Winnipeg Free Press > Media > Point of View > Week in Photos: March 29 - April 6, 2012

  • A canvasback duck uses the water as a runway for takeoff.
  • Looking out over Dauphin Lake the thawing ice still floats on the lake, and the shore where the ice shove destroyed homes can be seen in the foreground. (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)
  • Manitoba Population: It is projected that Manitoba will have 1,385,300 residents as of July 1, 2020, an increase of 9.3% over Statistics Canada's estimate for 2012. Over the eight years, Manitoba's population is projected to increase by an average of 14,800 people annually, yielding an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. This compares to a 1.0% average annual growth rate over the previous eight year period, from 2004 to 2012. Over the 2013 to 2020 period, expected total net migration to Manitoba is 66,500 persons. This is made up of a net inflow of 88,000 international migrants, an outflow of 29,500 persons to other provinces, and 8,000 additional non-permanent residents. Natural increase is expected to add 53,000 persons to the population.
  • Some of these fish are left on Lake Manitoba after they've been caught. Randy Strawa sits in the background after processing some of the days catch. (Jessica Burtnick / Winnipeg Free Press)

Images from around the world chosen by the photo desk at the Winnipeg Free Press.

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    Week in Photos: March 29 - April 6, 2012

  • Molly the mule gives Karin Schlaikjar a hug in her own special way near Oakbank. March 29, 2012 (BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Molly the mule gives Karin Schlaikjar a hug in her own special way near Oakbank. March 29, 2012 (BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)   (Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Riviera Crescent resident Wolfgang Jansen kneels on the river bank slowly creeping in on his home. Jansen is battling with the city over the erosion issue and what he says is their lack of action to repair it. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Riviera Crescent resident Wolfgang Jansen kneels on the river bank slowly creeping in on his home. Jansen is battling with the city over the erosion issue and what he says is their lack of action to repair it. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Rene Dubois, a retired construction worker, found this baby bear in a ditch last week and has been taking care of it since, to the delight of the kids in St. Malo where they live. The bear has since been seized by Manitoba Conservation. April 03, 2012

    Rene Dubois, a retired construction worker, found this baby bear in a ditch last week and has been taking care of it since, to the delight of the kids in St. Malo where they live. The bear has since been seized by Manitoba Conservation. April 03, 2012   (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • The Manitoba Legislative Building for EARTH HOUR. Provincial and city buildings, including city hall, went dark during the hour. March 31 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press)

    The Manitoba Legislative Building for EARTH HOUR. Provincial and city buildings, including city hall, went dark during the hour. March 31 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • House fire 502 Langside Street. Firefighters begin to open up the roof of the older one story home as hose spraying foam shoots through roof. April 4, 2012. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    House fire 502 Langside Street. Firefighters begin to open up the roof of the older one story home as hose spraying foam shoots through roof. April 4, 2012. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Forks Market maintenance crews power wash the mud and debris off the River Trail along the Assiniboine River at the Forks Tuesday afternoon. April 03, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press)

    Forks Market maintenance crews power wash the mud and debris off the River Trail along the Assiniboine River at the Forks Tuesday afternoon. April 03, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Thomas Spence, Community Health Representative, South Indian Lake talks during a conference at Universit� de Saint-Boniface called Living in Manitoba in 2012 without running water : The community of South Indian Lake. The community of South Indian Lake is situated in northern Manitoba, 130 km north-west of Thompson. It has been greatly affected by flooding as a result of the Churchill River Diversion. The community still does not have access to running water. April 04, 2012 (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Thomas Spence, Community Health Representative, South Indian Lake talks during a conference at Universit� de Saint-Boniface called Living in Manitoba in 2012 without running water : The community of South Indian Lake. The community of South Indian Lake is situated in northern Manitoba, 130 km north-west of Thompson. It has been greatly affected by flooding as a result of the Churchill River Diversion. The community still does not have access to running water. April 04, 2012 (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Veteran city firefighters Lt Gerry Nikkel (left) and Ken Proulx pose in front of a Home Street house where the pair helped the occupants to safety through a wall of fire Monday morning. April 4, 2012. (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Veteran city firefighters Lt Gerry Nikkel (left) and Ken Proulx pose in front of a Home Street house where the pair helped the occupants to safety through a wall of fire Monday morning. April 4, 2012. (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • A Stonewall firefighter douses what is left of a storage shed on a rural property north of Stonewall Tuesday afternoon. An out-of-control grass fire destroyed the old barn and its contents and nearly consumed a nearby home. April 3, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

