Winnipeg Free Press > Media > Point of View > Week in local photos: January 15-22, 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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  • January 23, 2012

    Week in local photos: January 15-22, 2012

    The best local images shot in the past week.

  • Michael Manning sits in his hotel room after giving an impact statement at Stony Mountain Institution Wednesday. Manning says the man who killed his daughter in 1994 should never have been allowed an aboriginal-style hearing, since the man is not aboriginal. January 18, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Michael Manning sits in his hotel room after giving an impact statement at Stony Mountain Institution Wednesday. Manning says the man who killed his daughter in 1994 should never have been allowed an aboriginal-style hearing, since the man is not aboriginal. January 18, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • John K. Samson poses for a portrait in a downtown parkade promoting his solo album titled Provincial. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    John K. Samson poses for a portrait in a downtown parkade promoting his solo album titled Provincial. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Gentil Misigaro, who immigrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo last year, performs on the Esplanade Riel Monday January 16, 2012. His portrait was taken for the Free Press' Africa Edition. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Gentil Misigaro, who immigrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo last year, performs on the Esplanade Riel Monday January 16, 2012. His portrait was taken for the Free Press' Africa Edition. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Sabee Larson, 6, sits in the arms of her relative, Maggie Yeboah, during the start of service at Crestview Park Free Methodist Church on Cavalier, January 15, 2012. (TREVOR HAGAN/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Sabee Larson, 6, sits in the arms of her relative, Maggie Yeboah, during the start of service at Crestview Park Free Methodist Church on Cavalier, January 15, 2012. (TREVOR HAGAN/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Natasha Meekis, 9, thrashes the heavy bag at GoJo Gym Tuesday during an after-school boxing program. January 17, 2012 (Phil Hossack - Winnipeg Free Press)

    Natasha Meekis, 9, thrashes the heavy bag at GoJo Gym Tuesday during an after-school boxing program. January 17, 2012 (Phil Hossack - Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • NHL hopefuls (L to R) Justin Metcalf, Tyler Gagliardi, and Zach Lamothe listen to a WHL presentation at the Canad Inns Polo Park Monday, January 16, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

    NHL hopefuls (L to R) Justin Metcalf, Tyler Gagliardi, and Zach Lamothe listen to a WHL presentation at the Canad Inns Polo Park Monday, January 16, 2012. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • A crisp winter sun and its dog set behind the Esplanade Riel as a cold mist rises over the open Red River. January 17, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

    A crisp winter sun and its dog set behind the Esplanade Riel as a cold mist rises over the open Red River. January 17, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Emergency crews and construction workers evaluate the scene where a vehicle crashed through a railing on the Disraeli Bridge near Midwinter Ave. and fell on the shore of the Red River. Kaitlyn Jenna Lee Fraser, 19, died in the crash. January 18, 2012 (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Emergency crews and construction workers evaluate the scene where a vehicle crashed through a railing on the Disraeli Bridge near Midwinter Ave. and fell on the shore of the Red River. Kaitlyn Jenna Lee Fraser, 19, died in the crash. January 18, 2012 (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Emergency crews and construction workers evaluate the scene where a vehicle crashed through a railing on the Disraeli Bridge near Midwinter Ave. and fell on the shore of the Red River. Kaitlyn Jenna Lee Fraser, 19, died in the crash. January 18, 2012 (WAYNE GLOWACKI/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Emergency crews and construction workers evaluate the scene where a vehicle crashed through a railing on the Disraeli Bridge near Midwinter Ave. and fell on the shore of the Red River. Kaitlyn Jenna Lee Fraser, 19, died in the crash. January 18, 2012 (WAYNE GLOWACKI/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Concrete barriers block the gap in the handrail that was broken when Kaitlyn Jenna Lee Fraser, 19, lost control of her car and drove off the Disraeli Bridge plummeting over thirty feet to her death. January 19, 2012 (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Concrete barriers block the gap in the handrail that was broken when Kaitlyn Jenna Lee Fraser, 19, lost control of her car and drove off the Disraeli Bridge plummeting over thirty feet to her death. January 19, 2012 (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)   (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • An ice sculpture and warm-up hut created by architect Frank Gehry starts to take form by workers at The Forks Tuesday. January 17, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

