Check it out: Frayer’s can’t-miss Folk Fest checklist

Spotty service, U.S. roaming charges leave Somerset woman calling for answers

A southwestern Manitoba woman is voicing her concerns about cell service in the area after she was billed more than $100 in U.S. roaming charges despite never leaving her community.

Teresa Acheson received a notification on her phone Monday at about 7:30 a.m. saying she had entered the United States and would be charged $13 per day for unlimited calls and text messages.

The only problem is that she was not in the U.S. She was lying in bed at her home near Somerset, some 50 kilometres away from the U.S. border.

“People have said to watch if you’re driving close to the border because you’ll get dinged, but I was sitting at home,” she said Wednesday.

‘No CUSMA, no booze-ma’: Kinew

With the next round of tariffs set to hit Canadian goods next week, and a new report suggesting Manitobans could be severely impacted if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade breaks down, Premier Wab Kinew pledged Wednesday to keep working with the U.S. ambassador — and keep American booze off Manitoba shelves, for now.

Three security guards charged with assault after Sea Bears star injured outside nightclub

Three security guards are facing assault charges, accused of injuring a Winnipeg Sea Bears player at a nightclub earlier this month.

Winnipeg Police Service said the three individuals, aged 35, 37 and 58, turned themselves in Wednesday and were arrested. They have been charged with assault causing bodily harm and were released on undertakings.

The charges date back to an altercation involving the guards and Sea Bears star guard Teddy Allen on Aug. 3 at the Palomino Club at Main Street and McDermot Avenue.

Allen, 28, sustained “significant health injuries” and was taken to hospital, the Canadian Elite Basketball League club said at the time.

Signs the Carney approach is working

It was, if nothing else, a glowing review in trying times.

Matt Winkler, the editor in chief emeritus of Bloomberg News, spoke last week on Bloomberg Business News Daily about a recent Bloomberg analysis of the performance of the Canadian economy, and this country as a target for investment

“This is one of the greatest periods for overseas investment in Canada that we’ve seen in the century, and it may be unprecedented, because we have to wait for the rest of the year. … Money is pouring into Canada like we have not seen from everywhere. Stocks and bonds are the obvious beneficiaries,” Winkler said. He argued that Canada is both liked and seen as reasonable.

“The point is… Canada since Mark Carney became prime minister in 2025, has outperformed everyone in America and also the Eurozone and anywhere in the world. The 10 largest stock markets in the world, Canada appreciated the most, more than 40 per cent. … Its bond market is also doing great, partially because the inflation rate in Canada, unlike the Eurozone or America, is actually trending lower, and is outperforming both the Eurozone and the U.S.”

Check it out: Frayer’s can’t-miss Folk Fest checklist

ARTISTIC director Chris Frayer offers up a sample of some can't-miss acts at this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival.

CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES The 62-year-old soul/R&B singer released his first record last year and went on to become one of the most sought-after acts on the summer festival circuit playing Bonnaroo, the Newport Folk Festival and now a stop at the Winnipeg Folk Festival

JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW Dublin-born singer-songwriter who is well established on his side of the pond for his unique voice and blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. He's looking to make his mark in Canada.

THE HEAD AND THE HEART This year's breakout act at the Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington State. This Seattle-based, indie-folk quintet's narrative lyrics, soaring harmonies and live performance will surely win over the WFF audience.

Transcona councillor faces new sex assault charge

A city councillor charged with sex assault earlier this year faces new sex charges in a separate incident, in a case Winnipeg’s mayor called “deeply concerning.”

Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt, 56, was charged Monday with sexual assault and administering a noxious thing with intent to aggrieve or annoy over an October 2023 incident.

Allegations of a 2023 assault were reported to the Winnipeg Police Service in April, a month after Wyatt was charged with sex assault in relation to a 2025 incident.

In the 2023 incident, a man told police he become acquainted with Wyatt through a website in July of that year and said they met in person on more than one occasion.