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Tessa Vanderhart / Winnipeg Free PressMetal coffins containing what’s believed to be the remains of two manhunt suspects are loaded on to separate RCMP planes at the Gillam airport Wednesday evening. An autopsy in Winnipeg will confirm their identity and cause of death.
‘Pure relief’: Gillam resident Dakota Massan says it feels “like everyone in town had that weight taken off their shoulders” after the RCMP found what they believe are the bodies of two murder suspects in the bush. Reporter Tessa Vanderhart was in the northern Manitoba town when Mounties made the announcement. READ MORE
Shear anger: A senior who has been pruning shrubs in a small city park for decades is frustrated after the city cut them down to stumps. Walter Schurko said he was also told he would be fined if he continued to prune in the park. Maggie Macintosh reports.
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Weather
Your forecast: Sunny with a high of 24 C, humidex of 26 and peak winds from the northwest at 30 km/h beginning late this morning.
What’s happening today
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSBombers quarterback Matt Nichols has 430 passing yards, one touchdown and four interceptions the past two weeks.
Clash with Calgary: Reporter Jeff Hamilton has five things to keep an eye on as the Blue Bombers face the Calgary Stampeders at IG Field at 7:30 p.m. The teams are tied for the division lead after consecutive losses by Winnipeg. READ MORE
Rocket explodes in Russia: Two people were killed and six were injured when a rocket engine blew up during a military test. Earlier this week, a person was killed in a huge fire at an ammunition depot in another region of Russia. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Rob Zombie performed an energetic 65-minute set in the co-headlined Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies tour with Marilyn Manson at Bell MTS Place Wednesday.
Shockingly entertaining: Erin Lebar has a review of last night’s Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie concert at Bell MTS Place. READ MORE
Action on guns urged: More than 200 mayors from across the U.S. are asking senators to return to Washington, D.C., to vote on bills expanding background checks for gun sales. The Associated Press reports.
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Stabbing spree: Four people were killed and two were injured when an attacker went on a killing and robbery spree in southern California. READ MORE
On this date
On Aug. 8, 1984: Prime Minister Turner was facing 10 challengers in his Vancouver riding; a record 70 candidates were nominated in Manitoba’s 14 federal ridings; 123 hijack victims on an Iran Air jetliner were freed in Rome; and the Canadian equestrian and women’s basketball teams just missed winning bronze medals at the Los Angeles Olympics. READ MORE
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