Friday, October 30, 2026
- Missing the days of yore in Alberta
EDMONTON — Outside the Alberta legislature, a sea of deep blue flags snaps in the stiff October wind, held aloft by a crowd of about 1,100 people that has…
Melissa Martin · Page 1 - Grass fire not seen as threat before it became catastrophe, military says
CANADA’S military says a grass fire that killed four soldiers and sent scores more to hospital with bad burns was known well beforehand but not considered a…
Jack Farrell And Fakiha Baig · Page 1 - Detox centre ready but staffing challenges persist
Peter McMullen’s decade-long struggle with addiction gives him insight into the challenges Lighthouse Mission hopes to address with a new Main Street detox…
Scott Billeck · Page 1 - Kinew offers condolences after CFB Wainwright tragedy
Premier Wab Kinew said Manitoba “stands ready to help in any way we can” and will lower its flags to half-mast after a grass fire tore through a Canadian…
Malak Abas · Page 2 - Grass fire
Earlier Sunday in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney called it one of the “worst tragedies for the (Armed Forces) on Canadian soil in peacetime.” Flags on…
Page 2 - Missing
They are all supporters of the separatist vote, but there is some variation in what they see as their ultimate goal. The most dominant slogan is the one…
Page 2 - Long-distance donations keep shelves stocked
The Salvation Army is taking donated merchandise from other regions to stock its Winnipeg thrift stores as increasing sales outpace local donations.
KELLY-ANNE RIESS, kelly.riess@winnipegfreepress.com · Page 3 - Lobbyists aim to create future free of smoking, vaping
OTTAWA — It’s illegal for kids under 18 to buy tobacco products in Canada and there’s a movement afoot to make sure today’s youth are never allowed to light…
Sarah Ritchie · Page 3 - Indigenous leaders want action taken against criminal activity in Amazon region
BOGOTA, Colombia — Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon are taking their fight against illegal mining, drug trafficking and deforestation to a United…
Steven Grattan · Page 4 - BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A RUNPage 5
- Community-based care a move in the right direction
It’s not a case of reinventing the wheel. It’s a case of recognizing how the wheel actually works and realizing that a symptom can be far away from the…
Page 6 - What’s Your Take?
The Free Press is committed to publishing a diverse selection of letters from a broad cross-section of our audience.
Page 6 - Scary... A.I. CostumePage 6
- One step at a time
Capital punishment as macabre theatre
Page 6 - Alberta can thrive within Canada
Alberta’s independence debate deserves a sober examination of the risks of national division. Ukraine offers an important cautionary example of how…
Page 6 - Drone management
Manitoba should consider using drones to get a more accurate picture of the moose populations in the province. I’m sure using helicopters is expensive and…
Page 6 - City money matters
I agree entirely with this assessment of the services provided in this city. Winnipeg works off slim budgets and it is readily apparent that it tends to do…
Page 6 - Time for a rebuild?
Richard Dyrkacz asks the question on every Winnipegger’s mind: “Who is Winnipeg’s great visionary leader?”
Page 6 - Winnipeg: Home of IG’s past and future
Shortly after IG Wealth Management was established in Canada, our founders chose Winnipeg as the home of our young, ambitious company.
Damon Murchison · Page 7 - The moment of maximum danger
A long time ago I was interviewing a professor at the University of Michigan (whose name I cannot recall) on various topics of no great interest. I was…
Gwynne Dyer · Page 7 - Engagement politics activates citizens
With the upcoming Winnipeg municipal election just around the corner, Free Press contributors are reminding us of the risks of low voter turnout and…
Frances Ravinsky · Page 7 - More than 1,000 drones launched at Russia
Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its…
Page 8 - U.S. risks ‘historic mistake’ if it backs Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns on Sunday that the United States might abandon Ukraine and side with Russia, following a…
Constant Méheut · Page 8 - Densely populated city area up for grabs
One of Winnipeg’s most densely populated wards is up for grabs come Election Day.
Malak Abas · Page 9 - Klein would redirect money to fix derelict arenas
Rerouting funds slated for bike and walking paths to aging rinks is on mayoral candidate Kevin Klein’s radar.
Gabrielle Piché · Page 9 - Movie theatre reopening generates excitement
Selkirk got an extra dose of lights, cameras and action this weekend. And ribbon cutting — for the grand reopening of the city’s sole theatre.
