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Jets sign first-round pick Brad Lambert to three-year, entry-level contract

Jets sign first-round pick Brad Lambert to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Brad Lambert to a three-year entry-level contract. The team announced Wednesday that Lambert's deal carries an average annual value of US$1.2 million at the NHL level.
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Manitoba premier says Ottawa needs to have leeway on carbon pricing

Manitoba premier says Ottawa needs to have leeway on carbon pricing

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says she is not planning legislation to push back against the federal government over areas of jurisdiction, as Alberta and Saskatchewan are planning.
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Winnipeg wants to host Grey Cup championship, Manitoba offers $5.5M to help bid

Winnipeg wants to host Grey Cup championship, Manitoba offers $5.5M to help bid

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are bidding to host the Canadian Football League Grey Cup championship in either 2024 or 2025, and the Manitoba government is offering up to $5.5 million to help the bid.
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Manitoba plans crackdown after some drivers ignore warnings about flooded roads

Manitoba plans crackdown after some drivers ignore warnings about flooded roads

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to impose stiffer penalties on motorists who ignore warning signs and drive on closed roads.
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New coach Bowness brings fresh approach to Winnipeg Jets this season

New coach Bowness brings fresh approach to Winnipeg Jets this season

WINNIPEG — A big smile crossed Nate Schmidt's face as he described the fresh approach and one fun surprise during a practice at Winnipeg Jets training camp.
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Blue Bombers wrap up first by blitzing Elks 48-11

Blue Bombers wrap up first by blitzing Elks 48-11

WINNIPEG — If anyone had told Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie Dalton Schoen he'd be leading the CFL in receiving yards and touchdowns this season, he wouldn't have believed them.
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Winnipeg police say man charged in string of thefts of elderly women's purses

Winnipeg police say man charged in string of thefts of elderly women's purses

WINNIPEG — A suspect has been arrested and charged in three purse snatchings in Winnipeg where police say the victims were elderly, and the thefts were violent. Police say the first of the thefts was on Sept.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers expect 'street fight' with last-place Edmonton Elks

Winnipeg Blue Bombers expect 'street fight' with last-place Edmonton Elks

WINNIPEG — Jermarcus Hardrick is going to ensure his helmet is buckled on tight when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.
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Costs have jumped for tech transformation at Manitoba Public Insurance

WINNIPEG — The cost of modernizing technology at Manitoba's auto insurance Crown corporation has jumped sharply.
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Lawsuit seeks Manitoba First Nations child welfare compensation, end to apprehensions

Lawsuit seeks Manitoba First Nations child welfare compensation, end to apprehensions

WINNIPEG — First Nations leaders are suing the federal and Manitoba governments over what they say are far-reaching, damaging effects of the child welfare system.
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