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Patients put in danger, union says: An Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority memo that orders its paramedics to avoid Winnipeg hospitals puts patients at risk, their union says. The RHA says the directive was poorly worded, creating a misunderstanding among staff, but the union strongly disputes the explanation. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: It will be hot heading into the weekend — sunny with a high of 30 C and wind from the south at 30 km/h in the morning.
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A composite sketch of the man believed to be involved in the disappearance of Thelma Krull. (Police handout)
Details on disappearance: Police released sketches Thursday of a suspect in the disappearance of Thelma Krull more than two years ago. Investigators believe she was attacked after she arrived at Civic Park. Homicide unit Sgt. Wes Rommel said police think the suspect lived in the area or was visiting a home. Kevin Rollason reports. READ MORE
Beating city hall: A North Kildonan couple’s successful fight with city hall has forced bureaucrats to launch a revision of the planning approval process, which allows council members to overturn decisions made at public hearings. Darrell and Cheryl Pakosh, who have twice blocked a condominium development next to their Henderson Highway home, say the process is a violation of fundamental justice. Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
Sign of the times: A 16-metre sign bearing Winnipeg’s name was installed at The Forks on Thursday as part of the city’s commitment to the Canada Summer Games. Its design is similar to those in other cities, spelling out their names in capital letters. Ryan Thorpe asked passersby what they think of the $120,000 sign. READ MORE
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JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSTeam Nova Scotia track and field athlete Taylor Stutely, 21, does some stretches with Canada games mascot Niibin as team Nova Scotia athletes arrive in Winnipeg.
Let’s get it started: The opening ceremonies for the Canada Summer Games take place tonight at 7 p.m. at Bell MTS Place. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be there, and Serena Ryder, Couer de Pirate and Winnipeg’s the Bros. Landreth are performing. Meanwhile, about 2,000 athletes arrived in Winnipeg on Thursday for the games. Ben Waldman reports. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSMontreal Alouettes’ Stefan Logan scrambles to escape Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Roc Carmichael in the first half.
Wild win: The Blue Bombers are 3-2 after beating the Montreal Alouettes at home Thursday night with a late — very late — comeback. Jeff Hamilton reports. READ MORE
A matter of interest: The Progressive Conservative government announced Thursday it has issued an expression of interest to determine how best to regulate marijuana once it becomes legal less than a year for now. Justice Minister Heather Stefanson told reporters “nothing is off the table.” Jane Gerster reports. READ MORE
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C-SPAN2 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILESThe U.S. Senate vote was too close to call until the final moments.
#skinnyrepeal: U.S. Republican senators’ attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a signature piece of health-care legislation by former Democratic president Barack Obama, was narrowly defeated in the Republican-dominated U.S. Senate early Friday morning. READ MORE
On this date
On July 28, 1998: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Canadian dollar had plunged so low that US$1.00 equalled CAD$1.50. At Polo Park mall, teenage brother band The Moffats delighted a crowd of thousands of fans. A bail-jumper was caught by RCMP after tips were received following the publication of a front-page photo of the man in the Free Press. Falling-down bra straps were in fashion, according to sloppy-style gurus. READ MORE
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