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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, February 24, 2024
Fire crews attend another blaze at former Vulcan Iron Works
10:00 PM
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded at 6:37 p.m. Saturday to reports of a fire in a vacant, multi-storey industrial building on Sutherland Avenue between Maple Street North and Argyle Street North.
The former Vulcan Iron Works foundry was previously gutted by a fire on July 4, 2023 and sustained additional damage in a fire on Sept. 19, 2023. Following the July fire, the building was considered to be a complete loss. Several other minor fires have occurred at the location since then.
When fire crews arrived at the scene Saturday, they were unable to enter the building with heavy smoke and flames coming from parts of the structure. Crews are expected to be on scene through the night working to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
There have been no injuries reported.
2024 Scotties all-star teams announced, four Manitoba curlers recognized
3:46 PM
The 2024 women’s curling nationals all-stars were revealed Saturday afternoon in Calgary. The nods are determined by a combination of media vote and playing percentages. Four players with ties to Manitoba received recognition.
First Team
Skip — Rachel Homan, Ontario-Homan
Third — Tracy Fleury, Ontario-Homan
Second — Emma Miskew, Ontario-Homan
Lead — Krysten Karwacki, Canada
Second Team
Skip — Kerri Einarson, Canada
Third — Karlee Burgess, Manitoba-Jones
Second — Shannon Birchard, Canada
Lead — Sarah Wilkes, Ontario-Homan