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Jets eliminated by Stars as overtime loss in Game 6 caps emotional day

Jets eliminated by Stars as overtime loss in Game 6 caps emotional day

DALLAS — As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally drained Mark Scheifele turned to his teammates for support.
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Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

LAC DU BONNET — Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba.
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Manitoba bear cub that sustained burns from forest fire dies from injuries

Manitoba bear cub that sustained burns from forest fire dies from injuries

The operator of a bear rescue organization in Manitoba delivered sad news on Saturday about a tiny, seven-pound black bear cub that had been rescued with burns to her paws, nose and lips from a forest fire.
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Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America's largest, celebrates 20 years

Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America's largest, celebrates 20 years

WINNIPEG — For many familiar with Canada's powwow scene, Maggie White is known as the first lady of the jingle dress.
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B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba

B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba

VICTORIA — British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario, where fires have been threatening several communities near the Manitoba border.
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Rain offers some help for crews battling deadly wildfires in eastern Manitoba

Rain offers some help for crews battling deadly wildfires in eastern Manitoba

LAC DU BONNET — Rain offered some help in the battle against forest fires in eastern Manitoba on Friday, but the effort remained far from over.
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In the news today: Crews continue battle against Manitoba wildfires

In the news today: Crews continue battle against Manitoba wildfires

A roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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'Everybody stepping up': Jets stay alive with dominant 4-0 win over Stars in Game 5

'Everybody stepping up': Jets stay alive with dominant 4-0 win over Stars in Game 5

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry believes the Winnipeg Jets found another gear on Thursday that was driven by a powerful emotion. “Desperation,” the Jets captain said.
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'A serious situation': Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires

'A serious situation': Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires

LAC DU BONNET — Wildfires in eastern Manitoba prompted the government to evacuate and close another popular provincial park ahead of the long weekend, while many offered condolences to the family of a stranded couple found dead in the ashes.
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Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths

Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths

FERGUS FALLS — U.S. attorneys have filed sentencing submissions for two men convicted after a family froze to death while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba.
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