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 people were killed Wednesday after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie.
A new spray pad is in the works for families in the West Kildonan area to enjoy by early next summer.




The University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg have been awarded federal funding for grants and scholarships from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (


