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Jets push late but fall short in 3–2 loss to Stars
The Winnipeg Jets came up short in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Dallas Stars, falling 3–2 at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night.
Despite a late-game surge and pulling Connor Hellebuyck for the extra attacker, the Jets couldn’t find the tying goal and now trail the best-of-seven series 1–0.
Some new Manitoba measles cases not connected to other known ones, officials say
The number of measles cases in Manitoba has jumped to 20, and health officials say some of the recent cases had no contact with previous ones.
Dr. Davinder Singh, a medical officer of health for the Southern health region, says that's concerning because it's unclear where those people became infected.
Most of the cases have been in the Southern health region and Singh says it is connected to the area's low vaccination rate.
Nitrogen demand soars while supply shrinks
Strong nitrogen fertilizer demand is butting up against tight supplies in some regions of the world, says an analyst.
India is the world’s top importer of the product.
Indian urea demand surged to 38.8 million tonnes in 2024-25, an eight per cent increase over the previous year, according to Argus Media.
That was due in part to tight supplies of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer during the winter (rabi) crop season.
Bombers QB Collaros hit with one game suspension
The Canadian Football League announced on Wednesday that it has suspended Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers one regular-season game for failing to respond to requests for drug testing by officials from the Canadian Centre fo Ethics in Sports (CEES).
Following the league annoucement, the Blue Bombers released this statement:
Manitobans encouraged to test well water for safety
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is encouraging residents to test their well water or cistern to detect coliforms and E. coli in their water supply.
The ideal time to conduct these tests is in the spring, especially after a flood or heavy rainstorm.
Changes in the colour, clarity, odor, or taste of well or cistern water are also indicators that testing should be done. The Private Well Testing Subsidy Program, in collaboration with Duracan Laboratory in Winnipeg, offers these tests at a subsidized cost for private well and cistern owners once per year.
Lightning strike sparks destruction, but teamwork and training prevent catastrophe
"It went very, very quickly," says Brenda-Waskada Reeve Maurice Saltel in response to Tuesday morning's burning of the iconic Waskada elevator.
The fire was first noticed by the 5-year-old son of Waskada Fire Department member Carson Spense, when young Oscar woke his mother (mom is also a member of the Waskada volunteer fire department) shortly after 5:00 am.
A quick text to Deloraine Fire Department brought support from the northeast, and soon Melita Fire Department joined from the northwest.
Farmers Prepare for Potential Insect Threats in 2025 Crop Season
As the 2025 crop season begins, farmers across the prairies are already on high alert for potential insect damage. Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist in field crop entomology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, provides insights into what farmers might expect this year based on last year's conditions and winter observations.
Slippery City Slicker nabbed after rock-throwing rampage
Arrest Warrant
On May 6th at 7:48AM Police located and arrested a 33-year-old male in the 200 block of 8th Street on the strength of his Warrant for Arrest (Breach of Probation.) He was released via Appearance Notice with a court date of June 5th, 2025.
On May 6th at 12:25PM Police located and arrested a 34-year-old male in the 800 block of McTavish Avenue on the strength of his Warrant for Arrest (Breach of Probation and Failure to Attend Court). The male was released via Appearance Notice with a court date of June 5th, 2025.
Incident at Brandon Correctional Centre – Staff Member Injured
May 7, 2025 - Incident at Brandon Correctional Centre – Staff Member Injured
Brandon Police Service is deeply concerned for the well-being of the staff member injured in the recent incident at Brandon Correctional Centre. Our thoughts are with the individual and his family.
On May 5, 2025, at approximately 8:44 PM, Brandon Police Service responded to a report of a stabbing at the Brandon Correctional Centre, located at 375 Veterans Way.