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    Beloved crossing guard retiring

    06/19/2013 9:52 AM 0

    Bob Sweet, 66, will retire next week after 11 years as an adult crossing guard for the K-8 school. Sweet started wearing costumes to stand out in the crowd to alert motorists children were crossing the road but it became part of his regular routine as the students absolutely adored him for it.

  • Half-marathoners at the 35th Manitoba Marathon at the University of Manitoba Sunday.

    35th Manitoba Marathon

    06/16/2013 9:28 AM 0

    The 35th Manitoba Marathon Sunday featured 13,380 runners.

  • Fans wait in anticipation for UFC 161 to get underway at the MTS Centre Saturday.

    Slideshow: UFC 161

    06/15/2013 5:46 PM 0

    The sold-out MTS Centre was rocking Saturday night as UFC 161 rolled into town. Always a spectacle, the 11 fights fans were treated to did not disappoint.

  • The Winnipeg Blue Bombers head off the turf following their pre-game warm-up in Investors Group Field.

    Bombers-Argos pre-season match-up, June 12, 2013

    06/12/2013 8:46 PM 0

    The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts squared off in a pre-season tilt at Investors Group Field Wednesday night. While the Bombers lost 24-6, the action on the turf was only part of the attraction, as fans were eager to check out the new stadium itself.

  • A protester raises a Turkish flag as a fire burns a barricade during clashes in Taksim square in Istanbul Tuesday.

    Protests in Turkey: June 11, 2013

    06/11/2013 12:40 PM 0

    Demonstrators clash with riot police as Turkey's protests enter their second week.

  • The sun goes down behind the wide river of the Elbe in the old town of Dresden, Germany, Wednesday.

    Slideshow: Europe flooding, June 5, 2013.

    06/5/2013 5:40 PM 0

    Heavy rains have caused flooding of lakes and rivers in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary. These images were captured throughout the region on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

  • The 26th annual Pride Parade makes its way through downtown Winnipeg to the Manitoba Legislative Building on Sunday.

    Slideshow: Pride Parade 2013

    06/2/2013 9:02 PM 0

    Thousands of people descended upon the Manitoba Legislative Building on Sunday, June 2 for the 26th annual Pride Parade, Winnipeg's highest-profile celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community.

  • Tom Tulipano (left) and his daughter Amy mug for the camera outside United Center before the game.

    Slideshow: Hawks-Wings, Game 7, May 29, 2013

    05/29/2013 8:38 PM 0

    After being down 3-1 in the Western Conference best-of-seven semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings, the Chicago Blackhawks fought their way back to tie the series and send the series back to the United Center, their home rink. The Blackhawks scored in overtime, eliminating the Red Wings 2-1.

  • A crowd of 7,886 — a sell-out — gathers at Shaw Park for the Winnipeg Goldeyes' home opener.

    Slideshow: Winnipeg Goldeyes home opener

    05/27/2013 10:53 PM 0

    After a 10-game road trip to open the season — in which the team went 8-2 — the Winnipeg Goldeyes had their home opener Monday night against the Laredo Lemurs. In addition to a 4-1 victory, the Goldeyes also raised the American Association championship banner and presented rings to players from last year's team.

  • Detroit Red Wings winger Daniel Cleary (11) and Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith (2) chase the puck during the first period.

    Slideshow: Blackhawks-Red Wings, Game 6, May 27, 2013

    05/27/2013 9:18 PM 0

    The Chicago Blackhawks went into Detroit needing a win to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals. They got it, taking Game 6 4-3.

  • Cruz Friesen, 2, and his dad Dylan practice some moves at the skatepark at The Forks during the Skate4Cancer event Saturday.

    Skate4Cancer at The Forks

    05/25/2013 11:00 PM 0

    Skateboarders came out in droves to watch and participate in the Skate4Cancer skateboarding competition at The Forks Saturday.

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    Slideshow: Snowbirds in action

    05/25/2013 7:23 PM 0

    Winnipeg Free Press Multimedia Editor Melissa Tait got a chance to ride shotgun with the Canadian Forces' Snowbirds on Saturday, May 25. Video here!

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