of the Foundation & Canadian Cattle Association Board member. 

The Winkler Flyers organization has announced that General Manager and Head Coach Justin Falk will be stepping down after three years of dedicated service.

The demands of protecting parliamentarians and other public figures are placing "significant strain" on RCMP personnel and taking resources from other federal policing priorities, warns an internal briefing note. 

The national police force is "forced to walk a delicate balance" in providing protective services in response to threats flagged by parliamentarians, says the newly released February memo.

"The limited capacity of the RCMP's protective services must be prioritized based on these assessments."