Winnipeg Folk Festival marks 50th anniversary milestone
The Winnipeg Folk Festival celebrated its 50th edition over four days at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba. Bruce Cockburn headlined returning to the event that has grown from hundreds to thousands attendees annually. Thousands enjoyed stages food crafts and wearable art including a giant moose figure wandering the crowds.
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Park closure and evacuations amid Manitoba Saskatchewan wildfires
Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan faced a near total closure as fires rage 40 kilometres from Waskesiu. Parks Canada urged evacuees or readiness to depart while residents in several Saskatchewan communities were displaced.
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Rossport marina stays open as refurbishments delayed
Rossport Harbour Not-Profit Marina Inc announced in April that the town marina would close for 10 weeks starting July 2 for dock refurbishments. Costs nearly doubled, leading the board to shift focus from a full rebuild to smaller repairs while seeking funding adjustments and exploring a new dock in the near future. Boaters can still access the north-south dock section and launch services remain operational.
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