Gabrielle Piché · Page 9 - Trump plans temporary closure of historic D.C. golf course
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday announced plans to close a historic public golf course in the nation’s capital for 15 months and…
Michelle L. Price · Page 10 - MMF eyes Brandon for expansion of its real estate holdings
The Manitoba Métis Federation is ramping up its Brandon presence and it’s eyeing buildings downtown. MMF President David Chartrand said the federation has…
Gabrielle Piché · Page 10 - Former CP reporter saw COVID coming
Helen Branswell, a leading reporter on infectious diseases who wrote with foresight, urgency and clarity about the emerging danger of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Jeré Longman · Page 10 - Province looks to keep nearly $1M from traffic stop
The RCMP constable could see that Alireza Haghgoo was nervous.
Erik Pindera · Page 11 - Helping hand in times of crisis
Melanie Young was taken aback when she was awarded the Order of the Red Cross after 14 years of service.
Av Kitching · Page 11 - Volunteer opportunities
The following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about these listings, contact the organization…
Page 11 - FOUR CHARGED IN ST. JAMES FIGHT
Four people are facing charges after an assault at a St. James apartment building.
Page 11 - MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING CAT WITH PELLET GUN
A 48-year-old man is facing animal cruelty and firearm charges after allegedly shooting a cat with a pellet gun.
Page 11 - ENTREPRENEURIAL STATE OF MIND
Popcorn, rollerblades and the Bahá’í faith are all part of Payam Towfigh’s story.
AARON EPP, aaron.epp@winnipegfreepress.com · Page 12 - Proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit accuses Expedia of inflating hotel prices
SEATTLE — Struggling to afford hotel prices? A new U.S. lawsuit alleges Expedia is jacking up costs across the board.
Page 12 - Hellebuyck holdout twist: suspension ending Friday
Connor Hellebuyck has played the reverse Uno card.
Ken Wiebe · Page 15 - ’Canes’ pressure too much for Jets
HURRICANES 3 JETS 2
Mike Mcintyre · Page 15 - Inconsistency plagues Bombers as season hangs in balance
It’s reached a point where members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers can no longer hide their frustration.
Taylor Allen · Page 15 - Late TD lifts Riders over Als
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders kept the best for last Saturday in punching their ticket to the CFL playoffs.
Jeff Dedekker · Page 16 - Stamps win and await playoff fate
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders didn’t know if they were done for the year after their regular-season finale in the CFL. They avoided elimination from…
Donna Spencer · Page 16 - Jets
“These are all lessons,” he said. “You play these games early on and we’re going to see them again at the start of November. We also recognize that when we…
Page 17 - Hellebuyck
Losing close to US$1 million in salary is probably a factor as well, even though Hellebuyck has made plenty during the past decade-plus in the NHL.
Page 17 - Rays one win from pennant as Rasmussen shuts down Guardians
RAYS 3 GUARDIANS 1
Joe Reedy · Page 17 - SGA could join rare NBA club
Bill Russell. Wilt Chamberlain. Larry Bird.
Tim Reynolds · Page 18 - Einarson captures GSOC Invitational
VICTORIA — Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson defeated Korea’s Kyeong-Ae Kim 6-3 on Sunday to capture the women’s title at the GSOC Co-Op Invitational curling event.
Page 18 - Kenyans win at Toronto marathon
TORONTO — Kenya’s Leonard Langat defended his title Sunday at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
Page 18 - Valkyries count on Williams late in games
VALKYRIES 68 DREAM 64
Janie Mccauley · Page 18 - Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title
LONDON — Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a brutal second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley on Saturday as their fight of the year…
Page 18 - Raptors waive five, convert Bittle deal
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors waived five players on Saturday and converted centre Nate Bittle’s deal to a two-way contract.
Page 18 - Canadian takes backstroke silver
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Taylor Ruck earned a silver medal in the women’s 100-metre backstroke at a World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on Saturday.
Page 18 - Search firm vetting commissioner candidates
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said that the league is still working on finding her successor with a search firm in charge of the process. Engelbert…
Page 18 - Steelers storm back for OT win
STEELERS 26 OT BUCCANEERS 19
Fred Goodall · Page 19 - Browns 13, Ravens 10
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal on the final snap and Cleveland rallied past…
Page 19 - Texans 34, Jaguars 31
LONDON — Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired, C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes and Houston beat Jacksonville on the slick…
Page 19 - Bears 31, Falcons 23
ATLANTA — Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in his return from a hamstring injury, D’Andre Swift ran for two touchdowns and Chicago beat Atlanta.
