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Domestic Assault Leads to Marijuana Bust

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:45 +0000

Posted by David Klassen A domestic assault investigation in Steinbach led to the discovery of a marijuana grow-op on Friday. Police were called to a home to investigate a domestic incident when officers found the grow-op in the basement of the residence. Police obtained a search warrant and seized 65 marijuana plants. Several children were [...]

Morden Ready for a Party with Annual ‘Back 40′

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:50:23 +0000

Posted by David Klassen The Corn and Apple Festival isn’t the only thing Morden is known for. Morden’s Back 40 Festival is Sunday, June 2 and kicks off the summer festival season in the southwestern Manitoba town. Dubbed “Manitoba’s greatest small festival,” the Back 40 will include interactive kids activities, face-painting, artisans, food and live [...]

Aboriginal Art Featured in ’100 Masters’ Exhibit

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:32:26 +0000

Aboriginal artists are featured in the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s new 100 Masters: Only in Canada exhibition. The exhibition opened May 11 and brings five centuries of the world’s greatest art to Winnipeg, including stunning examples of Indigenous works from coast to coast to coast. “It’s absolutely right 100 Masters should have Bill Reid’s Wasgo and [...]

One Person Killed in Fiery Crash Near Brandon

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:58:25 +0000

One person was killed Friday night after a two-vehicle crash north of Brandon on Highway 10. The accident happened around 8:45 p.m. between a pickup truck and semi-trailer truck eight kilometres north of the Wheat City. RCMP say the driver of the southbound pickup truck was pronounced deceased as a result of the head-on collision, [...]

Two Found Dead in Roblin Boulevard Home

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:16:10 +0000

Two people were found dead in a home in the 4300 block of Roblin Boulevard on Friday. Winnipeg police descended on the neighbourhood around 8:20 a.m. and remained on scene for the majority of the day. The homicide unit is investigating and conducting numerous interviews. Police haven’t released details on the victims, and say the [...]

New Playground Planned for Point Douglas Community

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:30 +0000

The city and province are jointly funding a new playground and recreation area at King Edward School in Point Douglas. The $176,000 project will include open play and games areas, a picnic site, an amphitheatre, a hill with a slide and many smaller play structures like swings, spinners and a climbing net. Children and Youth [...]

Brad Paisley to Play MTS Centre in October

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:07:38 +0000

Country music superstar Brad Paisley is bringing his summer tour to Winnipeg this fall. Paisley will play MTS Centre with special guests Chris Young and Lee Bruce on Wednesday, October 23 as part of his “The Beat This Summer Tour.” Tickets go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster for $30.50, $60.50 [...]

4G LTE Cell Service Extended to Manitoba’s Cottage Country

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:48 +0000

Posted by Sarah Klein MTS has flicked the switch on 4G LTE wireless service at Grand Beach and Victoria Beach. Two of six communities that are receiving the service in 2013, vacationers will now have access to faster download and upload speeds while at the cabin. “Just in time for May long weekend, MTS is [...]

Native Prairie Plant Sale an Attraction for Gardeners

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:45:54 +0000

Posted by Tyler Sutherland Green thumbs and novice gardeners are being invited out to Prairie Flora’s annual native prairie plant sale this weekend. Today through Sunday, the Living Prairie Museum at 2795 Ness Avenue will host the event. “A garden full of prairie plants can have blooms in April, even in a cold spring like [...]

Be Safe on the Highway This Long Weekend: CAA

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:01 +0000

Hitting the open road this May long weekend? CAA has some tips for you. As Manitobans flock to cottage country and everywhere in between, the automobile association wants to ensure it’s a safe trip. CAA suggests slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles, including tow trucks. If the speed limit is 80 km/h or [...]

What’s Open and Closed Victoria Day Long Weekend

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:55 +0000

Shopping Centres (May 20) Kildonan Place — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Vital Centre — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Polo Park — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Forks — Regular weekday hours Manitoba Liquor Marts All Manitoba Liquor Marts will operate regular store hours on Monday, May 20, with the exception of [...]

Three Bisons Selected for Canadian Men’s Summer Squad

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:48 +0000

Posted by Brian Schultz Three Manitoba Bison men’s volleyball players have been chosen for the 2013 Summer Universiade Canadian men’s volleyball team. Right side hitter Dane Pischke, left side hitter Chris Voth, and libero Derek Nieroda will join the 18-player roster for the 2013 Summer Universiade Canadian men’s volleyball team in Kazan, Russia from July [...]