Posted by David Klassen

In anticipation for spring, The Forks will host the first annual Slushfest this weekend on the Assiniboine River.
The public is encouraged to come down in costume and participate in ice games like canoeing, inner tubing, sled races, three legged races and more between noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday.
“Everyone is invited to [...]

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 [...]

You’ve been hearing snippets of the song in every TV commercial for Manitoba Homecoming 2010 for months now. We’re referring to “Good Year” by Winnipeg pop/rock duo Keith and Renée.
The tune was selected as the official theme song Monday, alongside Bachman Turner Overdrive’s “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.”
“It’s really cool. It’s definitely an honour. Considering [...]

17 quilts made especially for Manitoba Homecoming 2010 will be showcased beginning today at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
Using the theme “Celebrating Manitoba,” quilters from all over the province got to work last January to create the fabric masterpieces.
The quilts were judged Thursday and the winner picked up $2,800 and will have their piece displayed at [...]

Following Saturday’s Santa Claus Parade, Manitoba Homecoming 2010 threw an outdoor dance party at The Forks hosted by Hot 103’s Ace Burpee. The night wound down with a fireworks display shortly after. Fireworks, cute babies, hot chocolate and dancing. It was a good night in Winnipeg.
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Posted by Sarah Klein

As we told you about in September, Manitoba Homecoming 2010 filed an application with the Guinness Book of World Records to hold the “World’s Largest Social” in May 2010.
Now that plan is closer to becoming a reality as numerous communities have jumped on board.
“Not only is this a chance to celebrate [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein

Manitoba could make its way into the record books if enough people come out to what organizers hope is the world’s largest social.
It’s all part of Manitoba Homecoming 2010, a year-long celebration in honour of the province’s 140th birthday. An application has been filed with the Guinness Book of World Records to [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein

After receiving over 14,000 votes, Neepawa has been awarded the grand prize of hosting Manitoba’s official birthday on May 12, 2010.
As part of the Celebrate Manitoba Day contest hosted by Manitoba Homecoming, Manitobans have spent the last month voting for which town they felt should host the province’s 140th birthday in 2010.
The [...]