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What a difference a year makes for our game

Economy & Business, SportsBy Roger CurrieMarch 3, 2014

Twelve months ago, the NHL was sputtering after the lengthy lockout, and fans were in an ugly mood. Now we are basking in the glow of what happened in Sochi, and dreaming of a Jets playoff run.

Kayaking Canada’s 4th seacoast: A.Y. Jackson passed this way

Culture, Environment, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Greg PetzoldFebruary 27, 2014

We may be stuck in a deep freeze, but now is the time to plan that summer sea kayaking holiday. While many look to the west coast for this, there’s a hidden gem much closer to home.

Young and old jigging it up at 43rd annual Jigging Contest

Arts & Entertainment, History, SportsBy Doug KretchmerFebruary 25, 2014

For 43 of the 45 years Festival du Voyageur has been around, the jigging contest has thrilled and amused audiences, and Saturday’s competition was no exception.

Hockey Morning in Canada: Winter Olympics hockey finals

Economy & Business, Our Neighbourhoods, Southeast, SportsBy Sean ConwayFebruary 24, 2014

I decided to show Canadian pride by venturing out of my man cave to find sanctuary at a public venue to watch the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Men’s Gold Medal Hockey game.

Bearded men (and women) compete in beard growing contest

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Downtown, Reviews, SportsBy Doug KretchmerFebruary 23, 2014

The annual beard growing contest has been a favourite of Festival du Voyageur goers for 32 years. More than 70 people entered this year’s contest that included beards of all sizes and shapes.

Predicting future becomes more difficult

Arts & Entertainment, Economy & Business, Health & Safety, Politics, SportsBy Roger CurrieFebruary 22, 2014

Predicting the future will always be a risky business it seems. Twelve months ago, who would have been psychic enough to predict all the strange and unusual events that have transpired?

Voyageur Games held at Club St.B

Charitable Organizations, Downtown, SportsBy Doug KretchmerFebruary 22, 2014

The leg wrestling, voyageur wrestling, pillow fight, tug of war and log sawing are some of the competitions featured in the Games which have been a part of Festival du Voyageur for 38 years.

Recent journalism school grad lands gig covering Sochi Olympics

Culture, SportsBy Stacy Cardigan SmithFebruary 21, 2014

Journalists work years without getting to the Olympics, yet Kyle Jahns went from intern to Olympic reporter in one year. He chalks it up to networking, knowledge of a niche topic and luck.

Mother Nature went out of her way for Actif Epica

Environment, Health & Safety, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillFebruary 19, 2014

This year’s Actif Epica ultra-marathon demanded that all contestants dig deep and draw from their intestinal fortitude. Pushing the limits for all involved was the teaching lesson of the day.

A reach for respect in sports

Culture, Health & Safety, Our City, SportsBy Sean ConwayFebruary 18, 2014

When it comes to abusive and violent hockey parents, a zero tolerance or one strike policy is needed. A parent who throws a punch would forfeit the privilege for their kid to play hockey for the season.

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