    A Stonewall firefighter douses what is left of a storage shed on a rural property north of Stonewall Tuesday afternoon. An out-of-control grass fire destroyed the old barn and its contents and nearly consumed a nearby home. April 3, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • A poster in honour of Carolyn Marie Sinclair is placed on a hydro pole at a vigil Tuesday April 3, 2012 for Carolyn Marie Sinclair and her unborn baby who were found murdered and dumped in a back lane on the 700 block of Notre Dame Avenue Saturday March 31, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    A poster in honour of Carolyn Marie Sinclair is placed on a hydro pole at a vigil Tuesday April 3, 2012 for Carolyn Marie Sinclair and her unborn baby who were found murdered and dumped in a back lane on the 700 block of Notre Dame Avenue Saturday March 31, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • The mother of Carolyn Marie Sinclair is comforted at a vigil Tuesday April 3, 2012 for Carolyn Marie Sinclair and her unborn baby who were found murdered and dumped in a back lane on the 700 block of Notre Dame Avenue Saturday March 31, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    The mother of Carolyn Marie Sinclair is comforted at a vigil Tuesday April 3, 2012 for Carolyn Marie Sinclair and her unborn baby who were found murdered and dumped in a back lane on the 700 block of Notre Dame Avenue Saturday March 31, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Winnipeg police investigate in front of 238 Balmoral Monday April 2, 2012. Johnathen James Felix was shot outside the residence Sunday April 1, 2012. Winnipeg's 9th homicide of 2012 (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Winnipeg police investigate in front of 238 Balmoral Monday April 2, 2012. Johnathen James Felix was shot outside the residence Sunday April 1, 2012. Winnipeg's 9th homicide of 2012 (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • A young boy cries after visiting the memorial in the 200 block of Balmoral St to pay tribute to murder victim Johnathen James Felix. This area is where police located his body Saturday. (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    A young boy cries after visiting the memorial in the 200 block of Balmoral St to pay tribute to murder victim Johnathen James Felix. This area is where police located his body Saturday. (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Family and friends gather in front of 238 Balmoral Monday at a vigil for Johnathen Felix Monday April 2, 2012. Felix was shot outside the residence Sunday April 1, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Family and friends gather in front of 238 Balmoral Monday at a vigil for Johnathen Felix Monday April 2, 2012. Felix was shot outside the residence Sunday April 1, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • A young girl with an Easter balloon joined family and friends as they gathered in front of 238 Balmoral Monday at a vigil for Johnathen Felix Monday April 2, 2012. Felix was shot outside the residence Sunday April 1, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    A young girl with an Easter balloon joined family and friends as they gathered in front of 238 Balmoral Monday at a vigil for Johnathen Felix Monday April 2, 2012. Felix was shot outside the residence Sunday April 1, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • RCMP Search and Rescue search the east bank of the Red River just north of the Highway 4 bridge Sunday, April 1, 2012. Remains were found at the location yesterday and today. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    RCMP Search and Rescue search the east bank of the Red River just north of the Highway 4 bridge Sunday, April 1, 2012. Remains were found at the location yesterday and today. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • All Smiles - After many years of planning, the L'Arche Tova Cafe finally opens to a standing-room-only crowd . The restaurant provides work opportunities to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. In pic (l-r) L'Arche member Rick celebrates the opening with donor Tova Vickar , Mayor Sam Katz , and L'Arche board member Paul Moreau. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    All Smiles - After many years of planning, the L'Arche Tova Cafe finally opens to a standing-room-only crowd . The restaurant provides work opportunities to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. In pic (l-r) L'Arche member Rick celebrates the opening with donor Tova Vickar , Mayor Sam Katz , and L'Arche board member Paul Moreau. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Portage Terrier #4 Dylan Butler skates around Winnipeg Saints #10 Craig Scott in first-period action . The Saints and Terriers faced off at the St James Civic Center in game two of the best-of-seven series Tuesday night. April 3, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Portage Terrier #4 Dylan Butler skates around Winnipeg Saints #10 Craig Scott in first-period action . The Saints and Terriers faced off at the St James Civic Center in game two of the best-of-seven series Tuesday night. April 3, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Portage Terriers' Brendan Harms (18) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Saints in game one of the MJHL Turnbull Cup in Portage La Prairie Sunday, April 1, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Portage Terriers' Brendan Harms (18) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Saints in game one of the MJHL Turnbull Cup in Portage La Prairie Sunday, April 1, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Five year old Ellowyn McNeill tickles her little brother Mannix, 3, while playing games and having a picnic with mom and dad at Assiniboine Park Saturday afternoon. Mom says she was so happy to be able to do something with the kids outside after a rainy week. March 31, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press)

    Five year old Ellowyn McNeill tickles her little brother Mannix, 3, while playing games and having a picnic with mom and dad at Assiniboine Park Saturday afternoon. Mom says she was so happy to be able to do something with the kids outside after a rainy week. March 31, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Corey Gallagher had two of his bikes stolen off his first floor balcony at his condo in St. Vital. He was able to chase down one of his bikes but not his more expensive bike. March 31, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press)

    Corey Gallagher had two of his bikes stolen off his first floor balcony at his condo in St. Vital. He was able to chase down one of his bikes but not his more expensive bike. March 31, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • MVC - car T-boned by pickup truck on Brookside Blvd at Jefferson Ave sending a male and a female to hospital. April 4, 2012 (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    MVC - car T-boned by pickup truck on Brookside Blvd at Jefferson Ave sending a male and a female to hospital. April 4, 2012 (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Sunrise in St. Boniface as Winnipeggers make their way to work. April 4, 2012. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Sunrise in St. Boniface as Winnipeggers make their way to work. April 4, 2012. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

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