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Wildfire prompts second evacuation of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba

Wildfire prompts second evacuation of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba

LYNN LAKE — The 600 residents of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba are being told to leave town for the second time this year due to wildfires.
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Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

LYNN LAKE — The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community.
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In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire

In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Stampeders hand Blue Bombers first loss of the season with 37-16 victory

Stampeders hand Blue Bombers first loss of the season with 37-16 victory

CALGARY — Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the Stampeders had a sense of occasion in Calgary's first "Stampede Bowl" with a 37-16 win over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.
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Ehlers leaves Winnipeg Jets for six-year, $51M deal with Carolina Hurricanes

Ehlers leaves Winnipeg Jets for six-year, $51M deal with Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH — Nikolaj Ehlers is waving goodbye to the Winnipeg Jets. The winger signed a six-year, US$51-million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, the third day of NHL free agency.
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'Inspiring force': Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3

'Inspiring force': Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3

WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg's music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after learning the bassist in a beloved band died in a highway crash with two others.
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Manitoba musician, partner dead in highway crash

Manitoba musician, partner dead in highway crash

SWAN RIVER — The bassist for a Winnipeg band and his partner are dead after a Canada Day crash on a Manitoba highway.
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NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

NHL general managers continued to round out rosters as free agency ticked through its second day. One decent-sized catch and a solid defenceman remain up for grabs.
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Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency

Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed winger Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract worth US$3.25 million on the second day of NHL free agency Wednesday.
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Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary Stampeders three games into the season. The Stampeders (2-1) host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) on Thursday.
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