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August Long Weekend Operating Hours — What’s Open and Closed

Chris D dot ca — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:05:52 +0000

Posted by David Klassen The last long weekend of the summer will bring some expected closures on Monday, August 2. Here’s what’s closed and a list of services operating on reduced schedules: Closed/Not Operating: City of Winnipeg civic offices No garbage or recycling collection (Tuesday, August 3 will be Day 5) No mail delivery All [...]

Provincial Health Officials Warn of Extreme Heat

Chris D dot ca — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:25:04 +0000

Posted by David Klassen Manitoba Health issued a heat reminder late Friday afternoon, warning Manitobans to take precautions when spending time outside this weekend. Temperatures in some areas of the province are expected to reach the low 30s with possible humidex values close to 40. Areas to put on the sunscreen and fill up on [...]

Celebration at The Forks Kicks Off 41st Folklorama

Chris D dot ca — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:15:41 +0000

The world’s largest multicultural event is set to begin on Sunday, as Folklorma kicks off its 41st year. The annual summer gathering draws thousands of people to venues across the city, including bus tours from the U.S. But while organizers say they expect a lower attendance from out-of-towners this year, the party will still be [...]

Fields Will Be Rockin’ This Weekend in Minnedosa

Chris D dot ca — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:54:09 +0000

What was once known as Classic Rock Long Weekend and then the Little River Rock Fest, will take to the fields of Minnedosa for another year this August long weekend. Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa — the non-profit cooperative organized by fans of the previous two festivals above — began Thursday and continues today, Saturday [...]

Plenty of Activities at Manitoba Museum on Holiday Monday

Chris D dot ca — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:22:19 +0000

Posted by Tyler Sutherland If the weather gods do indeed bring that chance of showers Environment Canada is calling for on Monday, there isn’t a shortage of things to do in the city. The Manitoba Museum is open all day Monday, August 2, and will be featuring their popular summer displays, including Ancient Seas (left), [...]

Record-Breaking Attendance for 2010 Gimli Film Festival

Chris D dot ca — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:08:03 +0000

Posted by Sarah Klein It was another successful year for the Gimli Film Festival, as 2010 proved to set a new attendance record. The 10th annual event drew in 25% more people than last year, making the beach screenings, film showings, workshops and parties as popular as ever. The Saturday night beach screenings of “Passenger [...]

Tour Boat Runs Aground on Red River

Chris D dot ca — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:56:32 +0000

Posted by Brian Schultz Roughly 70 passengers aboard the MS River Rouge found themselves stranded Thursday afternoon after the boat ran aground. The vessel became stuck on a sandbar or rock reef in about two feet of water just before 1 p.m. north of Miller Road off Highway 9. Selkirk RCMP say a tugboat from [...]

Hells Angels Clubhouse Raided, Seized by Police

Chris D dot ca — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:32:57 +0000

Manitoba Justice, along with assistance from the Winnipeg police, began seizing the Hells Angels clubhouse under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act on Thursday morning. Watch: Under the act — which was passed last June — the property and its contents located at 2679 Scotia Street is considered proceeds of crime. Along with real estate, items [...]

Campaign to Rename Disraeli Overpass After Bachman-Turner

Chris D dot ca — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:15:57 +0000

The Disraeli overpass will soon be in the centre of a major rehabilitation project worth nearly $200 million set to begin in 2011. When it’s finished in 2013, the freeway will be wider, smoother and more accommodating to cyclists and pedestrians. While construction has yet to officially begin, a group of Winnipeggers are hoping to [...]

New Radio Station Launching in Winnipeg Beach

Chris D dot ca — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:55:55 +0000

You may soon be able to leave your iPod at home the next time you head out to Winnipeg Beach. The CRTC approved an application for a new FM radio station to operate in the lakeside community north of Winnipeg. In a ruling filed Wednesday, the federal broadcast regulator approved the use of the 107.5 [...]

Cruz-In-Downtown Charity Car Show August 7

Chris D dot ca — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 +0000

The 11th Annual Cruz-In-Downtown car show is set for Saturday, August 7 at the Pony Corral downtown. Organizers held a press conference on Wednesday, where they unveiled details of this year’s event. All the action will be located at St. Mary Avenue and Kennedy Street, with a parade kicking things off at 11:40 a.m. The [...]

Inductees Named for 2010 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame

Chris D dot ca — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:04:13 +0000

Posted by Brian Schultz The 2010 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Wednesday, and include four athletes, two sports community builders and two teams. The 2010 inductees include: Kenneth J. Galanchuk — Basketball Jo-Ann Lindsay — Golf Shane Moffatt — Baseball/Hockey Christine O’Connor — Builder/Soccer George Phillips — Builder/All Round Frank Rigney [...]