Midweek check-in, Winnipeg 💙

Hope the first half of the week has gone well and that you’re feeling ready for what’s ahead. We’re definitely excited over here, especially with the weather finally warming up a bit.

It’s expected to reach -2°C today, and the rest of the week is shaping up to be just as mild. That’s usually our cue to start making a few plans, even if it’s something simple like stepping out for a walk, meeting a friend, or getting out of the house for a bit.

We’re here to help you plan the rest of your week and the weekend ahead so you can make the most of it. So grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let’s get into it.

Now, in today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

Winnipeg just launched a new online portal on Monday that brings all the essential city services into one place.

It’s called MyAccount, and it’s meant to make dealing with the City simpler and easier to manage.

Instead of jumping between different pages or trying to remember where to submit something, you can now sign in once and see information that actually applies to your home and neighbourhood.

After creating an account and adding your address, MyAccount shows details tied to where you live and lets you take action without jumping around the City website.

If you already use MyUtility, you can link it to MyAccount and access both with one login. The City says this is just the first phase, with more services being added over time.

This update makes finding and tracking information a lot more straightforward. So if you haven’t already, click the link below to create your account and try out the new portal.

Click here: To create your MyAccount and start using the portal!

If dinner reservations feel a little overdone this year, here’s a date idea that’s creative, calm, and actually memorable.

Lilax Studio offers private sewing workshops and small group classes that are perfect for Galentine’s with friends, or a one-on-one session with someone you love.

It’s hands-on, low pressure, and built for beginners, even if you’ve never touched a sewing machine before.

If you’re looking for a Galentine’s plan that feels thoughtful, creative, and a little different this year, this is a really lovely way to do it.

The City of Winnipeg has just awarded $2.5 million in funding to 60 local non-profit organizations through its new Community and Neighbourhood Grant Program.

These are the groups quietly doing the work that holds communities together: supporting neighbours in need, creating safer spaces, running programs for all ages, and helping make Winnipeg a more caring place to live.

This year, the City received more than $15 million in funding requests, which shows just how much support is needed across the city. A significant portion of the funding is going toward organizations focused on community well-being and essential support.

This is the first round of funding under a new streamlined grant system, with applications expected to reopen in summer 2026.

If you want to see which organizations received funding and learn more about the program, click the link below.

Click here: To see the full list of funded community organizations.

Another major summer concert has just been confirmed, and this one’s for the rock fans.

Mötley Crüe is officially headlining Rockin’ Thunder at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday, July 4, marking the band’s 45th anniversary with a full stadium show in Winnipeg.

This is the newly announced piece of the Thunder Stadium Concert Series, and it brings a big, loud night of rock to the city. The lineup also includes Three Days Grace, Halestorm, and JJ Wilde, making it a stacked Saturday night from start to finish.

Rockin’ Thunder is part of a larger live music weekend at Princess Auto Stadium, following Country Thunder the night before.

Tickets for Country Thunder are already on sale, while Rockin’ Thunder tickets go on sale February 6th.

If summer nights at a stadium concert sound like your kind of plan, this is one to mark down early. Tickets are expected to move quickly, so click the link below to learn more about the full weekend, ticket details, and what to expect!

Click Here: To see full lineups and ticket details!

This is your reminder to double-check that stack of tickets on the counter.

Someone in Winnipeg bought a winning LOTTO 6/49 ticket worth $1 million, and as of now, no one has come forward to claim it. The winning ticket was purchased in the city for the Saturday, January 31 draw.

The guaranteed prize number to look for is 30247034-02. Only an exact match qualifies, so it’s worth taking a careful look.

The lottery corporation is encouraging anyone who bought a ticket for that draw to check their numbers. Winners have up to one year to claim the prize, but you can’t win if you don’t check.

So if you or someone you know grabbed a ticket that weekend, now’s the time to pull it out and have a look.

Click Here: To see the winning number and claim details.

The City of Winnipeg has improved its online snow clearing map, making it easier to see whether sidewalks, pathways, and bike routes have been cleared before heading out.

The map now shows progress in near real time using technology built into sidewalk clearing equipment. Before this, updates were added manually and often only reflected work done at the end of a long clearing shift.

This change means more accurate, up-to-date information for people moving around the city after a snowfall.

The City is also reminding residents to check the map before reporting a missed clearing, since crews may still be working in the area.

So if you’re heading out and want to check what’s been cleared, be sure to click the link below.

Click Here: To view the updated snow clearing map.

PS: You might want to save the link above for later. It’s especially handy to have bookmarked once the next snowfall hits.

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

Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase. Double-check dates before heading out!

Thanks for reading The Winnipeg Digest! Let’s chat again on Friday!

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