MANITOBA GAMES POSTPONED

Manitoba Post StaffSports

WINNIPEG – Another big sporting event is being delayed. Sport Manitoba has announced the 2020 Manitoba Summer Games have been postponed for almost a year. But the good news is the games will still happen in Dauphin, just not this August. Instead, they’ll take place in July of 2021. This decision affects about 3,000 athletes,…

The 21st Annual Super Flea Market

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Assiniboia Downs will host the 21st Annual Super Flea Market which promises to be a treasure hunters paradise on February 1st and 2nd. The Annual Super Flea Market is a major fundraiser for Manitoba Riding for the Disabled, an accessible horseback riding program for children aged five – fifteen. There will be 80…

Celebrate The New Year at The Zoo

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is thrilled to present an exciting line-up of entertainment and activities during the second half of the inaugural Zoo Lights Festival. “Zoo Lights Festival is the perfect place to gather with friends and family over the winter break,” said Lindsay Hughes, Assiniboine Park Conservancy. “The lighting displays are beautiful,…

Making Sense of Mindfulness

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to honour the 135th birthday of Government House during 2018. Based on the overwhelming success of these monthly free…

All Day Band Showcase Helps Siloam Mission Brighten Christmas

Marty GoldThe People's Voice

WINNIPEG – The big hearts and immense talents of the Winnipeg music community were on full display Sunday at an all day fundraiser for Siloam Mission. Fifteen top acts volunteered for The 2nd Annual Christmas Musical Mission, organized by Joshua Gray of the Holly Davidson Band and smoothly hosted by the Jets jersey adorned musician…

FREE Zoo Admission for Kids Over the Holiday Break

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – The Holiday Break tradition continues at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. Children ages 12 and under receive free Zoo admission from December 21, 2019 to January 5, 2020. “This is a great opportunity for families to spend some quality time together at the Zoo,” said Laura Cabak, Manager, Communications & Public Relations, Assiniboine Park…

Enjoy Indoor Viewing for Lights of the North

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – This year you can enjoy more than half-a million twinkling lights inside a warm and cozy indoor space. The Lights of the North Indoor Light Festival and Christmas Market takes pace December 5 and offers beautifully themed 3D light sculptures inside the Bay Downtown. There will be interactive exhibits, light tunnels, photo booth,…

Zoo Lights Festival Starts This Weekend

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – It’s all hands on deck this week as the Assiniboine Park Zoo puts the finishing touches on Polar Town and prepares to welcome visitors to the opening weekend of Zoo Lights Festival presented by Red River Co-op. The after hours, ticketed event will run over the course of 32 nights between November 30,…

City Needs Large Spruce Tree for Christmas Display

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Do you have a large spruce tree to donate for this year’s City Hall Christmas tree display? The City is searching for a large spruce tree for this year’s City Hall Christmas tree display and is asking Winnipeg homeowners to contact us if they are interested in donating their tree. The City received…

Zoo Lights Festival Starts November 30

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG = The Zoo Lights Festival has another exciting schedule this year, running between November 30, 2018 and January 5, 2020. The after hours ticketed event will run for 32 nights and will dazzle visitors with thousands of light installations from traditional tree wrapping to the latest technology in outdoor lighting and projection while exploring…