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Widespread smoke from wildfires burning in Saskatchewan has led Environment Canada to issue an air quality advisory for Manitoba. 

Thick smoke began pouring into Manitoba Tuesday evening causing very poor air quality. Today the smoke is expected to stick around and hit northeastern Manitoba down to the southwestern portion of the province.. 

During heavy smoke conditions, Environment Canada says everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health. They say the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk.

Innovative Journeys: GroundSwell explores the Canadian musical soundscape with their 2024-25 Season 

This summer is almost over, and things are beginning to rev up again for the fall. Students and teachers will be heading back to school, people will soon be closing their cottages for the season, and the days of soaking up the sun will soon be over. 

First-year Winnipeg Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins was named American Association Manager the Year Tuesday after piloting the club to a 56-43 record and first place in the West Division.
 
The Goldeyes, who finished in last place in 2023, secured the 21st playoff appearance in franchise history under Watkins, and ended the season with a winning record for the 25th time in 31 seasons.

Like many arts organizations in the city, the venerable Royal Winnipeg Ballet dance company has been supported by a strong cast of volunteers over the course of their lauded history.   

75 years ago, in 1949, a committee was struck to aid in fundraising efforts for the then-burgeoning dance ensemble and, 8 years later, a volunteer-run, non-profit called “Things in Support of RWB” launched.  

The Bike Valet at the Blue Bombers Stadium in Winnipeg saw a record number of bicycles parked this weekend during the Banjo Bowl, including two water vehicles. 

"Princess Auto Stadium has quite a few options [for people who don't want to drive]," says Mike Stoton, the Bike Valet Supervisor at the Princess Auto Stadium. "We have really good bussing routes. But our most popular option is our bike valet."

A Main Street hotel had to be evacuated late Monday afternoon after a fire broke out.

Crews responded to the 700 block of Main Street just after 4 p.m., where they found smoke inside the building. 

The hotel's sprinkler system was activated, and crews launched an offensive attack. 

A ladder truck was used to help evacuate some of the occupants. No one was injured, and residents were able to return to the building after the fire was extinguished. 

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. 

New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session — one that doesn't include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the next election.

The three-day caucus retreat kicking off Tuesday comes less than a week after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals. 

It's also taking place in one of the two cities where the NDP is hoping to win a byelection on Sept. 16. 

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (3-1) scored ten unanswered runs en route to a 10-1 victory over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in game one of the American Association West Division Championship Series at Newman Outdoor Field Monday evening.

As Winnipeg celebrates 150 years as a city, Mayor Scott Gillingham weighs in on different celebrations taking place as well as his vision for the city. 

Crime in Winnipeg

Over the past few years, the violent crime rate has increased in the city of Winnipeg. 

Over the past five years, the Children's Hospital Foundation has run a Better Futures Campaign with a goal of $75 million, yet they recently announced the amount donated far exceeded expectations.