A Winnipeg evening in May
It was touted as a friendly soccer match, but being that close to the action and seeing players challenge, tackle and shield the ball, it was far from what I would call friendly.
Bird’s Hill Duathlon Series attracts variety of athletes
Even with cold May weather, people came out in droves for some friendly competitive activity at the first of four such races this month.
Time trials push cyclists to extremes
Cyclists are so obsessed with time that many in the local racing community spend thousands of dollars on equipment, thousands of hours training, and impeccable attention to managing aerodynamic flow.
NHL playoffs with just one Canadian team
The Montreal Canadians are the only Canadian team in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs — the worst showing by Canadian teams in 41 years. What’s happened to our ‘national game’ at the NHL level?
Ditchball — a Manitoba tradition for almost 40 years
Imagine a game that’s a cross between UFC and a bar brawl with all participants wearing full hockey equipment. Then try and imagine what would happen if such a game got out of hand.
A little known piece of Manitoba paradise
Grand Beach can be busy, but for those who don’t know, a short trip from the traditionally visited areas reveals a priceless gem – the Grand Beach Ski and Trail system, now a magnet for avid Fatbikers.
Local runners honoured, share their gifts of living life to its fullest
The Manitoba Runners’ Association inducted three more runners into its Hall of Fame at a banquet that celebrated the athletes and the positive attitudes they promote.
When missing work is justified
When Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd recently missed a game to be with his wife for the birth of their daughter, it touched off a debate over what really matters in life.
Together We Roll – making a roller derby documentary
“Most seem to find roller derby in transitional periods…We ruin our bodies to save our souls and for some reason that makes perfect sense.”
Polar Bear adventure makes memories that last
When Jeff Badger ran across frozen Lake Winnipeg 22 years ago, he started a Manitoba tradition.