Free Press Community Review West Edition

Grands ‘n’ More Winnipeg collecting donations for its Art from the Attic sale:

Donate art to a good cause Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

MHSAA high school track results Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

Summer 2023 swimming registration begins June 13 at 8 a.m. Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

Last call for Lobsterfest Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg spring clean-up begins at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 24

Spring cleanup - City of Winnipeg Information about spring cleanup operations in the City of Winnipeg.

Heartwood Healing Centre to hold benefit concert at Park Theatre

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2023/03/17/healing-centre-holds-benefit-concert

U15 AAA Winnipeg Wild Red on the brink of championship.

*Update: Wild Red have gone up 2-0 on the Brandon Wheat Kings since the story deadline.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/2023/03/13/wild-in-the-hunt-for-aaa-crown

Winnipeg skaters flying high after speedskater Sofia Beiber wins five medals at Canada Games, figure skater Davey Howes wins second straight gold

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/2023/03/01/blades-of-glory

We're hiring:

Outdoor soccer registration now open Soccer registration opens citywide

Volunteer shortage felt everywhere. Community centres across the city struggle to fill spots — evidence of a trend seen at every level of volunteerism.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2023/02/15/volunteer-shortage-felt-everywhere

Withermet Productions a family affair. Entertainment production company launched by husband-and-husband duo

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2023/02/14/withermet-productions-a-family-affair

Black History Month returns to in-person events.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/east/2023/02/08/black-history-month-returns-to-in-person-events

When kindness becomes kittens. Canstar editor John Kendle highlights acts of kindness sent in by readers of the Free Press Community Review.

Link in bio.

Teen speed skater Sofia Bieber crowned Canadian junior long track champion

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/2023/02/01/teen-speedskaters-dedication-paying-off

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Community news briefs for Feb. 1, 2023 Get ready for the great outdoors It may be the depths of February, but many Manitobans — especially those who don’t snowmobile or go ice-fishing — are already thinking about enjoying the great outdoor...

Gaming centre powers up at Fort Richmond Collegiate.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2023/01/25/gaming-centre-powers-up-at-frc

Huskies in hunt for division 2 title. Link in bio.

All they are saying... is give skis a chance. Bourkevale Community Centre launches permanent ski library.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2023/01/18/all-they-are-saying-is-give-skis-a-chance

River trail up and skating again.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/east/2023/01/09/winter-river-trail-up-and-running-again

Jr. Canucks the MMJHL's team to beat

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/2022/12/16/jr-canucks-serving-opponents-ca-knuckle-sandwiches-all-year

Mateo Saldivar is a 12-year-old student at the Starbuck Hockey Academy at Starbuck School.

“It’s loads of fun,” he said. “I have lots of friends there, too. The teachers and the coaches are great. The ice-times we get are a lot of fun. The practices are well thought-out and great for improving players.”

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/2022/12/12/young-hockey-player-is-on-a-mission

Brighten up your holidays by checking out an indoor light show at Garden City Shopping Centre.

Lights of the North is a holiday event at which families can take Christmas photos, meet superheroes and princesses, see a magic show, and buy some stocking stuffers at a holiday market.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2022/12/14/brighten-the-season-at-lights-of-the-north

Osborne Village merchants are asking shoppers to support local business this frosty holiday season by coming to a European-inspired outdoor winter market.

The Osborne Village Business Improvement Zone and Gas Station Arts Centre, in partnership with The Beer Can, have created an event called Winter in the Village, which will take place Dec. 16, 17 and 18.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2022/12/14/osborne-village-launches-holiday-market

In times of crisis, heroes arise. Over the past few years, as pandemic restrictions closed schools and threw students suddenly into unknown waters, some teachers rose to the challenge to keep their kids afloat.

Kelvin High School teacher Jonathon Romu was one of those pedagogical heroes, and he was recognized for it and for his 21 years of dedicated service at a ceremony on Nov. 28 at the Manitoba Legislative Building (450 Broadway) where he received Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/east/2022/12/14/kelvin-teacher-football-coach-recognized-for-service

Gift giving and the holidays go hand in hand, and for some, scraping together the cash to buy gifts can be stressful and nearly impossible.

The folks at Art City on Broadway have a solution — handmade art, for free.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/west/2022/12/14/art-city-offers-alternative-to-christmas-spending

The Westgate Wings soared above the competition en route to being crowned AAA varsity girls provincial champions.

The varsity girls swept through the tournament undefeated, winning all matches in the round robin and elimination stage in straight sets, often by 10 or more points, and topping off the tournament with a 25-14, 25-15 win over the Béliveau Barracudas in the championship match.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/2022/12/14/westgate-wings-flying-high

St. Paul’s Crusaders crowned WHSFL champions The St. Paul’s Crusaders varsity boys football team have been crowned Division 1 champions of the Winnipeg High School Football League.

Westwood fundraiser helps local charities A Westwood couple is spreading holiday cheer by making and selling Christmas decorations for charity.

Osborne Florist celebrates 50 years BY KELSEY JAMES