Events in Manitoba this weekend
Here are some of the events taking place across Manitoba from Sept. 6 to 8, 2024.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
September 8
Assiniboine Park
The Children’s Hospital Foundation community celebration returns with Dr. Goodbear, live music, family fun, and medical care for your favourite stuffed friend.
Pembina Valley Honey Garlic & Maple Syrup Festival
September 7
Manitou Fair Grounds
Celebrate the taste of the Pembina Valley with events for everyone, including live music, a farmer’s market, a soap box derby, and more.
Harvest Festival
September 7, 1 p.m.
Oak Lake Agricultural Grounds
The 3rd annual Harvest Festival features a farmers market and trade show, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, antique tractors, hay rides and more.
Double B Agricultural Festival
September 6-8
Beausejour
Three days of action including the Manitoba High School Rodeo and a Semi-Pro Rodeo, community parade, midway, and fireworks. Tickets required.
Manitoba Fibre Festival
September 6-7
Red River Exhibition Park
Connecting local fibre famers with the crafting community to learn new skills, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations. Tickets required.
Reunion Days
September 6-7
Pembina Threshermen's Museum, Stanley
A blast from the past with old-fashioned fun, hands-on activity stations and a petting zoo.
The Myriad Frolic
September 6-8
Malonton
A family-friendly celebration of music, movement and wellness. Tickets required.
Dalnavert Days
September 7-8
Dalnavert Museum
A free community celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary with a maker's market, a concert on the veranda, and family-friendly activities throughout.
Heritage Day
September 8
Whitemouth Municipal Museum
The 45th event includes a full fun day of music, games, kiddie rides, a huge pirate ship bouncy, balloons, a threshing demonstration and more. People are encouraged to wear vintage clothing or costumes.
First Friday in The Exchange
September 6, 5 p.m.
Exchange District
Explore what Winnipeg’s Exchange District has to offer on the first Friday of each month.
Canada Life Free Sundays
September 8
WAG-Qaumajuq
Enjoy free admission to the galleries and more family fun on the second Sunday of every month.
Gossip in the Graveyard
September 7-8
Brandon Cemetery
Local actors share the personal stories of some of the Brandon Cemetery’s famous and infamous residents during a two-hour interactive walking tour. Tickets required.
Haunted Harbour Ghost Tours
August 30-September 1
Marine Museum of Manitoba, Selkirk
Board the boats to uncover tales from spirits of the past. Tickets required.
Smudge the Streets
September 7, 11 a.m.
125 Sherbrook St.
Join the Spence Neighbourhood Association and Resource Assistance for a parade, round dance, and Feast.
10th Annual Walk for Wildlife
September 7, 9:30 a.m.
St. Vital Park
Help raise money for the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre by walking a 5 km or 10 km route. Registration required.
Meow Mania
September 8, 11 a.m.
Deer Lodge Community Club
A purr-fect event for cat enthusiasts to shop for their favourite felines, meet some furry celebrities, or find a new friend.
Decoy Carving Showcase and Competition
September 7-8
FortWhyte Alive
Get up close with duck decoys and see how they perform.
Room to Grow Tall
September 6-October 18
Aceartinc., 206 Princess St.
Embrace the practice of slowness in this new art exhibition.
Winnipeg Design Festival
September 1-30
The festival features a full calendar of discussions, workshops, tours, installations, and more inspired by the David Bowie and Queen hit “Under Pressure.”
Selkirk Fire Open House
September 8, 10 a.m.
Selkirk Fire Hall, 200 Eaton Ave., Selkirk
Explore the Selkirk fire trucks and equipment, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, and enjoy a BBQ with family and friends.
Recovery Day
September 8, 11 a.m.
CN Festival Field, The Forks
Support and celebrate recovery from addiction and addiction-related problems with inspiring stories.
Banjo Bowl: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
September 7
Princess Auto Stadium
Come cheer on the Bombers as they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in CFL football action.
September Dragon Boat Challenge
September 8
Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Center, 80 Churchill Dr.
Dragon Boats hit the water for a unique pursuit.
Bannock Bums Indigenous Comedy
September 6, 7 p.m.
