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And now in today's edition of the Winnipeg Digest:

• Power Outage at Red River College

• UWinnipeg Receives $750,000 in Funding

• Home of the Week

• Winnipeg’s Newest Concert Hall

• Multiple events this week & more!

— Jas Singh

News

Power Outage at Red River College

As you know, it’s been raining and gloomy for the past few days, and yesterday, it caused a power outage at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus. Classes were canceled, and Manitoba Hydro is working to restore the power as I’m writing this.

It’s not the best situation for students, especially with the semester just getting started—everyone’s trying to get into the groove, and now there’s this disruption. Hopefully, by the time you’re reading this, the power is back on and everything’s running smoothly.

Fingers crossed that students can return to class without any more interruptions, but at least they got an early break in the semester!

Click the button below to check for the latest updates.

UWinnipeg Receives $750,000 in Funding

It’s another school story, but this one’s a win for the whole community! Six UWinnipeg professors just got over $750,000 in research funding, and it’s going toward some seriously interesting projects. This kind of funding not only boosts research but also encourages more groundbreaking work right here in Winnipeg. Here’s what they’re working on:

• Mary Jane McCallum: $334,884 for studying the history of the Munsee Delaware Nation and building an exhibit that sheds light on colonial violence. This could reshape how we understand Indigenous history in Canada.

• Sharanpal Ruprai: $94,368 to explore how Queer Sikh artists use social media to express identity. A big step for cultural and social change!

• Celiese Lypka: $74,138 to examine Métis family stories and the impact of dislocation. This research could bring healing to many.

• Amy Desroches: $94,999 to improve how we identify kids struggling with reading and math. A win for early education!

• Peter Miller: $69,337 to trace the roots of modern fitness back to ancient Greece and Rome. Your next workout has some deep history!

• Lam An: $89,382 to study how facial expressions in fake news can impact its persuasiveness. Fighting disinformation one face at a time!

This funding supports long-term research that could have lasting impacts on both local and national levels. Exciting times ahead for UWinnipeg!

Home of the Week:

79 Morton Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba

• 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1679 sqft

• Location: River West Park

• Built-in: 1974

• Price: $374,900

• Description:

  Upcoming open house on Sept 22, 2024! Perfectly situated in the well-established area of River West Park, this quiet location is within walking distance to schools, transit + shopping.

Local Community

Winnipeggers Win $4M in Lotteries

As reported by CTV News, newlyweds Hannah Matthews and Ben Gaboury just won $3 million on a Scratch & Win ticket. They picked it up at a gas station and had to check it multiple times before it sank in—they were multi-millionaires! With plans to take a belated honeymoon to Greece and buy a new house. Talk about starting married life off with a bang!

But wait, there’s more! Again as reported by CTV News, another Winnipegger Thinh Hoang won $1 million on a Lotto 6/49 ticket. He thought he had won $1,000 at first, but after double-checking, it turned out to be much bigger! With so much luck in the air, it’s fun to think about what you'd do with a win like that.

What would you do if you won one of these lotteries? Reply to this email and let us know!

Winnipeg’s Own on Survivor

As reported by the Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg’s Genevieve Mushaluk is living out her childhood dream as one of the 18 contestants on the new season of Survivor! Genevieve, a corporate lawyer, used to skip school dances just to watch the show with her family, and now she’s actually in Fiji competing for the US$1-million prize.

She’s the first Manitoban to make it on the show, which is pretty awesome for all the local Survivor fans out there. Let’s cheer her on as she takes on this wild adventure—don’t miss the premiere today!

City Development:

Desautels Concert Hall is Open for Business

Winnipeg’s newest gem, the Desautels Concert Hall at the University of Manitoba, is now officially open! It’s a fresh new venue for all things music, and the grand opening concerts have already been a hit. While the first two shows sold out, you can still catch the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra on Sept. 25. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local arts and enjoy live performances in this stunning space.

St. Mary’s Road Overpass Now Open

Good news for anyone driving along St. Mary’s Road! The new overpass is officially open to traffic, which should help ease congestion around the area. It’s a big part of Manitoba’s efforts to improve the Perimeter Highway and make the commute easier for everyone. For now, vehicles can use the bridge, and pedestrians and cyclists should be able to cross by the end of the month.

This is a huge win for the city, making travel safer and quicker. Plus, it’s all part of a larger plan to keep Winnipeg ready for future growth. Drive safe, and keep an eye out for construction workers as they finish up!

Canada’s Largest Arctic Char Facility Coming to Manitoba

Manitoba is about to be home to the largest Arctic char facility in Canada, as reported by the government. Sapphire Springs Inc. is building a $145-million facility just north of Winnipeg that’ll bring over 100 full-time jobs and boost our local economy.

This project is huge—not only does it create jobs, but it also positions Manitoba as a leader in sustainable seafood production. The facility is expected to be up and running by 2026, and once fully operational, it’ll supply 5,000 metric tonnes of Arctic char per year.

Keep an eye out for updates as this project grows!

Coming up this week:

This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

• Winnipeg Wine Festival | Sept 20-21 (Tickets)

  • Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

  • Description: Indulge in a variety of exciting new tasting experiences and sample some of the world's best wines.