    An ice sculpture and warm-up hut created by architect Frank Gehry starts to take form by workers at The Forks Tuesday. January 17, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Freezing cold nor blistering wind chills will keep this postal carrier from his appointed rounds. A snow-covered Richard Hughes delivers the mail on Burrows Avenue near Arlington Wednesday. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Freezing cold nor blistering wind chills will keep this postal carrier from his appointed rounds. A snow-covered Richard Hughes delivers the mail on Burrows Avenue near Arlington Wednesday. (KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Looking for Cover- A pedestrian covers her face to protect herself from windchill while running down Main Street in Wednesday afternoon. January 18, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Looking for Cover- A pedestrian covers her face to protect herself from windchill while running down Main Street in Wednesday afternoon. January 18, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • The cold windchill didn't stop avid walker Ken Cherney from his daily six-mile walk around Assiniboine Park Wednesday. January 18, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

    The cold windchill didn't stop avid walker Ken Cherney from his daily six-mile walk around Assiniboine Park Wednesday. January 18, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • People line up in the frigid cold on Main Street at the Lighthouse Mission Thursday afternoon to get a cup of soup and a warm coffee. January 19, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    People line up in the frigid cold on Main Street at the Lighthouse Mission Thursday afternoon to get a cup of soup and a warm coffee. January 19, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Winnipeg firefighters at the scene of a bungalow fire in the 300 block of Magnus Avenue Friday morning. The two adult male occupants were out of the house uninjured when fire fighters arrived. January 12, 2012 (WAYNE GLOWACKI/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Winnipeg firefighters at the scene of a bungalow fire in the 300 block of Magnus Avenue Friday morning. The two adult male occupants were out of the house uninjured when fire fighters arrived. January 12, 2012 (WAYNE GLOWACKI/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Firefighters at the scene of a house fire Monday morning on Minerva Avenue south of St. Norbert off Hwy. 75. January 16, 2012 (WAYNE GLOWACKI/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Firefighters at the scene of a house fire Monday morning on Minerva Avenue south of St. Norbert off Hwy. 75. January 16, 2012 (WAYNE GLOWACKI/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) ends up under Florida Panthers' goaltender Scott Clemmensen (30) during first period action at MTS Centre Saturday, January 21, 2012. (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) ends up under Florida Panthers' goaltender Scott Clemmensen (30) during first period action at MTS Centre Saturday, January 21, 2012. (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)   (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Buffalo Sabres Jochen Hecht covers up after finding himself the target of his own team inside the Winnipeg Jets net with Ondrej Pavelec during second-period action Thursday. Hecht drew a two-minute interference call on the play. January 18, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Buffalo Sabres Jochen Hecht covers up after finding himself the target of his own team inside the Winnipeg Jets net with Ondrej Pavelec during second-period action Thursday. Hecht drew a two-minute interference call on the play. January 18, 2012 (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Carissa Kaminski loads up on purses and laughs with friends at the 7th annual Sister's Closet at Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc at their office at 455 McDermot Ave Thursday. The program encouraged Winnipeggers to drop off gently-used business clothing, shoes, and jewelry to support women in their goal to gain an education and move into the workforce. Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc is a community-based Aboriginal non-profit organization that helps educate and prepare women for the workforce. January 19, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Carissa Kaminski loads up on purses and laughs with friends at the 7th annual Sister's Closet at Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc at their office at 455 McDermot Ave Thursday. The program encouraged Winnipeggers to drop off gently-used business clothing, shoes, and jewelry to support women in their goal to gain an education and move into the workforce. Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc is a community-based Aboriginal non-profit organization that helps educate and prepare women for the workforce. January 19, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • Young brothers Silla Musaka, 3 (in blue), and Manuel, 4 (green), laugh and giggle as they play outside their home in the snow. Their parents are from Congo and have adapted well to their new life in Canada. January 17, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Young brothers Silla Musaka, 3 (in blue), and Manuel, 4 (green), laugh and giggle as they play outside their home in the snow. Their parents are from Congo and have adapted well to their new life in Canada. January 17, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Rick Hansen signs medal bearer Rick Lafreniere's poster and book at The Forks Friday afternoon during the Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Relay. January 20, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

    Rick Hansen signs medal bearer Rick Lafreniere's poster and book at The Forks Friday afternoon during the Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Relay. January 20, 2012 (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

  • Winnipeg personality and comedian Aisha Alfa has written a column about her much-beloved afro hair. January 15, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    Winnipeg personality and comedian Aisha Alfa has written a column about her much-beloved afro hair. January 15, 2012 (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store

  • The Wonderful Wedding Show. Young angels in the fashion show blow bubbles to the crowd. January 22, 2012 (BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

    The Wonderful Wedding Show. Young angels in the fashion show blow bubbles to the crowd. January 22, 2012 (BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)   (Winnipeg Free Press) Photo Store

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