A 50-year-old man is facing nearly a dozen charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at the driver of a vehicle during a dispute in the city’s Rockcliffe-Smythe two weeks ago.
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Hot weather brings high demand to Winnipeg outdoor pools
As temperatures heat up across southern Manitoba, people in Winnipeg are flocking to city-run swimming pools to try and cool down. But with the high demand, some facilities are struggling to keep up.
Blue Bombers gearing up to tackle hunger
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are back in action Friday at Princess Auto Stadium – and the Blue and Gold are hoping fans don’t come empty-handed.
From polar bears to pets, here’s how animals are keeping cool during Calgary’s heat wave
As the sun continues to beat down on Calgary, the pair of polar bears at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are more than happy to splash around.
Picnic shelters closed at Mohawk Park
Several picnic shelters at Mohawk Park have been closed to the public so the city can determine their structural integrity. A public notice issued by the city on Tuesday said shelters A, B, C, D, and E, 51 Lynwood Dr. have been closed as a precautionary measure following “reported concerns.” “Members of the public are […]
Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions continue in Calgary
The City of Calgary says more time is needed to stabilize the water distribution system. Calgary’s current Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions will remain.
NATO allies pledge new air defence systems for Ukraine to ‘stop Putin’
The U.S. and other NATO allies said at Tuesday’s summit they will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four Patriot systems.
Isle Lake users urged to take precautions after blue-green algae detected
Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Isle Lake after Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, was identified.
B.C. premier wants to better understand bail reform failing in woman’s murder
British Columbia’s premier says the province worked with the federal government to change its bail rules, so he is not sure why a man with a long and violent criminal history was released from jail weeks before the stabbing death of a woman in her Surrey, B.C., home.
Western University to consider ties to Alice Munro following daughter’s revelations
Alice Munro’s alma mater says it’s considering how to move forward after the Nobel laureate’s daughter revealed she was sexually abused by her stepfather and Munro chose to stay with him.
