Since 1966, the YMCA has been a trademark facility in the Wheat City for it’s countless efforts in helping the community get active and stay relatively healthy. It was made public recently th

Wheat City Journal: Where did you go to school? Paul Madryga: I went to grade school in rural Newfoundland. After that I got an arts degree at the University of Prince Edward Island and since then, I

Dear Editor    It wasn’t that long ago that the Conservative government, while in opposition, were declaring the necessity for an open and inclusive government. The citizens of this country should de

It happens every year at this time. As I drive home during the waining hours of the day, there is a farmer who is burning off the stubble in his field. You can see it coming, a haze in the distance

Sometimes reading the fine print on contracts and other documents can lead to interesting discoveries. In some cases, it can prevent a lot of headaches. Actually, it was having a few minutes to kill

The city of Winnipeg is increasing the cost of restaurant licences, labelling their businesses 'high risk,' because they deal with raw food. Restaurant owners say it is a tax grab.

The immunization debate is heating up in Manitoba, as a mumps outbreak in Western Canada coincides with the start of school.

They come out at night and suck your blood; and they're growing in numbers. They are bed bugs -- and Winnipeg exterminators say there is an unprecedented infestation in our city.

Thursday afternoon, Winnipeg gas stations hiked their prices by about six cents a litre before the upcoming long weekend.

The number of deaths in Canada being blamed on a nationwide outbreak of listeriosis has grown from five to eight. The Public Health Agency of Canada said all three of the latest victims are from Ontario.

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The Canadian strong dollar has contributed to a more than sixfold increase in Canada's travel deficit and there's no relief in sight, a report prepared for the Canadian Tourism Commission suggests.

Airplanes operated by Zoom Airlines have been grounded in Calgary and Glasgow after the airline failed to pay several bills to government, airport, suppliers and the plane's owners.

That may or may not be a scammer on the other end of the phone asking you for cash to support the cops.

A class-action lawsuit against Maple Leaf Foods in the wake of a tainted-meat affair that has claimed six Canadian lives accuses the company of telling its commercial partners about the contamination four days before warning the public.

Public health officials in Manitoba are investigating a laboratory-confirmed case of listeriosis that may be related to the national outbreak, the office of the chief medical officer of health said Thursday.

A teenage boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death on the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation early Wednesday morning.

CBC News has prevailed in a court decision involving its coverage of an RCMP shooting in northern Manitoba.

Even as Zoom Airlines sought court protection from creditors and suspended all operations Thursday, one of its 737s was seized and hundreds of passengers were left stranded at airports in Canada and abroad.

Winnipeg police have arrested two men after dozens of newspaper vending machines were stolen from street corners in the city and surrounding rural areas.

The Blue and Gold will have a lot of local support in Saskatchewan, despite their subpar season to date. Several Bomber fans are heading to Regina for the Labour Day Classic, even though the team is currently two-and-six following a Grey Cup appearance last year.

Health Manitoba is reporting a lab-confirmed case of listeria infection in Manitoba today. Further lab testing is needed to determine whether or not the case is in fact linked to the current national outbreak that has been linked to approximately 200 Maple Leaf Foods products.

Following a by-election surrounded in controversy, the RM of Lac du Bonnet has a new Reeve. Rick Lussier defeated former RM councillor Gus Wruck by over 400 votes to become the area's new Reeve.

A good Samaritan helped bring a high-speed police chase to a peaceful end in Virden this past Monday. Officers took off after a motorist who was exceeding the speed limit, and even made a hand gesture towards them during the noon-hour. After reaching speeds of 100 kmh in a 50 ...

Two adult males are facing a number of break and enter charges following several commercial break-ins earlier this month. Between August 8th and August 27th, several businesses in northwest Winnipeg were broken into.

There have been 20 cases of listeriosis reported in Manitoba since 2003. VIDEO: Keeping your kid's lunch safe

The trustees named Wednesday to turn Israel Asper's human rights museum dream into a national institution includes his daughter, a former president of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team and a celebrated aboriginal role model. Eight board members were announced by federal Heritage Minister Jos ©e Verner, including board chairman Arni Thorsteinson, a prominent Manitoban.

