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Folk Fest attendee Miles Bruns, 32, from Madison, Wis., tries to keep cool on an extremily hot summer day by filling up his bucket hat with water from an outdoor shower at Birds Hill Provincial Park, Sunday.

‘Dangerous heat’ in Winnipeg as Sunday night’s forecast low of 27C nears record

Marsha McLeod 3 minute read Yesterday at 7:14 PM CDT

Hot, humid temperatures continued to grip Winnipeg Sunday with “dangerous” heat — feeling like low to mid-40s — anticipated to last into Monday.

The nighttime temperature Sunday was expected to be close to record setting. The anticipated overnight low of 27 C would mark the second warmest on record in Winnipeg since a 28 C low was recorded during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, said a Winnipeg-based meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

“A hot day is one thing, but a hot night is a totally other thing. If you don’t have air conditioning, (Sunday’s) going to be the really hard night,” said Brad Vrolijk.

Vrolijk also said it’s unusual is for such high temperatures to be combined with high humidity, calling the mix a “dangerous heat.”

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Arts & Life

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Folk Fest attendee Jayme Halbritter, 34, from Minneapolis, Minn., takes a sip of water while holding a parasol to try to keep cool on an extremely hot summer day while Yagódy performs on the Snowberry Field Stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Sunday.

First-aid volunteers treat folk fest attendees suffering from heat

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First-aid volunteers treat folk fest attendees suffering from heat

Eva Wasney and Jill Wilson 3 minute read Yesterday at 11:16 PM CDT

Shade was at a premium at Birds Hill Provincial Park over the weekend as Winnipeg Folk Festival goers tried to keep cool during an extreme heat wave.

Heat warnings were issued across southern Manitoba and temperatures peaked at 35 C Sunday afternoon.

First-aid volunteers were seen administering cold compresses to several overheated attendees. STARS air ambulance responded to a medical call at the park on Saturday night, but did not transport the patient to hospital. By Sunday at noon, EMS had been called to the festival nine times.

“This is not an unusual number of calls for us or other events of our size,” festival executive director Valerie Shantz said.

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Yesterday at 11:16 PM CDT

Local

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The Cornish Child Care Centre Inc. on Furby Street in Winnipeg, Man., has been shuttered due to a fire at a connecting building. The Cornish Child Care Centre was pictured on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Daycare connected to fire-damaged apartment shuttered

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Daycare connected to fire-damaged apartment shuttered

Morgan Modjeski 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:17 PM CDT

A Winnipeg mother is scrambling to find care for her autistic son after a fire at a connected Manitoba Housing building shuttered a West Broadway daycare.

The daycare, licenced for 45 children, was forced to lock its doors after a fire at 25 Furby St. sent eight people to hospital early Thursday morning.

Parents were informed about the closure of the Cornish Child Care Centre on the morning of the blaze. When Tara Gogal saw the extensive damage to the building, she knew her three-year-old son Finn would not be able to go back any time soon.

“I said to myself: ‘it’s impossible this daycare is opening,” she said. “I couldn’t imagine the amount of damage.”

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Updated: Yesterday at 10:17 PM CDT

The Arts

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Winnipeg’s Ian Zienkicz, who is attending his 18th Winnipeg Folk Festival, uses an umbrella to keep cool on Sunday.

Ready, Sweat, Go…

Winnipeg Folk Festival attendees brave scorching temps at Birds Hill

1 minute read Yesterday at 11:13 PM CDT

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Carol Joy Wood, 59, died in an ATV crash in South Indian Lake on Thursday.

Five ATV deaths renew mandatory safety course debate

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Five ATV deaths renew mandatory safety course debate

Morgan Modjeski 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:27 AM CDT

A high number of ATV fatalities in Manitoba has longtime riders wondering what measures can be taken to prevent deaths, including the possibility of mandatory safety courses.

So far this year, five riders have been killed in the province. The latest tragedy took place Thursday when a 59-year-old woman died in South Indian Lake, located about 770 kilometres north of Winnipeg. RCMP arrived to find her lying on the road, while her ATV was in the ditch.

Dave Lee, the president of the All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Manitoba, said one death is too many.

“Someone has lost their loved one,” he said. “It’s devastating for a family. The first question I always ask is: ‘Why did this happen?

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Updated: Yesterday at 11:27 AM CDT

Local

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Floodwater from the Assiniboine River seeps through a line of super sandbags along Brandon’s First Street early Sunday morning.

Brandon cautiously optimistic as Assiniboine crest looms

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Brandon cautiously optimistic as Assiniboine crest looms

Abiola Odutola 3 minute read Yesterday at 6:45 PM CDT

BRANDON — The Assiniboine River continued its gradual rise Sunday, leaving some city streets under water.

As of 7 a.m. Sunday, the river level at First Street measured 1,179.23 feet, an increase of 1.62 feet over the previous 24 hours. The river was expected to peak Sunday, the City of Brandon said, and crews continue to monitor dikes, lift stations and other flood protection.

By Sunday afternoon, rising water had forced the closure of northbound First Street. Traffic was directed in both directions using the southbound lane, where water had already covered portions of the road. Motorists were asked to use extreme caution, allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes.

