Community news briefs for Feb. 1, 2023
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Get ready for the great outdoors
It may be the depths of February, but many Manitobans — especially those who don’t snowmobile or go ice-fishing — are already thinking about enjoying the great outdoors this spring, summer and fall. To help them plan and prepare, the Manitoba Outdoors show is set to run on Feb. 3, 4 and 5 at Red River Exhibition Place.
The trade show will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing a variety of products and services, as well as stage presentations from experts in a variety of fields. From fishing to hiking, archery to scuba diving, camping to cycling, hunting to kayaking and more, the show has something for every outdoor enthusiast.
Admission is just $8 if you buy tickets in advance, or $12 at the door. Kids under 18 are admitted free. For full details and ticket info, visit johnpeterevents.com
National badminton championships begin in Winnipeg
Canada’s best badminton players are in town for the national senior and para badminton championships, running Feb. 1 through 4 at Prairie Badminton, which is located at Unit 2-275 De Baets St., in St. Boniface Industrial Park, just south of Dugald Road.
More than 80 players will take part in 16 events over the four days including many of Canada’s top-ranked and international-rated players. Live streams of three of the four courts can be viewed at Badminton Canada’s YouTube channel. For tournament info, visit 2023nationals.ca
Prairie Badminton last hosted the national championships in 2020, just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snoball Winter Festival is ready to go
The West Broadway neighbourhood will celebrate winter this Saturday, Feb. 4, at its annual Snoball Winter Festival, a free outdoor event which will feature family-friendly activities for people of all ages.
Snoball will feature skating, tobogganing, games dog-sled rides, cultural and arts programming, a warming fire and much more. Events will pause at 2 p.m. for the presentation of the Golden Shovel and Golden Trowel awards to recognize an adult and youth who have made a significant contribution to the neighbourhood. West Broadway’s Yeti mascot may even make an appearance…
Events run from noon to 4 p.m. at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre (185 Young St.) and there will be free food and hot beverages on hand.