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Longtime artistic director of Royal Winnipeg Ballet reflects on his 50 year career

Longtime artistic director of Royal Winnipeg Ballet reflects on his 50 year career

WINNIPEG — After spending nearly five decades with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, more than half of those leading Canada's oldest ballet company, André Lewis is ready to chassé his way into a new challenge.
Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for 2nd round pick

Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for 2nd round pick

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for second-round draft pick

Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for second-round draft pick

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

WHL roundup: Bedard scores winner as Pats edge Wheat Kings 4-3

BRANDON, Man. — Connor Bedard scored with less than two minutes remaining in the third period to lift the visiting Regina Pats past the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Friday night.
Jets get rolled 5-1 at home by Avalanche

Jets get rolled 5-1 at home by Avalanche

WINNIPEG — J.T. Compher liked what four days between games did for the Colorado Avalanche.
Manitoba government ends freeze on municipal grants, announces March 7 budget date

Manitoba government ends freeze on municipal grants, announces March 7 budget date

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced an end to a seven-year freeze on its unconditional grants to municipalities Friday, addressing a long-standing complaint from civic leaders ahead of a provincial election.
Manitoba, federal government reach $6.7B health-care deal

Manitoba, federal government reach $6.7B health-care deal

WINNIPEG — Manitoba has become the sixth province to sign on to a new health-care funding proposal with the federal government.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet's longtime artistic director to step down in 2025

Royal Winnipeg Ballet's longtime artistic director to step down in 2025

WINNIPEG — The longtime artistic director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet says he will step down from the role in 2025, ending a 50-year career with Canada's oldest ballet company.
Attempt underway for class-action lawsuit over photo radar tickets in Manitoba

Attempt underway for class-action lawsuit over photo radar tickets in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man is trying to launch a class-action lawsuit against the Manitoba government that alleges it overcharged people an estimated $36 million in photo radar tickets.
Museum for Human Rights marks Ukraine invasion with film about artists during wartime

Museum for Human Rights marks Ukraine invasion with film about artists during wartime

WINNIPEG — A film sharing the stories of Ukrainian artists surviving the ongoing Russian invasion will be on display at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to markthe one-year anniversary of the start of the war.