Page 19 - Saints 34, Giants 27
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tyler Shough threw touchdown passes to Bryce Lance, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave and ran for a score; Isaiah Stalbird forced a…
Page 19 - Patriots 26, Jets 19
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, New England overcame losing three offensive linemen and Charles Woodson came up with Geno…
Page 19 - Panthers 25, Eagles 14
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns to Tommy Tremble and Chuba Hubbard ran for 120 yards and a score to lead Carolina past…
Page 19 - Titans 26, Cardinals 20
INDIANAPOLIS — Tennessee used a 58-yard punt return to set up their first touchdown, returned a blocked punt for another score and got a 49-yard field goal…
Page 19 - Bills hold off Raiders as Allen ties team TD pass record
BILLS 33 RAIDERS 30
Mark Anderson · Page 19 - Cardinals 18, Rams 16
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Chad Ryland kicked his sixth field goal, a 43-yarder as time expired, and Arizona rallied for a stunning victory over Los Angeles.
Page 19 - Chiefs 22, Chargers 6
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kenneth Walker ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns, Patrick Mahomes finished with 272 yards passing and Kansas City remained one of the…
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- Arsenal leaves it late at Forest
A breathtaking 50-metre strike stood out among the five goals scored by Brighton in the latest big win from this season’s surprise package in the Premier…
Steve Douglas · Page 21 - Mbappé leads Madrid
Kylian Mbappé scored a beautiful goal and converted a penalty kick to help Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 despite the absence of the suspended Vinícius Júnior…
Page 21 - Celtic routs Hearts
Defending champion Celtic routed last season’s title rival Hearts 7-1 at home to increase its lead over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Benjamin Nygren…
Page 21 - AC Milan up to fourth
AC Milan beat Atalanta 3-2 for its second win in three matches in all competitions, moving to fourth in Serie A. The hosts opened a three-goal lead by the…
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- Sportlight
OCT. 19
Page 21 - Reddick wins in Phoenix as Cup championship tightens
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Tyler Reddick had a late surge on Sunday to earn his sixth win of the season in a NASCAR playoff race at Phoenix Raceway, rising up the…
David Brandt · Page 22 - Dabrowski claims third straight doubles title
WUHAN, China — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani captured the women's doubles title Sunday at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament.
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- Brilliant Legacy
With impressionism, things can look messy when you’re eyeing the brushstrokes up close. Stand back and voila, the piece comes into focus.
CONRAD SWEATMAN, conrad.sweatman@winnipegfreepress.com · Page 23 - Best move now is to get honest, not ‘even’
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I just got a racy birthday card in the mail at work with a letter inside it from an old girlfriend. Her praise of my body and…
Maureen Scurfield / Miss Lonelyhearts · Page 24 - TV Talk Shows
Jimmy Fallon: Chris Pratt (above), Andy Cohen, Joanna McNally
Page 24 - Today's Horoscope
MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Aquarius.
Georgia Nicols · Page 24 - Prime Time TV MondayPage 24
- Scientists working to pinpoint disease onset
PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania is leading a $26-million effort to detect early signs of brain diseases in genetic carriers.
Kayla Yup · Page 25 - Use of psilocybin with support may ease suicidal thoughts: study
BALTIMORE — People living with persistent suicidal thoughts may find relief from psilocybin paired with structured psychological support, according to a…
Karl Hille · Page 25 - Comics
Tundra Rhymes with Orange Sherman's Lagoon The Other Coast Baby Blues Between Friends Crabgrass Crankshaft Shoe Non Sequitur Pickles Zits Pearls Before Swine
Page 26 - Puzzles
HOCUS-FOCUS: Find at least six differences in details between panels.
Page 27 - Peak ambition
MOVIE REVIEW
Page 27 - Billy Joel can’t perform due to brain disorder
LOS ANGELES — It is unclear when Billy Joel will perform again.
Andrea Flores · Page 27 - Puzzles
Crossword by Thomas Joseph. Saturday’s answer is printed beneath the puzzle.
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