Festival of Fools a gut-busting success
Rolling in laughter, crowds of people could not get enough fun at this year’s 14th Annual Festival of Fools.
Hidden in plain view: the Blankstein Gallery
It’s a quaint setting on the second floor of Millennium Library that can seen through the locked Skywalk doors but can only be accessed through the Library. It’s worth the walk around.
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.
Don’t muddy the water with infrastructure concerns
Water main breaks, frozen pipes and discoloured tap water invites a critical look at city services. It also presents the challenge of differentiating between a glass of beer and a glass of water.
Memorial held for young man shot and killed
A memorial service was held in the 500 block of Langside Street where one year ago to the day, Nigel Dylan Dixon was killed in a case of mistaken identity.
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.
Bachman returns to take care of business
Randy Bachman was back in town over the weekend and he kept himself very busy. In fact, he seemed to be in overdrive — Bachman-Turner Overdrive that is.
Festival of Fools brightens up spring break
Kids have been checking off the days on their calendars with anticipation of the 14th Annual Festival of Fools, an initiative of the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival Inc.
Sobeys delivers pink slips to long time Lucerne employees
Sobeys recent purchase of Safeway will see the closing of the Lucerne cheese and ice cream plant in Winnipeg. The 41 workers to be laid off were told the company wants to ‘improve efficiencies’.
Spring melt creates dangerous ice conditions
Despite the hazards associated with river ice that is melting and breaking up, many people continue to walk and drive onto the not so frozen waterways, venturing out to their tents to fish.