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$19.95 ISBN 978-1-927756-65-2 The legendary traditions of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are based on individual members who excelled. In The Life & Times of Lighthouse McNeil: An Adventure in the RCMP , George Garrett chronicles the exploits of one such legendary member – Alexander Stirling McNeil. Born in Winnipeg in 1908, McNeil joined the RCMP in 1931, taking his training at “Depot” Division in Regina. By the time he retired in 1966, he had served in more than 30 detachments across Canada and became a legend in his time. He earned his nickname “Lighthouse McNeil” in 1931 w...

WINNIPEG --  Fire crews in southern Manitoba worked through the night to extinguish a wildfire. Stuartburn Fire Chief Bob Fostey said the fire, which was first reported around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, was out by 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. He said firefighters plan to use a drone to check for any hot spots and will respond accordingly. Fostey noted that no one needed to be evacuated, and no one was hurt. The fire burned about seven kilometres southwest of Zhoda, Man., and was just over 120 hectares in size. The fire chief said the fire burned down to the Rat River, noting the wind and terrain w...

  WINNIPEG -- Fire crews in southern Manitoba are working to extinguish a wildfire estimated to be about 400 acres in size. Stuartburn Fire Chief Bob Fosty told CTV News the fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. on Monday. It is burning roughly seven kilometres southwest of Zhoda -- though Fosty said its origins are unclear at this time. While fire crews do not yet have the fire under control as it spreads out towards the east and west, Fosty said there have been no evacuations required. "There has been no injuries or loss of life or loss of property, but we are working at it to extinguish...