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‘Heartbreaking loss’: Sandy Bay First Nation offers condolences after apparent dog attack

Leaders with the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation are offering their condolences after an animal rescue worker died following an apparent dog attack in the community and say the “stray and aggressive” animals are a longstanding issue.

Amanda Nobiss, 37, was volunteering in the community on the shores of Lake Manitoba with K9 Advocacy. Her remains were discovered on Friday morning.

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service said in a news release that it had been contacted by a friend of Amanda’s who was trying to locate her, around 12:45 a.m.

Using her cellphone location, police determined she appeared to be in Sandy Bay, said the release. Resources were dispatched to the area, including a drone, but due to the large radius of the cellphone “ping,” no one was located until 6 a.m.

Local fans feel ‘Spanish euphoria’

Chants of “Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé” and “where is Messi?” could be heard echoing through Winnipeg’s downtown as Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to become World Cup Champions on Sunday.

What one World Cup announcer dubbed “Spanish euphoria,” was certainly on full display at True North Square on Hargrave Street where more than 500 people gathered to take in the tournament’s conclusion and celebrate the sport, which is quickly becoming Canada’s new game.

“Go Spain,” Cole Lacap, yelled at the top of his lungs after he watched Ferran Torres’ score the goal that would take Spain to a 1 - 0 victory over Argentina and send Spanish fans in Winnipeg into a frenzy.

“It was amazing. Spain definitely deserved that,” said Lacap, who had the red and yellow Spanish flag gripped tightly for much of the game.

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Mosque’s restorative justice program helps newcomers find their way

The Masjid Bilal is a chunky grey building just off Logan Avenue surrounded by warehouses and railyards. It looks more like a bunker than a mosque.

But on a summer Friday afternoon, its green-and-white carpeted interior is humming with activity. Two men in white robes and flat woolen caps are seated on the carpet poring over a copy of the Qur’an. A few young boys dodge through hallways, poking curious noses into open doors. At the back, next to a table piled with prayer mats, two girls in hijabs share schoolyard gossip. In the kitchen, women are cooking up pots of rice and chicken for people who will soon arrive for Friday prayers.

The Masjid Bilal is a community hub for members of Winnipeg’s African diaspora as well as Muslims from many other countries.

It’s also home to the Bilal Community and Family Centre, an innovative, community-centred nonprofit that is meeting vital needs for newcomers in this city.

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Today’s horoscope

MOON ALERT: After 12:15 a.m there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is a momentous day for you because you can go after what you want. You’ll be forceful in all your communications. In fact, conversations with partners, spouses and close friends could bring about the very improvements and changes you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)