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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.

Competitors prep for gruelling winter race

Environment, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillJanuary 27, 2014

With less than three weeks to go until race day, cyclists and runners get together to test equipment, check the course and swap prep stories on how to conquer this mid-winter ultra marathon.

Neil Young shakes things up

Arts & Entertainment, Economy & Business, Environment, Health & Safety, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieJanuary 20, 2014

One thing I do remember about Neil, he always managed to rub people like teachers and principals the wrong way. Nowadays, he is challenging politicians and oil executives, while shaking the rest of us out of our comfort zone.

In a rut

Environment, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, SoutheastBy Sean ConwayJanuary 15, 2014

In the city’s 2014 budget discussion, a property tax hike is proposed. Mayor Sam Katz defends the increase, saying taxpayers want better roads and will pay more to have them. This begs the question: what are we paying for now?

Another grassroots free run organized by local sportspeople

Downtown, Environment, Health & Safety, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillJanuary 13, 2014

In the midst of a Winnipeg heat wave, runners gathered again this weekend for yet another evening of winter fun — a scenic race along Winnipeg’s groomed footpaths.

Long awaited break from Polar Vortex a welcome change

Environment, Health & SafetyBy Roger CurrieJanuary 9, 2014

Hey! We live in Canada and we have a long and frequently nasty winter. It very much defines who we are as Canadians, but the deep freeze reminded us that the definition is not the same everywhere.

Water main break on south Osborne hampers motorists, pedestrians

Environment, Health & Safety, SouthwestBy Gregory C. McNeillJanuary 7, 2014

A water main break in Winnipeg’s south Osborne neighbourhood brought gushing water and icy slush into the streets on Monday afternoon.

Manitobans run, ski and bike to victory in ultra marathons

Environment, Outside Winnipeg, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillJanuary 4, 2014

Athletes choose how they will complete their respective distances: run, ski or bike but any choice will not grant them reprieve from the punishment they will endure in this Wisconsin race.

Recognizing local environmental champions

Charitable Organizations, Environment, Our CityBy Ellen Cobb-FriesenDecember 14, 2013

You can recognize the hard work of the “earthie” in your life by nominating them for an Anne Lindsey Protecting Our Earth Award.

Rare sighting of pine marten creates stir

Charitable Organizations, Education, Environment, SouthwestBy Barret MillerOctober 29, 20131 Comment

FortWhyte Alive was abuzz last week when a pine marten was spotted leaping through the tree tops, evading an alarmed mob of birds. It was the first sighting of a marten in the park’s 40-year history.

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