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Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning, with a 30 per cent chance of showers this afternoon and risk of a thunderstorm. Hazy, with wind becoming north at 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 25 C, Humidex 31. UV index 7 or high.
What’s happening today
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival continues today, until July 28. For full coverage, click here, and for all the fringe shows reviewed to date by the Free Press, click here.
(Jessica Lee / Free Press files)
Today’s must-read
A 22-year-old man fatally shot outside a Winnipeg soccer complex a week ago came to Canada with his family as refugees escaping civil war in their native Somalia.
Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi was remembered as a youth full of promise and a talented soccer player, as dozens of mourners gathered at the homicide scene Saturday for a memorial that carried a message of love, unity and peace.
“He came from Somalia to Winnipeg for a better life,” said Kadar Ahmed, president of Masjid Bilal, also known as the Winnipeg Islamic Centre. “When I talked to the dad, he told me he was running from gun violence, but today that gun violence came to me in front of my door.” Chris Kitching has the story.
Jean-Paul Murhabazi paid tribute to his friend and soccer teammate, Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, at a public memorial Saturday. (Chris Kitching / Free Press)
On the bright side
Its name may have changed, but an Osborne Village non-profit is still committed to helping people in need.
The Laurel Centre was rebranded as Heartwood Healing Centre in 2022 following a vision and strategic planning process. The organization helps individuals who have survived childhood sexual abuse.
The re-branding reflects Heartwood’s growth from an organization aimed at helping women to one that serves all Manitobans. Aaron Epp has the story.
Katie Inverarity said she feels a sense of responsibility to volunteer. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
On this date
On July 22, 1922: The Manitoba Free Press reported that John Bracken, president of the Manitoba Agricultural College, had been chosen as Manitoba’s new premier, following the United Farmers of Manitoba’s upset victory in the recent election. In Saskatchewan, the legislature considered a bill for the creation of a complusory wheat board. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
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