St. Norbert Farmers’ Market (CHRISD.CA FILE)
A sure sign of summer is when the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market opens for the season. And this year, the market just south of the Perimeter Highway will officially open on Saturday, June 1 to mark its 25th anniversary.
“It’s a carnival of fun on our opening day, with free face painting, clowning, fiddling, baby goats to visit, music, and 25th anniversary cake,” said community relations manager Marilyn Firth.
A new programming agreement is announced at Louis Riel House during a news conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (HANDOUT)
The Louis Riel Institute has signed an agreement with Parks Canada to provide programming for students in Grades 1-6 at Riel House.
The Manitoba Métis Federation is funding the curriculum-based programming, which will be offered in both English and French from now until June. In July and August, LRI will be providing guided tours and joining Parks Canada in promoting part of Canada’s rich cultural heritage.
Volunteers will work to clean up the grounds at the University of Manitoba today.
The annual Campus Beautification Day will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and aim to plant, rake, weed, spread soil and mulch, and pick up litter.
Prizes for participation include the chance to win two return tickets to any WestJet destination in Canada or contiguous U.S.
Refreshments and lunch will be served to all volunteers. The public is welcome to pitch in.
In the event of rain — which isn’t likely today — the clean up will take place Friday.
MADD Winnipeg is quickly trying to recruit walkers for its second annual Strides for Change on Sunday, June 9.
The walk-a-thon currently has seven individuals, two families and two teams signed up, which takes place at Kildonan Park.
The walk will also include a safety fair, with the WPFS’s safety wagon, the WPS checkstop vehicle, as well as Lifesaving Manitoba, Manitoba Red Cross, and St. John Ambulance will be in attendance along with MPI’s pedal cars and vision goggles.
Registration for the walk can be done online.
Posted by Tyler Sutherland
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Dave Donaldson, U of W president and vice-chancellor Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, and Blue Bomber quarterback Buck Pierce on the front lawn of the University of Winnipeg on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (HANDOUT)
Winnipeg Blue Bomber quarterback Buck Pierce and former Blue Bomber Dave Donaldson are joining the University of Winnipeg Wesmen as adjunct coaches.
The two will coach inner-city youth in flag touch football when the U of W’s new UNITED Health and RecPlex opens next year.
“Partnering with exceptional athletes Buck Pierce and Dave Donaldson to host this established and successful football program enhances our community learning and community athletics mission,” said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, president and vice-chancellor.
Two women were killed Wednesday after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie.
A vehicle collided with a semi-trailer truck hauling hogs at around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 1 and Provincial Road 305.
RCMP say a car was travelling east on Highway 1 when it collided with the semi travelling north on 305 about to proceed on Highway 1.
Alex Gardiner (FLOTRACK.ORG)
The University of Manitoba has brought on former Olympic head coach Alex Gardiner to assist with its track and field program.
The Bison alumnus will join the coaching staff for the upcoming 2013-14 season.
The 63-year-old completed his tenure as the Olympic head coach for the Canadian track and field team at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, before being let go in January with chief high performance officer Martin Goulet due to the team’s poor showing.
Posted by Sarah Klein
A new spray pad is in the works for families in the West Kildonan area to enjoy by early next summer.
The city and province are contributing a combined $400,000 for the project, located at the West Kildonan Memorial Community Centre wading pool on Perth Avenue.
“Families from the West Kildonan area will enjoy summer that much more when this much needed free recreational facility is built in the heart of their neighbourhood,” said Mayor Sam Katz. “This project provides a safe, healthy and fun outdoor play environment for our community’s youth.”
Design plans will be completed this summer with construction commencing in the fall.
Posted by Brian Schultz
Overland flooding has forced the temporary closure of the Greta border crossing affecting all Canada-bound traffic from North Dakota.
Highway 18 south of the border is also closed, which is impacting travel on Highway 30 into Manitoba.
Travellers and commercial traffic seeking entry into Canada should consider the following alternate crossings:
Travellers can monitor the situation by calling the border information service line at 1-800-461-9999 or checking highway conditions online.
A pair of Canada geese and their goslings walk near Sutherland Avenue and Main Street Wednesday morning. It will be a perfect day for a stroll, as the forecast calls for sunshine and a high of 20°C. It may be a good idea to slap on some sunscreen as well, as the UV index will reach 7. The sun will remain for the next few days until Saturday, where periods of rain and a high of 15°C is expected. (MAURICE BRUNEAU / CHRISD.CA)
Two young people have been arrested after a man was found dead on Pauingassi First Nation Tuesday morning.
RCMP were called to a residence for a disturbance just before 8 a.m. and are calling the death a homicide.
Charges haven’t yet been laid, but police say the deceased and suspects knew each other. All are residents of Pauingassi First Nation.
The name of the deceased hasn’t been released and an autopsy is scheduled in Winnipeg later today.
RCMP continue to investigate.
– Staff
James Richardson International Airport (WINNIPEG AIRPORTS AUTHORITY)
An emergency exercise will be staged tonight at Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport.
Winnipeg Airports Authority says the exercise will involve a simulated incident on the airfield with on-airport and off-airport emergency response vehicles and personnel participating.
The exercise will be performed at an undisclosed time and location, and not impact airfield or terminal operations.
Regular emergency response services will be available at all times in the event of a real incident at the airport during the exercise. If severe weather or other operational concerns arise, the exercise will be postponed.
– Staff
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