Apr 24 2012
Flin Flon: Cool Mining Town with Storied Past
There are coal mining towns and then there are cool mining towns. Flin Flon, the northern Manitoba hub with the cartoonish moniker, is a cool mining town.
Tag Archives: Festival
May 27 2011
Folk, ya! A Prairie Gathering Like No Other
If music is a big deal in your house, naturally the Winnipeg Folk Festival should be considered a sacred annual event. This year, diehard folkies have five big X’s on the calendar reserving July 6-10.
Jan 31 2011
Music To Our Ears
Can New Music grow old? In Winnipeg it does. This year, The New Music Festival celebrates its silver anniversary.
Dec 13 2010
Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival: Your Guide to Frosty Good Times
It wouldn’t be fair to send you to the festival without a few pointers. Next time you visit The Pas, 650 km north of Winnipeg, remember to pack your fur hat and maybe a few antacids. If you’re female: don’t shave your legs.
