News briefs for Saturday, April 4, 2026
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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, April 4, 2026
Jets rally for 2-1 victory in Columbus
8:38 PM
COLUMBUS — The Winnipeg Jets didn’t let an early goal against get them down.
Instead, forward Kyle Connor took over offensively, scoring twice, while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck put up a brick wall the rest of the night as the Jets rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
After Blue Jackets defenceman Ivan Provorov opened the scoring just 77 seconds into the game, Connor tied it late in the second period with his 35th goal of the season, then fired the winner with just over nine minutes left in the final frame.
Winnipeg improves to 33-31-12, including 3-1-0 on this road trip. They remain three points out of the final Western Conference wildcard playoff spot, now with six regular-season games remaining.
The Jets return home to face the Seattle Kraken on Monday night at Canada Life Centre.
Suspicious death under investigation in The Pas
1:53 PM
RCMP in The Pas are investigating a suspicious death after officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man on Saturday morning.
Police were called just before 8 a.m. to an open area south of 4th Street West, where they found the 43-year-old male. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have deemed the death suspicious, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Pas RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, are continuing their work on the case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6204, or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Updated on Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:54 PM CDT: Suspicious death under investigation in The Pas
Updated on Saturday, April 4, 2026 8:38 PM CDT: Jets rally for 2-1 victory in Columbus
Updated on Sunday, April 5, 2026 11:50 AM CDT: Jets rally for 2-1 victory in Columbus