
Kelsey James
Community Journalist
Kelsey James was a reporter/photographer for the Free Press Community Review in 2021 and 2022.
Recent articles by Kelsey James
West Winnipeg — Looking back at 2022
15 minute read Preview Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022Osborne Florist celebrates 50 years
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022St. Paul’s Crusaders crowned WHSFL champions
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022Westwood fundraiser helps local charities
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022River Heights author launches short story collection
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022A legend in the baking
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022Oak Park wins high school JV football title
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022Be a Santa to a Senior program returns
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022Staffing agency helps Ukrainian newcomers get hired
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022New traffic signals activated in Old Kildonan
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022Increase in crime concerns residents
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022Award-winning play comes to Gas Station Arts Centre
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022Elie, Man. teacher nationally recognized
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022Renewing a neighbourhood
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022Annual St. Norbert Remembrance Day ceremony returns to in-person event
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022Oakville receives funding for joint child-care and community centre
2 minute read Preview Friday, Nov. 4, 2022African dance company celebrates 20th anniversary
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022Duncan elected in Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022Evan Duncan elected to city council in Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022Veterinary clinics participating in Spay Day 2022
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022Spooktacular displays
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022Running for reconciliation
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022Fort Garry Rotary Club celebrates 60 years, honours longtime member
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022Building with a purpose
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022Community fridge launches in West End
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022Hairstylist reflects on 50 years in industry
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022Erb to continue as reeve for the RM of Macdonald
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022Demolition of River Heights home approved
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022Truth and Reconciliation Day events scheduled for Winnipeg
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022Three candidates running in Daniel Mac
4 minute read Preview Friday, Sep. 23, 2022Chambers acclaimed in St. Norbert – Seine River
2 minute read Preview Friday, Sep. 23, 2022Candidates compete for River Heights – Fort Garry council seat
4 minute read Preview Friday, Sep. 23, 2022Two candidates vie for Fort Rouge – East Fort Garry city council seat
2 minute read Preview Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022Devi Sharma will be acclaimed in Old Kildonan
2 minute read Preview Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022Galloping for recovery
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022Aviation museum welcomes new aircraft
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022New youth mental health clinic aims to tackle wait times
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022A whole lotta pull tabs
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022Luxury living coming to the heart of Tuxedo
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022Riel House hosts historic Métis garden
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022Pet shelters pushed to their limits
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022Riverviews twins join Wesmen roster
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022No Stone Unturned concert returns to St. John’s Park
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022St. Norbert Arts Centre hosts third annual GerryFest
1 minute read Preview Friday, Aug. 26, 2022Community coalition creates vision for North End
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022Legacy group breaks ground on memorial at former River Heights residential school
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022Residents save tree through vaccination
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022New mural brightens up West End street
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022St. Norbert Farmers’ Market announces new director
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 27, 2022Mobile overdose prevention RV to hit streets
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022‘Master plan’ outlined for Osborne Village
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2022Dream playhouse donated to Fort Richmond children’s centre
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022Canada’s largest inflatable theme park opens
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022Sanford hockey player named athlete of the year
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022Community group receives funding to plant new trees
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022On a bicycle made for fun
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022Annual bike parade returns to Wolseley streets
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2022Finding a buddy
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2022Norwest Co-op Community Health Centre marks anniversary
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2022Square dancing the night away
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2022An inspiration to all
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 22, 2022North End block party returns
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 22, 2022Board game lovers strike big for local charity
4 minute read Preview Friday, Jun. 17, 2022Indigenous creators selected for prestigious filmmaking program
3 minute read Preview Friday, Jun. 17, 2022ReLeaf for Winnipeg’s urban canopy
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022Jr. Bisons boys club volleyball team wins national title
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022A community’s cornerstone
5 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022Women’s Resource Centre presents Comedy for a Cause on June 16
2 minute read Preview Friday, Jun. 10, 2022FORT GARRY
FORT ROUGE
The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is hosting its first in-person event in two years on June 16.
Comedy for a Cause, in partnership with the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, will take place at the Gas Station Arts Theatre (445 River Ave.) on Thurs., June 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. and will feature performances from five local comedians: Lara Rae, Angie St. Mars, Ainsley McPhail, Dana Smith and Danielle Kayaharas.