West End Cultural Centre
Some of Winnipeg’s best Indigenous comedians bring laughter in support of the West End Resource Centre. Tickets required.
Nick Swardson
September 7, 8 p.m.
Club Regent Event Centre
Join Nick Swardson as he tackles some hard, but hilarious, issues. Tickets required.
Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls
September 8, 7 p.m.
Burton Cummings Theatre
Frank Turner is accompanied by his long-time band in support of his 10th studio album, Undefeated. Tickets required.
Gimli Harbour Concert
September 7, 6 p.m.
Gimli Harbour
Band: Free Ride
Enjoy live music with Lake Winnipeg as the backdrop.
Crocus Suncatch Sounds
September 6, 7 p.m.
Suncatch Plaza, Morden
Band: JP Lepage & Johnny ‘Piano’ Russell
Enjoy live music in the plaza.
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Saskatoon
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'Human spirit does not stop': Saskatoon's Terry Fox run surpasses fundraising goal
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Manslaughter charge laid after suspicious death on Sask. First Nation
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Edmonton
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Calgary
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Toronto
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Ottawa
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Montreal
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Atlantic
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Vancouver
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'A nightmare': Nature-goers stranded in B.C. backcountry after bridge washes out
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B.C. to open 'highly secure' involuntary care facilities
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Vancouver Island
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B.C. to open 'highly secure' involuntary care facilities
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Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups
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'A nightmare': Nature-goers stranded in B.C. backcountry after bridge washes out
A daytrip to the backcountry turned into a frightening experience for a Vancouver couple this weekend.
Kelowna
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Son charged with B.C. woman's murder: RCMP
More than a year after a missing Kamloops, B.C., woman’s body was found, her son has been arrested and charged with her murder, Mounties announced Friday.
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Woman stabbed during daylight Kelowna home invasion: RCMP
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a home invasion in Kelowna, according to authorities.
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Dog mauled to death in B.C. yard after 3 pit bulls jump fence: police
A 12-year-old collie was killed by three pit bulls in the B.C. Interior Sunday morning, according to authorities.
N.L.
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Newfoundland and Labrador monitoring rise in whooping cough cases: medical officer
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Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North
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Cow cuddling: Why a Newfoundland farm is offering quality time with these 'gentle creatures'
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Northern Ontario
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Greater Sudbury resident dies in 5-vehicle crash involving 3 motorcycles near Port Dover
A person from Greater Sudbury died and two other individuals were transported to hospital after a five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., late Saturday afternoon.
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Liberals will let Conservatives hold non-confidence vote 'fairly soon', no intention of proroguing Parliament
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Carbon pricing to cause economic 'nuclear winter,' Poilievre tells his MPs
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Barrie
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OPP searching waters of Georgian Bay for missing youth
A search is underway in Penetanguishene for a youth who went missing while swimming at Huronia Park on Sunday.
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Thousands take part in Terry Fox Run throughout Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe-Muskoka region raised more than $100,000 in support of cancer research, as thousands took part in their nearest Terry Fox Run on Sunday.
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One person dead in three-vehicle crash in Mulmur
One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Mulmur township Saturday afternoon.
Kitchener
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Sisters finally see the Canadian 'aviation artifact' built by their father nearly 90 years ago
Two sisters have finally been reunited with a plane their father built 90 years ago, that is also considered an important part of Canadian aviation history.
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Man injured in Cambridge shooting
A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Cambridge.
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Most-read stories of the week: assault with a weapon charge over water gun, man-made island in the Grand River, and Friday the 13th roars into Port Dover
Charges laid after a neighbour was sprayed with a water gun, a man-made island appears in the Grand River, and bikers flock to Port Dover for Friday the 13th.
London
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One person dead following five vehicle collision in Port Dover
Norfolk OPP say they were on the scene of a five vehicle collision on Blueline Road in Port Dover on Saturday evening at around 6:00 p.m.
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TVDSB finances being audited by Ministry of Education
A brief statement released on Saturday by the board confirmed that the Ministry of Education will be helping to audit the school board’s finances.
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Man resists arrest, threatens officer with knife: St. Thomas police
In the early hours of Saturday morning, St. Thomas police say that an officer on patrol spotted a man on Talbot Street on a bicycle that had previously committed several traffic violations.
