Posted by David Klassen

Students from Red River College’s Graphic Design program will be creating original pieces of art this weekend in just over 24 hours. The 8th Annual Art Festival and Auction takes place at The Forks beginning today. Students can craft their art pieces using any medium, such as oil, pencil, watercolour, etc.
Proceeds from [...]

The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail may have closed last week, but organizers are still talking about it.
The Forks has released a list of the top 25 facts surrounding the record-breaking frozen ice rink.

Number of days ACURT was open — 65
Distance of ACURT (in km) [...]

Canadian R&B singer Deborah Cox will be this year’s headlining talent at the Pride Festival on June 6 at The Forks.
Cox’s 1998 song “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” held the record for the longest-running number one single on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles list for 14 weeks.
“This is a big year for us — the Pride [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
After the balmy temperatures Winnipeg experienced over the weekend, The Forks has wrapped up its winter programming for the season.
Late last month, Saison Voyageur came to a close with Slushfest to wind down the chilly activities. Then on Friday, the Assiniboine River Trail was closed for another year.
Arctic Glacier Winter Park was [...]

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 [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein

The Assiniboine River Trail has been closed for the season due to warm weather.
“We can no longer maintain the skating surface and street run-off is inundating the trail. We had a good run, but it’s now time to stay off the river,” said Chief Operating Officer Paul Jordan on Friday.
The hockey game [...]

Members of the Winnipeg media will try to play hockey against former Winnipeg Jets players this Saturday at The Forks.
Old school rules will be in effect, meaning seven players on each team, no forward passing, and no goalies going down. The game of shinny will happen between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. at the Historic [...]

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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Posted by Sarah Klein
The Manitoba Children’s Museum is getting a makeover after announcing plans this week to renovate the recreational complex for kids at The Forks.
The $10 million renovation campaign will create twelve new galleries, construct a 3,500-square-foot Welcome Centre addition and a new Arts and Exhibition Centre for special events and performances. A new [...]

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 [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz

Nearly 50 snowboarders will compete this weekend in Snow Jam — a competition put on at The Forks and judged in two categories: men’s and women’s opens. They may not be at the level of our Olympic athletes, but they’re pretty good.
Snow Jam is one of the most popular snowboarding events in [...]

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