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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, April 12, 2025
Jets clinch Western Conference with 5-4 shootout victory
8:58 PM
CHICAGO – The Winnipeg Jets are regular-season champions of both the Central Division and the Western Conference.
That’s the first time that’s happened in Winnipeg’s NHL history, either the 1.0 or 2.0 eras.
Winnipeg entered play tonight in Chicago needing just a single point to wrap up the No. 1 seed. The end result was a 5-4 shootout win against the Blackhawks.
Winnipeg is now 55-21-4 on the year.
They have two regular-season games remaining beginning Sunday night against Edmonton.
RCMP search for missing 78-year-old
8:04 PM
Blue Hills RCMP received a report Saturday of a missing 78-year-old male from a residence in Carberry.
Donald Paschke was last seen Thursday around 3:30 pm by a neighbour. RCMP have not been able to locate him after a search of the area and extensive patrols.
Paschke is described as five foot seven, with blue eyes and white/grey hair.
RCMP are concerned for Donald’s well-being and are asking the community to check their yards and any buildings on their property for any sign of Paschke.
If you, or anyone you know has information on his whereabouts, please call Carberry RCMP at 204-834-2905, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Flooding closes provincial highway
7:54 PM
The Province of Manitoba issued a notice Saturday afternoon warning travellers that Highway 366 south of Grandview was currently closed due to flooding conditions.
Water on the road has forced the closure of both lanes between the junction with Highway 5 and the junction with Highway 584.
The notice indicates the road is signed and marked.