A sure sign of summer is when the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market opens for the season. And this year, the market just south of the Perimeter Highway will officially open on Saturday, June 1 to mark its 25th anniversary. "It’s a carnival of fun on our opening day, with...
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Farmers’ Market Receives Funding for Site Development
The St. Norbert Farmers' Market has secured funding for the first phase of site improvements in south Winnipeg. Through a collaboration of grants from the province, city, the Winnipeg Foundation, and community partners, $250,000 was obtained to address groundwater...
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Fundraising for Site Upgrades
Organizers of the St. Norbert Farmers' Market are about to launch a fundraising campaign to benefit new site development at the seasonal market. On Thursday, September 6, Farmers' Feast will unite some of Manitoba’s best chefs with the freshest food from the...
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Opening on Saturday
Fresh Manitoba produce and items from bakers and artisans will make a comeback at the St. Norbert Farmers' Market this weekend. The 24th season will open on Saturday, June 2 at 8 a.m., with extended Wednesday hours beginning June 6. Instead of a traditional ribbon...
VIDEO: St. Norbert Home Destroyed by Fire
Fire crews battled a massive house fire just west of Highway 75 in St. Norbert early Monday morning. Watch: The fire in the two-storey home on Minerva Avenue, just south of Winnipeg, was reported to have started in the attached garage at about 6:20 a.m. Firefighters...
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Open Two More Weeks
By David Klassen The St. Norbert Farmers' Market is still open, despite the cooler temperatures. Vendors will remain until October 29, where local farmers, producers and craftspeople set up every Saturday. A select few also came back on Wednesdays throughout July,...
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Opens Saturday
Some may regard the May long weekend as the unofficial start to summer. For others, it's the St. Norbert Farmers' Market. The market will open for its 23rd season on Saturday morning, with fresh Manitoba produce, homemade baking, artisans, and entertainment. The...
Farmers’ Market Receives Funding to Sustain Growth
By David Klassen The St. Norbert Farmers' Market Co-op received a boost in funding Saturday during the first official day of its operations for the season. Premier Greg Selinger announced $32,000 to explore development opportunities to sustain and manage the market's...
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Opens on Saturday
The 22nd St. Norbert Farmers’ Market will open Saturday morning, just south of the Perimeter on Pembina Highway. Dozens of vendors will be on hand to offer fresh vegetables and other goodies from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market will run Saturdays until October 30, as well...
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market Opens for the Season
The St. Norbert Farmers' Market will make its annual return beginning this Saturday, June 6. Stroll through the dozens of vendors, pick up some fresh vegetables and other goodies from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Press reporter Bartley Kives will be participating in a race...
Trappist Monastery Ruins Getting $1 Million Makeover
The Trappist monastery ruins south of Winnipeg in St. Norbert will get a $1 million investment to further strengthen preservation efforts at the ruins, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced Monday. Construction will begin immediately on the monastery, which...

