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Mitch Podolak
RIP Mitch Podolak: Mitch Podolak, a founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and legend in the Canadian folk-music community, died Sunday at the age of 71 after a years-long battle with serious health issues. He was also involved with the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival and the West End Cultural Centre. READ MORE
Costa Rica criticism: Manitoba’s NDP leader, Wab Kinew, dusted off an old criticism of Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister’s vacations on Sunday, criticizing the premier for his regular trips to his vacation home in Costa Rica. The Free Press features a full account of all campaign announcements that took place on Sunday. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: The rain that soaked Winnipeg over the weekend could continue today with Environment Canada calling for a 60 per cent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. The high will be 21 C.
What’s happening today
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSPop-up toilets at the corner of Hargrave and Graham in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.
A place to go: Winnipeg’s Pop-Up Toilet will open today at a permanent spot at the corner of Main Street and Henry Avenue. The bright orange potties, intended to address a lack of public facilities in downtown Winnipeg, debuted in 2018 and moved to various locations before finding their permanent home. Ben Waldman reports. READ MORE
In case you missed it
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES“You find it hard after every game and you just try to recover for the next one. It’s kind of feeling burnt out, but the schedule is the schedule and we just have to play the games to the best of our abilities,” said Valour FC midfielder Michael Petrasso.
Valour FC tuckered: If Winnipeg’s professional soccer team, Valour FC, looks tired, it’s because their schedule features six matches in 25 days, which is extremely busy by soccer standards. Valour midfielder Michael Petrasso said: “I think with this month’s schedule, the boys that play almost every minute of the games wouldn’t say they’re at 100 per cent.” Taylor Allen reports. READ MORE
Getting physical: Leotards and leg warmers are out, but there’s no shortage of new fitness trends to take their place. Columnist Sabrina Carnevale says apps like My Fitness Pal and devices such as an Apple Watch or FitBit can be game-changers, as they’re good ways to understand what you’re eating and how you’re exercising. READ MORE
On this date
On Aug. 26, 1916: The Manitoba Free Press reported that German forces in France made a strong offensive against the St. Michel salient but were beaten back by the British. Near Petrograd, a Turkish attempt to encircle the left flank of the Russian Caucasian army was dealt a crushing blow. In Winnipeg, architect H.G. Russell took the witness stand to answer questions regarding the construction of the new Manitoba Legislative Building under construction by Thomas Kelly and Sons; at issue was the degree to with Kelly “had his own way” with the design and construction of the building. READ MORE
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