The media tried their best, but former Winnipeg Jets players were too much for them Saturday afternoon in a game of shinny at The Forks.
The jerseys worn by Global TV’s Joe Pascucci and Hot 103’s Ace Burpee were something to be seen — and as you’ll see in the photos below, they were definitely nostalgic.
The [...]

Submitted photo by Winnipeg cartoonist Dan Phelps

With the mild and sunny weather Winnipeg experienced Saturday, it was a great day to enjoy the outdoors.
The top snowboarders in the province honed their skills on the hill as part of Snow Jam at The Forks all afternoon. There were more than a few spills, but a good time all around nevertheless.
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Manitoba Homecoming 2010 hosted a giant social Wednesday night in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom on Granville Street. Ex-pats, athletes, tourists, and Manitobans made their way to the party, which featured our own Doc Walker, Streetheart, Eagle & Hawk, Inward Eye and members of Chic Gamine.
Hot 103’s Ace Burpee hosted the bash, and Premier Greg [...]

While we’re on the topic … have you seen the second video?
Submitted photo by Winnipeg cartoonist Dan Phelps

Submitted photo by Winnipeg cartoonist Dan Phelps

The province congratulates Russell’s Jon Montgomery.

Submitted photo by Winnipeg cartoonist Dan Phelps

A ChrisD.ca reader sent in these photos of the CTV Olympic Celebration Saturday at The Forks.
The Waking Eyes and Sierra Noble performed for the crowd, and Olympic action played all afternoon on the big screens. Mosaic Experiential Marketing is helping put on the multi-city event across Canada.
Submitted photos by Roman

St. Boniface MP Shelly Glover was on hand Monday morning to participate in a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate National Flag of Canada Day at Fort Gibraltar.
In 1996, the 15th of February was declared National Flag of Canada Day. It symbolizes when the red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in [...]

Hé Ho! About a dozen people took part in a giant sash-making activity Saturday at Voyageur Park (above) for Festival du Voyageur. The multi-coloured ropes were weaved in and out based on letters assigned to participants. The finished product was a traditional looking sash of mega proportions. Many other fun activities took place during the [...]

Young Cassie (third) poses with the 2010 Aquatennial Ambassadors from Minneapolis at Voyageur Park during Festival du Voyageur Saturday afternoon. Angela Kron, Alexandra Forster and Abbrielle Massee represent the Minneapolis Aquatennial — an annual civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis — throughout their own state, nation and the world. 2010 marks the Aquatennial’s 71st [...]

Melting ice caps are a big problem, just ask the scientists.

Submitted photo by Winnipeg cartoonist Dan Phelps