Posted by Brian Schultz The 2010 All Charities – Run, Walk & Roll is quickly approaching, which will raise money for Peaceful Village and Career Trek as part of Manitoba’s Education Departments’ All Charities. Tickets for the 5k run and 2k walk and roll are on sale now for the September 10th event at Assiniboine [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein Visitors to the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden will have the opportunity to win a roundtrip vacation to Ottawa until September 16. The Assiniboine Park Conservancy has teamed up with VIA Rail to offer a trip for two in first class comfort from Winnipeg to Ottawa to see the Canadian Tulip Festival [...]

Winnipeg police have located the stolen Leo Mol sculpture that went missing earlier in the week from Assiniboine Park. “Bather” is valued at over $18,000 and weighs about 150 lbs. The 112-centimetre tall bronze statue was damaged at the base when it was taken, and another nearby sculpture called “Marijka” (right) was tipped over. On [...]

Pet lovers united with each other and their pooches on Sunday for the Paws in Motion fundraiser at Assiniboine Park. The annual walk-a-thon supports the Winnipeg Humane Society’s spray and neuter programs, and ensures the pet shelter has the resources it needs to continue caring for the thousands of animals that come through its doors [...]

Hundreds hit the pavement Saturday for the annual Challenge for Life walk, which began and ended at Assiniboine Park after a 20k route. The goal of each individual was to raise a minimum of $1,000 for the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The top fundraiser for the event was Noah Palansky, who pulled in $44,534.37. Noah is [...]

Between 2,500 and 3,000 Canadians are affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a fatal, rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease, and 200 Manitobans suffer from it. On Saturday, the ALS Society of Manitoba will host the Walk for ALS to raise money so researchers can eventually find a cure. [...]

Teams and individuals ran and walked this past Saturday in the Spring Sprint 2010 at Assiniboine Park. The annual event supports the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada — a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information and research. There are an estimated 55,000 Canadians currently living [...]

The 24th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic will pack hours of entertainment for the entire family on Sunday at Assiniboine Park. Over 40 tents will offer up activities, games and crafts on May 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and all proceeds go to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The entertainment schedule [...]

Posted by David Klassen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week kicks off on Sunday with the message this year of, “Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Service.” A number of events are planned during the week, including the 2nd Annual EMS Bike Ride for the Manitoba Downs Syndrome Society. The ride runs Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. [...]

The business community was pitched plans to revitalize Assiniboine Park at a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting last week. Margaret Redwood, CEO of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, told business leaders the state of the park is deteriorating. Upgrades to the 106-year-old destination are expected to cost $180 million over the next 10 years. Our [...]

Hundreds turned out over the weekend to take in the 21st annual Festival of Trees and Lights at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. Decorations donned the many Christmas trees up for bids, as Winnipeggers took in the live entertainment. Watch: ChrisD.ca video

Posted by Sarah Klein The 21st annual Festival of Trees and Lights takes place this weekend at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. This year’s event runs from November 20 to December 7, with an opening night gala on Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person, or $25 for members. Free viewing [...]