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Historic job growth and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada continue to keep Saskatchewan thriving according to the latest job numbers from Statistics Canada.

A 23-year-old woman from Winnipeg has been found safely.

The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is thanking the public for their assistance in locating her. 

The woman had previously been missing for a couple of days. 

On Friday, WPS sent out a release letting the public know she had been located safely.

When the sun is shining and the heat is blazing, there’s nothing better than refreshing summer fruits and vegetables. 

When you need your fix, Country Roots Market and Garden is the place to go. Get your fill of local produce, with new batches coming in as the crops grow. 

“Almost everything is local,” says owner, Kathy Pilkett. “We’re very proud of the products we carry, and the uplifting energy we offer in the shop.” 

Mounties say a 13-year-old boy who was missing has been safely located. 

The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance.

A total of five youths are facing charges related to a pair of early morning incidents in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Police Service says in a release that officers were called to a break-and-enter at a commercial property in the 1000 block of Ellice Avenue around 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 25.

Police say that the suspects smashed the front window to gain access, then damaged the inside of the store and stole merchandise before fleeing.

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.