Local teachers win prestigious teaching excellence awards
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022New pet store is for the dogs – and local animal rescues
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022Prison book drive and bake sale returns to West End
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022New splash pad and play structure approved for Crescentwood
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022Local student award winners inspired by Terry Fox
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 1, 2022St. Norbert Farmers’ Market kicks off summer
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 1, 2022The Beer Can opens for another summer season
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 1, 2022New book helps kids deal with the loss of a sibling
3 minute read Preview Friday, May. 27, 2022St. James student raises money for CancerCare Manitoba
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 25, 2022Charleswood teen, athlete of the year
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 25, 2022Manito Ahbee Festival kicks off 17th year
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 25, 2022Laugh out loud at The Park Theatre
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 18, 2022FRC brings home badminton championship banner
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 18, 2022Walking from coast to coast for Special Olympics Manitoba
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 18, 2022Scents and sensibility
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 11, 2022Former refugee opens new art exhibit at MHC Gallery
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 11, 2022Bombers players bring Grey Cup to Oak Park
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 11, 2022Westwood student wins St. James SchoolDivision March art contest
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 4, 2022Bee Wellness celebrating 10 years
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 4, 2022Residents grapple with heavy rainfall aftermath
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 4, 2022Wesmen b-baller named U Sports player of the year
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 4, 2022Fort Richmond food drive underway
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022Residents address sewage overflow
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022Charleswood teen makes splash at national trials
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022St. Norbert Farmers’ Market seeks new director
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022Tuxedo resident directing dinner theatre show
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022The fascinating life of a bookseller
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022Two local speedskaters crowned champions
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022Students win $1,000 reconciliation grant
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022Winnipeg design chosen for LGBTQ+ monument
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022Eyes on the prize
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022Indigenous travel agency takes flight
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022Neighbours helping neighbours
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022New virtual tour explores U of M’s forgotten history
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District hosts crafting events
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022MACDONALD
HEADINGLEY
LA SALLE
The Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District is hosting a number of crafting events from April to June:
Kitchen business to feature at home and garden show
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022West Winnipeg kids take over Jets game
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022Fort Whyte remains Tory
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022Sanford Sabres varsity girls win division title
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022Maples wrestler steps into the TV ring
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022River Heights speedskater named to national team
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022Garden City varsity girls basketball finishes first
3 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 25, 2022Geeking out for a good brew
3 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 25, 2022FullGeek BrewLab expands operation
FORT GARRY
A new Winnipeg micro-brewery has made its debut thanks to two self-proclaimed geeks.
FullGeek BrewLab, founded by friends and former home-brewers James Mont and Cory Bartell, have set up shop in the Stone Angel Brewing Co. space at 9-1875 Pembina Hwy.
CG Pure Wash puts spotlight on pet care
3 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 25, 2022Massey JV girls win division
2 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 25, 2022Northwest schools unite for community
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022River Heights school sells ribbons for Ukraine
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022Pembina Trails School Division announces new budget
2 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 18, 2022On March 10, the Pembina Trails School Division’s board of trustees approved a combined operating budget and capital expenditures of $196,000,000 for the 2022-23 school year, officials say.
The average homeowner in the division will pay $31.00 (or 1.4 per cent) less on their school taxes. This equates to $2.50 per month.
Total expenditures – including staff salaries, employee benefits, services, supplies and equipment, interest, payroll tax and transfers, as well as capital – will rise to $195,904,850 from the previous $183,772,080 (or a 6.6 per cent increase).
The board has also added 8.6 full-time equivalent teaching positions, and the division has committed to supporting pre-kindergarten early learning needs through summer programming for the 2022/2023 school year.
Annual concert series gives back to charity
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022Keeping cozy with wood heat
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022Tuxedo artist ‘flourishes’ in new exhibition
3 minute read Preview Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022Making the most of mother nature
3 minute read Preview Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022Northwest Watchers join Bear Clan Patrol
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022Vincent Massey Collegiate basketball player is MHSAA athlete of the week
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022University of Manitoba hosting Sustainability Day March 10
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022The University of Manitoba will host a virtual, drop-in Sustainability Day event on Thurs., March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is hosted by the office of sustainability and celebrates innovative ideas, research and actions as a means to create a more sustainable future. The annual celebration is also meant to inspire students, staff and faculty to participate in the United Nation’s 17 goals for sustainable development.
Register at www.umanitoba.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RB65j7ZRRq-3WmW2OayUDg
To learn more about UM Sustainability Day and view the full event schedule, visit www.umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-day-2022
Artisan raises nearly $50K for Ukraine
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022Riverview Community Centre searches for decades-old artwork
3 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 4, 2022Cartier fire chief celebrates 30 years of service
3 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 4, 2022Byelection announced in Fort Whyte
3 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 4, 2022Voters will go to the polls on March 22 in a byelection to fill the Fort Whyte seat in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.
Premier Heather Stefanson announced the date Feb. 22, kicking off the race for the Winnipeg electorial which had been held by former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister since 2012. Pallister resigned as premier and vacated his seat last year.
“This byelection will provide the constituents of Fort Whyte an opportunity to share their voice on who will represent them in the Manitoba legislative assembly going forward,” Stefanson said in a news release.
Now that the byelection has been called, candidates can file nomination papers leading up to the March 7 deadline. The Elections Manitoba website currently lists four prospective candidates: Patrick Allard (Independent), Obby Khan (Progressive Conservative), Willard Reaves (Liberal) and Trudy Schroeder (NDP).