Bisons edge Bears in Canada West thriller
4:40 PM
Manitoba defensive back Nick Conway broke up a pass intended for Alberta’s Orin Schellenberg on a two-point convert attempt with 53 seconds left to lift the hometown Bisons to a a 24-23 triumph over the Golden Bears in Canada West university football action at Princess Auto Stadium.
The victory improved No. 6-ranked Manitoba’s record to 3-0 while Alberta fell to 1-2.
No injuries in morning house fire
1:23 PM
No one was injured in a fire which broke out in a single storey home on Alexander Avenue.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said crews rushed to the 500 block of Alexander Avenue on Saturday at 9:40 a.m., and had it under control half an hour later.
No one was found inside and there were no injuries.
The cause is under investigation.
Police identify Portage Avenue collision victim
1:15 PM
Winnipeg police have identified the pedestrian killed when a pickup truck collided with her and a bus shelter on Friday.
Nardia Cameria Bedward, 40, of Winnipeg, was struck and killed at Portage Avenue and Bedson Street at about 7:39 a.m.
Three other people were rushed to hospital with all being listed in stable condition now.
Police are asking people who have information, including video or dash cam footage, to contact traffic investigators at 204-986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at either 204-786-8477 or www.Winnipeg crime stoppers.org
Missing McCreary man found
11:33 AM
Derek Contois, a 50-year-old McCreary man reported missing Thursday, has been found, RCMP said Saturday.
He was last seen leaving his home Sept. 6.
RCMP asked for the public’s help in finding Contois on Friday.
Two in critical condition, one unstable, after early morning fire in north Winnipeg
9:55 AM
Two people were sent to the hospital in critical and one in unstable condition after an early morning fire in North Winnipeg on Saturday. Firefighters were called to extinguish a blazing fire in the St. Johns neighbourhood at 2:49 a.m.
A three-story mixed-use building located in the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue had heavy smoke and flames coming out from it when they arrived.
Firefighters initially fought the flames from inside, but as the situation worsened, they withdrew and used an aerial ladder to extinguish the fire. A drone was also sent up to help find hot spots.
Two people were rescued from the building. Paramedics treated several others for injuries.
A nearby building was also evacuated as a precaution, and a Winnipeg Transit bus provided shelter.
Emergency Social Services assisted displaced residents in finding temporary housing, while Manitoba Hydro shut off gas and power to several buildings, leaving some without electricity on Saturday morning.
Crews will continue their work throughout the morning. Southbound Main Street (between Inkster Boulevard and Cathedral Avenue) and Atlantic Avenue (between Main Street and Charles Street) remain closed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
