Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
This one's loaded. Heartwarming local stories, big city updates, and so many events this weekend, you'll have a hard time picking just one.
In today’s edition:
Winnipeg Neighbours Go Viral For Cleaning Drains
Homes of the Week
Province Invests $5M To Improve Meals In Personal Care Homes
Manitoba Releases 2026 Budget
50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
Source: Tyler Crichton
Spring in Winnipeg usually means a lot of water on the roads.
But this week, instead of just complaining and waiting for the city, a group of neighbours decided to do something about it.
They grabbed whatever tools they had at home, posted in their neighbourhood group, and headed out together to start clearing drains.
And somehow, it turned into something way more than just clearing ice.
Here’s what happened:
A group of locals went out with ice picks, shovels, and even a pitchfork to break through frozen drains
They spent hours clearing streets, helping water flow and reduce flooding
After posting in a neighbourhood group, they were flooded with requests from others needing help
There was music playing, people laughing, and even dancing while they worked. What could’ve been a frustrating situation turned into something people actually wanted to be part of.
It’s a simple reminder that sometimes all it takes is a few people stepping up to bring a whole neighbourhood together, while making the day a little better for everyone around them.
Together with Red River Exhibition Park!
A Different Kind Of Shopping Experience In Winnipeg
If you’ve got a project sitting in the back of your mind…
Something to fix, build, or finally upgrade…
You’ll want to check this out.
The Hutterite Manufacturing & Associate Expo is coming to Red River Exhibition Park this August.
It’s a simple idea: good, practical products, built to last.
Here’s what you’ll find:
Farm and shop equipment like hog feeders and grain bins
Metal roofing, siding, and custom fabrication
Kitchen and bath cabinets built for everyday use
Supplies for DIY projects, contractors, and homeowners
It’s easy to walk through, get ideas, and talk to the people who actually make the products.
The best part? It’s FREE to attend.
August 13–14
10 AM to 6 PM
Free admission and free parking
If you’ve got a project in mind or just want to see what’s out there, this is worth the visit.
They’re also still accepting vendor applications for businesses looking to be part of the event!
Homes of the Week:
Home 1: Under $450k
Price: $184,900
Address: 4 630 Kenaston Boulevard / River Heights
Details: 710 sqft / 1 Bed / 1 Bath
Built in: 1980
Parking Type: Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $450k - $650K
Price: $464,900
Address: 6 WUERCH Crescent
Details: 1387 sqft / 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 2022
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $899,900
Address: 20003 Navin Road / RM of Springfield
Details: 1650 sqft / 4 Bed / 4 Bath
Built in: 2002
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
City Updates
Province Invests $5M To Improve Meals In Personal Care Homes
Source: AARP
For many families, one of the biggest comforts is knowing their loved ones are being well cared for, right down to the meals they’re served each day.
That’s why the province is investing $5 million to improve food quality in personal care homes across Manitoba.
Here’s what this means:
Better quality meals, with more fresh and nutritious options
Expanded menu options that reflect comfort, culture, and familiarity
A better overall dining experience in personal care homes
For seniors, food is more than just nutrition. It’s part of daily routine, comfort, and connection.
This investment is one step toward making everyday life in care homes feel more thoughtful and supportive, while helping families feel more at ease about the care their loved ones are receiving.
P.S. Share this with friends or family who have loved ones in care homes so they’re aware of this update!
Manitoba Releases 2026 Budget
Manitoba’s 2026 budget has officially been announced, with a clear focus on everyday affordability and long term growth.
There’s a mix of immediate changes people will notice and bigger plans for the province's future.
Here’s a quick look at what’s included:
Lower everyday costs, including removing Provincial Tax (PST) on grocery store food and added tax credits
More investment in health care, with funding for heart care, more staff, and shorter wait times
Support for families, like free transit for kids and expanded child care support
New jobs and growth, including investments tied to Churchill and skilled trades
This is a high-level snapshot of what the budget is focusing on.
Beyond this, there are long term plans in place, from building schools and care homes to improving highways and infrastructure.
It’s a broad plan, but the goal is simple. Make life a little more affordable now, while building toward a stronger future for Manitoba.
To see all the details, from healthcare improvements to specific infrastructure projects, click below to explore the full budget.
Community Digest
Winnipeg Jets Sign Forward Lucas Wahlin
Source: Winnipeg Jets
There’s a new name to watch for Jets fans.
The Winnipeg Jets have signed 24-year-old forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract, adding a promising player to the organization.
He’ll finish this season with the Manitoba Moose, giving local fans a chance to see him on the ice right away.
Here’s a quick look at what he brings:
Put up 39 points in 36 games this season with the University of St. Thomas
Served as team captain and earned multiple conference honours
Known for being a strong two-way player who contributes on both ends of the ice
Wahlin built his game through consistency and leadership, and now takes the next step into professional hockey.
It’s an exciting addition for the Jets, and a great chance for fans to start watching a new player grow right here in Manitoba.
Nicole Hacault Personal Real Estate Corporation
Royal LePage Top Producers, 485 St Anne's Rd. Winnipeg MB R2M 3E2
Find Out What Your Winnipeg Home Is Worth
With summer around the corner, home prices in Winnipeg are already starting to rise!
And a lot of homeowners are wondering the same thing: what could my home actually sell for right now?
After chatting with hundreds of realtors over the years, we’ve finally chosen to work with Nicole Hacault & Associates.
She’s a Winnipeg local, she knows the market, and talking to her feels like getting advice from a friend.
Nicole will come right to your home and walk you through a full breakdown of your property. Not a quick estimate.
A real look at where you stand.
