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Country Thunder 2024 marked a significant milestone for the famous festival, with this year seeing the One Millionth fan come through the gates. Both famous and infamous for its rowdy party scene, the weekend saw Saskatchewan RCMP officers respond to a total of 147 calls for service.

Calls for service attributed to the influx of people in the area were tracked between Wednesday, July 10 and Monday, July 15. The calls resulted in 33 people taken into custody and six charges laid under Canada's Criminal Code.

Any preconceptions about sewing can be left outside the door of E&A Sewing Machine Service’s location on Henderson Hwy in Winnipeg. As the business’s owners will tell you, sewing is becoming an activity of choice among enterprising young people and professionals in need of stress relief. 

Alina Goncharova's story with the Manitoba Passion Play is a testament to the transformative power of theatre and the profound impact faith can have on everyday life. Unlike many who dedicate years to honing their craft, Alina's journey began as a captivated audience member, utterly enthralled by the play's raw emotion and biblical accuracy. This initial spark ignited a desire to be a part of something bigger, even if it meant simply directing lost theatregoers to the parking lot.

“It was all new for us – new country, we had come with no plans. We were like whatever life throws at us, we’re going to accept it and we’re going to move forward. And then everything shut down into panic mode.”

This is from Mrinmoy and Niby Moulick, the husband-and-wife team behind Cleaning Service 7.

The couple did not move here to start a cleaning business. Back in India, Niby had been a teacher, and Mrinmoy a real estate agent. They arrived in Canada in 2019, just before the pandemic struck.

A Logan Avenue building is a complete loss after a fire on Sunday evening.

At 5:51 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey commercial/industrial structure in the 800 block of Logan Avenue.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and flames emanating from the structure. Due to the dangerous fire conditions, firefighters were unable to enter the building and launched a defensive fire attack. Handlines and aerial ladder trucks were used to apply water to the fire.

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One man is confirmed drowned and police and search and rescue crews continue to look for two other missing boaters near the north basin of Lake Winnipeg.

The RCMP says that on June 28, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Grand Rapids RCMP responded to a report of missing boaters on Little Moose Lake near Grand Rapids.

Last night was nothing short of magical as Petra took the stage at Calvary Temple in Winnipeg for their Best For Last tour.

As one of the pioneers of Christian rock, Petra has been touching lives and making music for 50 years, and last night was a testament to their enduring legacy.

The energy was palpable even before the concert began. Fans arrived early, eager to secure the best spots, and the line wrapped around the building as anticipation built. It was clear that Petra's music had left an indelible mark on generations of fans.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to "two significant structure fires overnight," and are still on scene of one of them west of Main Street.

William Avenue fire

At 5:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey, multi-family residence in the 400 block of William Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure.

As Canadians prepare to celebrate the nation's birthday this weekend, southern Manitoba is set for a weather rollercoaster from sunny beginnings to rainy endings.