In the event of a discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.

MIAMI -- Researchers believe they have unearthed one of the largest fossilized creatures ever found in Manitoba. VIDEO: T-Rex of the seaway found

A-Z There are a million stories in the naked city. Join the Free Press as we tell you 26 of those stories from A-Z.   BY geographical necessity, all Winnipeggers are basically on the same level.

Floor 13, Chris Goertzen & The Hazy Pilgrims, Haunter, Jet Set Satellite, Le Duo, Lives of Many, Oldfolks Home, RyeLee, SitDownTracy, small girl, Sons of York, The Consumer Goods, The Ripperz, The Telepathic Butterflies, Tigerrr Beat, Quinzy, Ya Ketchose, A New Honour, Absent Sound, Abstract Artform, After All These Years, American Flamewhip, IshQ Bector, Big Dave McLean, James Cohen, Katelyn ...

According to its MySpace site, Christian rock act A New Honour lists Alter Bridge, Lifehouse and Switchfoot as influences. The band might as well have included boredom and blandness in that list, as The Untitled Truce is so mind-numbly safe it makes Collective Soul sound like the spawn of Satan.

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Is bottled better? A failing grade for local cops?

Big Dave McLean's been busting out the blues for close to 40 years, but the veteran Winnipeg musician is just now getting around to recording his softer side. Acoustic Blues: Got 'em From the Bottom is the bluesman's third release on Stony Plain Records and the first unplugged McLean album.

During this time, Blue Hills RCMP members have responded to approximately 54 calls for service or incidents in the Town of Carberry, RM of North Cypress, Village of Glenboro and RM of South Cypress areas.

Terry Brock and Alex Christison, at left, of the Carberry Ag Society, graciously accept a cheque for $1,200 from Justin Walsh, production manager at McCain Foods in Carberry. The donation was put towards the recent upgrade of the ‘Round House’ at the fairgrounds.

GOING, GOING, GONE. – Brookdale’s curling rink is now history and the new one is well on its way to becoming a reality. The foundation is ready and the pony walls are done and some of the walls are semi constructed. However, harvest is calling and some of the more serious work will have to wait.

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health advises that two additional human cases of West Nile virus from the 2008 season have been identified in Manitoba. To date, a total of four positive test results of the virus have been reported in Manitoba.

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Students of any age have much to explore in the realm of education during the new school year. Principal Jim Pehura said high school students at Portage Collegiate Institute have a few new courses they might want to check out starting in the fall.

Everyone welcome at provincial parks -- for free! When Central Plains nature lovers get ready to enjoy the long weekend at Manitoba's scenic provincial parks, they might just be tempted to leave their wallets at home.

A new species of water-lily has been found in central Manitoba.

OTTAWA — The federal government will easily manage to avoid slipping into a deficit position despite the slumping economy and will almost certainly record higher surpluses than forecast, says a new analysis by the Conference Board of Canada.

Portage-Lisgar MP Brian Pallister, is initiating a cross-riding biking tour to raise awareness around mental health and end the stigma around mental illness. Pallister will be joined by fellow bicycle enthusiast and Portage resident Dr. Mike Sullivan.

Close to 70 people showed up at WesMar Farms, west of Altona in late July to take part in a Quarry Seed crop tour. Wes Martens is a dealer for the company and had a test plot on his property with 17 varieties of soybeans and 10 different tests of corn.

The Town of Plum Coulee celebrated the realization of a dream Aug. 16 by officially dedicating the Saidye Rosner Bronfman Heritage Recreation Park. Located east of the elevator, the park includes walking paths, a rose garden, fountain and a picnic shelter.

Another successful fiscal year is being celebrated by Communities Futures Triple R Corporation in Morris with an open house. Rodney Burns said audited financial statements from the last fiscal year will be available.

Plum Coulee wrapped up the 2008 edition of Plum Fest on Aug. 17 and organizers are calling it the best one ever. Festival committee chair June Letkeman says the three-day event ran very smoothly.