Mayor Jeff Fawcett said the city remains on track with flood forecast.

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Yesterday at 6:45 PM CDT

Opinion

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Blue Lake Resort is one of several businesses that have been affected by severe flooding at Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

‘Very quiet around here’: Duck Mountain biz owners plead for assistance after flooding washes out park

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‘Very quiet around here’: Duck Mountain biz owners plead for assistance after flooding washes out park

Morgan Modjeski 5 minute read Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026

Business owners at Duck Mountain Provincial Park who have lost thousands in revenue say they’re feeling left out of flood-recovery assistance in the Parkland region.

Dawn Dowsett, owner of Blue Lake Resort, said life has been chaotic since the park closed on June 30 due to road washouts.

While there is limited access to the park, with some seasonal campers and cabin owners returning, it’s listed as closed on the Government of Manitoba’s website, with no nightly camping available until July 23.

She says the resort, which includes a restaurant and store, is missing out on part of the summer, a peak time for the business.

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Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026

Goldeyes Report

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Winnipeg Goldeyes’ Noah Marcelo drove in his team-leading 45th run of the year in an 8-5 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats at Winnipeg’s Blue Cross Park on Sunday afternoon.

Goldeyes beat RailCats to stretch win streak to four games before break

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Goldeyes beat RailCats to stretch win streak to four games before break

Mike McIntyre 4 minute read Yesterday at 5:47 PM CDT

Perhaps the only thing that can slow down the Winnipeg Goldeyes these days is the American Association schedule.

The club is playing its best baseball of the season, rattling off four straight wins including an 8-5 decision on Sunday afternoon over the Gary SouthShore RailCats at sweltering Blue Cross Park in front of 2,688 sun-soaked spectators.

Winnipeg is now 25-26 on the year, which represents the closest they’ve been to .500 since back in early June.

However, the pursuit of a fifth straight triumph will have to wait until Friday. A four-day break is now upon them to allow for the league’s all-star game which will be played on Wednesday in Lincoln.

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Baseball

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Chicago White Sox outfielder, Tristan Peters, was named to the American League’s roster as an injury replacement on Saturday.

Winkler’s Peters named to AL all-star team as replacement

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Winkler’s Peters named to AL all-star team as replacement

Mike McIntyre 4 minute read Yesterday at 4:21 PM CDT

The Tristan Peters story continues to deliver one compelling chapter after another.

And now the pride of Winkler, who is enjoying a breakout Major League Baseball season, can add “all-star” to his rapidly growing resumé.

Peters, 26, was named to the American League’s roster as an injury replacement on Saturday — one day after hitting for the cycle (single, double, triple, home run) for his Chicago White Sox.

Yeah, you could say the former Manitoba Junior Baseball League standout with the Pembina Valley Orioles had a pretty good weekend.

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World

FILE - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. answer media questions near damaged Russian vehicles exhibition in central Kyiv, on July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)

Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says

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Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says

Seung Min Kim, Mary Clare Jalonick And Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press 8 minute read Updated: 2:25 AM CDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office.

The tear in the inner wall of the aorta, called an aortic dissection, was related to the hardening of Graham's arteries. An official cause of death will be disclosed after toxicological and microscopic testing.

Graham, a prominent South Carolina Republican and former Air Force lawyer who served in Congress for more than three decades, had turned 71 years old just two days before dying on Saturday night. His office had originally said he had suffered from a “brief and sudden illness."

Trump, who talked to Graham frequently, said he was “like a member of the family. It’s very tough.” He said on NBC’s ”Meet the Press" that Graham had called him on Saturday night after returning from a trip to Ukraine and “sounded a little bit tired, but perfect.” The president ordered that flags across the country be flown at half-staff until next Saturday evening.

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Updated: 2:25 AM CDT

NHL

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“Viggo Björck has chosen to leave Djurgården to continue his career in the Winnipeg Jets organization next season,” a news release stated.

Top prospect Viggo Björck plans future with Jets

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Top prospect Viggo Björck plans future with Jets

Mike McIntyre 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:19 PM CDT

The stage appears to be set for Viggo Björck to make an immediate impact with the Winnipeg Jets.

A significant development occurred this weekend when Djurgården — the Swedish team Björck was under contract for the coming season — announced the 18-year-old was departing the organization under very positive terms.

“Viggo Björck has chosen to leave Djurgården to continue his career in the Winnipeg Jets organization next season,” the news release stated.

The announcement prompted vastly different reactions depending on your perspective.

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Bomber Report

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Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly escapes the tackle by Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Willie Jefferson. Jefferson had two quarterback takedowns during Friday’s game.

Bombers go the distance, get under Argos’ skin to secure win

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Bombers go the distance, get under Argos’ skin to secure win

Taylor Allen 6 minute read Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026

Now that looked like Winnipeg Blue Bombers football.

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Blue and Gold finally sent their droves of paying customers home happy with a 30-21 win over the visiting Toronto Argonauts on Friday.

“Osh was on it all week that we had to have a great three-phase game and tonight we did that,” said left tackle Stanley Bryant.

“If we can do that each and every week, we will be a great team.”

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Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026