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East Winnipeg news in brief for Jan. 11, 2023

Staff reporter 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Transcona Food Security Network meeting on Jan. 12

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Fulfill your earning potential in 2023

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Fulfill your earning potential in 2023

Christine Ibbotson 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Dear Money Lady readers,

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Dreamstime

You can earn whatever you want in your lifetime, but you first must increase your productivity, your performance and create a decisive, goal-setting plan.
Dreamstime You can earn whatever you want in your lifetime, but you first must increase your productivity, your performance and create a decisive, goal-setting plan.

Remembering those we lost in 2022

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Remembering those we lost in 2022

T. Kent Morgan 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

To begin the new year, Memories of Sport wants to remember the sports athletes, builders, officials and volunteers who died during 2022. The best place to start is with individuals who were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, with their year of induction noted, as well as the members of teams honoured by the Hall.

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Defenceman Scott Campbell (left) and coach Larry Hillman (centre), pictured here with Terry Ruskowski, were both members of the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1978.
Winnipeg Free Press file photo Defenceman Scott Campbell (left) and coach Larry Hillman (centre), pictured here with Terry Ruskowski, were both members of the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1978.

When Jerry’s good, he’s very, very good…

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When Jerry’s good, he’s very, very good…

Manitoba Mutts 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue is a 100-per-cent, foster-home based, not-for-profit, charitable rescue with a mission to relieve animals in distress and animal suffering from overpopulation and/or abandonment, provide for the care, maintenance and rehabilitation of stray, abandoned and displaced animals in Manitoba and be a leader on matters that promote and improve the welfare of all animals through enhancement, protection, care and education.

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Meet Jerry.
Supplied photo Meet Jerry.

Addressing homelessness in Winnipeg

Markus Chambers 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

I wish to start by wishing everyone the very best of the holiday season, hoping that 2023 brings much happiness, health, prosperity.

Recognizing Platinum Jubilee medal recipients

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Recognizing Platinum Jubilee medal recipients

Adrien Sala 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne, ML’s across Manitoba were given the opportunity to recognize individuals in their communities who have demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of life in our province. Honourees were given a Platinum Jubilee medal, designed specifically for the occasion, as well as a certificate signed by Manitoba’s Lieutenant-Governor.

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St. James MLA Adrien Sala is pictured with Araceli Ancheta, a Platinum Jubilee medal recipient from his constituency.
Supplied photo St. James MLA Adrien Sala is pictured with Araceli Ancheta, a Platinum Jubilee medal recipient from his constituency.

Palmquist named Save Our Seine’s managing director

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Palmquist named Save Our Seine’s managing director

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Ryan Palmquist has high hopes for 2023.

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Ryan Palmquist is the new managing director of Save Our Seine.
Supplied photo by Meghan Waters Ryan Palmquist is the new managing director of Save Our Seine.

Upcoming cre8ery gallery exhibition set to feature 76 member artists

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Upcoming cre8ery gallery exhibition set to feature 76 member artists

Staff reporter 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

There will be a bit of everything for visitors to cre8ery gallery to enjoy later this month.

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Delicious Vortex, a piece by local artist Pink Panda, is pictured here. Pink Panda is one of 76 member artists who will be part of cre8ery gallery’s upcoming exhibition called Odds n’ Ends: the Everything Show, which will be held from Jan. 14 to 28.
Supplied image Delicious Vortex, a piece by local artist Pink Panda, is pictured here. Pink Panda is one of 76 member artists who will be part of cre8ery gallery’s upcoming exhibition called Odds n’ Ends: the Everything Show, which will be held from Jan. 14 to 28.

Take a bite out of winter

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Take a bite out of winter

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

It’s fair to say that one landmark local winter event has a bit of bite.

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Frost Bite River Run race director Dennis Cunningham, pictured here in the centre in this file photo, said it’s a great community event.
Supplied photo courtesy of Riverview Community Centre Frost Bite River Run race director Dennis Cunningham, pictured here in the centre in this file photo, said it’s a great community event.

St. James shop offers tastes of Britain

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St. James shop offers tastes of Britain

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

If you’ve been searching for some Curly Wurlies, Yorkies or — for talking-bear-with-bucket-hat-and-wellies types — some top-notch English marmalade, then look no further. The British Food Co., a store dedicated to British goods, has opened at 3125 Portage Ave.

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Owner Sam Mendis says she opened the shop to fill a hole in the Winnipeg market and because of the quality of the goods.
Photo by Cody Sellar Owner Sam Mendis says she opened the shop to fill a hole in the Winnipeg market and because of the quality of the goods.

Making the most of mixed-use development

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Making the most of mixed-use development

Ryan Palmquist 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

A new mixed-use development has risen on St Anne’s Road, holding promise for the future and quality of the urban pedestrian streetscape.

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Alia Place, at 175 St. Anne’s Rd., is a new, mixed-used building offering both residential and commercial space.
Supplied photo Alia Place, at 175 St. Anne’s Rd., is a new, mixed-used building offering both residential and commercial space.

Assiniboia Community Committee roundup

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Assiniboia Community Committee roundup

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

The Assiniboia community committee met for the first time in 2023 on Jan. 4.

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Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West) is pushing to ramp up bus service in Prairie Pointe.
Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West) is pushing to ramp up bus service in Prairie Pointe.

Winnipeg-born and bread

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Winnipeg-born and bread

John Kendle 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Chip and Pepper Foster, the identical twins famous for the late-’80s/early-’90s line of tie-dyed clothing and a short-lived NBC TV cartoon series, were revealed on Jan. 4 as new owners of KUB Bakery, the iconic Winnipeg rye bread maker which closed in November 2022.

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Ross Einfeld (left), former owner/operator of KUB Bakery, looks on as Pepper (left) and Chip Foster are introduced as new owners of the iconic Winnipeg bread-making business.
Photo by John Kendle Ross Einfeld (left), former owner/operator of KUB Bakery, looks on as Pepper (left) and Chip Foster are introduced as new owners of the iconic Winnipeg bread-making business.

Hawks hope to soar in second half of season

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Hawks hope to soar in second half of season

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

The Charleswood Hawks of the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League are halfway through an up-and-down season, sitting in sixth place in the 10-team league at press time.

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Hawks hope to soar in second half of season

West Winnipeg news in brief for Jan. 11, 2023

Staff reporter 1 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

New programs coming to Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District

What kind of city do you want to see?

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What kind of city do you want to see?

Matt Allard 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

At city hall we are now a couple of months into a new council and, at the same time, the start of a new year.

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Assiniboine Avenue was part of the popular Open Streets program in 2021.
Winnipeg Free Press file photo Assiniboine Avenue was part of the popular Open Streets program in 2021.

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