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Evan Wiens Chosen to Lead Pride Parade

ChrisD.ca — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:18 +0000

Posted by Sarah Klein An outspoken advocate of Manitoba’s anti-bullying bill has been named the honourary youth marshal of this year’s Pride Winnipeg Parade. Seventeen-year-old Evan Wiens will lead the parade through downtown on June 2. Wiens became a focal point for LGBTTQ rights in Manitoba schools earlier this year after he was denied permission [...]

Cancer Ride Revving Up for Annual Fundraiser

ChrisD.ca — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:25:48 +0000

Posted by David Klassen Motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up for the 12th Annual Breast Cancer Pledge Ride on Sunday, June 2. The charity ride raises funds for the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and has brought in over $536,000 for the cause since its inception. Funds raised to date have made it possible for the Foundation to [...]

Police Seek Mustang in Steinbach Hit and Run

ChrisD.ca — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:56:40 +0000

Steinbach RCMP are looking for a newer model black Ford Mustang after hit and run Saturday night. Police say around 11 p.m. a 2009 Kia was truck by the Mustang at the intersection of Brandt Street and Main Street in Steinbach. The Mustang took off without exchanging particulars with the driver of the Kia or [...]

Bison Football Recruits Eight for 2013 Season

ChrisD.ca — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:40:28 +0000

Posted by Brian Schultz The University of Manitoba Bisons have announced eight more players to their 2013 season roster, with six coming from Manitoba. Offensive lineman Anthony Daley, defensive lineman Evan Foster, offensive linemen Matt Hallock and Brock Kramble, defensive lineman/linebacker Pacome Matulu, linebackers Colton Farago, Andrew Johnston and defensive back Brent Berrington will suit [...]

New Flyer to Manufacture 22 Buses for Metro Transit Halifax

ChrisD.ca — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:52:20 +0000

New Flyer Industries will produce up to 80 Xcelsior clean diesel 40-foot heavy-duty buses for Metro Transit of Halifax. The Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer’s contract also contains a firm order of 22 40-foot clean diesel buses with options to purchase an additional 58 buses at a later date. The order will begin production in the third [...]

Domestic Assault Leads to Marijuana Bust

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:45 +0000

Posted by David Klassen A domestic assault investigation in Steinbach led to the discovery of a marijuana grow-op on Friday. Police were called to a home to investigate a domestic incident when officers found the grow-op in the basement of the residence. Police obtained a search warrant and seized 65 marijuana plants. Several children were [...]

Morden Ready for a Party with Annual ‘Back 40′

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:50:23 +0000

Posted by David Klassen The Corn and Apple Festival isn’t the only thing Morden is known for. Morden’s Back 40 Festival is Sunday, June 2 and kicks off the summer festival season in the southwestern Manitoba town. Dubbed “Manitoba’s greatest small festival,” the Back 40 will include interactive kids activities, face-painting, artisans, food and live [...]

Aboriginal Art Featured in ’100 Masters’ Exhibit

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:32:26 +0000

Aboriginal artists are featured in the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s new 100 Masters: Only in Canada exhibition. The exhibition opened May 11 and brings five centuries of the world’s greatest art to Winnipeg, including stunning examples of Indigenous works from coast to coast to coast. “It’s absolutely right 100 Masters should have Bill Reid’s Wasgo and [...]

One Person Killed in Fiery Crash Near Brandon

ChrisD.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:58:25 +0000

One person was killed Friday night after a two-vehicle crash north of Brandon on Highway 10. The accident happened around 8:45 p.m. between a pickup truck and semi-trailer truck eight kilometres north of the Wheat City. RCMP say the driver of the southbound pickup truck was pronounced deceased as a result of the head-on collision, [...]

Two Found Dead in Roblin Boulevard Home

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:16:10 +0000

Two people were found dead in a home in the 4300 block of Roblin Boulevard on Friday. Winnipeg police descended on the neighbourhood around 8:20 a.m. and remained on scene for the majority of the day. The homicide unit is investigating and conducting numerous interviews. Police haven’t released details on the victims, and say the [...]

New Playground Planned for Point Douglas Community

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:30 +0000

The city and province are jointly funding a new playground and recreation area at King Edward School in Point Douglas. The $176,000 project will include open play and games areas, a picnic site, an amphitheatre, a hill with a slide and many smaller play structures like swings, spinners and a climbing net. Children and Youth [...]

Brad Paisley to Play MTS Centre in October

ChrisD.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:07:38 +0000

Country music superstar Brad Paisley is bringing his summer tour to Winnipeg this fall. Paisley will play MTS Centre with special guests Chris Young and Lee Bruce on Wednesday, October 23 as part of his “The Beat This Summer Tour.” Tickets go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster for $30.50, $60.50 [...]