Here’s what you’ll get:
A clear picture of what your home is worth right now
Room-by-room insight on what adds value and what buyers notice
A simple plan for your next step, whether you're selling soon or just curious
The visit is completely free. No pressure. No obligation. Just honest help from someone who knows this city.
Looking to buy? Nicole can help with that too. She'll walk you through what to look for and how to make smart moves in today's market.
Exciting Events: March 27th - March 29th
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
MICEC 36TH Annual Indigenous Minor Hockey Tournament | Mar 27-29 (Tickets)
Location: Hockey For All Centre
Description: In addition to the great hockey, our tournament features entertainment for the whole family. We have face painters, clowns, a local square dance troupe and great prizes to be won.
Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, Mar 28 (FREE)
Location: Forks Main Elevator
Community Fun🎆
The Snow Maze | Mar 27 - End of Winter ($)
Location: A Maze in Corn
Description: Home of the Guinness Book of World Record's Largest Snow Maze!
Stone Soup Week | Mar 27-29 (More Info)
Location: Various restaurants across Manitoba
Description: Participating restaurants from around the province will create signature soups to be sold during the week of March 23-29, 2026 and will donate $1 from the sale of every bowl of soup to the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba. All of the funds raised will go directly to support Manitoba school food programs.
Markets🎡
Spring Artisan Market 2026 | Mar 27-28 (FREE/More Info)
Location: Artists Emporium
Description: Our annual Spring Artisan Market, where you’ll discover unique, handmade goods and meet amazing local artists and makers. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts, décor, art, and treats while supporting small businesses in our community.
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, Mar 28 (FREE)
Location: Le Marché St Norbert Farmers Market
Description: For more than thirty years the St.Norbert Farmers’ Market has been serving Winnipeg and the surrounding area with fresh farm foods and handcrafted goods made in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Anime-Fest | 10AM-5PM, Mar 28 (Tickets)
Location: Sandman Hotels Inns & Suites
Description: Join us for our new Anime-Show here in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Sandman Suites Airport Hotel from 10am to 5pm. It's Fun for the Whole Family. Come see Featured Guests, Vendors, Artists, Panels, Contests and Cosplay Contest.
Performances🎭
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons | 6:30PM & 8:30PM, Mar 27 (Tickets)
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Description: Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Winnipeg. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at Crescent Arts Centre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Unsolved: A Cirque Mystery | Mar 27-28 (Tickets)
Location: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
Description: Step into the circus where mystery hangs in the air! Unsolved: A Cirque Mystery is a thrilling new aerial show filled with breathtaking acts, quirky characters, and a puzzling secret hidden beneath the big top.
Théâtre Cercle Molière - Soutensions | March 27-28 (Tickets)
Location: Cercle Molière Theatre
Description: Soutensions is a family bearing the weight of its choices. Brandi doesn't want children and has her whole thirties ahead of her. She's hosting her family at her apartment for her sister Marianne's twins' birthday. But as one might expect in this family, the party preparations don't go as planned.
In the Shadow Beyond the Pines | March 27-28 (Tickets)
Location: Tom Hendry Warehouse
Description: Set in modern times but steeped in a dark and haunting past, this atmospheric ghost story explores the shadows of Indigenous life and lore with a hint of humour.
WSO presents Stewart Copeland: The Police Deranged | 7:30PM, Mar 28 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Daniel Raiskin, conductor. Stewart Copeland, soloist. A high-energy orchestral evening celebrating the work of a legendary rock star and composer.
Happy Daze Again | March 28 - April 12 ($)
Location: Destination Dinner Stage
Description: Arnold’s is the hottest spot in town—jukebox blaring, milkshakes swirling, and everyone ready to tear up the dance floor. But this isn’t just any night, it’s the annual talent show and under the glow of a full moon, the energy’s electric, the music’s wild and something in the air has everyone acting a little… strange.
Comedy❗
Winnipeg Comedy Showcase | 7PM-9PM, Mar 27 (Tickets)
Location: Park Theatre
Description: Winnipeg’s longest-running stand-up showcase returns to the Park Theatre for another night of big laughs! Join us for a stacked lineup featuring some of the city’s best comedians: Benji Rothman, Matt Nightingale, Tim Gray, Karlee Liljegren, Evan Lowes, Jeff Sinclair.
Bryan O'Gorman | Mar 27-28 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Description: Bryan O'Gorman is a professional weirdo who has headlined comedy shows in dozens of countries including England, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Switzerland, Croatia, Serbia, Czech Republic and the USA to name nine.
Bobby Warrener | Mar 27-28 ($)
Location: The Basement
Description: His witty and hilarious comedy has been featured on Don't Tell Comedy, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Subway Takes.
Arthur Simeon Comedy | Mar 27-28 ($)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: Arthur Simeon is a Ugandan-born Toronto-based comedian who has been performing for over a decade all over the world.
Brad Williams - The Tall Tales Tour | 7PM, Mar 28 (Tickets)
Location: Club Regent Event Centre
Description: Brad Williams’ latest stand-up special, Starfish, has gone viral on YouTube with over 7.5 million views, cementing his place as one of the sharpest, most original comedic voices working today.
Special Events🥂
The Story of Nirvana | 7PM, Mar 29 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Experience the explosive rise of Nirvana like never before. This immersive production combines powerful storytelling, live music, and multimedia to take you on a rock and roll thrill ride. Recording artist El Niven brings the legend of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana’s rise from playing underground clubs in Seattle to stadium stages around the world.
Winnipeg Baroque Festival | Mar 29 - April 18 (Tickets)
Location: Desautels Concert Hall
Description: This year’s Festival will feature beloved favourites like Dead of Winter, Karl Stobbe and the Nonsuch Ensemble alongside new faces and combinations that will add their talents to one of the city’s most anticipated musical events!
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
