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Putting ‘Winter’ back in the Olympics

Environment, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Roger CurrieFebruary 18, 2014

Perhaps it’s an optical illusion, or the hallucinations of a prairie boy who’s fed up with living in the polar vortex, but is that a palm tree I see before me beside one of the venues in Mother Russia?

Reaching new heights at Festiglace

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, Environment, SportsBy Marie LeBlancFebruary 17, 2014

Held during the same time as Festival du Voyageur, passers-by cannot help but stop and look at this magnificent waterfall of ice protruding into the sky with people climbing it.

Navigating the snow – with help from Orienteering Association

Environment, Health & Safety, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillFebruary 15, 2014

With the most recent snowfall, some members of this weekend’s Acif Epica ultra-endurance race and other local sportspeople are focussed on understanding their navigation equipment.

Winter cycling tips

Environment, Health & Safety, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Ian HallFebruary 13, 2014

As delegates gather in Winnipeg for the International Winter Cycling Congress, one brave soul offers a video guide on how to manage the two-wheeled commute at this time of year.

Block of ice serves as ‘snowscreen’ for films

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, Reviews, SportsBy Doug KretchmerFebruary 9, 2014

The 6th annual Canadian Sports Film Festival hit Winnipeg again this weekend where it kicked off at the Park Theatre on Friday night and included film screenings on a snowscreen at The Forks.

Frostbite and faceplants – Icebike 2014 attracts tough cyclists

Downtown, Environment, Health & Safety, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillFebruary 5, 2014

While icebiking is one sport never featured at any Winter Olympics, hundreds of hearty Manitobans are gearing up for this unique annual cold weather cycling event this month at The Forks.

#heartsmart sponge hockey tournament in memory of Dad

Charitable Organizations, Health & Safety, Northeast, Sports, Stories of GivingBy Sarah ToneFebruary 4, 2014

After losing her healthy, athletic Dad to a rare heart muscle disease, a young Winnipeg woman is organizing a hockey tournament to raise awareness and funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Winter run/bike marathon intense, dangerous and fun

Environment, Health & Safety, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillFebruary 3, 2014

Endurance athletes competing in the 130 km ultra marathon in the middle of February have been advised to be prepared for an extremely difficult race and to realize what they’re getting into.

Passing legends were shining lights

Arts & Entertainment, History, Local Heroes, SportsBy Roger CurrieJanuary 31, 2014

We lost a couple of people this past week who truly succeeded in making at least part of the world a better place.

Runners, cyclists get ready for intense winter ultra-marathon

Environment, Health & Safety, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillJanuary 30, 2014

Preparing to run or cycle the Actif Epica 130 km race in mid-February, athletes check the course and prepare themselves for one of the toughest races they will ever compete in.

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