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Welcoming the world with open arms |
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Author :Bill Redekop
Fisher River Cree Nation attracts many to its concerts, visitor centre.
FISHER RIVER CREE NATION -- In 1875, 40 Cree families left Norway House, paddled York boats south along the western shore of Lake Winnipeg and then up the Fisher River a short ways to start a new life.
And every year, people here celebrate the founding of Fisher River Cree Nation with a concert unlike anything you'd expect from a reserve of just 1,700 people, living at the end of the road two hours north of Winnipeg.
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Gimli Art Club Receives "a Rare and Welcome Honour" |
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Author :Jim Mosher
Gimli Art Club was recognized by the Manitoba Foundation for the Arts for its creation of, enhancements to and maintenance of Gimli's mural gallery along the seawall at Gimli Harbour. Lieutenant Governor Philip S. Lee presented the foundation's biennial Above and Beyond award at a ceremony at Government House May 2. Fifteen member artists of the club, including many who have been involved in the seawall mural project, attended the formal affair.
It's a rare and welcome honour. That's how members of the Gimli Art Club describe the rare treat of receiving a provincial arts award in recognition of their community involvement.
The club received $5,000 as part of its award.
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Want that Canadian OLYMPIC Feeling of Pride again? |
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Author :Tourism Minister Marcelino's office
Manitobans will have an opportunity to see the award-winning CentrePlace Manitoba Pavilion at the Red River Exhibition June 18 to 27, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino announced today. "CentrePlace Manitoba was the cornerstone of Manitoba's participation at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics," said Marcelino.
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Oak Hammock something to honk about |
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Author :Steve Lambert
Bird sanctuary great for viewing stars and northern lights, too!
Just north of Winnipeg, in the middle of one of North America’s busiest bird migration routes, lies a pristine wetland that offers city dwellers a getaway to unspoiled views of birds, stars and the northern lights.
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History comes to life in heritage village |
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Author :Bill Redekop
ARBORG -- Bjorn and Lara Sigvaldason had 16 children.
The family used flour sacks for curtains. Lara baked 24 loaves of bread at a time to feed her brood. Her best set of dishes were bone china from Berkshire, England.
Those kind of intimate details about the people who once lived in the restored pioneer homes that comprise the Arborg Heritage Village is what makes a visit unique.
For full story see website below:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion columnists/history-comes-to-life-in-her tage-village-122490628.html
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Gliding into Winter Fun! |
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Author :Gail J McDonald
The Interlake! What a wonderful & fascinating place we either choose to live in or were born here.
Stay tuned each month for an article about tourism happenings in the Interlake- fun filled events, new "gems" to explore and what's exciting on the scene for this beautiful region! .
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