• Harvest Dinner in the Plaza | 6PM, Sept 21 (Tickets)

  • Location: 242 Hargrave St

  • Description: Set in the beautiful True North Square Plaza, this event combines an elegant urban atmosphere with a rustic charm, bringing together 100 guests to celebrate the bounty of our local harvest and the heart of our community.

• Downtown BIZ Chinatown & Dim Sum Tour | 11AM-1PM, Sept 21 (Sold Out)

  • Location: Chinatown (180 King St)

  • Note: The next tour is on Oct 19, tickets open Oct 1! (Tickets)

  • Description: History of Chinatown and walk away filled with food, knowledge, and a new appreciation for this beautiful, unique downtown neighbourhood!

• Red River Paddle Challenge | Sept 21 (More Info)

  • Location: St Vital Park

  • Description: The Red River Paddle Challenge is a 44 kilometer long distance paddling marathon on the Red River beginning in Winnipeg, Manitoba and ending down river in Lockport, Manitoba

• An Oddly Curious Market | Sept 21-22 (Tickets)

  • Location: Community Corner - Chalmers Renewal (243 Henderson Hwy)

  • Description: Featuring curated vendors, food trucks, psychic readings and entertainment by Brett Oddly and the Flame Syndicate.

Exciting Events: Sept 18 - 19

This section only includes events starting on Sept 18th or 19th.

Sports🏀

• Winnipeg Goldeyes Vs. Kane County - Playoff Game | 6:30PM, Sept 18 & 19 (Tickets)

  • Location: Blue Cross Park, Winnipeg, MB

  • Note: Games will happen only if needed!

Music 🎵

• Stephanie Westdal | 10PM, Sept 18

  • Location: Shannons Irish Pub and Eatery

• Nekrogoblikon | 7PM, Sept 18 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Park Theatre

• Explosions in the Sky | 8PM, Sept 18 (Tickets)

  • Location: Burton Cummings Theatre

  • Description: An iconic instrumental rock band from Texas that have become the gold standard for bold, emotional, cinematic music and are known for their incendiary live concerts

• Extreme/Living Colour | 7PM, Sept 18 (Tickets)

  • Location: Club Regent Event Centre

• Bryan Martin | 7PM, Sept 19 (Tickets)

  • Location: Cowboys (Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd)

  • Description: Hailing from the oil fields of Louisiana, Bryan Martin lives the stories he writes.

• Decide | 7PM, Sept 19 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Park Theatre

  • Description: Hailing from the oil fields of Louisiana, Bryan Martin lives the stories he writes.

Family Fun🎆

• Corn Maze @ A Maze In Corn | Sept 18 - Oct 31 (Tickets)

  • Location: A Maze In Corn (1351 Provincial Rd 200)

  • Description: Enjoy the country views while wandering through the corn maze, climb the giant bale pyramid, and visit the petting zoo.

• Live Horse Racing | 7:30PM, Sept 18 (Free)

  • Location: Assiniboia Downs

  • Description: Horse racing, 140 VLTs and fabulous dining - it’s fun you can bet on!

• South Osborne Farmer's Market | 4PM, Sept 18 (More Info)

  • Location: Lord Roberts Community Centre

• FortWhyte Alive | Events (All Info)

  • Sunset Goose Flight Exp: 5:30-8PM, September 18 (Tickets)

  • Farms Pizza Dinner: 5:30-8:15PM, September 19 (More info)

  • Sunset Goose Flight Exp: 5:30-8PM, September 19 (Tickets)

• Wild Wonder Tots | 10AM, Sept 19 (Tickets)

  • Location: Riley Family Duck Pond Shelter (55 Pavilion Crescent)

  • Description: You will be guided through exploring the wonderful wilds of Assiniboine Park

Special Events 🎨

• Gabriel Rutledge Comedy | Sept 18-21 (Tickets)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club (190-2025 Corydon Avenue)

  • Description: A past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta.

• Decolonizing Lens With Kevin Settee | 6:15PM, Sept 19 (More Info)

  • Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery (300 Memorial Blvd)

  • Description: Enjoy screenings of completed works and works-in-progress by Kevin Settee, including The Lake Winnipeg Project: Poplar River.

• An Intimate Evening of Tequila & Flamenco | 7PM, Sept 19 (Tickets)

  • Location: Gas Station Theatre (445 River Ave)

  • Description: Intimate tasting of select tequilas, guided by enthusiast Darren Raeside. Live Flamenco Music: Experience the vibrant sounds of flamenco guitarist George Bajer-Koulack in an up-close performance.

• Healing Sound Bath @ WAG-Qaumajuq | 6:30PM, Sept 19 (Tickets)

  • Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery (300 Memorial Blvd)

  • Description: Candlelit Sound Bath Meditation surrounded by art in the galleries, facilitated by Sound Practitioner, Vivian Morningstar!

School Events 🏫

• Fireside Chats: Talks on Indigenous Knowledges | 11:30AM-12:30PM, Sept 19 (More Info)

  • Location: Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge, Circle Room and Zoom

  • Speaker: Elder-In-Residence, Carl Stone: The History of Migizii Agamik.

  • Description: Talks on Indigenous Knowledges is a weekly speaker series that highlights the voices, perspectives and knowledge of Elders in our community.

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